The rangers have been busy clearing a beach that you probably didn’t realise existed. Overgrown with Goat Willow the beach is seeing daylight for the first time in about 15 years. Clearing the beach lets more light though to the assualt course and creates a waterside space for dog walkers, who are prohibited from entering the main beach area.

I’m sure we’ve all got a pair of trousers in the wardrobe that we’re not going to throw out because once we’ve lost weight they’ll fit perfectly!

The Ruislip Lido Rangers have taken a more pragmatic approach and widened the willow seats by a few inches.