Sept 3rd 1996 Had a visit from CID. Just arrived unannounced at the door – plain clothes chap….asking(?) to come in and “talk about the Rusland Beeches” Like before (on the phone) wants to know if I plan to organise a “sit in” but the National Park still have to ratify their own decision to … More Visit from CID: pages 30 and 31
August 1996 Geoff has put on an exhibition at Ulverston Library of his atmospheric photos of the beeches. He has also written a polemic leaflet asking people to “write, write, phone!” Ive photocopied lots and put them in libraries etc. Friends of the Lake District have complained and the leaflets in Kendal library are disappearing … More Speckled Wood: page 29 of Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
15th August 1996 Just when I have run out of steam and cannot think of anything else to help the trees – there is now momentum. Dr Geoff D is a boffin and computer expert who has put the Rusland Beeches on the internet (black/white magic?) with debate coming in from all over the world … More Debate from all over the world: pg 28 of Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
July 1996 Written off letters to celebrities asking if they would support the Rusland Beeches. Got replies back from Chris Bonington, Prince of Wales and Melvyn Bragg….all too busy but some useful suggestions about contacting TV and Radio. One very unuseful comment from Chris Bonington who suggests we work closely with Friends of the … More Pleading for Help from The Great and the Good: pg 26 and 27 of Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
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