Monthly Archives: July 2018

Countryside Commission of fond memory

Posted on 26/07/2018 by campaignerkate

I was delighted to join staff from the former Countryside Commission to celebrate its 50th anniversary and remember its good work. Continue reading →

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Changing the world

Posted on 18/07/2018 by campaignerkate

Nelson Mandela’s centenary Continue reading →

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All rest-days cancelled

Posted on 13/07/2018 by campaignerkate

I joined the anti-Trump demo near Chequers today and was pleased to find that public access to Beacon Hill was not affected. Continue reading →

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Gerald McGuire’s century

Posted on 12/07/2018 by campaignerkate

Today, 12 July, would have been campaigner Gerald McGuire’s 100th birthday. Continue reading →

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Isle of Wight Ramblers at 50

Posted on 08/07/2018 by campaignerkate

I joined the Isle of Wight Ramblers’ celebration of their 50th anniversary on 30 June. Continue reading →

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Making the most of the island

Posted on 06/07/2018 by campaignerkate

In my short visit to the Isle of Wight I fitted in two swims and two walks Continue reading →

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