Family fun at the Autumn Festival
The Trust would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who visited, had a stall, volunteered or performed at our annual Autumn Festival, which took place last month.
We try hard to make this a real community event, and the addition this year of interactive music and dance courtesy of New Moon Morris, Djembe drum workshop, Dacorum Indian Society and Glow Performing Arts proved to be a great hit with families. Other performers included Happy Helly Choir, UkeRhythmics and Berkhamsted Ukulele Random Players. Big Top Mania entertained with their circus workshop, and Magical Story Elves brought their fun dinosaur show once again. With archery, crafts, and pottery as well, there really was something for everyone.
The Army Cadets brought a great new dimension to the event and were extremely helpful all weekend: assisting stallholders unpacking and setting up, manning the sound desk, litter picking, chatting to visitors and generally just being brilliant.
Special thanks to Gin & Fizz, who provided the performance marquee and sound equipment.
We look forward to doing it all again next year!
Trustee election 2025 – why your vote matters
Trustees guide how the Box Moor Trust estate is managed, from preserving wildlife habitats to running community events and setting strategy. The Trust is governed by a Board of up to twelve Trustees and there are four vacancies on the Board. Ten candidates are standing for election, and you can vote for up to four of those.
Please meet your candidates at: www.boxmoortrust.org.uk/ trustee-election-2025/ The election will be held over the course of eight days, beginning at 8am on Wednesday 8th October 2025 and ending at 8pm on Wednesday 15th October 2025. You can vote online (if you registered to do so by 1st October), or in person at the polling station (at Box Moor Trust Centre).
To be eligible to vote, you must live within the Trust’s Area of Benefit (most of Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead) and be registered on the electoral roll as held by Dacorum Borough Council.
Corporate volunteers making a difference
A huge thank you to the team from Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC UK) who joined us at Gadespring recently. They rolled up their sleeves (and braved a few stinging nettles) to help us clear invasive orange balsam from the channels in our cress beds. This plant is spreading rapidly along waterways across the country, so tackling it has been a big focus for us this year. The ABC team were fantastic – enthusiastic, hardworking, and glad to swap the office for fresh air and wetlands for the day. Their efforts make a real difference to the health of our reserve, and we’re so grateful for their support. We simply couldn’t do what we do without amazing volunteers like them.
Donating made easy
As a charitable Trust, we are most grateful to our supporters and beneficiaries who kindly make financial donations towards our work. If you would like to donate then please use the button below. Thanks to everyone who has generously donated so far.
www.boxmoortrust.org.uk
01442 253300
