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Working at Whiteleaf with BBOWT

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 of scrub. BBOWT brought along their alpine tractor which was used to cut a large section of scrub from an area on the hillside. This

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Could you help our Rights of Way Group?

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 helping to preserve and improve the existing network of footpaths and bridleways in the Chilterns. We currently have Area Secretary vacancies that we urgently need

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Planning Campaign Leader Required

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 successful campaign to influence local and national government? Our Planning Group urgently needs a Campaign Leader to step up our campaign to prevent unsustainable development

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Best Brunch in the Chilterns – Winners Announced!

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2018 Food & Drink Award which this year has focussed on brunch- our new favourite mealtime! Earlier this year we asked the public to nominate their favourite brunch spots in the Chilterns, tell us why they enjoyed eating there and let

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Feast on the Farm – Win a Family Ticket!

On Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October, Feast on the Farm returns for its second year. Hosted at the delightful Peterley Manor Farm in Great Missenden, over the two days you can expect appearances from local chefs and restaurants who collectively are making the Chilterns a foodie destination. There will

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‘Dr. Anne’ Day at Ewelme

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 the local community for three decades, was passionate about wildlife and involving children in outdoors nature activities. 16 Children aged six to eleven attended and

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Heritage Photo Exhibition at All Saints Church, High Wycombe

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 open to the public from Tuesday 25th September – Saturday 6th October. All of the images that will be on display have been contributed by

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Bench Installation at Great Gaddesden

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 Great Gaddesden Parish. No ordinary garden seats, these were solid oak benches with supporting posts that needed to be set two feet into the ground. Our

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