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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

If you are out an about this weekend, look out for beautiful #blossom and please share your photos - we'd love to see them. Here's our handy guide to six blossoms to spot this spring
https://tinyurl.com/368zb8me

#nature #countryside #flowers #Somerset #trees #bees

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Thank you! We have now smashed our target! Any extra funds will be used to continue our fab #2minutelitterpick project here in #Somerset Thank you all!

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Fundraising for safe litterpicking during the pandemic - https://mailchi.mp/14ed13656799/fundraising-for-safe-litterpicking-during-the-pandemic

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Happy days for our latest #lottery winner who wishes to be anonymous

£12 buys you a ticket for the #lottery club and gives you 12 chances of winning over the next year. You will also be supporting our work for the #Somerset #countryside Find out more at https://www.cpresomerset.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-lottery-club/

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George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot·

Rewilding isn't a luxury. It's essential to protect the world's living systems.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/15/just-3-of-worlds-ecosystems-remain-intact-study-suggests

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

No special reason to post this pic - other than it is a beauty and it is #WildlifeWednesday

It really is "The Hare With Amber Eyes"!
It was taken by our #photography #volunteer Paul Gumbrell Enjoy

#hares #wildlifephotography #somerset #Countryside

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

'I hope that this is the moment when we give people a real option not to have to use a car, by making space for them to walk and cycle safely.'

We talk to @Chris_Boardman about why the benefits of cycling are impossible to ignore. https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/chris-boardman-on-his-campaign-for-safer-cycling-and-walking/

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Thinking of going #peatfree in your garden?

Here's why we should stop digging up peat for compost, and why we need to protect these vital carbon sinks! 👇 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/everything-you-need-to-know-about-peat/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

The Duke of Edinburgh made a huge difference to many young people's lives through the #DukeofEdinburghAward scheme, giving them the chance for real outdoor adventure.
Some of our own #litter #volunteers are with us as part of their silver and gold awards. @SomersetDofE

RIP

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

BREAKING: Government drops plans that would have seen thousands fewer affordable homes across our rural towns & villages.

This is a big campaign win and a relief for the people currently being priced out of their communities. Share the good news 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/good-news-on-making-sure-communities-get-affordable-housing-they-need/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

#StarCount results are here 👇

Thanks to everyone who took part. Check out the map to see how dark the skies are where you live

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

We couldn't resist another blossom photo. This one was taken in #Stogumber by Vanessa.

We hope you can get out and enjoy the #Somerset countryside this weekend. Please stay local and take your litter home.

#countrysidecode #blossom #countryside #trees #nature

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Happy long weekend everyone. We are loving seeing all the beautiful #blossom in the #spring sunshine.
This photo was taken by 15 year old Maisie Wood from #Frome in last year's #lockdown. Let's hope brighter times are ahead this year.

#countryside #somerset #nature #trees

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

It’s great to see the government launching an updated #CountrysideCode.

We hope the refreshed code will reach a wider range of people, many of whom may be recent converts to enjoying the wonders of our beautiful countryside.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/cpre-welcomes-update-to-the-countryside-code/

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

💔It breaks our hearts to see so much #littering in the news after we have all relished our outdoor spaces in the last year. 💔
Please support our #crowdfunder so we can put out our #2minutelitterpick stations across #Somerset to turn the tide on #litter
https://tinyurl.com/cyn49bsw

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Time to get out & enjoy our #countryside again with your friends.

Our green spaces & countryside have been a lifeline in the last year. Show them some love by supporting your local countryside #charity. http://ow.ly/exLU50E9oOv

#ruleof6 #nature #wildlife #somerset

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Yippee! It's officially summertime!

We love this joyful picture from Jonathan Bull, an entry to our 2020 photo competition. We'll be launching our 2021 competition soon , including a new under 18s prize. Watch this space.

#BST #summer #summertime #springforward

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Don't forget to change your clocks tonight......................

#summertime #BST #clocks #changeclocks #springforward #summer

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

We're almost halfway - can you help us reach our target of £300, please?

We are fundraising for custom made sanitiser units so we can get our lovely new #2minutelitterpick stations out across Somerset when #lockdown eases

You can donate at https://tinyurl.com/cyn49bsw

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

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