How to Keep Warm - and Raise Funds for the Restoration...   

Selling logs has proved to be an excellent way to raise funds for the restoration over the 4 months to March 2010.

Sales are suspended from 31/03/2010 but we shall be looking to resume them in late October/early November - at which time the price structure will be published. 

There are 3 sale options available:

1. Log net

Minimum order of 5 to qualify for free delivery (see below*). These nets weigh approx 20/22Kg when delivered, drying out to approx 15Kg – or at least twice the weight of those on offer at garages and other similar outlets

2. Trailer A – approx 36 cu ft



3. Trailer B – approx 80 cu ft

(That's twice the size of Trailer A - plus 22%!)

The wood is predominantly willow, unseasoned and should be laid down for a while before using so it has the opportunity to dry out. It is only suitable for open fires if they are particularly well guarded, however it burns really well on a log burning stove as I can testify from my own experiences.

The logs come in all shapes and sizes but are being cut and chopped so that they are no more than 9/10 inches (23/25cm) long.

*There is a free local delivery service available within an approximate 15-mile radius of the Trust's Western Depot Eastington (GL10 3RT for calculation purposes via Google Maps, if required). A charge per additional mile will be considered for deliveries outside this area.

For a small additional donation we can even stack the logs for you ......

Payment is requested at the time of the mutually agreed delivery and credit or debit cards are preferred in settlement. Please bear in mind the log preparation process can be weather, time and manpower dependent, so there may be short delays at busy periods.

If you would like to join the growing list of satisfied customers please email David Pagett with your name, address, phone number(s) and order - or give him a ring on 01452 505322. 

A sample of customers' reactions received so far:

"Just want to say that I think the log selling/fundraising idea is fantastic! What great common sense." (LT)
"Very pleased and many thanks for your prompt service. Despite no commission (!) will definitely pass on your details!" (CB)
"The logs are now stacked and I can tell you that they are 1½ to 1¾ times the size of a normal load" (CE, after delivery of a 36 cu ft load)
"Thanks very much for the delivery.I'll certainly be passing on the message." (LG)
"Thanks, we stacked them all and had to start a smaller second row, but it was fine!" (LS)
"...delighted with the wood...we should be able to stay warm for most of NEXT winter with this years fuel allowance!" (BH) 
"I would like another full load.....delivered in March Im still stacking your last load away .. I thought it was terrific value for money" (DM)