Monday 7 March 2016

Its been a very busy week -here are the headlines...



  • Melksham Link:  Environment Statement completed and revised drawings and documents about to be submitted to Wiltshire Council planners.
  • Pewsham Locks:  HLF bid team met : likely submission date June 1st. As part of the continuing community consultation there is an online survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/63KKLDN
  • Planning application for the next phase of works at Naish Hill near Lacock has been submitted and registered -Ref 16/01709/FUL http://bit.ly/1LtP8W5
  • Grant awarded by Chippenham Area Board of £19,873 towards restoration of Top Lock Pewsham. Lots of fantastic support from the Area Board members. Thank you so much!
  • Grant awarded by Malmesbury Area Board of £990 towards refurbishment of Community Space at the Peterborough Arms. Thank you once again for your very welcome support.
  • Donations of £270 received for Studley Grange last week: many thanks to all concerned.
  • 90 members attend EGM to hear about new structure for WBCT and an update on restoration and projects.
“A very positive atmosphere in the room and loads of enthusiasm”
           “I wish we could bottle this and let it out exactly when and where we need it”
  • New Executive Directors announced at EGM: see web site for more info.www.wbct.org.uk
  • The 200 Club has become the 300 Club: first draw for 2016 takes place at EGM: fantastic support for such a worthwhile funding effort. Branches to benefit from more grant aid available.
  • Volunteers from Swindon shop have busy time on the merchandise stall at EGM: £200 sales. Well done team!
  • Dragonfly Boat crew announce that they have a newly qualified skipper. Boat trips start again on Easter Saturday
  • New Land Fund Appeal announced by Kath Hatton at EGM, for the purchase of land between Melksham and Lacock: see Dragonfly and web site soon for more details.

Quote of the week: “Figures are fun, fun, fun” …. as new Executive Directors are asked to think about their presentations to EGM, and use these as an opportunity to enthuse members and seek volunteers for the next layer down.
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