Spring Programme 2009We normally meet at 9.30am in Dacorum College Car Park, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead (OS:TL054074); unless otherwise stated. Bring stout footwear/wellies, waterproofs and warm working clothes. If you intend to stay all day then bring a packed lunch and something to drink.Please meet at the College if possible to share cars. Many of our sites have very limited parking; car sharing also helps to reduce traffic and pollution. If you wish to go directly to the site please check with a member of the Committee in case details have changed. Join our e-mail group for discussions and information. Send a blank email to hhcv-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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Sun 15 Mar
| Hillfield Reservoir, between Bushey & Elstree. O.S: TQ153959 | A welcome return to this delightful HMWT bird reserve, last visited in Feb. 2007. Further clearance of the willow around the edge of the reservoir is needed, in order to encourage more of our feathered friends to take up residence. Leader: Huw E Thur 2 Apr
| AGM | Once again, Paul has offered to hold the meeting at his house in Hemel Hempstead, at 1945hr. Please come along and support the AGM - listen to what we have been doing over the past year, join in the discussion and suggest future activities. Bring something to drink - light snacks (nibbles) will be provided. Sun 19 Apr
| Rough Patch, 25-31 Weymouth Street, Apsley. O.S: TL056054. | HHCV’s very own Wildlife Garden is in need of some serious mowing and general tidying up – coppicing, scrub bashing, pond-clearance, etc. At lunch time we plan to have a BBQ, so bring along your sausages, burgers, salad and rolls, plus something to drink as usual. Note that there will be no pick up from the college today, so please go direct to the site, which can be found to the rear of Arthur Mayo House. Leader: Paul Mon 20 Apr
| In the middle of each programme we meet to plan for the next one. The usual meeting place is the “Post Office Arms”, 46 Puller Road, Hemel, at 1945hr.(O.S: TL045065). All are welcome, as are any suggestions for future events. | Sun 3 May
| Box Moor Trust land. O.S: TL041060 | Today we will be clearing out a water channel connected to the River Bulbourne, which has become overgrown with weeds since we last worked here two years ago. Leader: Dennis Sun 17 May
| Dunsley Bungalow, Tring. O.S: SP937118 | We are going to erect a fence for the owner to keep his sheep from roaming all over the orchard. Leader: Vicky Sun 31 May
| Cycle Ride. | Meet at the college at 9.30am as usual for a mystery ride. Details will be available nearer the time. Leader: Mike Chairman’s Special Note
| At the first aid and safety training meeting held in February, we discussed what we should do in the event of a serious accident happening on one of our tasks. As a result, we have updated the leader's Task Sheet and the contents of the first aid boxes. We also decided to ask everyone who has a mobile phone, to please consider bringing it on task and make sure you have an I.C.E. entry in their phonebook (i.e. In Case of Emergency).
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