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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.

2020 Photography Competition

Reasons to be cheerful – 2020 Photo Competition now open for entries

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

We are delighted to support the restoration of another of our lovely #Somerset #historic #fingerpost signs, thanks to our grant from Hinkley C Community Fund @Somerset_CF .
Well done to Mark Parish Council & Somerset Forge for getting the work done during #lockdown

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Let's harness the power of nature and the countryside to fight climate change.

From planting more hedgerows, restoring peatlands and moving to more sustainable farming, here are five ways the countryside can help us tackle the #ClimateEmergency.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/five-ways-the-countryside-tackles-climate-change/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Recession or no recession - our communities deserve better than the rabbit hutch, windowless homes a deregulated planning system will surely deliver-Tom Fyans @CPRE

Our #Planning system needs protecting so people get the right development in the right place #GreenerBetterFaster

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Care workers, nurses, bus drivers and all key workers should be able to afford to live in the countryside communities they serve.

We’re calling on the Chancellor @RishiSunak to invest in genuinely affordable homes for the heroes of the pandemic. 2/
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/homes-for-heroes

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Tom Fyans @TomFyans·

Restore hedges to pre-war levels to help UK become carbon neutral by 2050, says CPRE' | via @telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/07/restore-hedges-pre-war-levels-help-uk-become-carbon-neutral/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Just tuning in now to the launch webinar #GreenerBetterFaster #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Anyone for croquet?

Taken in spring 2019 by Tracy Astwood from North Yorkshire - a timeless scene from @Bishops_Palace in Wells

Send us your "Reasons to be cheerful" photos - we love sharing them

http://ow.ly/lp3W50ArNuT
#photography #croquet #somerset #countryside #cathedral

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Great photo! This was one of the entries to our @CPRESomerset photo competition last year - by Colin Manson.
If you want to enter the #2020 #photography #Competition details are at https://www.cpresomerset.org.uk/discover/2020-photography-competition/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Please retweet if you agree that we can only build back better if we put the countryside at the heart of the recovery

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Nature and the countryside cared for us during lockdown. Now let’s make sure that we care for it in return.

Today we launch our Regeneration manifesto – our plan to regenerate the countryside, green spaces and ourselves as we emerge from this crisis.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/responding-to-new-deal-we-share-our-manifesto/

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Big thanks to @CarolineLucas, @MikeAmesburyMP, Rhiane Fatinikun @UKBGH @Dunne4Ludlow and Kate Green for speaking at the launch of our Regeneration manifesto this morning.

Let’s put the countryside at the heart of our regeneration. #JoinTheRegeneration

https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/responding-to-new-deal-we-share-our-manifesto/ https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1278223819212312576

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Caroline Lucas@CarolineLucas·

Congratulations @CPRE on an incredibly timely & inspiring manifesto

Now is the time for a new right to a healthy natural environment, & meaningful time in the countryside as a right for every child #JoinTheRegeneration https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1278223819212312576

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

£27bn #roadbuilding is the absolute opposite to what we need for a #GreenRecovery - @CrispinTruman #jointheregeneration

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Now listening to Rhiane Fatinikun of @BlackGirlsHike calling for more training for outdoor leadership for BAME people. #Diversity and access for all to the countryside and green spaces is a major part of our #manifesto #jointheregeneration

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Lizzie Bannister @LizzieBanniste4·

I've just donated to @CPRE The countryside charity. Will you join me? https://donate.cpre.org.uk/page/60062/donate/1?en_chan=tw&locale=en-GB&ea.tracking.id=twitter-share&en_ref=147100922 to help fight against planning deregulation! Please consider supporting them to fight the Govt on your behalf. Yes build more houses but do so nicely and sensibly!! We need good plans 🏡

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Listening to @CrispinTruman & @CarolineLucas & @BlackGirlsHike amongst others as we launch @CPRE REgeneration manifesto. Exciting times! #Jointheregeneration #affordablehousing #planning #countryside

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Why does the #planning planning system always get the blame? We need MORE power for local communities - not less - so that we get #affordablehousing in the right places and well designed developments with green space & sustainable transport. So much for a #GreenRecovery

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

The UK's housing stock is responsible for 20% of our carbon emissions.

We're one of 15 organisations calling on @BorisJohnson to insulate the nation's homes to tackle the #ClimateEmergency and fuel poverty and contribute to a green recovery.
https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/boris-johnson-calls-nationwide-home-retrofit-scheme-energy-efficient-458849

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Moooving - by Anita Harvey.

Beautiful Somerset wetlands. Keep sending us your photos of the #countryside near you for our #photo #competition https://www.cpresomerset.org.uk/discover/2020-photography-competition/
#cows #farming #nature #somerset @levellerlive #langport

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