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Minutes from Friends meeting 06/05/2010
Present:- Gavin, Craig, Robin, Bill, Jan, Chris.
1) Ogden Staffing Update.
Mick Chatham, Area Officer for the Upper Valley is retiring on the 31st May,
and Dave will be taking over his position.
This means he will be around less and less as the transition occurs. Robin
will (eventually?) be moving to cover the Lower Valley and Ryburn regions at
some point, although his transition times are rather foggy and will probably
be around at Ogden somewhat longer.
Discussions will be starting in a weeks time regarding routine maintenance
of the estate, to cover issues of litter and mowing.
With Dave leaving Ogden, it is hoped that the vacant post here will be advertised
and the new person will be covering Halifax North area, and not just Ogden.
However in these times of cut backs, who knows whether the post will even be
replaced?? In the meantime, the use of Senior Rangers/volunteers to cover the
estate will be adopted.
2) A.G.M
As most of the folk have been on the committee a while, and made a superb contribution
to the Friends over the years, many of the committee now feel its time to leave.
Life moves on. If we were to hold an AGM at this stage, it is likely that few
would wish to stand again, and it is unlikely enough (any?) new folk would
come forward to step into any vacancies. So it was decided to put the Friends
of AGM and committee meetings on hold until further notice. This is likely
to be when the staffing issue at Ogden has been resolved. A new person in post
could bring fresh energy and ideas to the estate and community group and move
things forward.
Craig will write a few lines for the website to keep all informed, and it will
be sent around in the latest newsletter.
3) Finance
£3480 from West Yorkshire Police has been paid into the account to replace
stolen items. Adrian has kindly purchased new telescope, tripod and binoculars.
Robin has said he is happy to purchase other stolen tools (drill, cans, hand
tools), but requests if cash can be used from the Friends account, as he doesn’t
want to load it directly onto his debt! Ross – is it possible to get £500
cash from the Friends account to support buying the tools? This has been agreed
by committee - if possible. Any monies spent would obviously be matched by
invoices.
Current balance is i.r.o. £5900
4) Margarets booklet.
Jan to approach Bradford University re: costs for printing a small run. Please
send comments re: booklet back here. Roz has kindly spell checked and corrected
it.
Minutes from Friends Meeting 11/03/2010
Present: Emma, Christine, Ross, Sue, Adrian, Lorraine, Robin, Craig, Anthony,
Gavin, Mandy, Meg.
Apologies: Bill, Chris, Jan and Chris, Donna.
1) BBC Breathing Places.
The Big Lottery Fund have closed our Phase 4 grant file after receiving the
End of Grant report from us. The assistant grants officer was very pleased
with the supporting material sent, and photos of the falconry event/mini-beast
day/hedge planting.
2) West Yorkshire Police Solicitors
The West Yorkshire Police solicitors have agreed to compensate for the stolen
items inadvertently given back to the burglars. They have asked for a single
bank account for the money to be paid into, so have been issued the Friends
account. This is partly because a few of the items stolen were originally purchased
through Friends money/or allocated to Friends ownership through generous donation,
and the money will be easier targeted through the Friends account. The sum
is for £3480.
Adrian has kindly agreed to start the process of sourcing replacement items,
and will buy a telescope/tripod and binoculars. £580 was accepted as
compensation for these items.
3) Finances.
The closing balance of the Friends account on 31st December 2009 was £2633.57.
There is additional income to be paid in from Raffle (i.r.o £150) and
Christine (i.r.o £300) plus sundries (i.r.o £50).
4) Countryside Services Re-structure.
Dave and Robins job roles will be changing as of 1st April, and will becoming ‘Area
Countryside Officers’. Robin will be based East and South Calderdale.
Dave will also be adopting an area of Calderdale (to be confirmed). This will
have implications for staff coverage at Ogden Water. However, everyone recognises
the need not to undo all of the hard work done over the years and let Ogden
slip back to the way it was 12-15 years ago. A lot of issues still need clarification
before a definitive comments can be made on how this re-structure will affect
the management of Ogden. More on this at the next meeting.
5) Friends of Ogden.
The issue of the committee was raised, and the AGM. Robin/Craig raised question
of direction of the Friends; this last year hasn’t seen a lot activity
and the time people have to give to the cause is limited. Also, as in previous
years there may be no new faces standing for the committee at the AGM, possibly
resulting in the same group of people next year. This is not necessarily a
problem, but we need to examine ways to stimulate new members to show an interest
in participating in the committee.
A date for the AGM will be set at the next meeting (May 6th).
6) Newsletter.
A newsletter is urgently required, as one hasn’t been produced since
last July. Jan has requested information to put in the newsletter. Craig, Anthony,
Robin, Christine and Gavin will forward news snippets to Jan and Chris for
them as a basis to work up a newsletter. Jan/Chris, please let me know if you
cannot produce a Spring edition in next 2-3 weeks.
7) Pat Howe.
A well liked and long standing and supportive Friend, Pat is currently undergoing
tests for Temporal arterialosis (sorry if slightly incorrect diagnosis). She
is very concerned at the moment, as a positive diagnosis can be a debilitating
condition, which may result in loss of sight. Agreed that Christine to sort
flowers/chocolates to send (after Mothers Day), so that she knows she is in
our thoughts.
8) 2010 Events.
Robin proposed that Friends once again fund a Falconry day at Ogden Water.
Committee agreed. Robin to book and date set for 8th August. Please place this
date in your diary, as support for the event will be needed. Robin likely only
available for early set-up of event. Cost £500, to be part off-set by
donations. Shall we once again get outside first aid cover?
9) Margaret Staffords Book.
Margarets book on Ogden has been neglected and urgently requires looking at.
It was at the meeting agreed that Robin will e-mail book to committee and have
it printed in its current format. However, Dave has commented that the book
was at draft and needs updating for it to be current, relevant and printable.
Robin/Dave will get the ball rolling before e-mailing out before next meeting.
10) Work Party.
Gavin to organise next work party for 27th March. Works: habitat pile building,
post and gate installation, stone carving spring clean, possible small scale
tree planting. Christine to provide soup, roll and cake for lunch.
Robin to cost gate materials and liaise with Gavin.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 6th MAY 2010.
Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 22nd
October 2009
Present: Anthony,
Craig, Chris, Christine, Robin, Gavin, Ross, Sue, Chris S, Bill, Emma, Mandie.
Apologies: Lorraine,
Adrian, Jan.
AOB.
Large photos of Ogden Water will be on display in new Morrisons store, Illingworth.
Store opening on 9th November. Photos provided by Simon Coning and Terry
Campbell.
Next meeting date:- Thursday 10th December at 7 for 7:15pm
Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 20th
August 2009
Present: Anthony,
Craig, Chris, Christine, Robin, Gavin, Ross, Sue, Lorraine, Adrian.
A very successful event, with nearly 600 people attending through the day; the two flying displays were very entertaining. A total of £320 was returned through donations, and Christine raised an outstanding £150 through the serving refreshments. This provides enough money to repeat the event next year, if decided to do so. Falconer cost was £500.
Work to start on the memorial wildlife area in November. The work party will focus on clearing the nettles, and constructing mini-beast boxes, bird boxes and a mini-beast hotel. Immediately, Dave is looking at nettle control.
Currently, the finances stand at around £2700, plus extra income from
events.
The purchase of 400 trees, stakes and guards will be required to complete the
delivery of the breathing places grant.
It was agreed to continue paying £35 to the BTCV for membership, allowing
access to subsidised courses etc.
Two talks have been arranged by Bill:
Wednesday 9th September. 'Acid Faced Virgins', a talk by John
Lucket about his personal light-hearted experiences working at Leeds City Library.
Talk at Ogden Water Classroom, 7.15pm start. For further information telephone
(01422) 249136.
Wednesday 7th October. 'Sunny Bunces'. A talk by Chris Helm about 'Sunny Vale', the former pleasure garden at Hipperholme, Halifax. Talk includes over 100 slides, both old and new. Come along and reminisce, and bring any of your own photos. Talk at Ogden Water Classroom, 7.15pm start. For further information telephone (01422) 249136.
Christine to contact Bill re: cost of talkers.
Anthony has agreed to do a Slide show entitled ‘New photos of
Old Ogden’, on 26th November.
Christine and Mandie will arrange publicity for the talks. Robin will knock
together a poster.
AOB.
Robin enquired as to the possibility of the Friends purchasing an outdoor shelter
for activities, which is more portable and quicker to erect than the marquee.
Committee very favourable to idea, but Chris said Friends of Calderdale have
specific funds available to buy one, so will pursue.
Chris asked for help to cover a guided walk on Saturday 29th August – Ross
and Sue have agreed to come along and help support.
Next meeting date:- Thursday 24th September at 7 for 7:15pm
Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 18th
June 2009
Present: Anthony,
Craig, Chris, Christine, Robin, Gavin, Ross, Sue,
Lorraine, Adrian, Donna, Mandie, Bill, Emma.
Apologies: Chris Sutcliffe.
Pleasant evening had by all, although once again the poor weather also turned up to put people off. The Committee was voted in, with a few minor changes. A big welcome to the new committee members, Donna and Mandie.
Members of the public joined in a series of activities, which were themed on minibeasts. Although it was moderately attended, all seemed to enjoy it. Big thanks to Julie, Chris and Edie for their support, without which it wouldn’t have worked so well.
‘Postcard from Sunny Vale’ by Chris Helm and
‘Acid Faced Virgins’ by John Luckett.
Unfortunately, the stated dates (16th Sept and 14th Oct) are not available
due to a prior booking. Sorry. I’ll contact Bill to see if he can re-arrange
for the week earlier or later.
Donna suggested a wildlife/caring for wildlife talk, perhaps at a weekend to
tie in with bonfire night. Ideas by next meeting please.
Also suggested by Anthony was a ‘How to take photos type talk’ which could be expanded into a competition to produce a new Ogden postcard. Chris suggested Jan could ask Halifax Photographic Society for a talk.
Waymarking trail. Gavin to lead work party this weekend to complete task.
Next meeting date to be decided at Thursday 20th August at 7 for 7:15.
Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 30th
April 2009
Present: Anthony, Craig, Janice, Chris, Christine, Robin, Gavin, Ross, Sue, Lorraine,
Adrian.
Publicity/materials are now necessary for the first event in June – mini beasts. Chris said he can secure some pallets. Craig has some bricks. Other materials to be collected between now and then(corrugated card boar, logs, bricks etc). Christine to help publicise and check out BBC Springwatch web campaign.
Chris and Jan would like to step away from being practical co-ordinators. Have nominated Gavin, but they are still happy to be on work parties. Ross and Sue happy to continue as treasurers. Jan/Chris interested in doing newsletter. Craig okay to stand for chair. Anthony on web, unless other interested party steps forward. Christine to approach Mandie for publicity.
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Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 19th
March 2009
Present: Bill, Anthony, Craig, Janice, Chris, Christine, Robin, Gavin, Ross,
Sue, Emma.
Apologies: Lorraine, Adrian, Chris S.
Notification as to a successful bid will be made on 24th April. However, we shall still be running the first two events regardless of this. All offers of help for the Minibeast day and Falconry day very welcomed and to be made to Robin.
Spades 4
Mattocks and handles 5
Loppers 6
Bow saws (21 inch) 4
Crow bar (mushroom head) 1
Gloves 40
pairs
And also
Litter pickers 12
Next meeting Thursday 30th April at 7.15pm. Same place.
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Friends of Ogden Water Committee Meeting 12th
February 2009
Present: Robin, Chris, Craig, Gavin.
A discussion was held about pricing the new ‘Walks around Ogden leaflets’, or whether it would be more successful by donation only. This needs putting past Chris B and the rest of the committee at the next meeting.
The following thoughts were aired as to why perhaps making a donation, as opposed to a set charge, MAY be an option:
A.O.B. Chris brought to our attention two further grant streams
One called ‘Eco minds’ to encourage people to use practical conservation
projects to help with mental problems/stess etc. However, the grant was only
for up to £300, and for only 14 projects throughout the country, and
required a practical session each week! So decided it was probably not worth
the effort in pursuing.
The other is from B and Q on-line for tools, which needs checking out for further details.
Next meeting: Thursday 19th March, 7.15pm start.
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 9th October 2008.
Present: Bill, Christine, Chris B, Chris S, Adrian, Lorraine, Gavin, Ross,
Sue, Robin.
Apologies: Anthony, Craig.
This year Halloween will be supporting the Overgate Hospice and Total Awareness Promotions, and they will be supporting the event.
Next meeting:
Thursday 13th November 7.15pm.
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Minutes of Committee meeting- 21st August 2008
Craig, Janice, Sue, Christine, Ross, Gavin.
Special Guest- Michael, Apologies Chris and Robin
1. Drainage and footpath issues were discussed with concerns raised over access being affected by continual flooding. Footpath maintenance is an ongoing process which is costly and time consuming so the group decided to organise a practical day to tackle drainage on site. It was decided that this would naturally help protect the footpaths
Action- Janice to arrange a date for a push to improve drainage. More details to follow but likely to be Saturday September 20th. This will be a call to arms for the group in a bid to galvanise interest in practical conservation works ( with hot food incentives provided ).
2. Practical days- On a related matter the recent decline in interest and attendance for practical days needs reinvigorating by specific designated tasks. It has also been inhibited by a gradual loss of tools.
Action- Dave and Robin to reinstate allocation of weekend tasks and £500 to be spent on new tools- Michael to compile a wish list.
3. Margaret Stafford’s book on Ogden Water- this will shortly be finalised. Dave is working on this publication along with a project on Boggarts (!) with a view to an October resolution.
4. Summer Get Together- Friday 29th August 7.00p.m
This was discussed and finalised with catering, quiz, posters resolved.
A strole to the pond at 7.00pm followed by a get together, buffet, raffle and quiz. Committee to source raffle prizes.
5. Breathing Places grant- this has now been signed off with all funding safely spent (£9750) and the new pond with boardwalk and dipping platform nicely bedding in.
6. Walks leaflet- a small delay has presented itself (well worth the wait though!). The final draught needs rewriting as the woodland carvings currently reference the route. The eagle has been reclaimed from the bottom of the clough but is badly damaged whilst the green man has actually been stolen. Chris and Janice will change the current format to reflect their absence.
The group agreed to schedule 3000 copies when this goes to print
7. Baby changing facilities- this has been suggested as a possible Friends of project in terms of financing for the disabled toilets. The cost is around £300. The committee agreed to delay a decision until the next meeting.
Talks schedule confirmed
Tuesday 16th September- windfarms
Wednesday 15th October- National Trust properties ‘ I could live here ‘
Thursday 20th November – The English Civil War
Date of next meeting Thursday 9th October 7.15pm
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 10th July 2008.
Present: Bill, Christine, Chris, Adrian, Lorraine, Gavin, Anthony, Robin, Craig, Ross, Sue.
1) Breathing Places Grant.
The pond has now been dug out, and is holding water naturally without the need
for a liner. This has meant that the £2000 allocated to the liner has
been re-allocated to the following expenses:
Excavator hire £350
Post and rail fencing £550
Microscopes £400
Pond dipping table/bench £500
Interpretation costs £200
The boardwalk will be constructed over the next couple of weeks.
2) Margarets History of Ogden Book
Bill has brought in the text on CD. Robin will pass onto Dave, who has agreed
to edit and add further information from his vast knowledge of local history.
He will pick up the project on return from his holiday at the beginning of
August.
3) Talks.
Bill has kindly organised two talks:
‘I could live here’ Wednesday 15th October
and
‘The Civil War’ on Thursday 20th November
Further details and publicity will be circulated nearer the time.
4) Car Park information board.
Discussed that the information board in the car park was falling into a poor
state, and a replacement was needed. Locations suggested for a replacement
were on the woodland path just beyond the gate entrance and by the bottom
picnic area. Robin will discuss with Dave, and source a suppliers catalogue.
5) Summer Social.
Friday 29th August was chosen as the date for the summer social, from 7pm.
A gentle stroll to the new pond (optional) will be followed by a buffet,
get together and the usual quiz. The buffet will be supplied by Jans sister,
who put an excellent spread on at the AGM. As well as a social, the event
will be a celebration of completing the BBC grants works, and open to all
members of the public. There will be a free buffet to members and their families,
or £3 to non-members. £5 to include Friends membership.
6) Owl Event Wednesday 20th August.
Lorraine, Christine and Margaret will help out with the event by providing
refreshments during the day. Christine will do some publicity.
7) BTCV membership
Agreed by all to renew the BTCV community network membership– only £35/year
and includes an insurance cover element.
8) Website
Anthony has updated and tidied up the website with input from Jan and Chris.
9) Walks Around Ogden leaflet.
The leaflet is now at the printing stage and Chris has got the following quotation
for 4 different sizes of print run:
1000 £456
2000 £526
3000 £596
5000 £726
Next meeting:
Thursday 21st August 7.15pm.
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Friend of Ogden Water Minutes for meeting 5th June 2008
Attended by Craig, Sue, Ross, Adrian, Lorraine, Anthony, Chris B, Gavin, Christine, Emma
Apologies Margaret, Cyril, Bill, Robin, Chris (ladies badminton evening), Jan
1.Cheque reissued for Steve Milner to replace expired cheque for bees talk, made out to air ambulance
2. Website- items and revisions discussed with Anthony, including front page, Friends of page and other streamlining. Chris to meet with Anthony and go through the site and review options.
3. Breathing places update- Robin has secured an extension to the funding bid until 31st July and this will allow us to complete the project. It looks as if we will not require the pond liner which has £2000 allocated but Robin has indicated that the funding coordinators will allow some latitude in spending this.
4. Calendar- this was raised as a potential project for this year and discussed by the committee. It was agreed not to create a calendar for 2009 as sales were difficult to come by other than friends and relations of the committee, it represents a major project and is very time consuming for little profit. This will be reviewed next year if an outpouring of interest ensues!
5. Hogroast- this has been mooted a few times as an event and after considerable research and much discussion the committee were concerned about cost, waste and appropriate use of funds; it was also felt to be an unnecessary way of alienating vegetarians. We decided to hold a catered event to be held on Saturday 30th August with donations to cost for attending.
This event will commence at 5.00pm and celebrate the opening of the new pond feature and completion of the Breathing Places grant works. A tour of the pond will precede the evening get together.
6. Some disquiet over event schedules and communication problems between The Friends and the site management saw an agreement reached to arrange a joint meeting to resolve some issues and raise concerns. Craig to arrange a meeting between the site rangers and the group. This to cover events, publicity, Christmas, Easter, Car park information signs and the Ogden history leaflet drafted by Margaret Stafford.
7. Walks leaflet completed and printing to follow shortly. Chris and Jan to find costings.
8. Talks- Bill has arranged a talk by Jean Evans about small National Trust properties for Wed 15th October called “I could live here”. Also a talk by John Spencer for Thursday 20th November on the English Civil War. Craig to contact Bill with a view to confirming these dates and talks.
Date of next meeting 10th July 7.15pm
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 8th May 2008.
1) Breathing Places Grant.
Works on the pond has started. Robin to liase with Christine re: publicity
for pond etc. when completed. The majority of the money will be invoiced
by the end of the project date.
Calderdale Council is designing and producing the two interpretation panels for the reservoir and the pond. They will be mounted in ash frames. Cost £2200, with original art work.
2) Orienteering Course.
Teachers training event had 13 participants. Thanks to Jackie Scarf for running
the course. £10 donated to Riverside J and I for materials costs.
Running a Fathers Day event to promote the new orienteering course. Event to be organised by Anthony. Christine is happy to throw on some refreshments on the day in the classroom.
3) Future talks.
Windfarm talk has been organised by Sue for the 16th September, 7:00pmBill is to organise the following:
Civil War for Wednesday 15th October and
Virgins for Thursday November 20th. Hurrah!
The above are both talks, and not anarchy or wishful thinking. Dates provisional.
4) End of Summer Social.
Emma/Craig/Sue to look into costs and availability of having a spit roast for
Friday 29th August.
5) Leaflets. Walks around Ogden leaflet is finished. Chris to get a quote for printing. Margarets history booklet to be printed off and distributed to committee, and then will move forward on over the Summer.
6) Website. All agreed that a meeting with Anthony would be a good idea re: giving him more input/ideas/help on improving and developing the website. Possibly next committee meeting subject to availability.
7) Stationary for Lorraine. As Lorraine has left the Co-op, she will now need some stationary items purchasing. Ross/Sue to contact for a list of necessaries.
Next Committee meeting Thursday 5th June, 7:15pm.
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 6th March 2008.
Present: Ross, Sue, Robin, Gavin, Christine, Margaret, Bill, Cyril, Adrian, Lorraine.
1) Finances
Current account stands at £2282.89
2) Breathing Places Grant.
Works on the pond have started. Robin is confident that the project can be
completed in 12 weeks. Digger hire to be arranged for after Easter, with
delivery to be taken for pond liner and plastic boards etc. soon after then.
Bird box cameras: awaiting a final quotation from a company called Boxwatch, and then will proceed with purchasing the necessary equipment. Hopefully the delivery will be taken within the next 10 days.
3) Future talks and events
Events are needed for the forthcoming year.
Robin asked whether the committee were happy to support an ‘owl’ event
in August during the school holidays. This would be an open day for families
and children where they could ‘meet’ different types of owl, look
at displays, go to talks and have there photographs taken with an owl. A mid-week
event, set for Wednesday 20th August. Cost up to £250. Probably charge
of £2 entry. Christine has offered to help organise refreshments.
(web address: www.owlsgreatandsmall.co.uk)
Text to promote event in Wildside publication:
Wednesday 20th August
‘Ogden Owl Discovery Day’
Come along to Ogden during the school holidays and find out about and meet these magnificent birds. Several different types of owl, from Eagle owls to Tawny owls, will be on show. Alongside displays there will also be mask making and other activities for a fun day out. It should be a hoot (groan!) Event runs from 10:00am to 15:30 – drop-in any time. Please telephone (01422) 249136 for further information. £2 charge
Other ideas were suggested for events. Sue raised to try and target schools this year and have an event for them. An event focusing on dinosaurs, perhaps enlisting the help and expertise of the West Yorkshire Geology Trust, was put forward. Christine to investigate whether it might fit with the curriculum.
Talks: Bill to follow his contacts and enquire on a talk about the Duke of
Wellington regiment.
Christine to enquire about a ‘green issues’ talk with Calderdale
Council.
Sue/Ross enquire about a talk on windfarms.
4) Orienteering course.
The orienteering course is now fully in place. New maps will be produced over
the next two weeks. A training course may be held to introduce and coach
teachers on orienteering for their classes.
Next meeting: Thursday April 3rd at 7.15pm
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 17th January 2008.
Present: Ross, Sue, Craig, Robin, Gavin, Chris, Jan, Christine, Emma, Anthony.
Apologies: Margaret, Bill, Chris, Lorraine.
1) AGM.
Details for the forthcoming AGM were confirmed as follows:
2) Finances
As at 31st December 2007, the Friends had a positive balance of £12,389.18.
This excludes: Outstanding income from the sale of Calendars and Xmas Hamper
raffle and expenditure on orienteering posts and signs.
£9750 is committed spend on the Breathing Places grant.
A resolution was passed to pay Anthony £70 fees for payment of hosting
the ogdenwater.org.uk web site and for consumable items etc.
3) Calendars.
All 150 now sold!4) Mammal Review.
Agreed to finish the Friends subscription to the Mammal Society. Not much
interest has been made in their journals. Resolved to subscribe to the Yorkshire
Wildlife Trust.
5) Breathing Places
Concern raised over whether the £9,750 Breathing Places grant would
be spent by the May deadline. Robin was confident this would be the case – just
awaiting a break in the weather to commence works on pond. Should start by
mid-February.
6) Orienteering Course.
New plastic posts and orienteering signs have been ordered and will be available
for collection soon. Cost estimated to be £450 plus VAT.
7) Newsletter.
Robin to put together a short newsletter before AGM. A general plea will go
out to members for them to come to the AGM armed with suggestions for potential
Friends projects, activities, talks and also any feedback.
Also to warn folk not to eat an evening meal before coming to the AGM as there will be plenty of delicious food and drink!!
Next meeting: provisionally Thursday 6th March at 7.15pm.
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Minutes for Friends Meeting Thursday 22nd November.
Present: Ross, Sue, Margaret, Bill, Lorraine, Adrian, Craig, Robin, Gavin, Bill, Chris, Jan, Christine.
Apologies: Chris S, Emma.
1) Finances
Current Account stands at £2250, with a cheque for £50 outstanding.
The Breathing Places grant money in the interest account has earned £80
of interest so far.
2) Breathing Places
Robin is to chase Hugh Roberts re: supply of materials for the pond – ie
plastics for boardwalk and pond liner.
3) Badger Talk
Good turn out of 30 people. Edward Ashman was very pleased with the total £83.50
of donations.
4) AGM
Date set of Friday First of February for AGM. Craig has looked into the possibility
of a Hog Roast but it is expensive at £450, and would be better suited
to a warmer time of year. Catering budget for AGM set at £300, and
Jan will ask her sister for a price based on 50 covers. Food to be supplied
to round off 150 years celebrations.
Jan and Chris have agreed to put together a small slide presentation for
the AGM.
5) Christmas.
Margaret to make another hamper for a Xmas raffle. Hamper to be in the shop
by weekend. Christine looking for helpers for Xmas refreshments during Father
Xmas event (newsletter?). Lorraine to sort out mulled wine.
6) Walks leaflet.
Chris has progressed with the Walks Around
Ogden leaflet – its looking
excellent. Chris will price up the cost of printing the publication and work
out a retail price. To meet with Dave and Robin to finalise details, such
as waymarking and stepping stones.
A.O.B.
Simon Dedrick.
Simon has been extremely ill. Agreed to send Simon get well wishes from the
Friends, and buy flowers, wine and chocolates.
Orienteering Course.
With the bid to the Co-op unsuccessful, Robin asked committee whether they
would be able to pay for the replacement orienteering course. Agreed to
do so. Robin to meet with Anthony to progress.
Next Meeting:
Thursday 17th January, 7:15pm.