1st Aug

Shining Bear's sunlodge at the Trust

Shining Bear gave a live radio interview with Radio Solent about his week long stay at the Trust.

4th
Aug

Shining bear also gave a live radio interview with presenter Steve Randall at Andover Sound radio, and recorded an interview in his sunlodge with Castledown radio.

10th
Aug

The Gaylard family held a family celebration in the newly named Griffon Rooms corporate suite.

16th Aug

A Fly by Night evening was held at the Trust.

21st Aug

The new lift grants easy access to the upper floor
WC facilities in the Griffon Room	The Griffon Room laid up for a meeting

The new lift was fitted into the new corporate facility. This means that disabled guests have full access to all parts of the building.

Thanks are due to Phoenix Lifting Services who supplied and fitted the lift and to the 100 Club, whose donation helped to purchase it.

22nd Aug

25th Aug

A warm and sunny bank holiday monday crowd

Bank Holiday weekend. Although it was not raining, the day was cloudy and cool and the number of visitors was less than expected.

26th Aug

The management team met to plan the offical launch of the new Griffon Rooms. This will be held on the 1st October, and local business leaders and dignitaries will be invited to view the new facilities. Trustee Chris Packham will perform the official opening, which is being sponsored by Festo Management Training.

28th Aug

Newbury Town Council staff held a private Owls By Moonlight evening at the Trust

Throughout the month Ashley and Trustee John Ellicock met several times to finalize the Trust's Strategic Plan. This sets out the organisation's plans and objectives for the next 10 years, and gives everyone at the Trust something to work towards. Once the wording is finished it will be sent to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

The month of August was fairly quiet, due mainly to the weather. It was the wettest August on record and this was reflected in the reduced visitor numbers. Everyone at the Trust is now hoping for an Indian summer to put the smiles back on our faces.