Present: Mike Rundle (in the chair), 11 members Apologies: from 8 members
- Welcome and Annual Report Mike welcomed the members and gave his report outlining the activities of the RWG during 2024. He referred them to the website ryburgh-wildlife-group.co.uk which has a full recent history of the group, with meeting minutes and newsletters, species lists of birds and butterflies and details of the pond restoration, site management and pollinator pathway initiatives.
The bird hide at the scrape suffered from vandalism and resulted in a key system which did not get take up and did not fulfil the needs of members. A new system of padlocks and a new number has been introduced.
Interest was shown in the initiative to regularly test the River Wensum for phosphates, sulphates and to monitor its general condition. Neil Dandy reported that he and Ian Wilson had been trained and will test on 3 sites including the bridge, Mill Road and outside the village.
Access to Great Ryburgh Common is limited by a fallen tree, this will be dealt with as soon as possible. The inconvenience of mud on the railway line was discussed and will be further considered by the committee.
Members were interested to hear that the Maltings wish to work with us to further their sustainability agenda, and we believe that we can help them mitigate environmental problems caused by their activities.
Members were interested in RWG organising another litter pick, in the absence of interest from the Parish Council for this.
- Financial Report This was circulated. Approval was proposed by Jane Rundle, Dandy, seconded by Fenella Purdy and agreed unanimously.
- Minutes of the AGM 2024 Presented by Mike, approval proposed by Roma Dandy, seconded by Jane Rundle and agreed unanimously.
- Election of Officers Mike confirmed that all committee members were eligible for re election and were standing again. No other nominations had been received and there remain 2 other places on the committee. Mike Rundle, Chair and Treasurer, David Cooling Membership Secretary, Gill Waldron, General Secretary, Neil Dandy, Nick Parsons, Barley Wilson and Ian Wilson were proposed for re-election by Jane Rundle, seconded by Roma Dandy and it was agreed unanimously.
- Any Other Business There being no further business, Mike thanked the members and closed the meeting at 7.40pm.