Community Garden
Poly tunnel: The frame and plastic have been removed to the recycling centre, we have the money (with the help of Monymusk Boules competition and from our own funds) now will be replaced with 8 x 15ft tunnel but a different type that will be more resistant to the weight of the snow and we are going to move it beyond Lorna’s enclosure.
Bird Boxes: 13 bird boxes have been put up in the woods, if you see any activity around them please let us know.
Trail cameras: We had two trail cameras placed in the woods for a few days, these picked up the badger at the opening of its sett in the woods and we have asked for funds to purchase two for the community garden. Gail Noakes had spare fence wood and has taken it to BB.
May Event: This year we are having a break from putting on the May Event, instead we are going to have an enhanced activity Day with the hope to provide soup and light the barbeque lunch.
Activity Day 14th March – Anne and Richard will be away, Richard has asked Mark if he can be there, empty compost bins, see who wants a raised bed. Fill empty ones with flower seed. Sue and Lorna also can’t be there.
Energy Group
Retrofit Project update: 10 surveys have been completed
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Retrofit Project information session: This was held on 26th February. He suggested that some ‘what if’ questions could be asked about how to fund retrofit work.
Air quality monitor would be useful to show the effect of faulty ventilation and using internal air take for woodburning stoves.
Path Group
Sowing seeds: On 7th March, we had a good turnout for sawing (Scotia seeds Mavisbank collection) and raked in wild flower seeds at Mavis Bench area and we are looking forward to seeing the wildflowers coming up.
Daffodils around the Place of Origin: The daffodils we planted last year are now sprouting and hopefully we will produce a great display.
Work parties: 25th April for the next work party at Place of Origin, we are hoping to finish clearing the Stone Circle area and look at areas where we could plant fruit trees.
Celebrations: 20th anniversary of Place of Origin: opening is in October, we are hoping to have the celebration on 26th September. We are planning to have guided talks, a children’s trail and also the opening of the self-guided trail.