DOCSLIB.ORG

Groups Report 2019

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Groups Report 2019 MEDWAY U3A GROUPS REPORTS Special Interest Groups Annual Report 2019 New Groups That Started 2019 Applied Philosophy Joe Cannavina Applied Psychology 2 Suzanne Lucas Bridge (Beginners) Royston Bakewell / Suzanne Lucas Current Affairs 1 Joan Bridge-Taylor / Joe Cannavina Current Affairs 2 Joe Cannavina French 3 Michele Robinson Learn to be Retired Sarat Chick MOTO - Members on Their Own Linda Potter Natural RI Archive Monica Albinson Play Reading 2 Keith Whitnell Spanish Beginners 2 Alfredo Perez Proposed New Groups Architecture Planning first meeting in 2020 Cribbage Waiting for sufficient members interest Walking Football Waiting for sufficient members interest Walking Netball Waiting for sufficient members interest Group with New Group Organisers Lunch club 2 Marilyn Curtis from Janet Waters Walking Group Heather Gilbert from Sheila Field I would like to thank “Janet” and “Sheila” for their work setting up and running the groups Groups Looking for New Group Organiser Nature Janet Adkin can no longer organise the group Travel (sharing the experience) Margaret King can no longer organise the group So far Janet and Margaret have failed to find a new Group Organisers and the groups are facing closure I would like to thank “Janet and Margaret” for their work in setting up and running the groups Groups That Closed in 2019 Cycling Ian Lucas Film Rosemary Corner Osgood Journey’s end Rob Palmer I would like to thank “Ian, Rosemary and Rob” for their work setting up and running the groups I anticipated that my first year as Groups Coordinator would be a steep learning curve. It did prove a challenging year made manageable by the support and advise I received from the members of Committee and of the GAP. Working groups came together for different tasks such as to update documents to comply with changes in the law and the organising and running of the Group Organisers meeting. There are to many people to thank individually hence I would like to convey my grateful thanks to everyone that helped to make the last year manageable and dare I say enjoyable. Joe Cannavina Groups Coordinator Applied philosophy – Joe Cannavina The members indicating interest in Applied Philosophy has been slow. Recently sufficient members have shown an interest and a meeting will be arranged for January 2020 when the group will decide the format and topics it wishes to consider. Should any other member be interested in Applied Philosophy a descriptor has been added below. Philosophy at its simplest is the study of knowledge, or "thinking about thinking”. Applied philosophy considers building bridges between theory and practice and, in particular, that philosophy is not only an internal movement in philosophy but also that it can and should play a role in public debate. Over the millennia expanding knowledge, “from necessity”, has been separated into discreet specialised subjects. Epistemology considered a branch of philosophy is the study of the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief. Beliefs are fundamental in the branch of Moral philosophy with distinct and differing philosophical approaches like Utilitarian, Rational and Virtue Ethics. An example of building bridges between philosophical theory and practice is: “Science can be seen as a tool and like a tool it is amoral. Some concerned societies have established Ethical Committees and Codes to control perceived unethical behaviour in Scientific Research. A question is, can or should societies control scientists to behave ethically in their research?” Other topics could be: the nature of knowledge, the practice of ethics in our society and our institutions, the efficacy of Human Rights, the construct of Justice. The Applied Psychology 1 – Suzanne Lucas Group started at the beginning of 2019. We have met in a member’s home and each month a different member of the group has presented a subject for discussion by the whole group. Subjects that we have covered so far are Free Will; The Criminal Mind; Manipulation; Narcissism; Parenting; Sleep; An overview of Applied Psychology - history and developments. The Applied Psychology 2 – Suzanne Lucas Group started in the middle of 2019 as there was interest from a few people. It has taken a while for the whole group to meet together and we are still finding our feet. We meet in a member’s home and we have been looking at an overview of Applied Psychology - history and developments and we have also had a session on Asperger’s although there is still a lot that could be covered on this particular subject. Going forward the group will use the Applied Psychology book from Dorling Kindersley to cover topics of particular interest to the group. Art and Chat - Muriel Davies Art Appreciation - Shelly Green Art. Painting for Pleasure - Sue Bullock This year has seen a big change for us as we have had to move venue from the much missed RVS Cafe which was used by various U3A groups. We are now at the Nucleus Arts Centre in Chatham High Street and have upgraded ourselves from the Creative Cabin into the main studio room there starting from January 2020. Once we have acclimatised ourselves in this larger space, I am sure we will be able to explore some different mediums, although it is hard to come out of your comfort zone! Some of our group members already use the Nucleus Arts Centre as they attend the "Young At Art" sessions - which are free and introduce you to all kinds of mixed media ie lino cut work. I am very proud that the group members always step up to contribute to our monthly meetings, whether it be as the Spotlight subject or, as in November and December, with hand painted Christmas cards for sale. 2020 will hopefully be another year of enjoying painting, sketching, and putting the worlds to rights as we do so, in our new venue. Art Workshop - Brenda Gifford Badminton - Ian Lucas The Badminton Group has met most Mondays in 2019 and there is a regular core of players of mixed abilities and we play a combination of single and double games depending on the number of players. Ballet Appreciation - Janet Adkin and John Smith We are a small group co-led by Janet Adkin (contact person) and John Smith and meet on the second Thursday afternoon in the month, usually at the home of John and Jane Smith. The meeting consists of a mix of watching ballets on DVD and discussing them, going on a visit to either the Dockside Odeon to watch a live link-up from The Royal Opera House, to The Marlowe Theatre to see a performance by The Northern Ballet or occasionally Sadler’s Wells– with follow-up discussion and evaluation at the next meeting. Also we track certain leading dancers or choreographers and share items on them that have appeared in the press or share information on other performances individual members have attended. This year we have focused on: Tamara Rojo in ‘Good Swan, Bad Swan’, studied a programme entitled ‘The Perfect Partnership’ of Nureyev and Fonteyn , ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Matthew Bourne’s production of ‘Cinderella’ at The Marlowe, Akram Khan’s ‘Giselle’ and also Petipa’s choreography of ‘Giselle’ and the Royal Opera House production of ‘’Manon’. Attendance at live performances or ‘live link-up’ performances have been: Don Quioxte – produced and choreographed by Carols Acosta, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ - choreographed by Kenneth McMillan also Matthew Bourne’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at The Marlow and Sadler’s Wells, and a triple bill of ‘Concerto’, ‘Enigma Variations’ and Act III of ‘Raymonda’. Before Christmas there are two more live link-ups to attend: ‘Coppelia’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ – always a must before Christmas! In the autumn of this year we were pleased to have made a link with another (newly formed) Ballet Appreciation group in Wales! We have shared our programmes and hope to stay in touch. We would warmly welcome anyone with an interest in ballet to come to the group. Board Games - Sue Davis-Sur We now have 16 members in the group and meet twice a month with good attendance between 5-10 members. This year we have developed a board game about the U3A and have been play- testing this and tweaking the rules accordingly. I have had a discussion with Ian McCannah, Chair of National U3A and we will be able to use the U3A logo. The next stage is to develop the game further with artwork and production. So far I have contacted Medway University of Arts to see if their students may be able to do this as a project as part of their course. We can also contact U3A art and craft groups to help out with the artwork for a mention in the credits. We are hoping professionally produce the game for sale across the country which will be a good way of promoting Medway U3A. We always welcome new members come along to give the grey matter a workout and have fun. Book Group (Monday) - Gloria Crick We have read a very wide range of fiction this year. Exposure by Helen Dunmore was a good read and the discussion was really interesting. The Buried Giant by Kasuo Ishiguro really divided opinion, a fascinating book, Snap by Belinda Bauer was another book which led to a lengthy discussion. It is very interesting that we go along to the meetings with a fixed opinion of the book we have just read then find that we start looking at it in a different way after talking about it. There have been times when some of us wondered if we had all read the same book. We meet in Chatham Library and the staff there have proved very helpful, even providing tea and coffee with an honesty box for contributions.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Visiting the Kent Countryside – a Guide for Parents of Children with Autism
    !"#"$%&'()*' +*%(',-.%(/0#"1* !"#$%&'"()*"+!*',-." )("/0%1&*',"2%-0"!$3.4 This booklet aims to help parents and carers of children with autism to access nature and the countryside in Kent. It should also prove useful to those living and working with adults with autism. The booklet represents the first in a series of projects to be undertaken by Autism and Nature, a new Social Enterprise. It begins by introducing some of the health benefits of nature and the countryside for children with autism. This is followed by a guide to ‘natural’ places to visit in the Kent countryside, which the authors believe many children with autism might enjoy. The booklet concludes with a series of case stories, describing visits to the countryside by school children with autism and related conditions. Supported by ISBN: 978-0-9571525-0-2 Published by David Blakesley and Simon Payne with illustrations by Tharada Blakesley !"#"$%&'()*' +*%(',-.%(/0#"1* !"#$%&'"()*"+!*',-." )("/0%1&*',"2%-0"!$3.4 David Blakesley and Simon Payne with illustrations by Tharada Blakesley ! Citation For bibliographic purposes, this book should be referred to as Blakesley, D. and Payne, S. 2012. Visiting the Kent Countryside – a guide for parents of children with autism. Autism and Nature, Kent. The rights of David Blakesley and Simon Payne to be identified as the Authors of this work have been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Copyright © rests with the authors Illustrations © Tharada Blakesley; photographs © David Blakesley, unless stated in the text All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior permission of the authors First published 2012 British-Library-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Designed by Pisces Publications Published by Autism and Nature Printed by Information Press ISBN 978-0-9571525-0-2 All reasonable efforts have been made by the authors to trace the copyright owners of the material quoted in this book and any images reproduced in this book.
    [Show full text]
  • Kent Downs AONB Landscape Design Handbook That Kent’S Aonbs Are Protected and Enhanced’
    1.0 Introduction 1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Context duty on relevant authorities, public bodies and statutory undertakers to The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a take account of the need to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of nationally important protected landscape, whose special characteristics AONB landscapes when carrying out their statutory functions. include its dramatic landform and views, rich habitats, extensive ancient woodland, mixed farmland, rich historic and built heritage, and its 1.4 Consultation tranquillity and remoteness. Within its bounds it shows a considerable In preparing this document an initial consultation was undertaken in variation in landscape character that encompasses open and wooded November 2003 with representatives of local authorities, parish councils, downs, broad river valleys, dry valleys, arable farmland vales, wooded local farmers etc. to discuss the scope, content and look of the document. greensand ridge, and open chalk cliff coastline. “The Kent Downs AONB The views of the consultees have been sought with the intention that the is a capital resource that underpins much economic activity in Kent. Its handbook be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) high quality environment helps to attract businesses, contributes to the and be available from the AONB Unit. Further information can be found quality of life that people in the county value so highly and supports a in the Statement of Consultation available from the AONB Unit. substantial visitor economy”. (South East England Development Agency) 1.5 Users 1.2 Purpose of the Handbook The handbook is intended to be used by the following audiences: The purpose of the handbook is to provide practical, readily accessible Residents and community groups design guidance to contribute to the conservation and enhancement of Local businesses, farmers and landowners the special characteristics of the AONB as a whole, and the distinctiveness Developers, architects, planners and designers of its individual character areas.
    [Show full text]
  • Seal Chart Common Report
    Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Project Seal Chart Ecological Scoping & Outline Nature Conservation Management Plan Neil Coombs CEnv MCIEEM Land Management Advisor, Kent Wildlife Trust Anne Waite CBiol MRSB Conservation Officer, Kent Wildlife Trust Hannah Reid MBiolSc Head Office: Kent Wildlife Trust, Tyland Barn, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3BD Tel: 01622 662012 Fax: 01622 671390 www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk [email protected] Registered Charity No. 239992. A company limited by guarantee No. 633098. VAT Registration No. 974 8423 78 Protecting Wildlife for the Future Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Survey Location / Area 1 1.3 Limitations and Constraints 2 2 METHODOLOGY 6 2.1 Desktop Study 6 2.2 Site Visit 6 2.2.1 Preliminary Phase 1 Habitat Survey 7 2.2.2 Preliminary Woodland Condition Survey 7 2.2.3 Preliminary Veteran Tree Check 7 2.2.4 Preliminary Identification of Access Issues 7 3 RESULTS 8 3.1 Designated Nature Conservation Sites 8 3.2 Geology and Soils 8 3.3 Habitats 9 3.4 Preliminary Woodland Condition Survey 20 3.5 Preliminary Veteran Tree Check 28 3.6 Species 28 3.7 Identification of Access Issues 33 4 ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 36 4.1 Site Evaluation 36 4.2 Preliminary Habitat Management 39 4.2.1 Preliminary Habitat Management Suggestions 39 4.2.1.1 Management of Existing Woodland Areas 39 4.2.1.2 Management of Heathy Areas 41 4.2.1.3 Management of Boundary Hedgerows and Woodbanks 42 4.2.1.4 Restoration of Dry Pond 42 4.2.1.5 Management of Grassland Areas 42 4.3 Additional Survey Work 44 5 REFERENCES 45 APPENDIX A: Site Photographs 46 APPENDIX B: SSSI Citation 69 APPENDIX C: Preliminary Woodland Condition Survey 72 Kent Wildlife Trust 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Sevenoaks District Council, working in conjunction with Kent Wildlife Trust, has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to enhance the natural heritage of eight Commons occurring within Sevenoaks District.
    [Show full text]
  • Hermitage Quarry, Hermitage Lane, Aylesford Application Ref
    11 July 2013 Mr M Hare Our Ref: APP/W2275/V/11/2158341 Civitas Planning 4 Moncktons Avenue Maidstone Kent ME14 2PZ Dear Sir, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (SECTIONS 73 & 77) APPLICATION BY GALLAGHER AGGREGATES LTD HERMITAGE QUARRY, HERMITAGE LANE, AYLESFORD APPLICATION REF. TM/10/2158341 1. I am directed by the Secretary of State to say that consideration has been given to the report of the Inspector, J I McPherson JP BSc CEng CEnv CWEM MICE MCIWEM MCMI, who held a public local inquiry which sat on 27-30 November, 4- 6, 13-14 and 18 December 2012, into your client’s application in respect of application Ref.TM/10/2158341 dated 21 June 2010 for the Westerly Extension of Hermitage Quarry; and the variation of conditions relating to the original quarry and its previous extensions. 2. On 27 July 2011, the Secretary of State directed, in pursuance of Section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, that your client’s application be referred to him instead of being dealt with by the Mineral Planning Authority, Kent County Council (‘KCC’). The reason for making the direction was that the proposal may conflict with national policies on important matters. Inspector’s recommendation and summary of the decision 3. The Inspector recommended that the application for the Westerly Extension be approved with recommended conditions, and that new permissions be approved for the Original Quarry, the Southern Extension and the Eastern Extension with recommended conditions. For the reasons given below, the Secretary of State agrees with the Inspector’s recommendations.
    [Show full text]
  • Come and Join the Original KWT Green Team Group, We Have Been Going for Almost 20 Years
    Come and join the original KWT Green Team group, we have been going for almost 20 years. We work on a variety of sites from Sittingbourne to Sevenoaks to Staplehurst, going somewhere different every week in the KWT landrover. Does this sound like your kind of adventure? We’re lead by Steve Weeks, Medway Valley Warden, who has been working with Kent Wildlife Trust for many years, alongside some experienced and knowledgeable volunteer team leaders. We love sharing our enthusiasm and skills and welcome all levels of ability. Working on almost every habitat type in Kent, there is a huge variety to do. With this team if you hang around long enough there isn't a job you wont get the chance to be involved with! Why is it important? The Green Team are responsible for main- taining the reserves when there is no project funding to do the work. They are the glue that holds the reserves together year in, year out regardless. Without their help many of our smaller, wilder, quiet or hidden sites would Spring & Summer really struggle to hang on to their wildlife val- Construction such as fencing, boardwalks or ue. gates. Summer is weeding and surveying. Commitment: every Wednesday at various Autumn & Winter locations. Come weekly, monthly or on an ad- Winter is all about cutting stuff down and hoc basis. having a big bonfire, sometimes small Training: Full training is given and you’ll only woody regrowth of a chalk grassland, some- be asked to do work you are comfortable with. times huge coppice stools that need re- There is also the option to do further training invigorating with the full short back and in machinery or team leading too.
    [Show full text]
  • Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3DH
    Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3DH Reptile Mitigation Strategy KWT Consultancy Services KWT Consultancy Services Report Verification Client Kent Wildlife Trust Site / job Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3DH Central Grid Reference TQ52185636 Report Title Reptile Mitigation Strategy Report Reference ECOSER003 Quality Assurance Report Version Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Draft 22 Feb 2021 Camilla Blackburn Clair Thackray BSc, PhD., Ecologist, KWT Ecologist, KWT Consultancy Consultancy Services Services Final 5 March 2021 Clair Thackray Anne Waite BSc, Vincent Ganley PhD., CBiol, MRSB Managing Director, Ecologist, KWT Project Manager, KWT Consultancy Consultancy KWT Consultancy Services Services Services This report has been prepared in accordance with British Standard 42020:2013 “Biodiversity, Code of practice for planning and development”. This report has been prepared by KWT Consultancy Services for the sole use of the client. All opinions expressed are the true and professional bona fide opinions of K WT Consultancy Services. They do not constitute professional advice and the client may wish to seek professional legal interpretation of the relevant wildlife legislation referenced in this report. Any information provided by third parties and referred to within this report has not been checked or verified by KWT Consultancy Services unless otherwise expressly stated within this document. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. March 2021 Reptile Mitigation Strategy
    [Show full text]
  • Ec Ecolo Ogy a and D Evi Iden
    Ecology and Evidence Winter newsletter 2017/18 DISCOVER wildlife, DATA gather, DELIVER cconservation Cover picture: Deptford pink Dianthus armeria, by Peter Atherall The Deptford pink has declined rapidly in range and is now known to inhabit only about 15 sites in the UK, mainly in the south. It prefers light, sandy, acidic soils, and requires open conditions to grow well. It can be found on disturbed ground, such as tracks and field edges, along hedgerows and in dry pasture. In Kent it is found on Kent Wildlife Trust’s Sandwich Bay National Nature Reserve and at Farnigham Woods. Kent Wildlife Trust Ecology and Evidence Winter newsletter 2017/18 Introduction community, visitor or educattional interest. For example at Welcome to the winter 2017/18 ecology and evidence our Queendown Warren reseerve in the Medway Smile newsletter, which this year is bigger than ever before. I Living Landscape, chalk grassland, woodland and early have taken the decision this year to encompass not only spider orchids have been identified as key nature Ecology Groups, but also to highlight the wealth of other conservation features. Each feature will have a number of work carried out by Kent Wildlife Trust and our volunteers attributes which are its charaacteristics, qualities or in the vital areas of monitoring and evidence. Evidence is properties. Attributes are the measurable performance absolutely critical to what we do, and it is increasingly indicators which together help to indicate the condition of important that we are able to demonstrate the efficacy of the feature. Examples might t be the size of an orchid colony, our management of Kent’s wildlife and habitats.
    [Show full text]
  • Wildlife Trust Ecology Groups
    Wildlife Trust Ecology Groups Survey Programme 2019 Welcome to the 2019 Ecology Groups programme, as you will see Ecology Groups are growing into new areas of the county and there are more surveys to get involved with. Our Ecology Groups have been established to help us demonstrate the effect of our reserve management work and to assess the quality of the habitats we manage. Ecology Groups are part of a team within our Conservation & Policy Department and you’ll be in the field surveying and collecting data on species and habitats. You’ll learn a huge amount through this work, gaining skills to identify species, provide valuable data and see it used to benefit wildlife conservation in Kent. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced staff and volunteers who will help to develop your survey and identification skills. All you need is an interest in wildlife, you don’t need a background or any prior knowledge, but you’ll likely want to grow your skills and help us to make a difference for wildlife. Volunteering with Ecology Groups a great role for students and those wishing to gain experience in the conservation sector as well as anyone wanting to learn more about species and habitats. If you are building your CV, in order to gain the most of this opportunity, we would recommend volunteers participating in both surveying role and our Ecology Group data processing role (for more details contact [email protected]). We also encourage our Ecology Group volunteers to participate in our Wildlife Study Day programme of activities, there is a charge for these, but a discount is offered on many of these for active volunteers.
    [Show full text]
  • Medway Smile Living Landscape Scheme
    Medway Case Study front.pdf 20/09/2009 19:35:22 Medway Smile Living Landscape Scheme The landscape in and around the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Medway towns is steeped in history – Natural Beauty and supports some of a hub of activity which goes back Kent’s most unique wildlife. Over the several centuries and includes many last two decades, conservation of the industries which have provided organisations, statutory bodies and Kent with some of its greatest wealth. landowners have built up a number of It is also one of the most densely nature reserves and designated sites populated areas of the county and which provide a core of wildlife-rich faces ever-increasing pressure from areas and have the potential to enrich Medway Smile project area development. the wildlife value of surrounding habitats. Nevertheless, immediately adjacent Kent to this industrialized area, stretching The aim of the Medway Smile Living around the south of Medway like a Landscape Scheme is to make these smile, there remains a distinctive areas for wildlife bigger and to work landscape of ancient woodland and with local landowners and local chalk grassland, interspersed with communities to make the surrounding Projects include: wide arable fields and leading down land better for wildlife, creating a to the wetland habitats of the River connected network of good wildlife • Extending and enhancing our C Medway. This area falls within the habitats. existing nature reserves and creating a M Y new nature reserve at Nashenden CM Kent Wildlife Trust is working to restore chalk grassland, enhance and recreate Down.
    [Show full text]
  • Habitats Regulations Assessment Revision C
    Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Habitats Regulations Assessment January 2019 Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald House 8-10 Sydenham Road Croydon CR0 2EE United Kingdom T +44 (0)20 8774 2000 F +44 (0)20 8681 5706 mottmac.com Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Gibson Drive Tonbridge and Malling Kings Hill 323860 001 C West Malling Borough Council ME19 4LZ Mott MacDonald Habitats Regulations Assessment January 2019 Mott MacDonald Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales no. 1110949. Registered office: Mott MacDonald House, 8-10 Sydenham Road, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Croydon CR0 2EE, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald | Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Habitats Regulations Assessment Issue and Revision Record Revision Date Originator Checker Approver Description Draft 11/01/19 SW KA SM First Issue Second 22/01/19 SW KA CM Second Issue issue Third 29/01/19 SW CM CM Third Issue Issue Document reference: 323860 | 001 | C Information class: Standard This document is issued for the party which commissioned it and for specific purposes connected with the above- captioned project only. It should not be relied upon by any other party or used for any other purpose. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of this document being relied upon by any other party, or being used for any other purpose, or containing any error or omission which is due to an error or omission in data supplied to us by other parties. This document contains confidential information and proprietary intellectual property. It should not be shown to other parties without consent from us and from the party which commissioned it.
    [Show full text]
  • Role Description Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Trainee – Various Sites
    Old Chalk New Downs Volunteer Trainee Role Description Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Trainee – Various Sites Role title: Volunteer Trainee – (6-month role) Responsible to: OCND Community Engagement Officer This traineeship is based at Kent Wildlife Trust’s (KWT)Tyland Barn. While overseen by the OCND Community Engagement Officer the main point of contact for KWT will be Alison Ruyter (Area Manager). Main Purpose of the traineeship This traineeship was developed to give students an opportunity to gain both practical and office-based skills that will support their development within the conservation sector. It can provide a unique chance to work with multiple organisations providing a well-rounded and engaging experience. The placement will be expected to assist the projects officers and partner organisations with tasks to achieve the OCND aim: “restore and connect remaining fragments of precious chalk downland for the benefit of the rare species and people who love them” OCND. 3 Lock Cottages, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 3AU www.oldchalknewdowns.org.uk Old Chalk New Downs Volunteer Trainee Old Chalk New Downs The OCND project covers almost 10,000 hectares along the Downs from Kemsing, through Cobham to Detling. Project Area Much of this precious landscape has been lost or become fragmented, making it difficult for its rare species, many found only within the North Downs, to spread and survive. Many people have lost connection with the ‘Great Outdoors’ and nature, which can lead to ill health and what is often called a “nature deficit syndrome”. The Old Chalk New Downs project looks to address these issues through improving, restoring, and reconnecting threatened downland habitats, while addressing the loss of people’s connection with their natural Main Duties & Responsibilities Duties may be amended during the traineeship without affecting the level of responsibility.
    [Show full text]
  • The Kent Heritage Trees Project Evaluation Report September 2016 I Am a Tree by Molly Nobbs Contents Introduction
    The Kent Heritage Trees Project Evaluation report September 2016 I AM A TREE by Molly Nobbs Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 3 I am a tree. Kent’s tree heritage ...............................................................4 I am an old tree. I have heard many things. Aims and achievements ..................................................... 5 Quantitative monitoring summary ...............................19 I have heard The first cry of a newborn baby The people ..............................................................................24 And the last laugh of an old man. The trees ...................................................................................29 I have heard A story told through generations, The website & app ................................................................31 The first song sung by a bird at the Project profile and publicity ............................................35 start of a new era And the final battle cry of a terrible Qualitative evaluation ....................................................... 36 war. Summary of lessons learnt .............................................38 I have heard the prayer of a traveller, Future opportunities – what happens next? .........40 The language of a foreigner And the swish of a paintbrush as a Appendices ............................................................................. 42 masterpiece is created. Appendix I Tree-Searcher resources for I have heard the crackling of the
    [Show full text]