Tag Archives: Open Spaces Society

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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Carpe diem

Posted on 19/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I was interviewed by the Clapham Film Unit, high on the Chilterns, when everything was peaceful and quiet. Continue reading →

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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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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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Kinder’s legacy

Posted on 28/04/2022 by campaignerkate

The 90th anniversary of the Kinder trespass is a chance to call for a new movement for access. Continue reading →

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A milestone meeting

Posted on 20/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago today I first met Sylvia Sayer who inspired me to become a campaigner. I owe her so much and remember her with huge affection. 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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Access to Mountains Act: a travesty of access

Posted on 11/12/2021 by campaignerkate

The Guardian recently ran an article about the second reading of the Access to Mountains Bill 1938, but things went downhill after that. Continue reading →

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Government reneges on access promises

Posted on 05/12/2021 by campaignerkate

Government seems to have broken its promises to fund public access under the new farm payment scheme. Continue reading →

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Secret access

Posted on 09/11/2021 by campaignerkate

When continuing access restrictions were proposed on land in the Chilterns I visited and decided that such proposals were unacceptable. Continue reading →

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