Issue - meetings

To receive an update paper from the Ewell Astronomical society regarding the progress made on the Nonsuch Park Solar System Walk so far.

The Committee received an update paper and verbal update from the Ewell Astronomical society regarding the progress made on the Nonsuch Park Solar System Walk so far.

The representative from the Astronomical Society verbally updated the Committee on the following matters:

a)            Signage Installation: He explained that the posts for the intermediate signs had been installed and would soon have their signs mounted onto them. He said that the A1 start and end signs had been delivered and would be installed by the end of the week.

b)            Opening Event: He explained that there would be an opening event for the walk held at the Park on 25th October, 10:30am. He stated that the walk would be opened by the Mayors of Epsom and Sutton Councils, with talks to be given by a member of the Astronomical Society and an esteemed local astronomer.

c)            Design Work: He explained that Whistlestop Arts, in consultation with the Astronomical Society, had designed the start/end and intermediate signs, a leaflet, fridge magnet, and website pages for the walk. He stated that all the information had been presented in a way that was suitable for younger people.

d)            Thanks Given: On behalf of the society, he wished to thank the Committee, the Interim Head of Service (Streetcare), and the Nonsuch Voles for all their help and support in realising the project.