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Work Party This Sunday 26th April

24/4/2015

We will be working in Cannon Hill South again this weekend.

This time over in the glade and along the bridleway (running along the western boundary).

We will be cutting back the vegetation along the path, tidying the glade and hopefully putting up our new bird boxes.

We will not be having a bonfire and will need to take care to avoid disturbing any nesting birds etc.

Tea, coffee, biscuits, tools and gloves supplied.

We will be onsite from 9am to 2pm (may finish earlier if the weather is bad).

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AGM Friday 10th April 2015 Colehill Memorial Hall

9/4/2015

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Refreshments from 7pm
Meeting Starts at 7:30pm

Agenda:

1. Chairman’s opening remarks

2.    Apologies

3.    Minutes of the AGM Wed 2nd April 2014

4.    Matters arising

5.    Chairman’s Report - Janet Healy

6.    Treasurer’s Report - Jeff Maple

7.    Election of Trustees (See candidate list)

8.    Guest Speaker: Beatrice Dopita from The River Allen Bat Roost Project

       ”Secret Worlds – the Wildlife of Cannon Hill & Uddens Woodland”

9. Chairman’s closing remarks

Trustees Standing for Election

Mr James Burbidge (re-election)–
I have farmed the land adjoining the woodland for over 50 years and my father before me. I have seen many changes since farming with heavy horses to the modern day.

My many years of rural experience and deep understanding of country life makes me passionate to protect the wildlife and fauna in the woodland.

I am a keen supporter of Uddens & Cannon Hill Friends and feel my rural experience will be of value to the committee.
Proposed by Lin White                Seconded by Chris Gibb

Mrs Luanne Burbidge (re-election) –
I have lived at Stapehill Farm for all my married life. Throughout this time it has been a real pleasure to have ridden my horse and walked by dog in the Uddens & Cannon Hill unique woodlands.

I run the Barn Nursery School which has direct access through the farm into the woodlands. As part of their learning experience, the children are taken to the woods to learn about wildlife and enjoy the natural resources the woodland offers.

As I feel so passionate about protecting the Uddens and Cannon Hill woodlands, I feel I would be a most supportive member of the friends committee.
Proposed by Lin White        Seconded by Jeffery Maple

Mrs Lin White (re-election) –
My family have lived and farmed adjacent to the area for six generations. We have always nurtured and respected the ecology of the land and the life force it supports by farming without chemicals and allowing our livestock to live free from constraints in a natural environment wherever possible.

The opening of a public footpath along our boundary 25+ years ago allowed the users of the forest to share our lifestyle and enjoy the sights and sounds of new life in the form of piglets, calves and lambs during the year as the seasons dictate.

I am committed to continuing to support the Friends in their endeavours to maintain the forest for future generations to enjoy as unspoilt as it is today.

Proposed by Scott Whibley         Seconded by Jeffery Maple

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Work Party This Sunday 26th April

AGM Friday 10th April 2015 Colehill Memorial Hall

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