LOHP's 21st AGM

LOHP's 21st AGM was held in person on Friday 28th October at Garboldisham Village Hall. It was well attended with just over 50 people joining us.

AGM 2022 Garboldisham Village Hall © Bev Blackburn

After the formal part of the AGM, a presentation was made to John McCormack who was stepping down as a Trustee after 6 years. John was presented with a piece of artwork from local artist and LOHP Membership Secretary Sue Lawrence. John won't be leaving us he will still be coming out getting hands dirty with the practical conservation volunteers and as an active member on the Communications Team. Thank you John for all your hard work as a Trustee over the years.

John McCormack receiving thank you present from Rob Robinson, LOHP Chair © Nick Lingwood

After the presentation, Ellie Beach Conservation Manager gave a short update on what LOHP had been up to over the last year. This was followed by a really interesting talk from Charles Rangeley-Wilson about "The River Nar Restoration Project". Charles is a key partner in the River Nar Restoration Group, and chair of the CaBA Chalk Stream Restoration Group.

River Nar © Charles Rangeley-Wilson

The evening ended with people having a chance to catch up with old friends, over nibbles and drinks and enjoy the displays by LOHP on volunteering and '20 years of LOHP' and an exhibition of work by Creative Fen Group. Thank you to those of you who came along and to our interesting speakers - see you next year.

LOHP 2022 AGM

Join us in person this year at our AGM on Friday 28th October, 7.30pm at Garboldisham Village Hall, to celebrate 20 years of LOHP.

The formal AGM will be brief, and then our Conservation Manager, Ellie Beach, will give an update

on LOHP activities over the year. Followed by our annual talk, this year given by Charles Rangeley-Wilson on “The River Nar Catchment Restoration Project”. Charles is a key partner in the River Nar Restoration Group, and Chair of the CaBA Chalk Stream Restoration Group.

Nar Valley - Charles Rangeley-Wilson

Drinks and nibbles provided. There will also be an exhibition of work by Creative Fen Group. Please bring family and friends along. The event is free for members, we ask non-members for a minimum donation of £4. For more information contact enquiries@lohp.org.uk.

We look forward to seeing you.

Fun on the Fens

At the beginning of July we held our 20th Anniversary Celebration - 'Festival on the Fens'. The weather was perfect no rain, no wind and no extremes of temperature - it was just right. Everyone had a great day out - we had nearly 500 visitors throughout the day.

Festival on the Fens © M Philips

There was plenty to see and do, from visiting the various craft stalls, watching the sheep dog demonstrations, joining us on a guided fen walk to see the orchids or just relaxing with a cold beer while listening to the musicians. A rousing speech was delivered by Simon Barnes writer and journalist who celebrates East Anglian wildlife in his regular blog and the many books he has published about the natural world.

Festival on the Fens i, Spoon Maker and Simon Barnes Speech © M Philips, Sheep dog demo and Stanton Musicians © C Beach, Guided Walk © E Beach

A huge thank you to all the LOHP volunteers, Trustees, stall holders and local charities that gave up their time to help with the event and make it a great success, and most of all thank you to those of you that joined us to celebrate 20 years of LOHP. Here's to another 20 year!!