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On our working session on 7th July 14 members attended and we finished topping with gravel the steps installed in May as settlement had resulted in a potential hazard.

We also cleared many of the minor pathways of overhanging nettles, bramble etc and also cleared the bridle way of fallen debris a...

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19 Members present. Apologies received from Claire Clyde-Watson.

Chairman Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed members to the meeting -

Notices
  • Green Pennant Award – There had been no further news re the Green Pennant application which had been delayed. It was uncertain whether an Inspector or “...

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Due to the heavier than normal rainfall during the 'summer' of 2012, the popular path leading from the outcrop/viewpoint down through the woodland towards Brookside Avenue became seriously eroded and quite difficult to use. To limit further run-off damage and ease access the Friends installed 3 st...

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20 Members present. Apologies received from Claire Clyde-Watson

Chairman Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed members -

Notices
  • Green Flag – Despite several difficulties in accessing the website, a submission for 2013 had been made, but as yet no response. Many thanks to Sandra Appleton for her...

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Notes of AGM Meeting held on Monday 5th November 2012 at Bramcote Memorial Hall

24 members present. Apologies from A.Evans, M.Curtis, B. Dexter.

Norman Clyde-Watson in Chair welcomed all to the meeting.

1. Matters Arising from AGM 2011
  • Membership – Few new members, especially younger...

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We are very pleased and proud to be able to announce that our two reserves have been given the Green Flag Community Award for 2013/2014. This is the fifth consecutive year we have received this award and it recognises that our sites are well-maintained and are a safe and welcoming place to visit...

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