Monthly Archives: May 2021

Chamber music by the Coln

Posted on 29/05/2021 by campaignerkate

A circular walk in the Cotswolds with my pal Marika Kovacs included surprise chamber music, and education about pavement parking. Continue reading →

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Who is the plaque pincher?

Posted on 25/05/2021 by campaignerkate

I was dismayed to find that once again the plaque had been stolen from ‘my’ gate on Cobstone Hill, but at least it was there when CPRE came to photograph it. Continue reading →

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Calleva Atrebatum, a woody place

Posted on 23/05/2021 by campaignerkate

On May Day I walked an anti-clockwise circuit from Silchester, Hampshire. Continue reading →

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A bench for Bounds

Posted on 17/05/2021 by campaignerkate

I unveiled a memorial bench for walkers’ champion David Bounds who died in October 2019. Continue reading →

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The Vanguard Way at 40

Posted on 12/05/2021 by campaignerkate

I joined the Vanguard Rambling Club to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vanguard Way, cutting the ribbon at Chelsham Common. Continue reading →

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Succession matters

Posted on 10/05/2021 by campaignerkate

After three years I have relinquished the chair of Ramblers GB, but have an excellent successor in Rebecca Dawson. Continue reading →

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Warblerfest

Posted on 08/05/2021 by campaignerkate

A wonderful day on Otmoor, with nine warbler species seen or heard, and a chance meeting with an old friend. Continue reading →

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Hurray for a bit of scrub

Posted on 04/05/2021 by campaignerkate

A little patch of scrub made my bird survey at Hazlemere particularly rewarding. Continue reading →

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