

River Chess Volunteer Workparty – Water Voles
Great work on the River Chess by a dozen Chiltern Society Volunteers yesterday, as we took our first steps towards increasing the available habitat for…
Great work on the River Chess by a dozen Chiltern Society Volunteers yesterday, as we took our first steps towards increasing the available habitat for…
This week, work begins on site to build a four-kilometre walking, wheeling and cycling route along the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire. Sustrans, the charity making…
The Chiltern Society has submitted a response to the Issues Consultation for the proposed South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint Local Plan, which…
The Chiltern Society has submitted an objection to Dacorum Borough Council in relation to a planning application to develop 1400 new homes to the East…
Over the last fortnight schools in the local area have been receiving a special delivery – Trout fry! The Trout in the Classroom project has…
We have come to the final stage of this years Trout in The Classroom programme. The classes involved have been taking trips to local stretches…
We need your help! Do you enjoy taking photos when you’re out and about? Do you have any of the Chess Valley or River Chess…
The Friends of the Ridgeway (FoR), a charity for the protection and promotion of the Ridgeway National Trail, will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the…
Do you have a few hours spare to help spread the word about our work? We would love to hear from you if you would…
For those not able to join us last week, or those who’d like a recap on what was an excellent conference discussing the recent “National…
We are delighted that both winners of this years hamper competition have been informed and will shortly be receiving their hampers, just in time for…
We would like to thank you for your support in 2021. Whether you’re a member, have attended an event, made a donation, bought one of…
The Nature Alliance is a major new project funded by The Rothschild Foundation to support young people build and maintain resilience in their wellbeing.…
Sable House named Chilterns Building of the Year 2021 Sable House in Buckinghamshire has been named as the Chilterns Building Design Award winners for 2021.…
On Monday 27th September we will be commencing the removal of some trees at our Bottom Wood site. The main objective of the work is…
The Chilterns Conservation Board and the Chiltern Society run the Buildings Design Awards competition every two years to encourage and recognise great examples of design…
Become a citizen scientist and test the water quality in your nearest river, stream, lake or pond! Earth Watch are running their Autumn Thames Water…
A petition has been presented to Parliament ‘Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation’. This will be debated…
The Chiltern Society’s Planning Group are currently preparing a detailed response to the current consultation on the Three Rivers Local Plan. We will be submitting…
Last Thursday was the day it all started to get real…! We plan to get 1000 Aylesbury Prune trees planted across the Tring – Wendover…
The Nature Alliance is a major new project funded by The Rothschild Foundation to support young people build and maintain resilience in their wellbeing.…
The Chiltern Society and Chilterns Conservation Board receives grant of £294,000 from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund The Chiltern Society and the Chilterns Conservation…
These are exciting opportunities to join a great partnership and make a real difference to the Chilterns chalk stream environment and connect people with nature.…
We’re looking for a new Communications and Fundraising Officer to support the Chief Officer to deliver of all aspects of fundraising, membership and income growth,…
The Chiltern Society is actively seeking a new Treasurer to manage and oversee its financial affairs. Day to day financial recording is carried out by…
The Chiltern Society is very disappointed at the Government’s decision to proceed with HS2 in full, and particularly with the section across the Chilterns Area…
The Chiltern Society has been fighting hard against HS2 for over a decade. Last year when an independent review of the project was announced, we…
23rd April 2020 With ongoing government guidelines regarding the Covid-19 virus, we have postponed all Chiltern Society events, volunteer work parties, cycle rides and walks,…
To help save what makes the Chilterns so great – its chalk streams, woodlands and footpaths, please support the Chiltern Society in The 2.6 Challenge.…
The Chiltern Society is still campaigning against HS2 and its effects on the Chilterns. We have written to the Government to express our views that…
The Chiltern Society has engaged with HS2 Limited over a considerable period of time with regard to Operational Safety Design of the 16km Chiltern Tunnel.…
Over the last few months the Rights of Way Group have been enhancing the walking pages on the Chiltern Society Website: The Chiltern Way is…
We have heard a lot from HS2 on Community Engagement. However this seems to be in theory rather than practice. HS2 has been carrying out…
Our volunteers have been working hard and added a whole new HS2 Photo Diary to our website. These photos document the impact of this controversial…
The Rights of Way group have been conducting a long running dispute with HS2 Ltd, and National Grid, regarding the closure of paths GMI/12/1 and…
HS2 announce a pipeline is to be built from the Chalfont St Giles Affinity Water pumping station to Amersham pumping station. This is to be…
This note reviews the issues relating to HCC’s intention to permanently close 4 crossings of the A41 at paths NC21, 22, 71 &72 in the…
The Chilterns Conservation Board and Chiltern Society have developed a series of 23 walks across the Chilterns which are social-distance friendly, avoiding crowded ‘honey-pot’ locations…
Job description As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the…
It’s not too soon to think about sending your entries for the PhotoGroup’s 2021 Online Photography Exhibition. The closing date for entries is 14 November 2020.…
It was fantastic to host the Chalk Stream Summit today, with Rt Hon Rebecca Pow as Minister leading the call to action. The conference was…
Please be reminded that The closing date for entries is midnight on 14 November 2020. The Exhibition will be held on the Chiltern Society PhotoGroup…
3rd November 2020 Due to the imminent government announcement regarding the forthcoming four-week lockdown, we are reluctantly postponing all Chiltern Society events, volunteer work parties,…
Due to the current restrictions, this year’s AGM, which was followed by a Cleaner Greener Conference, took place online on 7th November. It is estimated…
The plans are aimed to put the UK on track to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The government has also given…
Dear Volunteers, Members and Friends, As we start to put our Christmas decorations up, we’ve been thinking about how we can help local business recovery…
Here’s a selection of our favourite family friendly walks for you to enjoy. We are also including a list of activities. Why not take them…
The footpath used by the Chiltern Way east of Chalk Hill to the north of Houghton Regis will be closed until 2 August 2021. We…
Summer is the time to think about taking photos for the PhotoGroup’s 2022 Online Photography Exhibition. The closing date for entries is 14 November 2021. The…
Chiltern Society Statement in response to HS2 announcement of its intention to commence tunnel boring operations beneath the Chilterns AONB The Chiltern Society and its…
Rasa Akelyte-Rashid, Design Awards Ambassador at the Chiltern Society said “ We are proud to organise the Chilterns Buildings Design Awards in partnership with the…
Tom Beeston, our Chief Officer, said “We’re delighted more people than ever are enjoying the Chilterns, but concerned regarding the impact this increased traffic is…
Buckinghamshire Food Partnership is a new initiative for better food for Buckinghamshire, working collectively towards the vision: Everyone in Buckinghamshire has access to and enjoys…
Chiltern Way and Chiltern Heritage Trail – diversion near Newland Park/Chiltern Open Air Museum The footpath running to the west of Newland Park is closed…
Chiltern Way and Chiltern Heritage Trail near Newland Park/Chiltern Open Air Museum – Now Open A film production company is currently making a film in…
Section 29 of The Chiltern Way (Little Hampden – Lee Gate) will be closed between Bowood Lane and Kings Lane until 2026 due to HS2…
We’ve sprung into 2020 with determination to make sure our concerns about HS2 are listened to and taken seriously. This week we’ve written to Grant…
A major independent review – led by Julian Glover – has called for action to reignite the founding spirit of our great National Park movement…
It has been two weeks since we gathered the industry leaders at our AGM to talk about #ChalkStreamsInCrisis, where the big hitters from the Environment…
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting the owners of the farm shops picked by our judges as the very best in the Chilterns. …
On the morning of the 12th September, Gavin our Head of Conservation and Fiona, our Ranger were joined by a group from the UK’s number…
This week we have written to Douglas Oakervee who is responsible for leading the review that will asses whether the HS2 project should go ahead…
Chiltern Society volunteers have been working with the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project this year to control two infestations of Himalayan Balsam along the River Gade…
Chiltern District Council and South Bucks District Council have recently been consulting on their joint Local Plan. The Plan aims to develop over 11,000 homes…
It has been announced that the government is launching a review of high-speed rail link HS2 – with the aim of reaching a final “go…
We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2019 Food & Drink Award which this year has put local farms shops under the spotlight!…
Interim findings of the Julian Glover landscapes review – “National Parks and AONBs: review to consider the next steps for National Parks and Areas of…
This week, we had the great pleasure presenting awards to the owners, architects and builders of the three successful entrants for this year’s award. Two…
The Chiltern Society is opposed to the development of 4000 houses and a new A6 – M1 Link Road on land to the north of…
Following an insightful debate at the Chiltern Society AGM last October, the majority of those attending were, on balance, in favour of the Chilterns becoming…
We are delighted to announce that our team of judges has chosen the three winning buildings for this year’s award. There are two design projects…
As the next project in our annual Food & Drink Awards, we will be revisiting Chiltern farm shops. Much has changed since we chose farm…
With the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, we have been monitoring bird boxes on Whiteleaf and Brush Hill for the past 4 years…
During the first week of the Easter holidays, the Chiltern Society ran three Junior Ranger days on their Brush Hill Nature Reserve. Our grown-up rangers,…
On a beautifully sunny and warm day in February, our volunteers returned to the Wormsley Estate near Stokenchurch to plant some more trees- another 1300…
The Chiltern Society is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Chief Officer, Tom Beeston. Tom will join The Chiltern Society on the 1…
The PhotoGroup’s Online Photographic Exhibition 2019 has just gone live. The 15th edition comprises an impressive total of 313 images contributed by 31 of our…
An ambitious project to restore and enhance the wildlife habitats, landscape features and cultural heritage of the Central Chilterns has been awarded a National Lottery…
In December, our Wendover Woods Volunteer Group helped put the finishing touches to a new play trail and officially opened it alongside the Forestry Commission’s Wendover…
The Chiltern Society responded in December 2018 to a consultation on the choice of housing sites in Three Rivers District for inclusion in the emerging…
On a cold January morning, a group of volunteers gathered for the first Whiteleaf Hill work party of 2019. Around 20 volunteers turned up ready…
As the Chiltern Society continues to grow and develop, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward-looking Chief Officer to manage the small staff and office…
A couple of weeks ago, we spent an afternoon with Year 7’s at Pipers Corner School supporting their ‘Changing Chilterns’ topic. Following a talk about…
Having completed his term of six years as Chairman of the Chiltern Society, David Harris has stepped down. Succeeding David is the current Vice-Chair, Simon…
On the morning of the 3rd December, employees from the South Oxfordshire District Council met at Kingwood Common, to join Chiltern Society staff and volunteers…
Last week our rangers and volunteers spent a day clearing scrub from an area of Bottom Wood that will be replanted to create a new…
Do you enjoy being out and about in the countryside? If so, you may like the idea of playing an interesting and satisfying role in…
Earlier this month the Wendover Woods Volunteers made their annual visit to Studham Common in the North Chilterns. The Wendover team have been supporting the…
On the 2nd October, our head of conservation Gavin and our ranger Fiona were joined by BBOWT at our Whiteleaf reserve to clear some areas…
Are you passionate about protecting the Chilterns as a unique and special place to live? Do you have the drive and commitment to lead a…
We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2018 Food & Drink Award which this year has focussed on brunch- our new favourite mealtime!…
On Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October, Feast on the Farm returns for its second year. Hosted at the delightful Peterley Manor Farm in Great…
The fifth annual ‘Dr. Anne’ Day was held at the Ewelme Watercress Beds on 21st August. Dr. Anne (Millar), who died in 2013 after serving…
As part of our upcoming Chilterns Heritage Festival, we have organised a Heritage Photography Exhibition at All Saints Church in High Wycombe that will be…
15 volunteers from our North Chilterns Path Maintenance Group took on the challenge of installing three benches at remote scenic sights on important footpaths in the…
Isla started litter picking after learning about different ways to be eco-friendly in her lessons at school. She started collecting litter on her way to…
Fiona Bennett-Meere, Chiltern Society Ranger, decided to give up single use plastics this month in an effort to do her bit to reduce plastic waste.…
The Chiltern Society was invited to participate in the annual Student Leadership Conference that was held at Sir William Borlase Grammar School in Marlow earlier…
We’re delighted to be supporting The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) in an exciting project which will engage and inspire communities to discover, conserve and enjoy…
The Kingwood Common Volunteers enjoyed a days scythe training this week with local scyther Clive Leeke. The team spent the day learning how to use…
We have recently submitted comments on the draft amendments to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This is the national policy document that guides…
This week, 30 of our volunteers returned to Wormsley Estate to help kick-start start the next phase of an exciting Box Woodland project that is…
Help us to find the best brunch in the Chilterns! ‘Brunching’ has become increasingly popular over the last few years, with many local cafes and…
Last week a group of our volunteers spent the morning at Lidengate, helping to enhance the habitats in their wildlife area focussing on the boundary…
The Chiltern Society has always taken a keen interest in the planning policies being developed by the Local Planning Authorities across the Chilterns area. With…
Our PhotoGroup’s 2018 online exhibition has just opened, and is now in its 14th year. There are nearly 300 photos in the 2018 collection, all…
On 1st November, our brand new Kingwood Common Conservation Group officially launched with it’s first volunteering session. Twenty-five volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clear…
Get hands on and help to protect your local landscape by volunteering with our brand new Kingwood Common Conservation Group. All are welcome to join…
A HUGE well done to our NCMPV group who achieved Highly Commended in the Dacorum Borough Council Community Champion Awards, which recognises individuals and groups…
The culmination of this year’s Food & Drink Awards took place at Tring Brewery earlier this month. Our Chairman presented certificates to the owners of…
We are delighted to announce the launch of our first limited edition Seasonal Gin, flavoured with cherry blossom, elderflower and orange. This delicious gin has…
We want to celebrate our furry friends who enjoy the countryside as much as we do! Many of you would probably agree that one of…
Are you passionate about protecting the Chilterns as a unique and special place to live ? Do you have the drive and commitment to lead…
The final vital stage of our Craft Beer Award, the all important beer tasting, took place on Saturday 22nd July. The judging panel consisted of…
Fancy getting a true taste of the Chilterns? Learning more about its producers, restaurants and local food heroes? Why not pick up a copy of…
On Thursday 15th June, the presentation event took place for the winners of our 2017 Buildings Design Awards. It was held in the glorious setting of…
A rare opportunity has arisen to be a key player in the Chiltern Society’s Planning Group, a team of knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers working hard…
The Chiltern Society is delighted to have recently joined The Walking Partnership. This partnership, supported by RWH Travel Limited, provides financial contributions to help charities organise group…
We are delighted to announce that our team of judges have chosen the winning buildings for this year’s award. Our judges undertook a marathon journey…
Following the nomination period which closed at the end of April, we can reveal that five shortlisted breweries which received the most nominations from the…
At long last, our updated guide to the Chiltern Way has now been published and is available to purchase from our online shop. This is…
As expected, after the House of Commons approval of the House of Lords’ minor amendments to the HS2 Bill, it received Royal Assent on 23…
We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2017 Food & Drink Award focusing on the fantastic array of Craft Beer created by our local…
We are proud to announce the launch of our annual Buildings Design Awards, run jointly with the Chilterns Conservation Board. The purpose of these awards…
During 2016 volunteers from our ‘Save Our Pubs Group’ contributed to a number of campaigns to protect pubs across the Chilterns, either threatened with change of…
We are delighted to announce that our talented PhotoGroup has just published it’s 2017 online exhibition which contains over 350 stunning photos from across the…
This year’s award has focussed on ‘real bread’ producers. By ‘real bread’ we mean bread that is made using traditional methods, containing no artificial additives.…