Parasols and panthers
Behind the hedge. Fred Gillam celebrates mushroom hunting. Although I’m known to many as Fred the Forager, that’s just one of the hats I wear. Others include working as a herbalist and, with my partner, running the UK & Ireland Medicinal Mushrooms Conference, as well as a busy outdoor business
Environment Agency’s dictate ignores science of saving chalk streams
Tom Beeston, Chiltern Society CO, has issued an open letter to DEFRA and the EA about the decision to resume abstraction from Alma Road in Chesham. Embargoed until 7am Wednesday 16th October, 2024.Open letter to Steve Read (DEFRA Minister) and Philip Duffy (CEO Environment Agency). You may or may not
Chiltern history by bike
Above: Part of the Chiltern Heritage Trail in Old Amersham. The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounding area is rich in history. The Chiltern Society cycle group frequently visits some of the more accessible sites, stopping for a mid-ride break when this is convenient. All the places mentioned below,
Whiteleaf Hill carpark closure
On Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October the carpark and picnic area at the Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve (Peters Lane, Princes Risborough HP27 0RP) will be closed. The bridleway and all footpaths will remain open, with any disruption kept to a minimum so visitors can still enjoy the site, its
Our planning system is not fit for purpose
Chiltern Society Trustees have issued an open letter (see below) to local MPs and Councils calling for joined up thinking across all land uses: housing, infrastructure, nature and farming. 4th October 2024 National Planning Policy Framework Consultation: Time to Balance Development with Nature Open letter to all Chiltern Society Area
Abstraction to resume in the Upper Chess
River Chess Association Press Release, 1 Oct 2024: Disastrous Resumption of Damaging Abstraction in the Upper Chess. The River Chess Association was established in 2009 to resolve the issues water quality and over abstraction from the aquifer for public water supply on this globally rare chalk stream on the Buckinghamshire
John Hampden’s ship-money monument
Author, Derek Lester, gives a preview of his book about the historical importance of Chiltern Society site, the John Hampden monument John Hampden’s monument at Prestwood was erected without ceremony on a date after the 17 June 1893 and before the 25 May 1895 to celebrate John Hampden’s stand against
Simple Guide to Dry Gardening
The Chess Valley is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a jewel in this already sparkling crown. The valley has a growing reputation as a destination for the public and educational institutions who are keen to experience the breath-taking scenery and study the varied geography and
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