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News

Latest news from Beasley Back Dane ....

  • 1 December 2020 - the 8th Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here in Word format: volume_8_-_dec_2020_ver.1.docx and as a PDF: volume_8_-_dec_2020_ver.1.pdf
  • 27 October 2020 - Two families were able to stay at Back Dane over half term - one family came through an Autism support charity and the other through City of Sanctuary UK.
  • 25 October 2020 - The barn owl box was cleaned out and revealed feathers and pellets.
  • 6 September 2020 - the 7th Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_7_-_september_2020_ver.2.pdf
  • August 2020 - Two refugee families stayed at Back Dane during August (on separate occasions).  These were organised via City of Sanctuary UK.
  • 25 July 2020 - The first single family group stayed over at Back Dane (after the Covid-19 lockdown period)
  • 8 July 2020 - The Back Dane information sheet was updated and can be found here info___t_c_july_2020_v.13.docx
  • 3 July 2020 - USB charging points were added to each of the bedrooms to avoid people bringing their own phone chargers
  • 15 June 2020 - A new marketing leaflet was produced.  It can be downloaded here: back_dane_a5_leaflet_v3_15-06-20_print.pdf
  • 8 June 2020 - the 6th Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_6_-_june_2020_final.pdf
  • 5 June 2020 - Six of the pied flycatchers were ringed
  • 10 May 2020 - Two pairs of pied flycatchers have returned to Back Dane and are nesting in the nest boxes put up by Wincle Primary School.
  • 29 April 2020 - The Beasley Back Dane 2019 Annual Report has been published and is available here: bbd_annual_report_2019_low_res.pdf.
  • 28 March 2020 - the 5th Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_5_-_april_2020_v.1.pdf
  • 12 March 2020 - it was decided to postpone the AGM due to the Coronavirus and travel/contact restrictions.  This was after discussion with the Trustees and members.
  • 29 February 2020 - a priority setting meeting was held with the Trustees working on a risk matrix and priorities for the charity for the next two years.
  • 27 February 2020 - two Trustees stood for re-election at the AGM in March - Jamie Davis and Linda Spence
  • 4 February 2020 - Beasley Back Dane privacy policy updated to include a note about 'special category' data use always requiring consent.
  • 29 January 2020 - the Peak Park Conservation Volunteers and Fit for Work started shaping the beds and laying the pond for the sensory garden
  • ​29 January 2020 - the new defibrillator at Back Dane was commissioned by the First Responders
  • 23 January 2020 - the bore hole pump was connected and water was subsequently taken for analysis
  • 18 December 2019 - the Peak Park Conservation Volunteers started mapping out the sensory garden beds
  • 6 December 2019 - the trench for the electrics and water pipes were dug for the water treatment plant
  • 1 December 2019 - the 4th Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_4_-_december_2019_v.3.pdf
  • 1 December 2019 - the current BBD membership form can be found here ....membership_application_2020.pdf
  • 26 November 2019 - a defibrillator was delivered which will be sited up on the footpath on the Back Dane fence
  • 18 November 2019 - the new bore hole was dug - water was found at 55 metres.  Connection will take place over the winter
  • 28 September 2019 - the Back Dane wild flower meadow was mowed
  • 29 September 2019  - the woodland nature trail was completed
  • 9 September 2019 - a fairy village was created in the Back Dane woodland
  • 5 September 2019 - the third Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_3_-_september_2019.pdf
  • 29/30 June 2019 - the Peak Park Conservation Volunteers were at Back Dane to continue to develop the nature trail.
  • 8 June 2019 - the second Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_2_-_june_2019.docx
  • 4 June 2019 - 7 Pied Flycatcher chicks (from one nest) were ringed by the RSPB at Back Dane
  • 23 May 2019 - two pairs of Pied Flycatchers have been seen nesting at Back Dane - identified by the local RSPB group.
  • 10 May 2019 - fencing was installed below Back Dane to protect the new wildflower meadow from grazing, within days you could see the difference as the flowers started blooming.
  • 30 April 2019 -  a double cuckoo-flower (lady's smock) was found at Back Dane.
  • 13 April 2019 - The first Back Dane Newsletter was published.  It can be found here: volume_1_-_april_2019.docx
  • 5 April 2019 - a Facebook presence was set up for The Back Dane Trust.
  • March 2019 - the 2018 Annual report is now available here: annual_report_2018_v3.pdf
  • 16th March 2019 - The 2019 Annual General Meeting took place.  Two Trustees were re-elected (Dave Cordon and Rick Davis), one Trustee stood down (Irene Knights) and a new Trustee was elected (Philippa Joyce).
  • ​February 2019 - The South West Peak grant to install a nature trail, story telling circle, wildflower meadow and sensory garden was approved and work will take place this year.​
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Objectives
    • Trustees
    • Members
    • History
    • Tribute to John Foxcroft
    • Tribute to David Robinson
    • Policies & Privacy
  • Back Dane
    • The Building
    • The Forest
    • The Environment
    • Activities & Walks
  • Our Work
    • The Trust's Organised Children's Weekends
    • Tuesday Club
    • Volunteering
    • Good Cause Use
    • Testimonials
  • News
  • Galleries
    • Gallery - history
    • Gallery - building exterior
    • Gallery - building interior
    • Gallery - press releases
    • Gallery - visitors
  • Book & Directions
    • Booking Form
    • How to get to Back Dane
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Payment & Rates
  • Contact