Mary Gillham talk by Andy Kendall in Penarth - 21 May 2015

FLAT HOLM SOCIETY PUBLIC TALK

“ONCE YOU HAVE SLEPT ON AN ISLAND”

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF MARY GILLHAM

Born in 1921 she was one of the leading naturalists in Wales.  After gaining her doctorate in agriculture and botany at Aberystwyth University, she specialised in island ecology, studying the Welsh islands before moving on to lecture in Britain and abroad.  She was one of the first women scientists in Antarctica and worked on penguin islands in South Africa.  From 1961 she lectured at Cardiff University leading field trips in Britain and abroad, and was a lifelong supporter of Flat Holm.

A talk by Andy Kendall of Cardiff Naturalists' Society

 

To be held in Room 3, The Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth

Thursday evening at 7pm, May 21^st 2015

Suggested donation towards costs of £2/£3

 

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email; flatholm.society@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Request from Flat Holm Island Society

Hello

I am writing on behalf of Flat Holm Island society.

In Cardiff Council's budget proposals for 2013/14 it is proposed to “Cease Operation of Flat Holm Island and Consider Options for its Disposal”.

Flat Holm Island is a valuable community and educational resource to the People of Cardiff and surrounding areas. The island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Local Nature Reserve and a Special Protection Area, because of the maritime grassland and rare plants such as Rock Sea-Lavender, Wild Leek and Wild Peony. During Spring and Summer the island is also home to a significant breeding colony of Lesser Black-backed Gulls and is also home to slow worms, common lizards and Peregrine Falcons. Historical features on the island include the remains of a cholera hospital and Victorian and WWII gun batteries.

The council are proposing to cease operation of Flat Holm Island at a time when they planning to increase the spending on Senior Management at the council by £1.1 Million!
We would appreciate it if you could bring this matter to the attention of your members and encourage them to show their support by doing the following:

Show your support by signing our petition at:
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/cardiff-council-save-flat-holm-island-2
Write to Cardiff Council voicing your concerns - consultation@cardiff.gov.uk
Cardiff Council
County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW

You can also follow our progress by liking our Save Flat Holm Island facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/SaveFlatHolmIsland
www.flatholmsociety.org.uk

I hope that you are able to support us and pass this message on to your members.

Kind regards
Jo Morgan

Grants and Fundraising Officer
Flat Holm Island Society

Urgent Request from Flat Holm

Tonight (Wednesday 19th September we heard about the following request 

The historic Flat Holm island is being reviewed by Cardiff Council and they want to hear what YOU have to say about it.

The Council want to hear from the public about their views and experiences of Flat Holm Island.

Cardiff’s Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee will be investigating the way Flat Holm Island is run and is inviting the public to have their say.

“If you have a view please email (by Thursday 20th September)
scrutinyviewpoints@cardiff.gov.uk and your comments will be considered as a part of the investigations.”
Councillor Craig Williams, Chair of the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee

Thank you