Monthly Archives: January 2022

Ian Mercer’s life celebrated

Posted on 25/01/2022 by campaignerkate

I was delighted when the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (ODNB) accepted my offer to write an entry for Ian Mercer.  I first met Ian in 1973 when he was about to become the first Dartmoor National Park Officer, and … Continue reading →

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Elsie’s centenary

Posted on 17/01/2022 by campaignerkate

On Elsie Gaskell’s centenary, I describe a book about her father which explains why she was an access campaigner. Continue reading →

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Waterperry peril

Posted on 11/01/2022 by campaignerkate

Waterperry footpath 11 is dangerous to use, but Oxfordshire County Council does nothing. Continue reading →

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A not-so-common gull

Posted on 04/01/2022 by campaignerkate

A rewarding visit to College Lake on 1 January. Continue reading →

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My bird year 2021

Posted on 02/01/2022 by campaignerkate

My bird total for 2021 was 119, which wasn’t bad considering travel was so restricted. Continue reading →

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