Category Archives: National Trust

A prize collection of dinosaurs

Posted on 22/10/2020 by campaignerkate

Thirty years ago the then chairman of the Open Spaces Society, Rodney Legg, caused a stir with the National Trust establishment. Continue reading →

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Stonemason supreme

Posted on 11/07/2020 by campaignerkate

The late Trevor Proudfoot would have been 66 on 10 July. Here is a tribute to a special friend. Continue reading →

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Farewell Len

Posted on 14/09/2019 by campaignerkate

Len Clark, a great figure in our movement, has died aged 103. We shall remember him with affection and admiration. Continue reading →

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Roaming the Cromer coast

Posted on 11/11/2018 by campaignerkate

On my recent visit to Cromer for the Walkers Are Welcome annual get-together I found time to explore the Norfolk coast. Continue reading →

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The true Exmoor Village

Posted on 17/12/2017 by campaignerkate

Exmoor Village, was published 70 years ago, describing the way of life in Luccombe. Continue reading →

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Hidcote’s hidden story

Posted on 13/08/2017 by campaignerkate

Thanks to the Open Spaces Society’s objection to the diversion of blocked paths in Hidcote garden in 1989 we have additional routes for the public. Continue reading →

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Worcestershire’s welcome to walking

Posted on 02/07/2017 by campaignerkate

Worcestershire Ramblers organised a welcome to walking weekend at Hanbury Hall. Continue reading →

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Radical Ramblers on Black Down

Posted on 19/06/2017 by campaignerkate

Black Down Common in West Sussex is a Marilyn and the trig is the highest point in the South Downs National Park Continue reading →

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My mum’s centenary

Posted on 31/03/2017 by campaignerkate

Today, 31 March 2017, my Mum is 100 years old. Here is a little bit about her. Continue reading →

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Len’s copse

Posted on 20/11/2016 by campaignerkate

We celebrated Len Clark’s immense contribution to the outdoor movement, at an event organised by the National Trust at Polesden Lacey. Continue reading →

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