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[email protected] W: www.willard.co.uk Chichester 2 inside SEPTEMBER 2011 Issue 36 It is an autumn of welcomes. 2 NEWS First, welcome to the new version of the Conservation Interesting blogs and Register which went live at the end of August. Do take a look websites , research projects, at it at www.conservationregister.com and help with putting uses for a municipal sculpture right any last minute glitches by filling in the feedback survey and a new bus shelter form. 7 Welcome, too, to the latest batch of Accredited members. 4 PROFESSIONAL UPDATE Becoming accredited and then sustaining your professional Notice of Board Elections and credentials is no walk in the park, so congratulations for the next AGM, PACR updates, completing the first stage and good luck in your future role as training and library news the profession’s exemplars and ambassadors.