Monthly Diary - March 2009

23rd
Feb - 2nd Mar
Ashley and Tracey attended the annual conference of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators in Cincinnati USA.

Ashley had been invited to present a paper on the Trust's Red Kite release programme, and a poster presentation on the Gyps Vulture restoration project. Over 150 delegates from all over the world attended.

During the day there were various presentations, workshops etc. as well as the opprtunity to visit other collections in the area.

Ashley discusses his display with a visitor Ashley and other delegates stood in front of a US Schhol bus The conference centre in Cincinnati
Ashley discusses his display with a visitor
Ashley with other delegates
The conference centre in Cincinnati

On the final evening's award ceremony the Trust learned that the IAATE Conservation Award board had granted the Trust a donation of $2,500 toward its work with vultures. The Trust was also awarded the prize for the best paper and best poster, the first time they have been both won by the same organisation, which was a wonderful award to win as it was voted on by the delegates at the conference..
2nd
Mar
Still slightly jet-lagged from his return flight from the States Ashley gave a talk to the Turners Club in Stockbridge about the history of the Trust.
98th Mar

Gary and Andy drove to Lancashire to deliver birds to Muncaster Castle and to visit Blackpool Zoo.

The first meeting was held to plan this year's Dreamnight event for local disadvantaged children.

Andover Scout group paid an evening visit for an environmental session at the Trust to learn about habitats and food chains.
10th
Mar
The Griffon Rooms set up for a breakfast club meeting
The Griffon Rooms set up for a breakfast club meeting
>Bonallack & Bishop solicitors held a breakfast club at the Trust for local businesses.

The Trust's ethics committe met.
11th
Mar
Ashley and Jimmy visited Paradise Park to give them advice on their bird displays.
13th
Mar
Simon Baxter with one show film crew
Simon Baxter with The One Show film crew
Jane Robertson attended an ANCMZA (Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals) industrial liaison meeting at Marwell Zoo.

Simon Baxter from the BBC1 "One Show" visited the Trust to film a piece about how birds' feathers are designed to help with silent flight. The show was aired in April.
14th Mar
The International Owl Society held its annual meeting at the Trust; Campbell gave a talk about the Trust's conservation and research projects.
17th
Mar
Trust display at the expo Gale being interviewed by Andover Sound radio station.
Trust display at the expo.
Gale being interviewed by Andover Sound radio station.
Gale and Tracey attended the Andover Expo at the The Lights theatre, to promote the Trust's corporate facilities.
19th
Mar
Ashley & Andy visited the International Bird of Prey centre to return two secretary birds that the Trust has been caring for.
20th
Mar

Chris Packham attended the Trust for a photo session.
21st Mar
Henge Consultancy hired the Griffon Rooms for the launch of their meditation and relaxation classes, which ran at the Trust for the next 8 evenings.
22nd Mar
T4 cameras held a promotional event at the Trust. The Griffon Rooms were used for displays of their camera equipment and over 200 invited guests attended the Trust, in addition to the normal Sunday visitors.
T4's display of photographic equipment T4's display of photographic equipment T4's display of photographic equipment
Above - T4's display of photographic equipment
Below - photographers in action on a busy day!
24th
Mar

Ashley attended the BIAZA council meeting in London.
26th
Mar

Mobisphere attended a corporate experience session at the Trust.
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