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17 present. Apologies from Geoff Fewkes and Doreen Smith.
The work of the BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers). John Ankers, project officer at the Local BTCV, was due to give this talk but had to withdraw because of family illness. Martin Lockett substituted for him.
BTCV is now...
21 members were present. Apologies were received from Iris Copper. Mr J G woodhouse, the former owner of Banfield Farm had hoped to attend: he will try to do so in the autumn
The meeting was mainly devoted to a fascinating talk by Mr Charles Lowe on the history of the family rose growing and nur...
18 members present. Apologies from Linda & Phil Whitt, Doreen & Geoff Smith, Geoff Fewkes and Iris Clarke
The main item was a talk by John Appleton on Birdlife on the Ridge. Illustrated with his own colour sketches and sound recordings, and interspersed with readings by his wife Sandra from a coll...
1. Apologies
…were received from Iris Clarke and Chris Riley
2. Constitution
The Draft text, as proposed by the Steering Committee, and previously circulated, was discussed in detail and some amendments made. Adoption of the revised text was proposed by Jack Bignell and seconded by Bob Sm...
1, Bracken. The bash on Sunday 6th August was again very successful. Looking ‘well hammered’ it seems to have had enough for this season. Unfortunately, it will sprout again nest spring and will require further attacks. Well done to all who helped.
2, Brierley Park. Terry Birch, Chairman of...
1, Copies of an article in the Evening Post on Tuesday 13 July about the Friends of Bramcote Ridge were distributed.
2, The working party on July 11 had done a good job in moving the branches left from the tree cutting down to Thoresby Road, where they were later removed by Council workmen.
3, E...
