Category Archives: green spaces

A tribute to joyous Julie

Posted on 27/12/2022 by campaignerkate

Julie Boston, who died last October aged 88, was an indefatigable campaigner on many issues, and she inspired others to join her. Continue reading →

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Jack Burling, path defender

Posted on 27/11/2022 by campaignerkate

My friend Jack Burling, a staunch defender of public paths, died in March aged 86. Continue reading →

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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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Waterstock warehouses: no way

Posted on 16/12/2021 by campaignerkate

I joined another protest by Waterstock campaigners against warehouses which threaten the nearby meadows & Oxfordshire Way Continue reading →

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Agri-access betrayal: an update

Posted on 07/12/2021 by campaignerkate

A dismal revelation from environment secretary George Eustice about funding for farming. Continue reading →

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Jerry’s Way

Posted on 07/11/2021 by campaignerkate

We celebrated the life of Ramblers champion Jerry Pearlman by opening the Jerry Pearlman Way between Alwoodley and Harewood. Continue reading →

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People at the heart of policy

Posted on 27/10/2021 by campaignerkate

I spoke at the recent national park societies’ conference: national parks have never needed us more. Continue reading →

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Nottingham’s town trail

Posted on 10/10/2021 by campaignerkate

At last I was able to open Nottingham’s historic town trail which celebrates the rescue of 130 acres of green space under the 1845 Inclosure Act. Continue reading →

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First night away

Posted on 12/09/2021 by campaignerkate

I spent my first night away from home for 18 months in a really interesting spot. Continue reading →

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The battle of Battlemead

Posted on 01/08/2021 by campaignerkate

Battlemead Common was bought by Windsor & Maidenhead Council for all residents to enjoy. It must create a path across the land to enable this to happen. Continue reading →

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