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  • Free guided walk from Manningtree to Flatford

    Join the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership on a guided walk from Manningtree to Flatford, led by the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team. Taking place on Saturday 10th June, meet at Manningtree railway station at 10:30 am for a 4-mile guided walk to Flatford through the beautiful countryside.  …

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  • Environmental community group recognised with annual award

    East Bergholt Futures have been named the winner of the Robert Erith National Landscape Award in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley Project area for 2022-23. The Robert Erith National Landscape Award celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Dedham…

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  • Exciting New Partnership for Wildlife in the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley

    Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Essex Wildlife Trust, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden, and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley have joined together to create an exciting partnership project called Wilder Together in the Stour Valley. The partnership has been established to support parish and town councils so they can work with…

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  • Wilder Together in the Stour Valley webinar

    As part of the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley project, the partnership of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Stour Valley, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Essex Wildlife Trust and RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden are running a webinar for parish and town councils. The theme Connecting to your community for wildlife the webinar will take place on Wednesday 5th…

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  • Free opportunities for young people to get involved with nature

    Young people in Suffolk and Essex aged between 13-18 are encouraged to take part in hands-on conservation work as part of a popular volunteering scheme. The Coast & Vale Youth Rangers is a free volunteer group for young people aged 13-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on skills and experience in conservation and environmental work.…

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