Yesterday I spent an hour on the meadowland area of Gatley Carrs.

The hay baling machine had broken so we went along to gather the mown hay the old fashioned way – with rakes and pitchforks (though the Stockport Council truck was a little more modern).

Thanks to everyone who came along to help.  A reminder of how many people spent their entire lives, 12 hours a day, six days a week, just a century or so ago.