Monthly Archives: May 2022

The Vanguardians

Posted on 31/05/2022 by campaignerkate

On 28 May the Vanguard Way Association was formed, to oversee the 66-mile Vanguard Way between Croydon and Newhaven. Continue reading →

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Recce for the festival

Posted on 15/05/2022 by campaignerkate

I helped my visually-impaired friend Marika Kovacs to recce the walk she is leading for the Herefordshire Walking Festival. Continue reading →

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Ouzel hunt

Posted on 07/05/2022 by campaignerkate

There were no ring ouzels up Tavy Cleave, but I was pleased to see whinchat and cuckoo, and to hear some groppers. Continue reading →

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Where are the wood warblers?

Posted on 05/05/2022 by campaignerkate

I visited White Wood on Dartmoor but was sad not to hear any wood warblers. I hope I was too early and they’ll come. Continue reading →

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