November 2009 Whole of inside of the cottage repainted, special thanks to Tony, Sue, Julie and Bernie for all their hard work. Trees around electricity cables trimmed. Water filter changed. Smoke detector in stairwell replaced. Light bulbs changed. Curtains washed and measured for replacements. Light shades washed. All pringles consumed (Sue) Light bulb kindly and generously donated by Julie. Cupboard tops cleaned. Alcohol consumed.
September 2009 Old failed storage heater removed and taken away. repainting in the sitting room and toilets. All of the rubbish left by a previous group under the beds was cleared up !
August 2009 Furniture removed from sitting room and carpet repositioned as it has been migrating away from the hearth ! Gutterings cleared out. Electric cooker was replaced.
July 2009 More bedding washed, smoke detector wich had been pulled off by previous group refitted ! Grazing license renewed with local farmer, New roof put on the old outside toilet. Tuesday club visited for the weekend.
June 2009 This weekend was dedicated to Dave Robinson and ll of the hard work he has put in over very many years. No work was done but a lot of time was spent on planning the way forward for Back Dane in the future
Spring BH 2009 Rendering in the freezer room. Sand shed rubbish disposed of. Car parking area cleared of weeds. Shower room guttering completed. Bedding washed and dried. Wood cut for stove.
Mayday BH 2009

Sand Shed front renovated and painted, Grass around play area cut, Last of the tree guards removed,Kitchen guttering work completed and start made on Shower Room guttering
Easter 2009

Wood cut-up for stove, Some interior painting, Outside doors and furniture painted, Tree field tidied up – numerous tubes scattered around the field and swamp collected up & some removed from around the trees, Guttering above kitchen examined and preparations made to finish the job next time.
February 2009 Two new double glazed windows fitted in the bedrooms. Improvements to electrical systems in the outbuildings. Barns cleared of junk. Outside light fitted. Cushion and seat covers and blankets washed. Tons of firewood produced.
January 2009 Promlems with the shower pump sorted. Rewiring of the outbuildings. Washing cushion and seat covers. Pointing stonework in the outbuildings. Sorting out the woodshed. General cleaning.
New Year 2009 Defrosted water pipes and added extra insulation, Dug trench to outbuildings for new water and electricity supply, maintenance work in the Back Dane forest plus modifications to water supply infrastructure. Fitted new window in outbuilding
November 2008 Path to swing tree extended. Plans made for future washing facilities
October 2008 Masses of wood were cut for the winter fires. New signs posted in fences to mark out the public footpaths. New notices put up inside to encourage those groups who have abused the facilities at Back Dane to respect the cottage more. (There will be an article posted on this matter soon)
September 2008 Floors in the kitchen and dining room were cleaned with a pressure washer to restore their proper finish. Thourough clean of the whole cottage done (sort of Spring cleaning but a bit dealyed !)
August 2008 Shower head replaced as was vandalised by a visiting party ! Improvements around the swing area. Barn cleard of rubbish (again) General cleaning around the cottage. Redundant tree stakes removed from the Back Dane forest. Shower room painted. .
July 2008 All portable electrical equipment PAT tested. Stonework on outbuidings repointed in places. Grass around cottage and the swing tree was cut, nettles cut down. Work on the electrical systems in the barn.
May 2008 Fire circle revamped and new steps added for better access. Path to swing tree progressed further. Bed frames and metalwork around the pot bellied stove painted.