Photo Competition – Chess Valley Walk
We need your help! Do you enjoy taking photos when you’re out and about? Do you have any of the Chess Valley or River Chess that you particularly love? Would you like to see one of your photographs on interpretation boards along the walk? If so, we would love to
One year on – A promising start to the River Chess Smarter Water Catchments plan
A collaborative initiative to improve the River Chess and the surrounding catchment is making progress. Representatives from the Chiltern Society, Thames Water and other local partners hosted a virtual workshop on February 22 to share the latest updates from the first year of the Smarter Water Catchment (SWC) initiative for
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
Response to Environment Agency’s Letter – 24th December 2021
Link to our response to Environment Agency’ letter dated 24th December 2021 HS2 Tunnelling Risks – Response, questions and concerns
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
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
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
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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