Monthly Archives: March 2019

A people’s charter

Posted on 31/03/2019 by campaignerkate

Today is the seventieth anniversary of the second reading of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Bill on 31 March 1949. It was a significant piece of post-war legislation. Continue reading →

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Gull Friday

Posted on 30/03/2019 by campaignerkate

There was a Caspian gull by Spade Oak Lake, Little Marlow, on Friday. Continue reading →

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Dartington connection

Posted on 28/03/2019 by campaignerkate

Henry Moore’s Memorial Figure at Dartington is dedicated to Christopher Martin, a friend of my mother’s. Continue reading →

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Devon Area AGM

Posted on 21/03/2019 by campaignerkate

My final Ramblers’ AGM of the season was that of Devon Area at Dartington Hall. Continue reading →

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Herts hawks Hepworth (and more)

Posted on 20/03/2019 by campaignerkate

Two days before the Hepworth exhibition opens at St Albans Museum, Herts County Council starts to sell its unique art collection. Continue reading →

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Coal tit coincidence

Posted on 18/03/2019 by campaignerkate

I was pleased to find a coal tit on my winter bird survey where I had seen one two months before. Continue reading →

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Prelude in Moor Pond Woods

Posted on 17/03/2019 by campaignerkate

My fourth Ramblers’ AGM of the season was Nottinghamshire Area‘s, held in Papplewick, north of Nottingham.  It was during a cold spell and I could not safely get there in time for the morning walk, but I arrived early at … Continue reading →

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The Ramblers’ Shirburn Hill rally

Posted on 14/03/2019 by campaignerkate

Twenty years ago 2,500 Ramblers rallied on Shirburn Hill, Oxfordshire, to celebrate the government’s decision to legislate for freedom to roam. Continue reading →

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A memorable day

Posted on 08/03/2019 by campaignerkate

Twenty years ago today we celebrated the government’s announcement that it would legislate for public access. Continue reading →

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Beverley bound

Posted on 05/03/2019 by campaignerkate

I visited Beverley in East Yorkshire in January for the Ramblers’ AGM and enjoyed a walk over the Westwood common. Continue reading →

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