Holiday Property Bond

[Amanda Killip]

Hi everyone

Here in Askrigg HPB renovated Lodge Yard, a large stable yard, dog kennels and tall houses 30 years ago and we think this destroyed the majority of swift nest sites in the village. The site remains perfect for boxes or retrofit swift bricks, it even has a tower!
Does anyone have any experience working with/contacts for HPB that might help in my approach? Many thanks.

Best wishes
Amanda

[Tony Croft]

Hi Amanda

We are members of HPB and I'll forward your email to them with a plea from us too if that's ok with you?

Perhaps we can get it in the HPB Bond Magazine too?

Best Regards
Tony & Anne


   

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[amandakillip]

Hi Tony and Anne

That would be great- maybe we should take out the bit about the renovations destroying the nest sites at this stage and concentrate on the opportunities nest sites would contribute etc etc- what do you think? I'll also look up what policies for wildlife they have.

Best wishes

Amanda

[Tony Croft]

Hi Amanda

Please send me a revised draft letter and I'll add our bits & info to it.

If you let me have your direct email that would be great.

We know Lodge Yard very well and have been with HPB Avery long time and I'm sure they will consider it !

Many thanks in anticipation....

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[Amanda K]

Hi Tony and Anne

Firstly, good to read on the SLN that you have some interested swifts!

I can’t find anything about a wildlife policy on the HPB website. 

How about this as a starting point for a letter:

We have been Holiday Property Bond members for ———— years and one of our favourite sites is Lodge Yard, Askrigg. As you may have read about in the press, our common swift population is in serious decline nationally, and there are several local groups trying to site nest boxes and bricks to encourage a growth in numbers. One of these groups is in Askrigg, and Lodge Yard, with its tower and raised position above the village would be perfect for a few swift nest boxes. I am asking whether you would consider discussing this with Amanda of Askrigg Swifts. It would be  inexpensive, effective and what is more would give your visitors a thrilling opportunity to watch the swifts flying at high speeds with impressive aerobatics on a beautiful summer’s evening. Local people are now making boxes and could supply them.

Swifts are in serious decline mainly because renovation works to old buildings have denied them of the cavities in which they must nest. It's good to see local groups working hard to bring them back from the brink and also the community spirit this helps to embed.

etc etc

Thanks and what do you think? Short and sweet?

Best wishes

Amanda

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[Tony Croft]

Hi Amanda

I can steal that with pride!

I'll try to get it done today or tomorrow.

Can I use your name (and contact details if you send them to me please?)

Our email is the.cro...@gmail.com

Best Regards
Tony


   

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[Amanda Killip]

Hi Tony 

It’s Amanda Killip

Amanda...@gmail.com

Thanks, glad you like the draft! 

Best wishes 

Amanda 

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[Tony Croft]

I'thank you Amanda

I'll call them later today to see what we can do...it might make a good storey for them .... appeal to a PR opportunity!?

Best Regards
Tony


   

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[Tony Croft]

Hi Amanda 

Can you ring me on

0795 5248835 please?

Best Regards
Tony


   

[Tony Croft]

I'm going to propose all suitable HPB sites and Lodge Yard in particular.....

Also an article in the HPB Magazine might not go amiss either to encourage Bond Holders to put up Swift Boxes and bricks!  Let's start with Lodge Yard.  Apparently Barnham Broom already have a colony of House Martins...

Best Regards
Tony