Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Book of Remembrance

Kay Wales

In memory of Kay Wales A longstanding member of the Trust who was a keen supporter of wildlife in the county

June 2018

Peter Bryant Danby

This sensory hide at Skylarks Nature Reserve is named in celebration of the life of

PETER BRYANT DANBY 1933 - 2011 and of his “birdie gang" who shared his passion for birds and wildlife Hope is the bird that sings before the dawn Klondyke May 2018

Ron Farrow 1st February 1931 to 29th March 2017 Much missed by Charlotte, Abbie, his close friends from Woodvale and those who knew him who are remembering him and the happy times spent at Attenborough Nature Reserve bird watching and enjoying the wildflowers through this dedication and kind donations to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Derek Warren

In memory of Derek Warren A very special person who did everything he could for conservation of wildlife in the county. This lasting tribute is from his wife, Margaret Warren and all at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust who greatly valued his dedicated input to the Trust’s conservation activities particularly the work with badgers, harvest mice and dormice as we know how important mammal conservation was to Derek.

December 2015

Mark Leggett In memory of Mark Leggett A lover of birds, animals and the great countryside.

The lasting tribute from his Aunt Mrs Jean Sharpe will be used for the conservation of wildlife in the county.

John Frederick Rudolph Simon In memory of John Frederick Rudolph Simon.

Long standing supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, whose legacy of ÂŁ2,000 will be used for the conservation of wildlife in the county.

Marjorie Smith In memory of Marjorie Smith. Supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

The lasting tribute left by Mrs Smith will be used to benefit wildlife conservation work in the county.

Frank Asher In memory of Frank Asher. Long standing member and supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

In memory of Cyril Jones Supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and active member in the Retford area.

John Bloor In memory of John Bloor.

Member and supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

with a special interest in Bunny Old Wood.

Raymond Horsley

In memory of Raymond Horsley.

Long standing member with a special interest in Attenborough Nature Reserve.

A bird hide was erected at the reserve with the legacy left by Mr Horsley.

Tony Evans In memory of Tony Evans.

Member and supporter of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. His legacy will be used for conservation work in the county.

In loving memory of

Tim Bowles.

Valued member with tremendous optimism and enthusiasm which served as an inspiration to others.

Tim was passionate about the need to protect wildlife in Nottinghamshire and worked hard over many years to further the work of the Wildlife Trust.

He will be sadly missed by all.

In memory of Graham and June Page Long standing active supporters of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and members of Newark local group.

To mark their passing a bench has been sited at Farndon Willow Holt – a reserve loved by them both.

In Memoriam Thomas Peploe In loving memory of Thomas Peploe who served as President to the Nottinghamshire Footpaths Preservation Society. To mark his passing a bird box has been sited at Bunny Old Wood.

January 2004

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ182 made by friends in memory of

Mrs E M Wells of Woodthorpe The Trust acknowledges these donations with gratitude and will use the money towards its work for the protection of Nottinghamshire's Wildlife

This Certificate Commemorates the planting of a memorial tree

An oak tree was planted at Calverton Road Nature Reserve on 15th February 1998

In Memory of

Mrs E M Wells of Woodthorpe

The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes the oak will provide enjoyment to visitors for many years to come

Mrs Beryl Honor Kew The Trust records with sadness the passing of Mrs Beryl Honor Kew of Radclie on Trent who passed away on 6th October 2002 This certificate also records with gratitude the legacy of £8,967.69 left by Mrs Kew The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the funds towards the management of its Nature Reserves.

The Trust records with sadness the passing of

Mrs Hilda Dobbs of Bulcote, who passed away on 14th September 1997.

The Trust is pleased to record donations totalling ÂŁ440 made to the Trust in memory of Hilda

The Trust acknowledges these donations with gratitude and will use the money towards the management of its Nature Reserves

The Trust records with sadness the passing of

Dr Tony Kent of Collingham who passed away on 11th October 1997 Donations totalling ÂŁ821.50 were made by friends in Tony's memory The Trust acknowledges these donations with gratitude and will use the money towards the management of its Besthorpe Nature Reserve

An Oak Tree was planted in November 1996 in Breck's Plantation Nature Reserve

in memory of

Mr J R (Dick) Harrison The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ374 made by friends

in memory of Mrs Eirlys Gilbert Who passed away on 17th October 1996 and who will be fondly remembered

The Trust acknowledges these donations with gratitude and will use the money towards its work for the protection of Nottinghamshire 's Wildlife

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ60 made by friends in July 1996

in memory of Mr Rowland Taylor The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards its work for the protection of Nottinghamshire’s Wildlife

Deryck Richmond

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ250 made by Mrs Stella Richmond in February 1996 in memory of

her husband Deryck Richmond 8 - 6 - 1920 - 5 - 11 - 1995 The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards the management of Foxcovert Nature Reserve

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ215 made by friends and relatives in February 1996 in memory of

Mr Dennis Sydney The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards its work for the protection of Nottinghamshire’s Wildlife

Miss Evelyn Mary Gray

The Trust records with sadness the passing of member miss Evelyn Mary Gray of Linby, who passed away on 25th January 1996

This certificate also records with gratitude the legacy of ÂŁ3,000 left by Miss Gray The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards the management of its Nature Reserves

Mr Robert Greasley An Ash Tree will be planted in Autumn 1995 in Bunny Wood Nature Reserve to commemorate the birthday of Mr Robert Greasley The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ250 made by friends from The Mansfield Branch of the WEA in July 1995

in memory of

Syd and Joan Mintey The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards the purchase or management of Nature Reserves in the County of Nottinghamshire

IN MEMORIAM This certificate commemorates the donation of ÂŁ200 made by friends from The Rose and Crown, Cotgrave in January 1995 in memory of

Mr Sean McIlveen (Enga) The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and will use the money towards the purchase or management of Nature Reserves in the County of Nottinghamshire

Bernard Harling

This certificate records the donations totalling £561 made in memory of Bernard Harling, former Honorary Treasurer of the Trust.

During Autumn 1994 a pond was created in Bernard’s Memory in Duke’s Wood Nature Reserve.

The contributors were :Mr J Walker Mr & Mrs R Potton Mr & Mrs D R Smith Mrs J Coates Mr & Mrs T Jenkinson Mr N Lewis Mrs J Howe &Family Mrs S Parratt & Family Mr & Mrs T W Godfrey Mr & Mrs G Allen Mr & Mrs K Morris Mr & Mrs J Dyson Newark Group of NWT Anon. donor Mr & Mrs S Cree

Mr & Mrs E Spencer Mr & Mrs A Buck Mr & Mrs M Smith Mr F A Webster Mr G D Yeoman Mrs J S N Anderson Mrs W Stoker Mr & Mrs T R Harling Mr & Mrs A Pickersgill Mr & Mrs K Stringfellow Pleasley W.I. Health Heritage Society Mr & Mrs T Hutchinson Mr & Mrs D Milbourn Tim & Gillian Jenkinson

Mr J M McMeeking Mr & Mrs T Milbourn Mr & Mrs P Hull Mr & Mrs V Birkinshaw Mr P E Maggs The Jenkins Family Mr & Mrs P Des Clayes Mr and Mrs C Riley Rachel & John Leah Mr & Mrs D Wark Mr & Mrs F Booth Mr & Mrs S Andrews Mr & Mrs R Walter Mr & Mrs D J Harling Mr F Wright

The Trust acknowledges these donations with gratitude and hopes that the pond will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

Leslie Sutton

This certificate commemorates the installation of a memorial seat

A Seat was installed in March 1994 on Attenborough Nature Reserve at the request of Mrs Margaret Sutton, Family and Friends in memory of Mr Leslie Sutton In a place he loved to be

This certificate commemorates the planting of memorial trees.

25 Trees were planted in February 1993 in Gamston Wood Nature Reserve at the request of Mrs Oughton in memory of her late husband Mr Reg Oughton The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the trees will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

Leiden Association

An Oak Tree was planted on 29th January 1993 in Dukes Wood Nature Reserve at the request of The Leiden Association of University Women to mark their visit to Nottingham as guests of The Nottingham Association of University Women The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

This certificate commemorates the planting of a memorial tree.

An Oak Tree was planted on 29th January 1993 in Dukes Wood Nature Reserve at the request of Mr and Mrs B Cameron of Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe in memory of Mrs Marjorie Veal The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

IN MEMORIAM This certificate records the installation of a rustic seat beside the former railway track at Wilwell Farm Cutting Nature Reserve The seat is dedicated to the memory of Mr Reg Mann who died on 25th August 1992 Reg, who was a member of the Trust for many years, contributed to the botanical records for Wilwell and he always greatly enjoyed his many visits to the Reserve.

The Trust acknowledges with gratitude the legacy of his personal natural history books and slides which will be available for use by sta and members at Trust Headquarters.

This certificate commemorates the planting of memorial trees.

Two Oak Trees were planted on 23rd March 1992 in a Notts Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve at the request of

Mr and Mrs B Cameron of Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe in memory of their baby son Ross.

The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.

IN MEMORIAM This certificate commemorates the planting of a memorial tree

An Oak Tree was planted on 20th March 1992 in Wilwell Farm Cutting Nature Reserve at the request of Mr Terry Dutton and family in memory of

Mrs Lesley Dutton, whose ashes were scattered adjacent to the tree.

The Trust acknowledges this donation with gratitude and hopes that the tree will provide pleasure for all visitors to the Nature Reserve for many years.