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Our AGM and Countryside Day
AGM and Countryside Day: September 8th, at 13:45
Venue: Fernhill Farm, Somerset, Bristol, BS40 6LD.
We are excited to be announcing this year’s AGM, which will coincide with our Countryside Day, a celebration of the social, ecological, and economic value regenerative farming brings to the countryside.
This year we are having a particular focus on the value of hedgerows, with speakers and activities around the farm to reflect this.
Countryside Day will run from 11:00 – 15:30 find out more here.
A complimentary light lunch will be served at 13:00 for those attending the full Countryside Day.
The AGM element will be immediately after lunch at 13:45pm, if you wish to only attend the AGM, please indicate that in your ticket.
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment
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New Trustees up for election: Georgie Bigg
Georgie Bigg grew up in London and had a successful career in banking, this provided opportunities to work with a wide range of professionals, businesses, communities and volunteers.
A personal interest in the environment and health grew from a childhood of cycling out of London to the Kent countryside to escape an increasingly urbanised South London. Eventually, the West Country beckoned and Georgie moved to Wrington in North Somerset.
Georgie has been involved with CPRE Avonside and then Avon and Bristol as a campaigner, specialising in planning, for over 25 years. She has played a crucial part in campaigns including against Bristol Airport expansion; the South Bristol Ring Road; influencing local planners to put pylons underground and on the changes brought about by the Regional Spatial Strategy.
She was elected as a Member of the National Board of CPRE in 2007, serving for six years. Here she gained insight into the workings of national politics and the importance of CPRE as an influencer in protecting the countryside. During this time she was Vice-Chair and then Chair of the Nominations Committee and a member of the Policy Committee.
Chairing the Supporter Review Group and working with the staff team, helped deliver 10,500 new members. Georgie went on to help develop the 2020 Vision for CPRE, visiting local groups nationwide to hear members’ views.
Georgie is currently a Parish Councillor, Chair of Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and a Trustee of the West of England Rural Network.
“I believe we need a long-term Land Use plan that delivers housing and infrastructure that enhances the environment and improves the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Having seen the latest national proposals for Planning Policy I would like to become a Trustee of CPRE Avon and Bristol and use my experience and knowledge to support the enormous challenges we face for our countryside”.
Getting there
There is onsite parking, but we have also arranged for a coach to ensure our members with transport limitations and mobility impairments can access the event.
This will be free and leaving from Bristol Temple Meads Station at 10am and return around 4pm, to accommodate for those attending the full day. Please indicate in your ticket booking whether you will be using this service.
Address: Fernhill Farm, Cheddar Road, Compton Martin, Somerset, Bristol, BS40 6LD
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