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Planning Campaign Leader

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, building support from our community and other organisations to influence local and national government ? Our Planning Group urgently needs a Campaign

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Chiltern Society Seasonal Gin Launch

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 been specially created for us by the Wayfinders Distillery in Beaconsfield. Laurie Othen, the enterprising owner of Wayfinders, is excited to be part of this

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Paws in the Chilterns

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 the best ways to enjoy the Chilterns is alongside a four legged companion. Walking the dog is so much more than just a part of

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Conservation

Introducing the Kingwood Common Partnership

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Nettlebed and District Commons Conservators to care for Kingwood Common as a unique part of the Chilterns. Kingwood Common is an important site for biodiversity and heritage and is a wonderful natural asset for the local community. The site will

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Craft Beer Award- The Results!

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 members of the Society’s Save Our Pubs team, along with CAMRA’s central southern director, Carl Griffin. The intrepid judges bravely tasted no less than 15

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Chilterns Food Magazine

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 the new Chilterns Food Magazine, the only publication dedicated to telling these stories and to encouraging readers to buy locally and eat seasonally. The beautiful

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2017 – A Year of Excellence in Chilterns Building Design

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 the Hundred Hills Vineyard near Henley which was the well deserved winner of our competition. The event was attended by the successful owners, architects and builders

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Volunteers

Volunteers Week 2017

We depend on YOU to help us care for the Chilterns!  Across the country, charities are celebrating Volunteers’ Week, so now is the time for us to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, group leaders and supporters! Volunteers really do make a HUGE difference to the work we are

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