Beginnings
On 8 February 1968 an article in a local
newspaper mentioned that there was an interest in
the formation of a natural history group. As
a result three men met in March to discuss the
matter and at the next meeting (on 29 March) a
further man and about 20 children were in
attendance. One of the founder members has
since died, one soon left but two are still active
members. There is now no children's section
and adult membership is at about 100. Up to
40 of these are to be found at most meetings.
Early meetings were held at West Bletchley
Community Centre with moves to Rectory Cottages
then Bradwell Abbey and then for some 20 years, at
the Hanson Environmental Study Centre, Great
Linford. In January 2005 a return to our
former ‘home’ at Bradwell Abbey was
made. These moves have ensured that the core
membership is of local, Milton Keynes, people but
we also have members from further afield.
The interests and expertise of the membership is
very varied and there is often someone who will
know something about any group of plants or
animals or knows who to contact. It is this
wide range of knowledge that enables the Society
to flourish in a friendly atmosphere.
Meetings
Winter
Programme
The Society meets every Tuesday from September
through to the end of April at:
Cruck Barn
City Discovery Centre
BradwellAbbey
Alston Drive
Milton Keynes
MK13 9AP
click
here for map
Meetings start at
7:30 p.m., with coffee, for 8 p.m.
Summer Programme
In the summer months, May to August, field visits
are arranged to sites of local and regional
natural history interest in the company of
experienced naturalists. These meetings start at 7
p.m. Occasional trips outside the area and of
longer duration are also held.
The
Officers and Committee From April
2014
Officers
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President:
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Roy Maycock
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Vice-President:
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John C Wickham
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Chairman:
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Julie Lane
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Treasurer:
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Ann Strutton
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Secretary:
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Steve Brady
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Publications Editor:
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Jean Cooke
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Committee
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Julia Brennan
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Paul Lund
Gordon Redford
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Ashleigh Rogers
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Mary Sarre
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Carol Watts
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Non-Committee members with
specific
responsibilities:
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Publicity:
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Carol Watts
Tony Wood
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Website:
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Robin Eccles
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Membership:
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Arthur Allen
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Programme:
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Jean Cooke
Gordon Redford
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