WHO are THE FRIENDS OF THERFIELD HEATH AND GREENS?
The Friends of Therfield Heath is a registered charity, number 1192972. We are a voluntary group working independently of, but alongside, the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens to promote and encourage the use of, and access to, Therfield Heath, including organising events, raising awareness of the related bye laws and regulations and encouraging conservation protection, and improvement of the natural environment, and improved facilities for the users.
Membership runs for 12 months from your payment and costs:
£12 per individual or £16 per household (multiple people living at the same address)
£12 per individual or £16 per household (multiple people living at the same address)
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Alternatively, you can download the word document or pdf of our membership form here:
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If you are unable to print, there are some membership forms at the town library at the information service.
Membership entitles you to:
We are dedicated to:
The funds created will be used to benefit Therfield Heath directly either via Friends initiatives or by supporting the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens. Funds raised have been or will be used for supporting initiatives such as:
Membership entitles you to:
- Regular newsletters,
- Free entry to some member events
- Discounted fees for any payable events such as talks, led walks on the Heath, special events
- Information about local conservation and environmental issues.
We are dedicated to:
- promoting and encouraging the use of and access to Therfield Heath and Greens;
- raising awareness of the bye laws and regulations that apply to the use of Therfield Heath and Greens;
- encouraging conservation protection, and promotion of improvement of the physical and natural environment of Therfield Heath, and improved facilities for the users of Therfield Heath,
The funds created will be used to benefit Therfield Heath directly either via Friends initiatives or by supporting the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens. Funds raised have been or will be used for supporting initiatives such as:
- Notice boards with information on the most sensitive and botanically rich area of Therfield Heath;
- Additional sign posting, including more accessible maps setting out the various walks on the heath and their particular focus points;
- A booklet setting out key facts about the heath, it’s natural history, ecology, and suggested routes, and setting out information on how sensitive and precious the site is;
- Supporting ongoing conservation generally through volunteering, particularly with regard to fixed point photography, systematic record keeping, working with the Conservators to maintain the heath;
- Provision of maintenance equipment where appropriate; and
- Carrying out Friends initiatives such as the building of bat and bird boxes according to specification, fixing the boxes, and monthly activities on the heath such as bug counts, wild flower audits, bird watching etc.
Constitution
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See the official Friends of Therfield Heath Constitution here -->
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Therfield Heath and Greens Visitors Guide
We are very pleased to have finalised our Therfield Heath and Greens Visitors Guide. Please see below, and click on the images to see higher quality images. Once you are seeing a full page with just the leaflet image, you can click the right mouse button and select 'save image as' on a computer, or press and hold (deep press on some devices) to 'add to photos' on mobile devices. You are welcome to print this leaflet off at home and we welcome any comments about any future edits.
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The Friends of Therfield Heath Committee
Bryony May
(Chair) Bryony enjoys spending time outdoors, walking with friends and family on the Heath. As a former meteorologist she loves the wonderful views and changing skyscapes offered by the Heath throughout the year. |
Ann Smith
(Secretary) Ann is a nature and animal lover who supports local charities by volunteering for Wood Green and Therfield Heath. Ann enjoys learning about the different aspects of the Heath in particular it's history and wildlife. |
Ray Munden
(Treasurer) Ray is a wildlife enthusiast who is also a voluntary warden at Fowlmere Nature reserve, treasurer for the Royston Wildlife Group and is active in supporting several charities in Royston. |
Sally Marchant
(Membership Secretary) Sally is a dog trainer who runs two online dog businesses (www.naturallyhappydogs.com and www.dog-and-bone.co.uk) and can often be seen on the heath with her terriers and young children. |
Jane Dottridge
(committee) Jane Dottridge is a hydrogeologist, who enjoys the Chalk landscape and wildlife of the heath in all weathers. |
Sarah Ramsay
(committee) Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors and is especially interested in the history of the Heath. |
Lesley
(committee) TBC |
Getting involved
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Volunteering
The Conservators frequently need help with work on the heath. If you’re interested in assisting with some of the maintenance tasks, please do get in touch with the Ranger by emailing [email protected] Committee We are a small committee and we welcome help, whether that's helping us put on a one off event, or joining the committee. Please do get in touch at [email protected] |
Suggestions
Do you have any suggestions for projects we should support on the heath?
Do you have suggestions about events you'd like us to run?
Do you have suggestions for us to pass on to other heath groups (heath cafe / conservators etc)?
Please visit our contact us page and let us know your suggestions / thoughts / ideas.
Speaking at events
If you think that you've got any special or particular skills that you'd like to share with our members (heath themed!), please do get in touch and we can look into adding you to our programme of events.
Do you have any suggestions for projects we should support on the heath?
Do you have suggestions about events you'd like us to run?
Do you have suggestions for us to pass on to other heath groups (heath cafe / conservators etc)?
Please visit our contact us page and let us know your suggestions / thoughts / ideas.
Speaking at events
If you think that you've got any special or particular skills that you'd like to share with our members (heath themed!), please do get in touch and we can look into adding you to our programme of events.