Marnie sends 2 estimates from contractors to drain said field at the Back o Bennachie carpark, suggests chosen contractor speak to Mr Aitken(FC), but not to go ahead until the Bailies have got permission from the FC
Let to O'Brien re layout of Donview Centre with attached plan, description of 16 info panels on the topic of forestry. These had not been agreed upon but requested O'Brien's comments and on the minutes of a previous meeting
R J R Marnie letter to James Mackay stating refurb of centre complete and will be open 17 Apr '81, no publicity, but invites Mackay's comments "both constructive and destructive" on the work as long as they are honest.
Marnie thanks Mackay for the productive discussion at previous meeting re planting proposals on west end of Bennachie; also thanks for errors pointed out in leaflet, says he got info from various sources, and should have let MacKay read it first.
Davidson provides feedback on points James has raised on the application form, i.e. Bailies would be 1 of many wishing to support the project; make high quality paths, brief description of project, grant level (£40K); apply by May '95.
Letter from N G Moir of Cannock to Algy Watson congratulating him and the Bailies of Bennachie on their new video. (Mr Moir's address has been partially redacted)
Walker suggests water samples are needed to determine pH, as more acid would create more vegetation and make fishing harder. Ponds for trout should be at least 3m deep; Brown trout would thrive better than Rainbow etc;
Michael writing to Ron noting apologies recorded; inviting him and his wife to the 1987 Rally to be held on 9 Aug; thanks FC for use of picnic field, hoping arrangement can continue.