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Rewilding Somerset event

Rewilding Somerset – our event. 19th November 2021

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2021 photography competition – winners announced

Photo competition – winners announced

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Hedgerows

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Somerset

Mariella Frostrup calls for a rural revolution

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Somerset

2021 photography competition – winners announced

What gets built and where

Somerset

We speak out against 200 houses in fields next to Castle Cary Station

Cleaner countryside

Somerset

Cleaning our countryside little by little – Henk’s story

Tranquil places

Somerset

Noisy motocross site on Somerset Levels gets the thumbs down

What gets built and where

Somerset

A win for the countryside near Wincanton

Hedgerows

Somerset

Heroes of our hedgerows

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Somerset

Lottery Club Winners

Join our #2minute litterpick project

Can you spare 2 minutes to clean up your countryside?

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Two people walking in high-vis jackets with litterpicking gear

Look out for our new #2minute litterpick stations

Our new boards give everyone the chance to do a #2minute litterpick

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We smashed our fundraising target – thank you!

Now our #2minute Litterpick stations are kitted out with new sanitisers

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Sarah + Jack @bramble444·

Wind art on #Exmoor. Fences and hedges all across the moor have been decorated with grasses blown off the moor by #StormArwen

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

#NationalTreeWeek has begun!

This @TheTreeCouncil event is about celebrating trees and all that they do for our planet, from storing carbon, giving life to wildlife, and stabilising our soils.

Studies show that being around trees does wonders for our #wellbeing, too.🌳

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

We're delighted to have won the @PRCA_HQ #PRCAPublicAffairsAwards for our planning campaign! 🏆

Thank you so much to all our supporters, local groups, and the planning coalition for helping us make this such a successful campaign! 💚

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Happy #BuyNothingDay! Today's all about enjoying ourselves without spending.

Free and easy access to the #countryside isn't a given. It's why one of our ongoing campaigns is a #CountrysideforAll.

If you're able, why not take a walk around your local countryside today?

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Definitely a candidate for a spot of #rewilding !

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Still buzzing after our #Rewilding #Somerset event on Friday.
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Here are some pledges we received from the audience. What could you do to help to #rewild #Somerset? ⁠
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#rewilding #nature #habitat #wildlife #wildflowers #verges #farming

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Sara King @SaraKingUK·

"We have more in common than that which divides us"

Fantastic presentation from farmer Holly Purdey at the @CPRESomerset conference this pm. They aren't #rewilding, but their nature friendly farming approach is working with nature & creating local enterprises

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Mariella Frostrup@mariellaf1·

Looking forward to joining you @CPRESomerset #rewilding #rurallife #countrymatters https://twitter.com/CPRESomerset/status/1461613262638882816

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Today is #WorldChildrensDay

There may be no single solution to the difficulties children face globally, but we think that there are few things as inspiring to a young mind than exploring our #countryside.

That's why we'll always work hard to protect it. https://tinyurl.com/ydvx75db

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Today's the day! Still time to book tickets for the livestream of our #rewilding #Somerset event at 1pm today. We have a great line up - including our very own @mariellaf1 - and @RewildingB @SomersetWT @Southsomersetdc and @cpre @CrispinTruman

https://tinyurl.com/tvtkxkph

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

#BrownfieldIsBest when it comes to developing on land.

Recycling disused land has so many benefits. It avoids damage to the #countryside and #ecosystems and can help regenerate local economies.

Read CPRE's hot-off-the-press brownfield report here: https://tinyurl.com/ed4dxmhj

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Litter Free Somerset @LFCSSomerset·

Cigarette butts dropped on our streets can be washed down storm drains and end up in the sea 🌊

Here, the filters release thousands of plastic fibres, as well as harmful toxins… #BinYourButt to protect our seas!

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Keep dreaming and the sun will shine through! Jennifer Vickers from #Martock just won our Nov #lottery draw.

Next time it could be you but you need to be in it to win it. Go to https://tinyurl.com/v4unsjew to buy your tickets and support our work for the Somerset countryside

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Our photo competition winner (Under 18s) is “Dragonfly enjoying the nettles” by Estella Fawden, age 11.

A HUGE thank you to all who entered. https://tinyurl.com/cv9haues

#photography #countryside #somerset #dragonfly #wildlifephotography #wildlife

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Photo competition WINNER!

Fun in the meadow, Stogumber by Pauline Watling.

More info at https://tinyurl.com/cv9haues

Tomorrow we'll show the winner in the under 18s category...

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

There's still plenty of activity in the natural world during #November!

@guardian country diarist Susie White reveals what you might find as we approach the end of #Autumn.

Being aware of the #seasons in this way can be great for our #wellbeing
https://tinyurl.com/48p49kfh

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Today is #WorldKindnessDay, an event created by @RAKFoundation to encourage acts of kindness today, and every day.

Kindness between people is a win-win, and this year in particular we'd like to encourage kindness to our planet too.

#COP26 #climatechange

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Today we mark the signing of the #Armistice, bringing an end to the #FirstWorldWar.

People up and down the country will be taking part in a two minute silence at 11am. We'll be joining them to remember the sacrifices of WWI.
Photo - "Peace in Chaos" by Rowan Ward

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Castle Cary Appeal Inquiry adjourned due to IT issues It will reconvene as a virtual event on 24th Nov. 😡
V frustrating for all involved.
At least we managed to have our say. We'll be back
#planning #housing #countryside #greenfield

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CPRESomerset @CPRESomerset·

Today we'll be speaking at the Planning Inquiry & objecting to plans for 200 houses in the field next to Castle Cary Railway Station. Many thanks to @mariellaf1 for your support
https://tinyurl.com/dzar7ejr
@CastleCaryTown #planning #countryside

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