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Archives for December 2018

A Grotesque Welcome (1)

19th December 2018 By John Roper 1 Comment

We reported last month how a small team led by Harry erected the Fernery Welcome sign at the top of the Entrance Poles. See a Welcome Sign. The next stage of the project to restore the Entrance Poles to their original state took a step forward on 1st December when Harry started trials to dress […]

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Report of Working Party – Thursday 13th December 2018

14th December 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

Weather and attendance The 7-day weather forecast was quite wrong and we met on a beautiful bright day but with a very cold wind blowing from the East, which picked up as the morning progressed. We welcomed new member Andrew Moffatt, and had a turnout totalling 17 volunteers We also welcomed Ann MacDonald and Chris […]

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Notice – First Aid and Leadership Qualifications

11th December 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

First Aid Course We congratulate four of our members who qualified today at a WHBC organised ‘Emergency First Aid at Work‘ Course and who have, as a result, been Certificated. Harry Ward Sarah Marsh Colin Adlam Andrew Beattie. In Harry’s case this was to update his existing qualification. Leadership Course We also congratulate Lucy Alexander […]

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Notice of Xmas Work Party – Thursday 13th December 2018

6th December 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

THE WEATHER FORECAST (Long Range) Light Rain and a moderate breeze TASKS Xmas Task List It is our intention not to do too much heavy work on this Special Xmas Work Party. Planting Jenny is bringing more cultivated wild flowers for planting on the North Chalk Slope, and Sarah has two small trees and a few […]

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