including Beech Bottom Dyke and Sandridge Road Wastes
Many thanks to all those who turned out to celebrate on the 12th of May. The weather was gorgeous, and hundreds of families enjoyed the organised activities, including the treasure hunt.
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Those of you spending time on the Heath or in Beech Bottom Dyke will have seen the Bluebells popping up as a lovely reminder of the season. Below are a few photos to enjoy, courtesy of Mary North.
The Friends are happy to take questions about, and report incidents regarding, the heath, dyke and wastes to the council. Residents can now also report incidents directly to the council when logged ino the their account on the SADC website.
FoBH chair, David Pearce, noted that this is a useful tool as “local can check to see whether the incident has already been reported by someone else or to obtain an update”.
Please join us on Sunday 24th March and help look after your heath.
Litter pick & general tidy up. Meet at Heath House, Heath Farm Lane AL3 5AE from 9:30 am.
Litter-pickers and bags will be provided. Accompanied children welcome.
Peter Cook retires after chairing the FoBH for an incredible 25 years.
Peter Cook stepped back as chair at the recent AGM, and the occasion was marked with a celebration of his efforts.
Fellow founding member Jenny Faldon said:
“Peter took on the post of chair, rather reluctantly, in 1999, and grew the FoBH over 25 years. From being a small local group, the Friends are now a point of contact for residents’ concerns which Peter deals with courteously, whether it be to field complaints or to accept thanks for an issue resolved.
Peter chairs committee meetings collaboratively, allowing all contributions to be expressed and drawing the threads together in an agreed statement of intent. Under his stewardship, committee membership has become more diverse in both age and gender.
Over the years, Peter has been recognised by local and county councils in his leadership of FoBH as a constructive and forward-looking organisation. Links with local councillors, schools, and residents speak much for his calm and focused manner. We are fortunate in having David Pearce to fill those big shoes and to build on Peter’s legacy, and glad that Peter will remain as a committee member.”
Thank you Peter, for your and generous efforts over the years. We look forward to your “heckling from the back-benches”.