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  • New Landscape Lighting Design Guide published

    The Dedham Vale and Coast & Heaths National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beautys) are renowned for their tranquil landscapes. The dark skies of these National Landscapes are just one of their defining characteristics. There are already two Dark Sky Discovery sites in the Coast and Heaths National Landscape. The Dedham Vale Society, with…

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  • Admin Support Volunteer opportunity

    The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team is looking for an Admin Support Volunteer to help out in our Ipswich office. Would you like to: Work in an office environment supporting a small but busy conservation team? Help with data inputting, mail outs, and other general admin tasks? Help monitor varied and interesting…

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  • Supporting heritage in Essex

    We live in a rich landscape of fine buildings, land, objects and artefacts. Essex Heritage Trust fund individuals or bodies who are preserving or restoring any aspect of our Essex Heritage.  Funding is intended to support Essex-based projects that follow into the following categories: Restoration of buildings, structure and maritime projects. Church contents. Historic and listed…

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  • Ambling African Women in Dedham Vale

    Last week saw another successful walk in Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the P.H.O.E.B.E Centre’s walking group the “Ambling African Women”.  The group walked a four mile loop, starting and finishing at East Bergholt, taking in Dedham and Flatford. There were lots of new faces, confidence is building, and enthusiasm is inspiring!  Some…

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  • Restoring ancient woodlands in the Stour Valley

    An exciting project to restore an ancient woodland in the Stour Valley is underway in a bid to boost diversity and conserve the character of the local environment. For Years 2 and 3 of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, £22,636 has been awarded to Rivers Hall Farm Estate for ancient woodland restoration. Ancient woodland…

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