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February Minutes 25 March 2007 Minutes of the Bournmoor Conservation Group Meeting held on the 28th of February 2007.
Present;, Ken Clark (Secretary), Martin Garrett, Ian Linsley( Chairman), Stuart Wilkie and Miriam Oliver.
Apologies; Sarah Hamilton, Paul Griffin (Treasurer), Bill & Jean Waistell, Jacqueline Mcpake, Peter Holland and Les Leonard.
The minutes were accepted as a true record and signed by the chairman.
Matters arising; Geoff was going to contact Woodlea School to enquire if they were going to require Bird Feeders for this season.
Beehives would be erected when the weather warmed up.
Mine water discharged was discussed; we had been made aware, by Jacqueline that it was only pumping out at weekends.
The matter had been raised with our Local District and County Councillors at their monthly surgery.
The new development near to New Lambton, ie; Denis Burn’s fishing pond was also discussed.
At a final meeting of the Bournmoor Villagers Association, it had been decided to distribute funds to four causes, we the conservation group received £400. which we were very grateful for, the rest of the funds were shared between the Cricket Club, Castlefields Residents Association and the Church youth club.
SECRETARIES REPORT
Working date Thursday 22nd of January, Malcolm and I planted out some twenty Scotch Pines near the seat at New Lambton.
Working Date re organised for Sat 24th February, again Malcolm and I started the willow spiling, five posts hammered into the Burn and some willow weaved around. Task is yet to be completed possibly on Saturday March 3rd.
Contacted Footpaths officer, about Path no. 5, access and drainage problems, his reply was that he thought that some clearance had been done on the hedges and he would inform me as to when the drainage problem could be tackled.
Kevin Telford (footpaths officer) was still thinking that this path would be improved by the Landscape Architects, but this was not the message received at the last Liaison Group Meeting that Stuart had attended.
Sent off suggestions, to be considered, about improvements to this path, regards board walk along part of field edge. Plus improvements to surface of path, to Senior Rights of way Officer, Victoria Lloyd.
Any receipts for insurance so we can claim back costs?
40 Beech trees have been sold for £20, the secretary requires oil and fuel etc. for the chainsaw work, it was agreed therefore this payment will go towards the expenses.
Contact had been made through Geoff about drainage problems that the group may be able to help with at the Bill Forth Memorial Park. Ken to check it out.
Ladies Club have asked for a speaker if available some evening.
If the group requires any assistance with the Beehives then Ian’s father in law John Hopper would be pleased to help.
Miriam mentioned that there seems to be a historical Ghost involved with the Floaters Mill Pub!
Martin is to mention the Houghton Gate Sign at the next Councillors Surgery
New estate manager for Lambton Estate is Gavan Bramley. (I think)
Paul was at another meeting at Chester-le-Street, so was unable to give a report.
A.O.B.
The corner at the junction with the A183 opposite the Church was in need of a tidy up, this was thought feasible for the Lenghtsman, once the gas pipe work was completed.
Next meeting of the Bournmoor Conservation Group will be held on Wednesday
28th of March 2007 in the Communal Hall, Lambourne Close. 7pm.
Agenda: 1 Welcome members to the meeting.
2 Apologies for absence.
3 Approval of the minutes of the last meeting.
4 Matters arising from the minutes.
5 Reports.
6 Any Other Business.
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