Monthly Archives: July 2022

Walk for a minister

Posted on 31/07/2022 by campaignerkate

We devised a walk to demonstrate to the environment minister, Richard Benyon, how agricultural payments can fund more and better access. Continue reading →

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Where are you REALLY from?

Posted on 26/07/2022 by campaignerkate

On Dadima’s walk, Anjana Khatwa tells us the story of a piece of granite which brings it alive. Continue reading →

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Joan, the Ramblers’ lynchpin

Posted on 19/07/2022 by campaignerkate

Joan Long, lynchpin of Devon Ramblers and North Devon Group, would have been 74 today. I remember her with affection. Continue reading →

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Bye-bye Benenden

Posted on 17/07/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago I left Benenden school. Here are a few memories. Continue reading →

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Crepuscular Caprimulgus

Posted on 03/07/2022 by campaignerkate

On 30 June I joined Surrey Wildlife Trust’s annual survey of nightjars at Barossa nature reserve. Continue reading →

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