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Landscapes

Restoring Somerset’s historic signposts

We are delighted to announce that we are able to offer funding to help restore historic signposts close to Hinkley C.

2019 Photography Competition

Enjoying the Somerset Countryside – Photography Competition 2019 – Winner announced!

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

What a spectacular way to say #ThankYouNHS #ClapForNHS

👏👏👏 https://twitter.com/ShipstonHead/status/1243266685689368578

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Wonderful to see all the #rainbowsinwindows & #rainbowsofhope everywhere. Here's our very own #rainbowofhope to remind us all that things will get better when the storm is over.
View towards Dulcote, near #Wells, from @sustrans cycle path.
Stay safe & stay positive.
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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

'With reduced traffic on the roads at the moment, birdsong will be even clearer – so stick your head out the window and see what you can hear!'

Listen to our very own @J__me's recording of the sounds of the countryside where he lives in Bedfordshire. https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countrysidecalling/

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Stay local. Stay 2m away.

2 metres is further than you think, in fact more than three times the average adult's arms length. Be sensible and you will be able to keep walking in our open spaces. https://twitter.com/WalksBritain/status/1242038266729299970

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Sadly we have to cancel our visit to @brownandforrest smokery in May. Just spoke to them & they can still do home deliveries and send food by mail order anywhere in UK.
Please try to support #ruralbusiness like this. Better than queueing too!
https://www.brownandforrest.co.uk/

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Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks·

If you have to go out
Please be smart.
Keep at least 2 metres apart.

It’s not rocket science. #socialdistancing #corona #coronavirus #keepsafe

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Wow! Fantastic piece of artwork and skill. We know this view from @MendipHillsAONB well. #glastonburytor is such a great landmark for getting your bearings when you are out and about in the #Somerset #countryside countryside.

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Exmoor Young Voices @ExmYoungVoices·

A little message from the EYV coordinators. We're here to help in any way we can. Please share.

#exmoor #exmoornationalpark #exmooryoungvoices

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Crispin Truman @CrispinTruman·

Now we can really see the value of countryside near where people live: In times of uncertainty, let nature be your refuge ⁦@CPRE⁩ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/20/coronavirus-anxiety-nature?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Brigit Strawbridge Howard @B_Strawbridge·

Today is #SpringEquinox. A day to get outside and forget for a while, if we can, our troubles and our woes. To tempt you further, here are some glorious Illustrations from the Ladybird book 'What to look out for in Spring'.

All by Charles Tunnicliffe

Happy Spring Equinox 🌱

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

These are scary & unsettling times. Countless studies show anxiety can be reduced by going for a walk in the fresh air. Govt says it's OK to do this if you stay 2m from others. The next few weeks will show us all how important our countryside is.
Pic - Samuel Marlborough

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Update - we have just spoken to Maggie, our first lottery winner. She is thrilled to have won and - bless her - she is going to give the prize money right back to us to help with our ongoing work. Thank you Maggie, what a lovely gesture. #kindness #countryside

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Please read the message below about @CPRE & our work in this current crisis. Here at @CPRESomerset we are old hands at working from home and, while some of our meetings and events will be affected, we are still here, working for our members and for the Somerset countryside.

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

A bit of light relief in these dark times. Love this.
That is one very hungry sock! #cycling #Transport

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Rubbish Walks CIC @UKrubbishwalks·

Kindness is contagious too you know. Now more than ever it’s essential that we spend time thinking of and supporting each other. Simple thoughtful acts for our family, friends, neighbours and even total strangers will make a world of difference. #viralkindness #thoughtfulActs

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Little Green Space 🐝@LGSpace·

Dear councils, 97% of UK meadows are gone. So please: if you have wildflowers like ox-eye daisies on roadverges and in public spaces, don't spray them with weedkiller or over-mow them. Let's give pollinating insects like bees and butterflies a chance 🐝

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Prof Alastair Driver @AliDriverUK·

Here’s something to cheer us up! A vision of #rewilding in lowland Britain, courtesy of @kneppcastle. Wonderful artwork by Jeroen Helmer. Now we need to commission a version for the uplands!

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Congratulations to Maggie Seward, holder of ticket number 32. You are the first winner of our #Lottery Club!

Remember - if you didn't win this time - a ticket enters you into 12 draws throughout the year. To find out more & to buy a ticket, visit https://www.cpresomerset.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-lottery-club/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

We're getting ready to do our first #lottery club draw later this morning! Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket & is supporting our work for Somerset's countryside. If you want to buy a ticket for next time, visit https://www.cpresomerset.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-lottery-club/ #Fridaythe13th Good luck!

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Taunton Transition @TauntonTrans·

There is also a chance to see 2040 at Athelney on 26 March see below

Climate Action Athelney, are delighted to be able to screen this new and highly informative Australian film on 26th March at 7.30pm in Stoke St Gregory. Williams Hall

2040 Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=sR51ZDNSRFQ&feature=emb_logo

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