Here's what has been happening at Kenilworth's Abbey Fields

Recently work has been taking place at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth.

The Friends of Abbey Fields have issued an update as to what has been happening, which has included path work and 'earth-quaking'.

The group said that the much-needed work has been done to the path from the ford entrance to the north side of the lake to make it safer.

A spokesperson said: "We’re sure that you will be aware that that stretch of path can get very wet and as a result, unpleasant to walk along even for our ardent dog walkers.

"Warwick District Council had received complaints about the path for months. These were much needed works in order to resolve health hand safety issues and to keep users safe.

"Basically, as a result of the footfall the path was worn out. The surface of the stone path had worn down to the base coat and in places the base coat itself had disappeared, and the substrate was exposed.

"This resulted in puddles, mud, slipperiness and complaints.

"In the past few weeks the path was resurfaced/repaired to remove the water collecting in the low areas in the middle point and to provide a safe walking surface."

As well as contractors working on the path, members from Warwick District Council's parks and green spaces have also been working on Abbey Fields.

This work involved improving the drainage through a process called 'earth-quaking'.

The spokesperson added: "There was a tractor pulling a machine which was leaving parallel lines behind where it had cut the soil.

"This process is called earth-quaking and is carried out regularly in Abbey Fields, normally annually, to de-compact the soil and help drainage.

"The machine used is called a linear decompactor and is designed to revitalise heavy wear areas by relieving soil compaction, improving aeration and removing surface water."

To find out more about the Friends of Abbey Fields go to: http://www.friendsofabbeyfields.org.uk or go to the group's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOAF/