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09-10-2005, 09:49 AM
|  | Administrator and Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Malvern Hills
Posts: 3,218
| | | Hello from StuartDH
I've just opened this new forum category to enable all members to say hello and tell everyone a bit about themselves. To start the ball rolling here's a bit about me.
I'm in my early thirties and work as an energy and environment consultant throughout the UK, advising companies on increasing energy efficiency and reducing their impact on the climate.
I started Wild About Britain as a charity about 18 months ago, as a way to help promote every aspect of British wildlife throughout all of the UK. Essentially, there were several main reasons for getting the project off the ground.
Firstly, I felt that during the last few decades, younger generations have been losing touch with their natural environment. Many young people are unable to confidently identify a dozen trees, birds, insects, mammals etc - and I admit that I had to include myself in that group.
Secondly, I felt that whilst many people were aware of the large UK wildlife charities, few people knew about the army of volunteers that were doing vitally important work in their own local area, as part of small conservation and wildlife interest groups.
Thirdly, I wanted to create a place where everyone could find a wide variety of information about British wildlife, without having to be restricted to single specialist subject or a limited area of geography. A place where they could find information about birds and butterflies in Cornwall, alongside fungi and sharks in Scotland.
Lastly, I wanted to create a place that belongs to everyone involved. I want Wild About Britain to be a community project that will be shaped by the ideas and suggestions of the forum members, gallery photographers, authors and editors that help to build this site.
Thankfully, there are lots of volunteers, many of whom you'll meet in these forums, who share the same ambitions. With their invaluable help, I'm proud to say that we are making a great contribution to British wildlife. wildaboutbritain.co.uk is now growing at a rate and quality that has far exceeded initial expectations and is a superb place to meet some great new friends from across the UK. 
We hope you enjoy being here. We're a friendly bunch with a wide range of interests and unlike some other places on the net, we have a very low geek-factor 
As a result, we're always keen to welcome new visitors and no question should be considered too embarassing, basic or obvious to ask. Feel free to start your own threads on any subject related to British wildlife, or start a new thread here to introduce yourself.
Cheers
StuartDH |
09-10-2005, 10:33 AM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Guildford Surrey
Posts: 466
| | | Thats great Stuart, It would be nice to know something about members we are in touch with every day, more personal. Pat |
09-10-2005, 03:15 PM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: uk
Posts: 924
| | | A great post.
It's good to see WAB growing so fast, I suspect it's going to do very well in the not too distant future.
And thanks to you for all the hard work going into WAB! |
22-03-2006, 06:38 PM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pork Pie Town, Leicestershire
Posts: 577
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
so how many members does this forum have to date? |
22-03-2006, 06:42 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny Doncaster
Posts: 4,334
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
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Originally Posted by Oscarstours2006 so how many members does this forum have to date? | 1176 |
21-05-2006, 11:38 PM
|  | Wild Member | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: London
Posts: 112
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Wow, thanks for setting it up, it has proved to be a very interesting and informative site for me so far!
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02-06-2006, 02:13 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi, I am new & (just registered) am unsure how to do a new post to introduce myself! The Forum looks great & I look forward to taking part in discussions etc. |
02-06-2006, 02:28 PM
| | Administrator and Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Malvern Hills
Posts: 3,218
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi dmuir and welcome to Wild About Britan
To start a new post, simply click on the title of the relevant category in the forum's homepage - http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums - and click on the 'New thread' button at the top of the screen.
If you have any problems just give us a shout
Stu |
02-06-2006, 02:28 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little village called Chedworth
Posts: 4,701
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
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Originally Posted by dmuir Hi, I am new & (just registered) am unsure how to do a new post to introduce myself! The Forum looks great & I look forward to taking part in discussions etc. |
Well you just did!!
Welcome to the site, hope you enjoy it!! |
04-09-2006, 01:09 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Thanks, I am more clever than I realise! |
04-09-2006, 01:15 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little village called Chedworth
Posts: 4,701
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
hang on a second, just re-read the original post I am a geek!!!!! Proud of it too, it's taken years of careful study and practice.....
Geeks' chic you know |
04-09-2006, 07:55 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
Posts: 1,530
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
What a great idea Stu - and thanks for such a fantastic web site - I've never felt so 'at home' as I do among the folk on here - its only taken 50+ years to find others like myself - its very gratifying I can tell you! Now you'll excuse me while I just go out back and play (very seriously) at being a 'mothing geek' . . . the mercury burneth bright and may attract some beautiful little (or big) moth that wants its picture taking. . . |
04-09-2006, 08:05 PM
|  | Dame Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: exmouth devon uk
Posts: 5,143
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi Oscarstours2006 and dmuir. A very warm welcome to WAB,enjoy
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04-09-2006, 09:04 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Exmouth Devon
Posts: 3,040
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi to both Oscarstours2006 and dmuir
Welcome to the WAB
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05-09-2006, 08:32 AM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hello everyone, this looks like a great forum. I'll post a wee bit more about myself and what I do a bit later on as have to go outside in the pouring rain!! |
19-09-2006, 12:55 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 6
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi Stuart,
Nice to find a website that is so friendly. I'm new today and posted one thread. Due to the fact I saw a hugh catterpillar, got some helpful replies almost instantly. Thank you.
Next time I will have my camera at the ready!!!!
Also fiding my way around the site very slowly, Hey ,but thats just me.
JuliaX |
19-09-2006, 09:33 PM
| | Dame Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: exmouth devon uk
Posts: 5,143
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi creepy crawlie and a very warm welcome to WAB
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11-02-2007, 08:52 PM
| | Wild Member | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Foulness Island. Essex
Posts: 189
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Stuart.
As a novice on computers and the way things work, I have got to grips with most of the site but there is still so much to get involved in and learn. Most importantly the site has made room for novices like myself to grow and not feel out of place as you have said, do not feel embarrassed to ask or inhibited. WAB has done alot for my confidence as it has and will do for many other armatures (in what ever field they represent) because of the freedom and vast variety it encompasses.
Many thanks to you and all the volunteers who help and run the site.
Martin |
01-04-2007, 05:58 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hello stuart and everyone!
This is my first post, and have to say that it seems like a lovely welcoming place to be, I've joined because of some of the beautiful images that i've seen on here, and i think it will be a good tool to show some british wildlife to my 6 yr old son, so that he appreciates where and how things live. also possibly to get some ideas tips for holidays to see the local wildlife, as he loves tramping through forests and things!!
Terri |
06-04-2007, 03:05 PM
|  | Wild Member | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 227
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Heya! New here, finally found a message board I like!! Was on BBC Science and nature but they closed it down (grrr), then on another one but they closed that one down as well! Not having much joy, but I'm glad this one's here!! Thanks Stuart! Sarah |
14-04-2007, 09:13 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Basildon, Essex
Posts: 45
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Hi Stuart....
This is a great site to be on, in the fact that I can converse with people in the same position as me in the context of either birds, nature, art or anything else...Kudos to you all...
Best regards Cathie |
14-04-2007, 09:23 PM
| | Dame Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: exmouth devon uk
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| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
hi puzzler and a very warm welcome to WAB
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17-04-2007, 10:44 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.E.SOMERSET
Posts: 6,455
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
I did not know we had a hello page until Grumpyoldcow asked about the sites history
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17-05-2007, 05:32 PM
|  | Wild Member | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alderbury, Wiltshire
Posts: 139
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Thanks and what a pleasure it is to say that. I have only been on the WAB forum for 3 days but already feel part of something bright and positive. Everyone on the WAB has been hugely friendly and helpful and the wealth of knowledge and wisdom out there is stunning. I really feel that thoes ID problems and questions I has (about dull stuff like which species of willow is it) may finally be answered!
So I hope you know that you have made a difference. Many people strive to do that all their lives, You have done it.
Thanks. Seriously.
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15-07-2007, 12:53 PM
| | New Member | | Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11
| | | Re: Hello from StuDH
Stu,
How about a category for folk to record there walks,places visted,wildlife seen,best pubs on route! A sort of online diary etc.[I hate the word Blogg!]
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