| At meetings ofthe Blyth Woods steering group we have had regard to |
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| Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning our |
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| Due to Covid restrictions this year, these activities have been limited. |
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| have not been able to follow our programme with the primary school |
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| children, or engage in public events. However the public was encouraged |
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| to enjoy the open space and to create artworks made from natural |
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| materials to display along the footpaths. |
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| Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within |
Management work on the Trust's property continued, with maintenance of Grove Piece and Malsters Little Field: weeding, replacing saplings and cutting rides. A new footbridge was installed at the edge of Grove Piece to facilitate public access. A new bench was also installed. |
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| this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Blyth Woods has also now taken over the management ofVicarage Grove, an adjoining piece of ancient woodland. This is on a 5 year renewable lease, at peppercorn rent. |
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on public | The group bought and planted new fruit trees in the Community Orchard, which had suffered a number oflosses. A gap in the hedge surrounding |
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| the Orchard was also filled in. | |||||||
| Articles continue to be written for the local newsletters to keep the public |
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| informed, as well as the website and Facebook. |
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| Blyth Woods is supported entirely by volunteers of all ages and |
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| backgrounds from the local communities. |
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| achievements ofthe charity during the year |
The main achievement of Blyth Woods during this difficult year was the clearing and dredging ofthe very overgrown pond, which had been |
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| acquired with Malsters Little Field. |
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| This required a digger and a lot of voluntary effort in the autumn, but |
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| which is now rejuvenating and providing new wildlife habitat. |
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| The other main achievement was securing the lease ofVicarage Grove. |
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| This is an important small area of ancient woodland, adjoining the two |
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| fields owned by the Trust. Much of Grove Piece has been left without |
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| new planting to allow seed rain from the woodland to establish. There is |
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| public access through Vicarage Grove, which is also a noted bluebell |
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| wood in the spring. This means that the Trust now has approx. 7.1acres |
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| under its management. |