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Friends of the Nickey Line - Vision Statement
1 Management
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To identify and improve
access to and from the Nickey Line
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To identify places to
park for access
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To make sure regular
maintenance is carried out
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To improve dog and
litter bin provision
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To monitor and improve
the environment generally so that flora and fauna flourish
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To improve seating
arrangements
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To improve disabled
access
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To provide a safer
route for children to and from school
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To consult with user
groups and potential users and listen to their views, ie walkers, bikers,
joggers, horse riders
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Communication
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To bring back the
“e” as in Nickey Line
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To update and reproduce
the Nickey Line pamphlet
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To develop a Nickey
Line information website
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To improve signage
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To install
interpretation/information boards at strategic points
3 Activities for Friends
and Local Schools
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Conduct a survey
amongst users of the Line
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Install bird/bat boxes
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Photo competition
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Develop a logo
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Have guided walks
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Have volunteer work
parties
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Hold a yearly event,
e.g. Sponsored Walk, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Dog Day, Bike Day, etc
4 Community Links
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Meet with local schools
and other organisations that may be interested
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To work with
appropriate funding agencies
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To liaise with local
councils
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Look for sponsorship
for specific projects
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Seek donations –
financial, equipment, furniture (eg seats/benches), flora - to improve the
environment of the Line
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Document the history of
the Nickey Line – make links with other community groups, eg Harpenden
Local History Society, local rail historians
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