Work site construction begins

Firs Field now looks like a large work site. Soon activities will be hidden behind a high fence, but the stabilisation programme is continuing at a good pace with the work site due to be operational in time for the main scheme to move into top gear in August 2006. The stabilisation scheme should end in 2009.

The Friends of Firs Field (FoFFs)will be asking local people whether they wish to see any changes to the field once the stabilisation scheme is completed. One idea from the Combe Down Heritage Group is to move the old stme mines crane from the Combe Grove Country Club to Firs Field. The cran could then be a lasting tribute to all the work which is now going on to make the Stone Mines safe.