AGENDA ITEM 6iii
MEETING OF THE COTSWOLDS CONSERVATION BOARD
ENJOYING AND APPRECIATING SUB COMMITTEE
HELD AT THE COTSWOLD HERITAGE CENTRE, NORTHLEACH
WEDNESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2005
Present:
Lloyd Surgenor
Peter Abbott
Michael Banks
Simon Randall
Ken Betteridge
Chris Saint
Elisabeth Bird
John Milling (Chairman)
DECLARATION(S) OF INTEREST
None
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
There were none
PREVIOUS MINUTES
The notes of the previous discussion were accepted, but it is
noted that the pottery mentioned is correctly describes as
‘Whichford Pottery’.
MEETING MINUTES
1.
In the absence of an officer there was growing concern that the
opportunities presented by the, next year, 40 year celebratory
occasion might be delayed or reduced in scope. There was an
associated desire to have inputs from the Board to clarify ideas
and priorities for next year.
At the next meeting of the sub committee, after the Board AGM,
it would be a priority to develop timely plans for events and
publicity work to run through 2006 supporting the 40 year AONB
designation anniversary.
It was felt that badges for board members, staff and wardens
would be an appropriate way to promote the Board and its
activities, guide prices for metal badges had been obtained.
There would also need to be a discussion about suitable
words, or a slogan, to label designated features or events
celebrating the anniversary, such as trees or seats, or
competitions.
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It was suggested that a schools competition to devise an
appropriate slogan might be a way to develop links and interest.
Prizes or rewards could be won from local businesses. The
media would be interested in the ‘good news’ story, which would
generate further awareness.
It was noted that wardens had begun planning to install seats
and trees which would be a part of the 40th year programme.
Two businesses had agreed that they might prepare special
products which could carry the 40th year celebratory branding.
The paper provided by Annemarie ‘Communications Strategy
2005 to 2008’ and the 2002 study, interpretation strategy for the
Cotswolds AONB, commissioned by the Partnership provided
vital guidance on the way forward.
2.
The Cotswolds/Forest of Dean DMO proposal was discussed
and it was again agreed that the Board would need an input to
this activity to ensure that the issues for the Cotswolds are
correctly presented.
3.
The sub committee were brought up to date on the Business
Plan prioritisation work which they had contributed towards at
the last meeting.
4.
Concern was expressed that the Caring for the Cotswolds
project is permitted to utilise the resources in hand for publicity
and awareness developments. Some innovative thinking was
suggested for this aspect of the work.
5.
The sub committee viewed one of fifteen village heritage
presentations developed in the past by wardens. It was
explained that these presentations were devised to encourage
involvement of people who do not wish to walk the open country.
A main objective was to improve knowledge and interest in our
Cotswold heritage and promote the AONB. While the
programme of shows was running many people had been
brought out into Cotswold villages and towns to appreciate and
value our local history, buildings and natural beauty.
The sub committee also viewed material prepared for picture
presentations at shows and events including illustrations of the
reasons for designation, history and countryside work aspects.
This latter material was provided by Cotswold Voluntary
Warden, David Gardyne.
6.
The date of the next meeting was provisionally set for Friday
25th November at 10am.
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