Kate Jones, our project leader for the
Studley Grange Wildlife Trail, was invited to set up a display for the
networking session of the local Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board
Meeting last week. This gave her the opportunity to show off some of the work
that local young people have been doing for the project. She took along some of
the draft Interpretation Boards with a variety of illustrations done by
students at Swindon College, some brass rubbing plaques, made from designs by
local primary school children and bee hotels and bird boxes made by local
schools and scout/guide groups. Richard and Judy, local WBCT members with a
keen interest in ecology, supported Kate at the event. I understand that it was
received with some very positive remarks, noting that it was a good resource
for the community for the future and a great project for community
involvement. It also gave Kate the
chance to explain that there is no access at the moment to the site, but that
we hope work will re-commence in April, weather permitting.
We should hear by the end of this week
about one of the funding bids for Pewsham so all fingers crossed for that. Also this week we have an important meeting
planned to discuss next steps at the Peterborough Arms. I am pressing on with writing bids, large and
small for funding for various projects but as we know these things can take a
long time and have varying results!
I asked in Dragonfly for members’ thoughts
on the Trust Annual Draw for 2016 and whether we should change the format. I had an interesting response today from a
member suggesting online draw tickets which I shall look into. Apparently they
are simpler and easier to buy. It is always good to hear other views and get
ideas.
Those of you who receive Dragonfly magazine
will have noticed that I advertised some surplus paving slabs in exchange for a
donation to the Trust. I can report that these were snapped up quickly with a
generous donation. Obviously a good
forum for advertising. Maybe other
people have items to clear out for the benefit of the Trust?
Kath Hatton
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