2. MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING from the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 12th November 2001 previously circulated.

Graham gave a lively, and well illustrated presentation on the trust's activities and aims.

SUSTAINABLE THANET is an Umbrella group Project for the activities that TCDT undertakes to promote environmental and Sustainability issues.

Working with local communities and groups of all ages, the project works towards improving our physical surroundings, health of local residents, the awareness of environmental issues and sustainability through group and individual activities. 

There was considerable interest shown from the floor 
Graham indicated how much he was in touch with other areas in the country as part of a continuous comparing and updating programme.

Graham stressed that although the trust could only support and deliver certain environmental projects, he was always very happy to talk to any group about possible support and partnerships.

Dr Alisdair Bruce said he would like to see better use of allotments, and Graham indicated that he would be most interested to listen to suggestions.
In conclusion, Graham Olive presented a grant of £500 to the TNCUG to support the group with it's environmental activities across Thanet.
He gave as an example, how the TNCUG's volunteers were involved in the Dane Valley Community Woodland Project which the trust supported for both community and environmental benefits.

The Chairman, Jack Cohen, most sincerely thanked Graham and the trust for it's generous grant, that would be spent on maintaing the momentum of the TNCUG in it's role of promoting local awareness on environmental issues, thus protecting and improving the environment for the benefit of the Thanet community.

FRIENDS OF MOCKETTS WOOD: It was reported that there is to be an exhibition at St Peter's Church Hall on 1st February 2003.

THANET COAST: Mr Tony Child, Project Manager, reported that two part-time bird wardens had been appointed.
Tony publicised 'Roost Poster' and Thanet Coastal Codes'.
He asked for volunteers. Contact No 01843 577672 email Thanet.Coast@thanet.gov.uk 
The Chairman offered the help of TNCUG to distribute material.

DR DAVID NEDEN asked whether the TNCUG should seek charatable status. It was agreed that it should and that urgent action was required as the government proposed this facility was shortly to be withdrawn. Wendy Carr offered to deal with the matter and John rowland indicated he had contacts that could help.

THE CHAIRMAN reported that with the appointment of a new LA 21 officer Thanet District Council will no longer serve the TNCUG this duty not being in the new contract.
Nevertheless, the Vice Chairman David Britton had agreed to ensurethat the printing and distribution of the groups minutes etc. continue unimpeded.

THE TREASURER Capt Nigel Collingwood reported that the group now had £645.
Dr Joe Gaugus confirmed that the Foreness Group would contribute £50. 

FORENESS POINT Dr Joe Gaugus requested that this issue should be kept on future agenda. The Chairman indicated that the condition of our coastline was of continued interest and concern and any update was always welcome.

1. 6th February.
2. 3rd April.
3. 12th June.
4. 7th August.
5. 2nd September.
6. 4th December - AGM

The meeting closed at 10.00pm

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