Operation Overlord

Jokingly called "Operation Overlord" the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the pictures below show the logistical nightmare

involved in the transportation of materials and equipment across a mile and a quarter of open water to Rams Island

Pontoons Launched At Toome	Pontoons Launched At Toome	Pontoons Towed to Sandy Bay by Barge

Digger on way to Rams	Digger on way to Rams	Digger on way to Rams	Dumper on way to Rams

Stone for paths	Stone for paths loaded at Sandy Bay

Stone for paths on way to Rams	Stone for paths on way to Rams	Stone for paths on way to Rams	Stone for paths on way to Rams

Stone landing at Rams	Stone landing at Rams	Stone landing at Rams	Stone landing at Rams

Jetty sections at Toome	Jetty sections at Toome	Jetty sections on Sandy Bay Barge	Jetty sections on Sandy Bay Barge

Jetty materials	Jetty sections	Jetty sections	Jetty sections

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Our plans for the Island involve the use of skilled and unskilled volunteers where possible to attain our stated aims and objectives. We need volunteers young and old, able-bodied or disabled for a multitude of tasks large and small i.e. fundraising, clearing and rebuilding paths, bird watching, tree planting, invasive species removal, volunteer warden and general conservation work.

If you are interested in any of these tasks above and wish to join us in this project as a volunteer click here to download an application form to become a member or click here to email us. We are looking for volunteers to join us in a hands on approach. Skilled or unskilled are welcome. New skills can be learnt on this project. 

 telephone 07715368050

If you wish to volunteer for any future events on the Island please contact us