Call for Volunteers for Bridge Arrival Marshalling

Dear Members and Volunteers,

We have heard from the Trust who have made a request for volunteers to help at Robertsbridge, but do not wish to upset the village or transports getting through by having too many well wishers so early on. Hence this closed and unusual post method, normally reserved only for volunteers.

The RVR have a requirement for a couple of Vounteers every day

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Update on the programme:
Monday 30 Jan - Walkways and Bridge 1 deck despatched from Wales. Arrive Afternoon at Robertsbridge.
Tuesday 31 January - Bridges 2 - 5 decks despatched from Lamberhurst and decks set on Northbridge Street carriageway, assemble walkways, take down cricket club fence and replace with temporary.
Wednesday 1 February - lay trackway and start bridge deck placing, Transport old bridge 2 deck to RBJS yard.
Thursday 2 February - complete bridge deck placing, complete bolting down of decks 2 - 5 and assemble bridge No 1 deck.
Friday 3 February - available if weather interrupts progress. Re-erect fencing to Playing and cricket fields.

We will need one or two volunteers from mid day Tuesday to direct traffic and prevent the general public from placing themselves in danger. Full PPE will be required and we will need to arrange some briefing sessions. Any response to the rota for 2 hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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It is hoped that our members will rise to the challenge. If this would interest you, although the work is light and simply to avoid people going under the bridges whilst things are being put in place, then please get in contact with us at reception@rvr.org.uk.

14th January 2/2 Paul King

Yesterday saw the delivery of the Corrugated Hut donated by Network Rail still covered in ivy over the walls and roof.

It's in very good condition and once given some TLC will be sited somewhere along the line at Robertsbridge.

January 14th 2012: - Paul King

Today saw the Forestry and Conservation Department working from Bridge 3 along the embankment by the football pitches to just short of bridge 2 hacking back the undergrowth.

I would like to thank a returning volunteer Duncan for his hard work today it was a shame that one of the brush-cutters decided to throw its air filter fixing screws into the scrub and stayed hidden so we only had one machine in action and the use of a scythe which made progress slow. Our next working weekend will be early February date to be announced.

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