SDS INFORMATION EVENING
10/02/11 12:47 Filed in: Events
On the 10th February we had a very successful evening meeting open to the public at the Steyning Centre. There was a really good turnout and some people had to stand at the back or sit on the floor.
The evening started with an introduction from Richard Goring representing the Wiston Estate, the landowners, followed by a slideshow showing how the scheme had progressed since its inception and some of the wonderful wildlife & landscapes of the site. Bryony Webb, the scheme’s co-ordinator, then gave a talk about the aims & ideals of the scheme and how we are looking for more local people to become involved. Neil Hulme, from Sussex Butterfly Conservation, gave a short talk about how butterfly diversity is already being improved by suitable chalk grassland management, & Sue Rogers, a founding member of the Steering Group talked about her involvement as a local resident.There was a question & answer session & everyone was encouraged to put forward their ideas about the future development of the scheme.
It was a really successful evening and many thanks to all those who helped put the event together.
The evening started with an introduction from Richard Goring representing the Wiston Estate, the landowners, followed by a slideshow showing how the scheme had progressed since its inception and some of the wonderful wildlife & landscapes of the site. Bryony Webb, the scheme’s co-ordinator, then gave a talk about the aims & ideals of the scheme and how we are looking for more local people to become involved. Neil Hulme, from Sussex Butterfly Conservation, gave a short talk about how butterfly diversity is already being improved by suitable chalk grassland management, & Sue Rogers, a founding member of the Steering Group talked about her involvement as a local resident.There was a question & answer session & everyone was encouraged to put forward their ideas about the future development of the scheme.
It was a really successful evening and many thanks to all those who helped put the event together.