An annual grants scheme that sees over £30,000 awarded to community projects across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley has opened for applications. Communities are invited to apply for funding from two different grant funds, offering different levels of grants for varying purposes. The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley […]
Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Robert Erith National Landscape Award recognises the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike. Anyone can be put forward for the award if you believe they have made an outstanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Sunday 23rd October, Boxted Wildlife held their first activity day as part of the ‘Boxted Birds, Bees and Bugs’ project (The B4 Project). Boxted Wildlife are a voluntary working group, working on behalf of Boxted Parish council to conserve and enhance biodiversity (the amount and variety of Wildlife) within Boxted and its immediate surroundings. The […]
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 […]
Join the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team for a free online talk and Q&A all about climate change, its impact on nature, and what we can do as individuals and as a society to help reduce its effects. Climate change is one of the most important challenges faced by society today and […]
The Woodland Trust is urging landowners to join the fight to protect the Eastern Claylands from the increasing effects of ash dieback and other tree pests and diseases. Landowners within the Eastern Claylands area below can receive up to two fully subsidised tree packs this winter. Each pack contains 50 saplings, including species carefully selected […]
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 […]
