The Friends of Therfield Heath is a registered charity, number 1192972. We are a voluntary group working 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)
Alternatively, you can download the word document or pdf of our membership form here:
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If you don't have access to a printer, or would prefer us to do the printing for you, there are some membership forms at the town library at the information service.
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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Award winningIn 2021 we were thrilled to receive the NHDC Chair's Volunteer Green Achievement Award for our work in support of the Heath, and volunteer and community building.
To read more and watch the video, visit our Award page here. Skip to 8mins 30s on this You Tube video Chair's Volunteer Achievement Awards - YouTube Best wishes Clare Swarbrick Chair Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens" |
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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 click the button to go to our contact us page and let us know your suggestions
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 click the button to go to our contact us page and let us know your suggestions
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Getting involvedVolunteering
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] |
Social committee
We're keen to give our members the best possible experience, which does take a bit of organising. To get the best for our members, we'd like to set up a new social committee to help make this group a success and hopefully raise such much needed funds for the heath. We’ve got some great ideas already, but we’d love more input from our members to encourage all to have the best possible experience on the heath.
If anyone feels that they'd be able to help out, please do get in touch.
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.
We're keen to give our members the best possible experience, which does take a bit of organising. To get the best for our members, we'd like to set up a new social committee to help make this group a success and hopefully raise such much needed funds for the heath. We’ve got some great ideas already, but we’d love more input from our members to encourage all to have the best possible experience on the heath.
If anyone feels that they'd be able to help out, please do get in touch.
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.
Membership of 'the friends of therfield heath'
The funds we raise will be aimed directly at working with the Conservators to meet our objectives of improving the Heath for all users, including through a number of initiatives to assist in the maintenance of this very special resource.
Membership entitles you to:
We've been working with a number of the incredibly talented people we have in town and in the region, and offer a full programme of events, ranging from photography, wildflower walks, bat and bird box building, butterfly identification, bird ringing, quiz nights, and hopefully even stargazing! One particular initiative will go directly to assisting the Conservators manage the heath long term by tracking changes over time. We're hoping that we'll be able to offer greater value as the year goes on, so please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.
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've been working with a number of the incredibly talented people we have in town and in the region, and offer a full programme of events, ranging from photography, wildflower walks, bat and bird box building, butterfly identification, bird ringing, quiz nights, and hopefully even stargazing! One particular initiative will go directly to assisting the Conservators manage the heath long term by tracking changes over time. We're hoping that we'll be able to offer greater value as the year goes on, so please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.
MORE ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THERFIELD HEATH
FRIENDS OF THERFIELD HEATH AND GREENS MEMBERSHIP
The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens is a local voluntary group, working with the Conservators of Therfield heath and Greens and is dedicated to:
The funds raised through 2019 membership fees will go towards supporting initiatives such as:
Membership entitles you to regular newsletters and discounted fees for any payable events such as talks, led walks on the Heath, special events and information about local conservation and environmental issues. 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.
Any queries to [email protected]
The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens is a local voluntary group, working with the Conservators of Therfield heath and Greens and is 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 raised through 2019 membership fees will go towards supporting initiatives such as:
- Notice boards on Church Hill with information on the most sensitive and botanically rich area of Therfield Heath;
- Additional sign posting on Therfield Heath, 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.
Membership entitles you to regular newsletters and discounted fees for any payable events such as talks, led walks on the Heath, special events and information about local conservation and environmental issues. 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.
Any queries to [email protected]
Constitution
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See the official Friends of Therfield Heath Constitution here -->
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T H E T E A M
Meet The Friends of Therfield Heath Committee
Holly Christie
(Chair) Holly loves nature and long walks in the countryside as well as giving back to the local community. The Heath is a special place for her where she can unwind and refresh. |
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 a very active member of the Rotary Club of 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 little terrier and young son. |
Bryony May
(committee) Bryony enjoys spending time outdoors, walking with friends and family on the Heath. As a meteorologist she loves the wonderful views and changing skyscapes offered by the Heath throughout the year. |
Dave Bubbins
(committee) David is a keen walker and birdwatcher and he volunteers regularly at RSPB Fowlmere and Gog Magog hills. |
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. |