James Herriot & Adrian Bell – The Part You Can Play in the Success of ‘BAGW’

(Update No4)

First and foremost you can demonstrate your support for the initiative by signing up as a ‘Friend of Benchmark at Grinham’s Wood’ for the sum of £10-00. Raising the necessary funds for BAGW requires the Trustees to demonstrate community and wider support for the venture. The more people who sign-up as a ‘Friend’ the better. If you can encourage as many relatives, friends, colleagues and interested parties to support us – you will be playing an important aspect in ensuring our aims and ambitions are fulfilled.

For those wishing to sign-up today – we have placed a ‘Friends Form’ on each of your seats, and please where applicable tick the ‘Gift Aid’ box as this provides us with additional Government funding. Payment can be made via cash or cheque this evening – otherwise (in the very near future) on-line via the brand new ‘BAGW Website’ which I should explain only went live today and looks amazing. Both options provide the opportunity to donate more than £10-00 - if you are so inclined. All donations are very much appreciated. For those intending to become a ‘Friend’ via the website we would encourage you to fill in a ‘Pledge Form’ prior to departing (a copy of which you will find on your seat). This demonstrates support for the initiative in relation to this evening’s event, and a vitally important element in relation to our fund raising activities. Via your ‘Pledge Form’ we will inform you as soon as the donation section of the website is operational.

Adrian Bell –

As I explained in my ‘Statement of Intent’ we are looking for volunteers to help in a wide variety of areas to ensure we can achieve all 5 Phases of Benchmark at Grinham’s Wood. So for those who have a particular skill, ability, expertise or interest in any of the following areas and willing to volunteer some time and energy to engage with the BAGW initiative - please do come and make yourself known to us: -

·         Finance & Accounts

·         Secretarial

·         Websites

·         Social Media

·         PR & Marketing

·         Graphics

·         Fund Raising

·         Event Management

·         Procurement

·         Archivist & Research

·         Art & Photography

·         Wildlife

·         Landscaping

·         Construction

·         Architecture

·         Joinery & Carpentry

·         Painting & Decorating

·         Tree Surgeon

·         Access to Machinery

·         Muscle & Manual Labour

Or any other skill, ability and expertise which can help us to fulfil all BAGW’s aims and ambitions.

James and I will now attempt to answer any questions you may have for us.