Trustee - Gillie Sharp

Gillie Sharp was appointed as a Trustee in 2005. A resident of Clophill, Gillie is now happily retired after a working life in the voluntary sector.

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Clophill Lakes - September Update 2024

Establishment work continues, we're looking for your memories of the Clophill Lakes site and have delved into the history of the Cainhoe Castle Scheduled Monument there.
Autumn Explorers (SEND ONLY)

We've teamed up again with Central Bedfordshire Council to offer autumn activities for whole family groups with children with Special Educational Needs ONLY.
Feed the Birds 2024

A whole day of family-friendly fun at the start of the Half Term holidays. Come and learn more about our feathered friends and how we can help them thrive. Free to attend - don’t forget your binoculars!
Volunteering & Community Officer

We're looking for a Volunteering & Community Officer to engage with local communities and our volunteers, helping raise awareness of The Greensand Trust and ensure their experience is meaningful and rewarding.

Trustee – Simon Collier

The newest addition to our Board of Trustees is Simon Collier.
Our Patron - Peter Smith MBE

We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE.
Trustee - Sonnie Wing

Sonnie Wing was appointed as a Trustee in 2015. Bedfordshire ‘born and bred’ having grown up in the village of Tebworth he attended local schools and currently lives in Westoning.
Trustee - Sally Hunt

Sally Hunt was appointed in 2007. A resident of Hockliffe, Watergate Farm is a traditional family farm which has been farmed by four generations of the Hunt family since 1924.
Chairman - Steven Smith

Steven Smith, a founding member of The Greensand Trust, became our Chairman in May 2021 following his 22 years of service as a Trustee.

Clophill Lakes Appeal

Donations made to this appeal will be matched by The Peter Smith Charitable Trust so donate now! Please help us ensure we can protect and establish new nature reserve Clophill Lakes as a high quality haven for nature. Read more

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