Category Archives: Bucks

Pit perambulation

Posted on 18/02/2023 by campaignerkate

I visited Little Marlow gravel pit with Bucks Bird Club, learnt a lot, and saw a kingfisher. Continue reading →

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Rivers of change

Posted on 05/02/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined one of Dadima’s walks along the Thames and learnt of the creative and destructive power of rivers, in lovely company. Continue reading →

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New year’s day at College Lake

Posted on 06/01/2023 by campaignerkate

New year’s day visit to College Lake. Continue reading →

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Chaos at Kimble

Posted on 20/12/2022 by campaignerkate

The deplorable state of some of the paths at Kimble in Bucks. Continue reading →

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Democracy in Wycombe

Posted on 22/11/2022 by campaignerkate

I attended the hustings for the Labour candidate for the Wycombe constituency. Continue reading →

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The rescue of Denham village green

Posted on 04/11/2022 by campaignerkate

It is 70 years since the Rev Herbert Ward saved Denham village green for the enjoyment of the public, and 40 years since it was registered as a charitable trust to protect it for ever. Continue reading →

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Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival

Posted on 21/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined the Ramblers’ Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival for a walk from Penn Street to Little Missenden. Continue reading →

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Seventy years in the life of Wrango

Posted on 28/08/2022 by campaignerkate

Seventy years ago this month my parents bought Wrango in Denham Village, and they owned it for 68 years. Continue reading →

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My kind of bunting

Posted on 02/06/2022 by campaignerkate

On 2 June the villages were adorned with bunting, but I sought another type of bunting. Continue reading →

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Access regained

Posted on 16/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Access to downland at Chawley Manor in Bucks is not to be restricted, following a campaign but the Ramblers and Open Spaces Society. Continue reading →

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