Stanton Woodland and Wildlife Action Group AGM 8[th] September 2021
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Another difficult year. We had realised early on that it was unlikely we would be able to hold our fund raising event ‘PLANTS and CRAFTS’ again in April as usual. We had sounded Wyken Hall out about the possibility of deferring until September. Although most of the stallholders were keen we had little uptake from our volunteers without whom it would not have been possible. With that and the continued uncertainty it was decided to concentrate on April 2022 instead. Thankfully we are in a financial position for this not to make much of an impact. We are hopeful that we can resume this popular event in due course.
SWWAG had a display at Langham Walled Gardens open day on 13th September.
Mary Jane and Aubrey took part in the National Churchyard Wildlife Survey on the 6th June in St John’s churchyard.
Mary Jane organised a Mid Summer Picnic on June 21st. We walked around Sid’s Piece and Talbot’s Field. There were many more orchids and other wildflowers to observe.
Maintenance of the community woodland has continued whilst socially distancing, or by individuals. Particular thanks go to the hard work of Aubrey for extensive clearing of brambles and saplings to open up wide areas, and to Roger who has once again kept all the paths mown and clear. In the end the regular coppicing work was not carried out due to his self-isolation, but Simon will resume this coming autumn/winter. The willow was harvested and donated for various creative uses. After a late start the barn owls managed to raise four owlets.
Helen and Mary Jane have continued to tend the SWWAG herb patch at The Chase.
We are pleased that the locals still use Sid’s Piece for fresh air and exercise, though perhaps a little less than last year because of the weather. It is amazing how much it has developed. The new clearings are starting to give it much more character in addition to encouaging a diversity of species.
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STANTON WOODLAND & WILDLIFE ACTION GRO
Income & Expenditure Accounts (1[st] June 2020 to 31[st] May 2021)
| 2020/21 | Income | Paid In | 2020/2021 Expenditu | 2020/2021 Expenditu | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||||||
| Brought | forward | 10258.58 | ||||
| 28th | Sept | |||||
| 16th | Oct | |||||
| 2021 | ||||||
| 29th | Jan | |||||
| 23rd | Mar | |||||
| 12th | Apr | |||||
| TOTAL | 0 | |||||
| 30th | May |
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OUP
| ure | cheque | paid out | account |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10258.58 | |||
| Roger Cheason (mower repair) | 200044 | 77.38 | 10181.2 |
| Zurich (insurance) | 200045 | 307.38 | 9873.82 |
| Show Off signs (signing for plant fair) | 200046 | 210 | 9663.82 |
| T G Eden (Clearing Willow) | 200047 | 45 | 9618.82 |
| Roger Cheason (Petrol) | 200048 | 12.61 | 9606.21 |
| TOTAL | 652.37 | ||
| Balance Carried Forward | 9606.21 |
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