We do not issue a list of current members but the following lists of those who have held office and the founder members are of interest.
ORIGINAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS, 1st February 1974.
| ALLEN, Mr N.V. | of Alcombe – Chairman (Awarded MBE for services to conservation on Exmoor, 1981) Noel sadly died on 19th March 2009. |
| FRISBY, Mr F. A. | of Wootton Knowle – Vice-Chairman, later became Treasurer |
| BARBEE, Mr H.H.W. | (Mike) of Porlock – Secretary |
| COCHRANE, Miss J.F. | of Wootton Courtenay – Recorder of Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians |
| ROSENAU, Miss K. | of Wootton Courtenay – Recorder of Birds |
| FRISBY, Mrs E. | of Wootton Knowle – Committee Member |
| HOVER, Mrs B.E. | (Sue) of Wootton Courtenay – Committee Member |
These seven people above were responsible for getting things going in the beginning.
Founder Members
Actual dates of joining were unfortunately not recorded in our early days but the following all became members during our first season in 1974.
| Allen, Mrs M., Minehead Allen, N.V. Minehead Austin, Miss A.W., Minehead Austin, Miss F.B., Minehead Ball, Mrs D., Wootton Courtenay Ballenger, J.C., Dulverton Barbee, H.H.W., Porlock Bell, Mrs. Bury Bennett, Miss H.P., Dulverton Bird, Miss H. Dulverton Bonham-Carter, Mrs A. East Anstey Brown, Miss K., Wootton Courtenay Butcher, R.J., Exton Cochrane, Miss J., Wootton Courtenay Davies, Miss D., Minehead Davis, P.R.K., Exford Dunn, Mrs G.C., Wootton Courtenay Everett, Mrs A.N., Minehead Fisher, Mrs D., Minehead Frisby, F.A., Tivington Frisby, Mrs E., Tivington Galliford, H.A., Minehead Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead Giddens, Mrs B., Minehead Gillett, B.E., Minehead Gillett, Mrs. Minehead Glennie, Mrs U., Minehead Harman, Miss K., Minehead Held, E.C., Minehead Held, Mrs E.J., Minehead Hill, J.H., Minehead | Hill, Mrs. Minehead Hinton Mrs E.G., Alcombe Hinton, C.P., Alcombe Hopkins, Mrs S.L., Exford Hopkins, P., Exford Hover, Mrs S., Wootton Courtenay How, Miss B.M., Porlock Husebo, Mrs J., Minehead Ladds, Mrs M.D., Exton Lavender, Mrs N., Wootton Courtenay MacEwen, M., Wootton Courtenay MacEwen, Mrs A., Wootton Courtenay Porter Mrs J., Minehead Porter, H.E., Minehead Robinson, Miss D., Minehead Rosenau, Miss K., Wootton Courtenay Russell, Miss O., Minehead Scott, L. H., Timberscombe Scott, Mrs P., Timberscombe Staddon, Miss B., Woodcombe Staddon, Miss K., Woodcombe Stanbury, Mrs. Alcombe Stanbury, S., Alcombe Swann, Mrs C., Minehead Thorn, Miss A., Dulverton Trebble, Miss D., Woodcombe Webb, Mrs E.J., Minehead Welburn, Mrs H.M., Minehead Welburn, R., Minehead Wright, M.E., Allerford |
List Of People Who Have Held Office For Exmoor Natural History Society
The Society records grateful thanks to all members who help in many ways. This list is a tribute to past and present members who have held office.
Past and Present members of the Society's Committees and Recorders
| Position | Name | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Cochrane, Miss J.F., Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1984 | |
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Rance, Miss J., Timberscombe | 1984 – 1991 | |
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1991 – 1995 | |
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Lappage, Mrs B., Minehead | 1995 – 2006 | |
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Sage, Mr. C., Porlock | 2019 - 2020 | |
| Amphibian & Reptile Recorder | Slater, Mrs. M., Minehead | 2021 - | |
| Amphibian Recorder | Thomas, Dr. L., Castle Cary | 2009 – 2018 | |
| Arachnida (Spider) Recorder | Cooper, A.E. Shillingford | 2000 – 2021 | |
| Arachnida (Spider) Recorder | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| Auditor | Hendy, Mr C.L., Minehead | 1975 – 1988 | |
| Auditor | Bennett, Mr T., Minehead | 1989 – 1994 | |
| Auditor | Gristy, Mr C., Minehead | 1995-2005 | |
| Auditor | Amherst & Shapland, Minehead & Wiveliscombe | 2006 – | |
| Bat Recorder | Windle, J., Minehead | 2021 - | |
| Bird Recorder | Rosenau, Miss K., Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1978 | |
| Bird Recorder | Butcher, Mr R.J., East Antsey | 1978 – 2019 | |
| Bird Recorder | Stevenson, Mr A., Alcombe | 2020 - | |
| Botanical Recorder | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1974 – | |
| Bring & Buy Stall Organiser (Joint) | Giddens, Mrs B., Minehead (with Miss K. Staddon) | 1979 – 1991 | |
| Bring & Buy Stall Organiser (Joint) | Staddon, Miss K., Woodcombe (with Mrs B. Giddens) | 1979 – 1991 | |
| Bring & Buy Stall Organiser (Joint) | Hawkes, Mr D., Minehead | 1992 – 2008 | |
| Bring & Buy Stall Organiser (Joint) | Hawkes, Mrs V., Minehead | 1992 – 2008 | |
| Bring & Buy Stall Organiser (Joint) | Geoff & Ruth Hanger, Woodcombe, Minehead | 2009 – 2018 | |
| Cetacean Recorder | Musgrove, Mr. R., Bridgwater | 2009 – | |
| Bryophyte Recorder | Perry, Mrs I., Minehead | 1993 – 2017 | |
| Bryophyte Recorder | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| Coleoptera (Beetle) Recorder | Bristow, Mrs H., Wootton Courtenay | 1988 – 1995 | |
| Coleoptera (Beetle) Recorder | Boyce, Mr D., Dulverton | 1995 – | |
| Conservation Group Leader | Scott, Mr M., Minehead | 1990 – 2002 | |
| Conservation Group Leader | Perry, Mr. G., Minehead | 1988 – 2003 | |
| Conservation Group Leaders | Dixon Mr & Mrs J., Minehead | 2003 – 2010 | |
| Conservation Group Leader | Brady, Mr T., Minehead | 2010 – 2020 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Allen, Mr N.V. Minehead | 1985 – 2003 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Butcher, Mr R.J., Brompton Regis | 1985 – 2003 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Donovan, Mr T., Carhampton | 1986 – 1991 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Floyd, Mr G., Porlock | 1985 – 1991 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1985 – 2003 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Richards, Mr T.J., (Bill) Porlock | 1985 – 1991 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Southall, Mr J., Minehead | 1990 – 1991 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Southall, Mrs D., Minehead | 1990 – 1991 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Webley, Mr P., Minehead | 1985 – 2003 | |
| Deer Recording Group | Webley, Mrs F., Minehead | 1985 – 2003 | |
| Dormouse Handler (Licensed) | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1997 – 2018 | |
| Dormouse Handlers (Licensed) | Coulson, Mr & Mrs B., Bourne, Lincs. | 2003 | |
| Dormouse Handlers (Licensed) | Wild, Mr & Mrs. M., Exford | 2019 - | |
| Ecologist | Butcher, Mr R.J., East Antsey | 2000 – | |
| Executive Committee, Chairman | Allen, Mr N.V. Minehead | 1974 – 2000 | |
| Executive Committee, Chairman | Hankin, Mr M. St. J., Minehead | 2000 – 2018 | |
| Executive Committee, Chair | Hyett, Ms R., Porlock | 2018 - | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | Porter, Mr H.E. (Fred), Minehead | 1974 – 1977 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | South, Mrs Janet. West Quantoxhead | 1977 – 1984 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | Stimson, Mr J., Minehead | 1985 – 1989 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | Frampton, Mr T., Minehead | 1990 – 1991 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | Jones, Mr F., Alcombe | 2000 – 2005 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | White, Mr M., Minehead | 2006 – 2013 | |
| Executive Committee, Vice Chairman | Coulson, Mr.B., Bourne | 2013 – | |
| Executive Committee, Hon. Secretary | Barbee, Mr H.H.W. (Mike), Porlock | 1974 – 1980 | |
| Executive Committee, Hon. Secretary | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1980 – | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Frisby, Mr F.A., Tivington | 1974 – 1977 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Hughes, Mr H., Minehead | 1977 – 1983 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Hankin, Mr M. St J., Minehead | 1983 – 2000 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Bond, Mr D., Minehead | 2000 – 2002 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Hawkes, Mr D., Minehead | 2002 – 2004 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Webb, Mrs J., Old Cleeve | 2004 – 2009 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Stanyon, Mrs D., West Luccombe | 2010 – 2013 | |
| Executive Committee, Treasurer | Rycroft, Mr. R., Minehead | 2013 – | |
| Executive Committee | Cochrane, Miss J.F. Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1977 | |
| Executive Committee | Rosenau, Miss K., Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1978 | |
| Executive Committee | Frisby, Mrs E, Tivington. | 1974 – 1985 | |
| Executive Committee | Butcher, Mr R.J., East Antsey | 1978 – | |
| Executive Committee | Rance, Miss J., Timberscombe | 1984 – 1991 | |
| Executive Committee | Butcher, Mrs A., East Antsey | 1985 – 2006 | |
| Executive Committee | Frampton, Mr T., Minehead | 1987 – 1991 | |
| Executive Committee | Waite, Mr J., Minehead | 1987 – 1999 | |
| Executive Committee | Robbins, Mr J., West Luccombe | 1987 – 2002 | |
| Executive Committee | Hawkes, Mr D., Minehead | 1989 – 2005 | |
| Executive Committee | Scott, Mr M., Minehead | 1990 – 2002 | |
| Executive Committee | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1991 – 1999 | |
| Executive Committee | Rodber, Mrs M., Minehead | 1999 – 2004 | |
| Executive Committee | Cornish , Mr M., Watchet | 2000 – 2009 | |
| Executive Committee | Buick, Mr I., Minehead | 2002 – 2020 | |
| Executive Committee | Dixon, Mrs J., Minehead | 2003 – 2015 | |
| Executive Committee | Tickner, Ms C., Wootton Courtenay | 2017 - | |
| Executive Committee | Pym, Mr A., Bristol | 2006 – | |
| Executive Committee | Newman, Mrs J., Exford | 2007 – | |
| Executive Committee | Allen, Mr. E., Bicknoller | 2009 – | |
| Executive Committee | Brady, Mr. T., Minehead | 2010 – 2018 | |
| Executive Committee | Parry, Ms. S., Minehead | 2015 - | |
| Executive Committee | Jennings, Mrs. M., Porlock | 2019 - | |
| Executive Committee | Windle, Mr. J., Minehead | 2020 - | |
| Facebook Pages | Parry, Ms. S., Minehead | 2016 - | |
| Founder | Allen, Mr N.V., M B.E, Minehead | 1974 – 2009 | |
| Freshwater Algae Recorder | Gardner, Mr K.W., Exford | 2001 – 2003 | |
| Freshwater Algae Recorder | Thomas, Dr L.C., Bruton | 2007 – 2019 | |
| Freshwater Recorder | Russell, Miss O., Minehead | 1988 – 2000 | |
| Freshwater Recorder | Thomas, Dr L.C., Bruton | 2007 – 2019 | |
| Fungi Recorder | Edwards, Mr J., Minehead | 1988 - 2005 | |
| Fungi Recorder | Parry, Ms. S., Minehead | 2012 – | |
| Geological Recorder | Prudden, Mr H., Montacute | 1993 – 2005 | |
| Geological Recorder | Pearce, Mr F.B., Martinhoe | 2007 – 2010 | |
| Geological Recorder | Mr. C., Woods, Minehead | 2012 – 2016 | |
| Geological Recorder | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| Hemiptera (Bug) Recorder | Hollier, Mr J., Switzerland | 1988 – | |
| Hymenoptera Recorder (Bees & Wasps) | Kneen, Mrs. S. Challacombe | 2008 – 2011 | |
| Hymenoptera Recorder (Bees & Wasps) | Maurice, Ms J., Minehead | 2016 - 2017 | |
| Hymenoptera Recorder (Bees) | Perry, Mrs. L., North Molton | 2019 - | |
| Insect Recorder | Beer, Mr Trevor, Barnstaple. | 1978 – 1986 | |
| Land Mollusc Recorder | Houghton, Mr E. H. (Ted) Minehead | 1981 – 1995 | |
| Land Mollusc Recorder | Fryer, Mrs S., Minehead | 1996 – 2006 | |
| Land Mollusc Recorder | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| Lepidoptera Recorder | Robbins, Mr J., West Luccombe | 1987 – 2004 | |
| Lepidoptera Recorder (Moths) | Pym, Mr A., Bristol | 2004 – | |
| Lepidoptera Recorder (Butterflies) | Hyett, Ms R., Porlock | 2019 - | |
| Lichen Recorder | Boswell, Mr G., Minehead | 2008 – | |
| Luckbarrow Trustee | Giddens, C.J. Miss, Minehead | 2005 - | |
| Luckbarrow Trustee | Pym, Mr A., Bristol | 2005 - | |
| Luckbarrow Trustee | Hankin, Mr M., Minehead | 2005 - | |
| Luckbarrow Trustee | Brady, Mr. T., Minehead | 2010 - | |
| Luckbarrow Trustee | Hyett, Ms R., Porlock | 2019 - | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Allen, Mr N.V. Minehead | 1978 – 2000 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Allen, Mrs Marjorie, Minehead | 1978 – 1979 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Bivand, Mr P., Minehead (Chairman MMC 1978 – 1987) | 1978 – 1989 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Bivand, Mrs K., Minehead | 1978 – 1989 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Coles, Mr. A., Minehead | 1978 – 1985 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Coles, Mrs. W., Minehead | 1978 – 1985 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Frisby, Mr F.A., Tivington | 1978 – 1993 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Gillett, Mr. B., Minehead | 1978 – 1985 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Gillett, Mrs., Minehead | 1978 – 1985 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Frisby, Mrs E., Tivington. | 1978 – 1991 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Macklin, Mr. F., Minehead | 1979 – 1993 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Sturgess, Mr W., Alcombe | 1981 – 1988 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Sturgess, Mrs J., Alcombe | 1981 – 1983 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Lister, Mr C., Minehead | 1984 – 1987 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Stimson, Mr J., Minehead | 1984 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Stimson, Mrs M., Minehead | 1985 – 1987 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Frampton, Mr T., Minehead | (Chairman, MMC 1987 – 1990) | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Donovan, Mr T., Carhampton | 1987 – 1990 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Waite, Mr J., Minehead | (Chairman, MMM 1990 – 1999) | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Waite, Mrs J., Minehead | 1987 – 1999 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Frampton, Mrs S., Minehead | 1988 – 1990 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1991 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Dykes, Mrs P., Porlock | 1991 – 2006 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Dykes, Mr M., Porlock | 1992 – 2006 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Ellison, Mrs T., Minehead | 1992 – 2007 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Buick, Mr I., Minehead | 1993 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Chatwin Mrs L., Minehead | 2006 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Cornish, Mr M., Watchet | 1994 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Cornish, Mrs H., Watchet | 1994 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Sherman, Mr P., Nettlecombe | 1995 – 2001 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Mason, Mrs V., Carhampton | 2002 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Mayfield, Mr R., Minehead | 2000 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Webb, Mrs J., Old Cleeve | 2000 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Webb, Mrs J., Old Cleeve | 2000 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Lee, Mr D., Oare | 2006 – 2008 | |
| Malmsmead Management Committee | Lee, Mrs A., Oare | 2006 – 2008 | |
| Mammal Recorder (inc. Reptiles & Amphibians) | Cochrane, Miss J.F. Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1984 | |
| Mammal Recorder (inc. Reptiles & Amphibians) | Rance, Miss J., Timberscombe | 1984 – 1991 | |
| Mammal Recorder | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1991 – 1999 | |
| Mammal Recorder | Rodber, Mrs M., Minehead | 1999 – 2005 | |
| Mammal Recorder | Mason, Mrs V., Carhampton | 2006 – | |
| Maritime Recorder (Joint) | Hill, Mr J., Minehead | 1974 – 1985 | |
| Maritime Recorder (Joint) | Porter, Mr H.E. (Fred), Minehead | 1974 – 1998 | |
| Maritime Recorder | Hawkes, Mr D., Minehead | 1988 – 1998 | |
| Maritime Recorder | Myrick, Miss S., Minehead | 1996 – 2007 | |
| Maritime Recorder | Phillips, Mr N., Nether Stowey | 2012 – 2014 | |
| Maritime Recorder | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| Membership Secretary | Tickner, Ms. C., Wootton Courtenay | 2017 - | |
| Nature Table organiser | Porter, Mr H.E. (Fred) Minehead | 1979 – 1998 | |
| Nature Table organiser | Hollier, Mrs J., Minehead | 1998 – 2009 | |
| Nest Box Sponsorship | Bartlett, Ms P. , Minehead | 2008 – | |
| Nest Box Supervisor | Owen, Mr C., Wootton Courtenay | 1990 – 1999 | |
| Nest Boxes (made first batch) | Welburn, Mr R., Minehead | 1974 – 1982 | |
| Nest Boxes | Allen, Mr E., Bicknoller | 2009 – | |
| Odonata (Dragonfly etc) Recorder | White, Mr C., Minehead | 1995 – 2000 | |
| Odonata (Dragonfly etc) Recorder | Stevenson, Mr A., Alcombe | 2001 – 2020 | |
| Odonata (Dragonfly etc) Recorder | Butcher, Mr. R., East Anstey | 2020 - | |
| Orthoptera Recorder (Grasshoppers, etc.) | Lang, Mrs A., Minehead | 1999 – 2008 | |
| Orthoptera Recorder (Grasshoppers, etc.) | Wood, Mr C., Minehead | 2008 – 2013 | |
| Orthoptera Recorder (Grasshoppers, etc.) | Wright, Miss T., Withiel Florey | 2013 – 2015 | |
| Orthoptera Recorder (Grasshoppers, etc.) | SITUATION VACANT | ||
| President | Allen, Mr N.V. Minehead | 2000 – 2009 | |
| President | Hankin, Mr. M., Minehead. | 2018 - | |
| Press Releases | Allen, Mr N.V., Minehead | 1974 – 1978 | |
| Press Releases | South, Mrs J., West Quantoxhead | 1978 – 1984 | |
| Press Releases | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1984 – 2008 | |
| Press Releases | Hankin, Mr M., Minehead | 2008 – 2017 | |
| Press Releases | Tickner, Ms. C., Wootton Courtenay | 2017 - | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Cochrane, Miss J.F., Wootton Courtenay | 1974 – 1984 | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Rance, Miss J., Timberscombe | 1984 – 1991 | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1991 – 1995 | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Lappage, Mrs B., Minehead | 1995 – 2009 | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Sage, Mr. C., Porlock | 2019 - 2020 | |
| Reptile & Amphibian Recorder | Slater, Mrs M., Minehead | 2021 - | |
| Reptile Recorder | Moody, Mr A., Castle Cary | 2009 – 2019 | |
| Small Mammal Advisor | Donnelly, Mrs T., Dulverton | 1999 – 2018 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Houghton, Mr E.H. (Ted), Minehead (Chairman TWMC) | 1981 – 1995 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Butcher, Mr R.J., Brompton Regis | 1981 – 1998 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Giddens, Miss C.J., Minehead | 1981 – 1998 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Giddens, Mrs B., Minehead | 1981 – 1990 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Houghton, Mrs M., Minehead | 1981 – 1986 | |
| Treborough Woods Management Committee | Scott, Mr M., Minehead | 1988 – 1997 | |
| Weather Recorder | Webley, Mr P., Minehead | 1979 – 2003 | |
| Weather Recorder | Cole, Mr A., Huntscott | 2003 – 2008 | |
| Weather Recorder | Morcom, Mr D., Selworthy | 2009 - 2010 | |
| Weather Recorder | Boulton, Mr K., Minehead | 2009 – 2011 | |
| Weather Recorder | Nicholson, Miss M., Dulverton | 2012 – 2015 | |
| Weather Recorder | Stevenson, Mr A., Alcombe | 2016 - | |
| Website | Gladman, Mr C., Chapel Cleeve | 2007 – 2017 | |
| Website | Tickner, Ms. C., Wootton Courtenay | 2017 - | |
Exmoor Natural History Society at Kittuck 20.8.1975.
Back row: Paddy Hopkins
L-r: Miss M. Thorne, Caroline Giddens, Miss D. Trebble,
Mrs Hopkins, Kath Staddon, Mrs M. Allen, Mrs Betty Giddens, Roger Butcher.