Monthly Archives: January 2021

Turville footpath saved from dog-leg diversion

Posted on 27/01/2021 by campaignerkate

Following Turville Parish Council’s unanimous opposition to the diversion to a double dog-leg of Turville footpath 24A, the landowner has withdrawn the application. Continue reading →

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Elsie Gaskell: access champion

Posted on 17/01/2021 by campaignerkate

Life-long access campaigner Elsie Gaskell would have been 99 today. Sadly, she died last month. She was born on 17 January 1922 to a coal-mining family in Pendlebury in Salford. Her father, William Davies, had served on the front line … Continue reading →

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Double dog-leg: no way!

Posted on 11/01/2021 by campaignerkate

A plan to divert a direct path onto a double dog-leg in Turville parish is hotly opposed. Continue reading →

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Because of the Ramblers

Posted on 06/01/2021 by campaignerkate

Lockdown shows that, if it was not for organisations like the Ramblers, we would not have the freedom to walk today. Continue reading →

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My bird year 2020

Posted on 01/01/2021 by campaignerkate

I have seen fewer bird species this year because I have been to fewer places, but it’s still been good. Continue reading →

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