…and now the other bench
Refurbished, as good as new
Spring Litter Pick
Clearing another fallen tree
Footpath 112
Clearing the paths
Keeping the Woodland Walk open
Repainting the Benches
Clearing the Path
Autumn Litter Pick
Maintaining the Triangle
Wild Flowers
Clearing the path
Wild Flowers
Information panel returned
New Handrails
Hand rails have been constructed and installed by E&R Meakes of Lane End at the crossing point on Horns lane opposite the public footpath .
Unfortunately crossing the road is still difficult and potentially dangerous due to the bends in the road and the speed of some drivers who use the lane but the hand rails should make this well used footpath a little safer and more accessible.
The completed handrails have been fully tested….

Vandalism !
One of the Information panels has been removed by mindless vandals. Why anyone would want to do this is a mystery as it is of no use to anyone other than the users of the common. We will replace the board but this will be a significant expense that will take funds away from other work that could be done on the common.

Clearing a path
AGM Cancellation
The continuing restrictions due to Covid-19 will once again prevent us from holding our AGM in the normal way. In accordance with the latest advice from the Charity Commission, we have therefore decided to cancel the 2021 AGM. We considered the option of a remote meeting, but on balance decided that this would not be a practical alternative.
We must however continue to follow the rules of the society which include the election of committee members and officers for the coming year and an annual report of our accounts. The AGM is also a time when we ask for new volunteers to join our committee.
Committee membership
There has been one change to the committee since last year. Sophia Hobbs, stood down and one new member, Ian Evans volunteered to take her place. He was therefore co-opted as a new committee member.
Given the current circumstances the existing committee members will be reappointed for a further year. In addition, to avoid the need for a formal vote, any new volunteers who wish to join this year will be co-opted by the committee.
We know that two members will be leaving this year as they are relocating out of the area, so please let us know if you would be interested in volunteering to replace them and join our committee.
Annual Accounts
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, doorstep collection of subscriptions was suspended. However, a substantial number of members paid subscriptions and made additional donations by bank transfer. Also thanks to a nomination by Wycombe Wanderers, the Society received a significant donation from The Football Association, .
This covered our annual running costs (primarily the cost of keeping the grass cut and public liability insurance) and as a result the society remains financially heathy.
A report of our accounts has been prepared in the usual way by our treasurer, Phil Stagg.
We hope you agree with and support our decision to cancel the AGM. Assuming restrictions are removed we will consider holding a GM later in the year. This will be reviewed at our committee meetings, currently being held remotely.
If you have any concerns about our decision to cancel the AGM please let our secretary (secretary@bookercommon.org.uk) and chair (chair@bookercommon.org.uk) know.
Thank you for your continuing support.