Following a suggestion at our SNHG Committee Meeting tonight I thought I would try and put together a short piece to let members know some of the topics discussed and bring them up to date with our ongoing projects. I have also listed below Office Bearers and committee members
Office Bearers and Committee Members :-
Chairman: Richard Wesley, Vice Chairman: John Gordon, Secretary: Martin Waddell, Treasurer: Trevor Davies, Membership Secretary: Birgit Whitmore, Biological Recording Secretary: Carl Farmer. Committee Members: Sue Vest and Paul Anfield.
Membership Report: Current paid up members stands at 86. Still awaiting several members who have still not paid their subs.
Financial Report:
Effective balance at 01/01/12 – £1042.76
Total Income 2012 – (£1499.43), Expenditure 2012 – (£948.50)
Current Total at 02/05/12 – (£1606.34)
Biological Recording Report: Our first SNHG dataset of 10,000 records has now been downloaded to the National Biodiversity Network (NBN). The NBN now holds over 60 million biological records nationwide.
Festival of the Sea: A day long event at Seil Island Hall is being organised by the SNHG as part of the Festival of the Sea on Sunday 27th May 2012. This will involve a diverse programme of events that will include :-
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An outdoor Church Service on the Hall Sports Field at 1130 hours
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Four marine related talks from 1300 – 1700 hours
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Displays in Main Hall
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Boat Trips
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Childrens Events
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Music and Poetry Evening
Argyll and Islands Coastal and Countryside Trust (AICCT): Two members of the committee attended a consultation on this proposed trust which aims to help communities and businesses to enhance our life here in Argyll and the Islands. More info :- Community groups, development trusts, local organisations, land managers, businesses, schools and youth organisations – anyone with an interest in outdoor access, biodiversity, and the historic environment – is encouraged to get involved in the consultation process for the proposed AICCT.
We want to hear your views on how the Trust could assist the work that you
do, and any ideas or concerns you might have.
Fund Raising: Attendance at Seil Island Hall Bric-a Brac sale at Easter raised additional funds.
Colonsay Spring Trip: All arrangements are now in place for the SNHG spring trip to Colonsay between Monday 14th May and Friday 18th May. Fourteen SNHG members will be taking part in this trip, staying at the Backpackers Lodge near Kiloran Bay. The Colonsay Festival will be in full swing during the week adding to the whole experience.
LORN Producers Market: Attendance at the LORN producers market on Thursday 5th April at Benderloch during Easter was a great success and was directed towards children with a “Touchie Feelie Box” and live sea creatures including the star of the show a Curled Octopus.
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 12th September 2012