News

Volunteers Needed – Leaflet distribution 2022

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 be able to deliver Chiltern Society membership leaflets to homes near you. We are particularly looking for volunteers in the north and south of the

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General

Chalk Rivers Action Group 2022 Annual Conference: 13th Feb 2022

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 Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy” with it’s lead Charles Rangeley-Wilson, and panel of sector leaders chaired by our Patron Earl Howe. Cat Moncrieff Chiltern Society Host

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A Green Future for Buckinghamshire?

The Chiltern Society envisages a future where protection and enhancement of the landscape, significant biodiversity gains and tackling climate change are all addressed when planning decisions are made. In responding to a recent questionnaire from Buckinghamshire Council concerning their proposed Local Plan, the Society has also suggested that the Plan

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Conservation

Job Vacancy – Community Wildbelt Project Manager

Community Wildbelt Project Manager Responsible to: Head of Conservation Location: Office in Chesham/flexible work, with regional travel (using own transport) Contract type: Full time fixed term 12-month contract 37.5 hours (inc. some evenings/weekends) Responsible for: Supervision of volunteers, managing contractors and consultants Salary: £30,000 with 25 days holiday plus bank

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General

Trout in the Classroom Project

Over the last fortnight schools in the local area have been receiving a special delivery – Trout fry! The Trout in the Classroom project has been running since 2009 by The Chiltern Chalk Streams Project, in partnership with The River Chess association, Chilterns Conservation Board and the Chiltern Society. This

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General

Hamper winners announced

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 Christmas! We want to thank EVERYONE for their support, everyone who purchased a ticket and all the local business for their wonderful and generous donations.

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Chess Valley Walk Rejuvenation Survey

Please complete our Chess Valley Walks Survey. Thank you! Have you ever done some or all of the Chess Valley Walk? If you have walked any of the route, we would love your feedback! The Chess Valley Walk is a 10 mile linear walk through the Chilterns following the River

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