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20 members present

Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed all to the meeting and particularly Eric Curtis after his recent illness.

  • Sharpes the Florist/ Greengrocers are now stocking 'approved' bird food. Thanks to Maureen Snow for this information and to John Appleton for checking.
  • There have been r...

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28 members present.

Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed all to the meeting.

  • Geoff Smith thanked members for their ‘Get Well’ messages and basket of fruit received during his recent illness.
  • Norman reported that some young cyclists had tried to re-establish some ramps on the Ridge but these have be...

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21 members present. Apologies from G.Smith, W. Grauberg, R&B Dexter, G.Ward

Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed all to the meeting and gave the following Notices:

  • Geoff Smith had been admitted to hospital. The Friends send their good wishes for a speedy recovery.

  • Following complaints to B...

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20 members present. Apologies G.Davies

Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed all to the meeting and gave the following Notices:-

  • Tree & Hedgerow planting sessions had been well supported and the work was completed successfully in good weather.
  • We had received good publicity in The Beeston Express a...

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30 members present. Apologies L.Cooper & M.Hodges

Norman Clyde-Watson welcomed all to the meeting and expressed thanks to all members who had attended the Community Litter Sweep. 25-26 people turned out and included some local residents and rubbish was removed and later collected by Broxtowe BC...

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31 members present with Apologies from P Anderson.

Norman Clyde-Watson in Chair - welcomed Friends and gave his report:­

Chairman's Report - (Copy on file)

  • Norman reported that meetings and activities had been well supported.
  • Following the loss of Geoff Fewkes, the work involved in organ...

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