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Support Suffolk’s Greenest County Awards 2023

Suffolk County Council’s Greenest County Awards are back for 2023 and we are supporting them in bringing individuals and organisations together to recognise and celebrate those who are doing their part. The Creating the Greenest County Awards have a long history of celebrating environmental excellence across Suffolk. They recognise achievements of businesses, individuals, communities, organisations […]

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Free Wetlands for Wellbeing Walk

Spending time near water has been proven to have positive physical and psychological effects, such as boosting energy levels and reducing stress. Our new project, Wetlands for Wellbeing, aims to use the effects of water to support the mental wellbeing of local communities, by connecting people to many of the wonderful wetland habitats in Dedham […]

Volunteers

Become a Constable Country Volunteer Ranger!

We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Constable Country Volunteer Rangers to walk the footpaths around Constable Country, especially between Dedham and Flatford. Other tasks include picking up litter, reporting any other issues that could spoil the visitor experience, and engaging with the public and attempt to answer any questions to do with the area. To find […]

Fen Bridge

New Fen Bridge over River Stour opens

The newly installed replacement Fen Bridge, which crosses over the River Stour and links Dedham and East Bergholt has been opened to the public. Following the closure and subsequent removal of the previous wooden arch bridge, a great deal of activity took place to design, fabricate and install its replacement. The 13-tonne, 23.7 metre-long bridge […]

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Big Bug Boogie Workshops

Earth is home to over 12 million amazing insects, and we think that’s worth celebrating! Join the party at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich with two days of brilliant and bug-friendly fun. Free costume and dance sessions on Wednesday 26th October 2022, followed on Thursday 27th October 2022 with free biscuits and a big Bug Boogie […]

Swift

Free swift boxes available!

We are pleased to say to we have free swift boxes available to give out to suitable locations in Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). We can give out boxes based on the following two scenarios: We can give 1-6 boxes out if the host will pay for a swift caller to be […]