Crookfoot Reservoir, change of land ownership

[Dan McKie]

To the Chair & Hon Sec of TBC:
I have heard from several colleagues in the farming community that Mr Peter Hutchinson (local farmer) & his business partner a Mr Cook have recently purchased the land surrounding Crookfoot Reservoir from Hartlepool Water Authority. If this is correct I feel you ought to be made aware, in case there are any access implications for TBC members. Also our website Site Guide, "Location, Access & Strategy" may need updating re. HWA.
I'm afraid I don't have his phone number but I do know he is a thoroughly decent chap, so we should be ok.
Recently he had problems with a number of persons in a vehicle on his farm track whose dogs had worried his sheep (no suggestion they were TBC members). Perhaps someone from the club might speak to him.
If you are already aware then please disregard this message.
Best wishes,
Dan McKie, TBC Member