March 2016 meeting minutes

COASTAL EROSION WORKSHOP

Chris Coutts introduced the Forth Estuary Forum (FEM). It is an umbrella organisation principally funded by Marine Scotland. FEM has already held a workshop on dredging and Chris is now keen to set up a new group bringing together expertise on coastal erosion.

The ambition is to bring approximately 30 specialists, perhaps to Dunbar. 

Kenny and Mike had introduced Chris to the East Beach and its history. The meeting attendees joined with them in a lengthy and detailed discussion about the possible causes of the sand loss and the threat that this now posed to the sea defences.

Minutes of this meeting here: Minutes 01.03.16

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Minutes of AGM and Open Meeting Feb 2016

Thank you to those who joined the AGM and Open Meeting on Tuesday 2nd February and a particular welcome to Mark Cavanagh who has joined the group.

The minutes can be found here: Minutes AGM&Open 02.02.16

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CREEL LOADERS IS UNDER WAY

In case you are wondering….yes… the work to form the Harbour Gateway is UNDER WAY!  P+K Landscapes of North Berwick have started to prepare the ground and paving will be complete by the end of November.

THE BIG HOLE IS NOT FOR A FOUNTAIN BUT FOR A FOUNDATION THAT WILL WORK TO SUPPORT THE FINISHED PIECE WHICH WILL BE ABOUT 7 TONS IN WEIGHT.

GARDNER IS CAREFULLY CHIPPING AWAY AT THE BLOCK (WHICH STARTED OFF AT ABOUT 20 TONS) AND WILL GRADUALLY REFINE, PIERCE AND CARVE FINER DETAIL IN LINE WITH THE MAQUETTE.
AS YOU CAN SEE, THERE ARE MILLIONS OF STROKES TO THE STONE AND GARDNER WILL WORK AT HIS OWN PACE IN GOOD WEATHER UNTIL HE IS HAPPY WITH THE END RESULT.

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Missing Minutes

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Well, you know how it is.  Things happen and the minutes just get lost….somehow!  So, our apologies for the delay but you may now enjoy MINUTES OF MEETINGS from our September and November meetings.  We did meet in October but minutes failed to generate and updates were absorbed into notes in November.  Follow the links for….Happy Reading!

Minutes 01.09.15.2

Minutes 03.11.15.2

 

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Helping Hands, Money to Spend and more in MAY!

 

 

We had a focussed meeting on 5th May and were very pleased to have Liz Wardaugh from Wingate TRA with us.

Lots of things to think about and catch up on… do get back to us if you have any thoughts on matters raised.Minutes 05.05.15 Minutes 05.05.15'2 Minutes 05.05.15'3

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News from our April Meeting

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Our March Meeting

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Flood Defences Go Live

As part of the neighourhood resilience planning project, Scottish Flood Forum has helped the group to get ready for the spring storms.  Two public information sessions later and all potentially affected houses have been given the chance to find out more.

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East Beach Regeneration 2015

In a collaboration between ELC and DSHNG, group members will meet with marine engineers in February 2015 to see if there is a viable add long term solution to the issues relating to sand loss from the East Beach.  We will keep you posted!

East Beach

How we want it to be, once more!

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Gardening

We start gardening on 15th February.  Everyone will be welcome at the Beach Garden, Colvin St. No experience is necessary!Gardening

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