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Planning

Green Belt saved at Beaconsfield

The Chiltern Society was delighted to hear just before Christmas that a planning appeal for a development of 450 new homes in the Green Belt at Beaconsfield had been dismissed by a Planning Inspector. The decision followed a Public Inquiry that took place in October/November 2022. The original planning application

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Conservation

Pre-Christmas Work Party at the beautiful Watercress Beds

Come and join the Chiltern Society Volunteers for a pre-Christmas work party at the beautiful Watercress Beds at Ewelme on Wednesday, 21st December at 9.30am. We will be clearing weeds and frosted watercress from the watercress beds,  bagging up compost and trimming trees and bushes. A great way to make new friends and to

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General

Chiltern Society Christmas Letter

Dear Volunteers, Members and Friends, It’s been such an exciting year, with so many things to celebrate, and ever more to contemplate going forward. This year we significantly passed our target of hosting over 900 volunteer roles, the backbone of our society, delivering the work of more than 50 individual

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General

Hamper Winners Announced

We are delighted that both winners of this year’s hamper competition have been informed and will shortly be receiving their hampers, just in time for Christmas! Congratulations to Barbara from Little Chalfont and Mike from Haddenham, we do hope you enjoy all the locally sourced treats! We want to thank

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General

Family Friendly Walks Leaflets

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 along on each walk, to entertain the kids and occupy the family? Identifying Birds – Activity Sheet Pooh Stick – Activity Sheet What to spot

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Conservation

Chalk Stream Strategy – One Year On

Last autumn saw the publication of the National Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy on the banks of the River Mimram. The Strategy was developed by a multi-stakeholder group – the CaBA Chalk Stream Group – with representatives from government, regulators, water companies, and NGOs. It sets out over 30 recommendations, across

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General

Chiltern Society AGM 2022 and Conference

Our annual AGM took place on 15th October in Hazelmere, see link to the minutes here. It was followed by an open forum documented here. Following the AGM we had a conference on the Glover Review which is highlighted in this video.

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