including Beech Bottom Dyke and Sandridge Road Wastes
The Friends of Bernards Heath held their 2025 AGM on Saturday the 1st of February at the Jolly Sailor. Many thanks to patron Paul for hosting us, and to all who attended. Please find the minutes below and contact us with any queries.
Topics addressed included:
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”.
