New report celebrates Farming in Protected Landscapes
Date: 27th June 2023
More than 5,000 farmers and land managers have now benefited from the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, new figures have shown.
Archives Year: 2023
Wellbeing, wells and water in trees: an interview with Salaam Seekers Muslim Women’s Outdoor Activities Group
by Kim-lin Hooper
Date: 20th June 2023
I took part in ‘A Mindful Maharani Meander’ in the Chilterns Walking Festival, led by Festival newcomers, Salaam Seekers, attracted by the promise of both local history and mindful relaxation. I came away with this and so much more: stories of the complex historic relationship between Britain and India, awe-inspiring facts about trees, warm, friendly...
Introducing the new Chair of the Chilterns Conservation Board, Colin Courtney
Date: 19th June 2023
Colin Courtney is the new Chair of the Chilterns Conservation Board. Here are his thoughts as he steps up to the role.
Our top ten unusual Fathers’ day gift ideas
Date: 12th June 2023
Father’s day is fast approaching – are you behind with getting a gift? Our top ten Chilterns gift ideas will come to your rescue. If you’re last minute person, or you’re feeling uninspired by snap buying your dad yet another pack of socks or selection pack of beers, never fear, we have put together...
Chilterns Conservation Board’s statement on the Little Missenden sink hole above the HS2 tunnelling operations
Date: 17th May 2023
The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is alarmed by reports that a 6m wide and 5m deep sinkhole appeared above the route of HS2 tunnelling very near to Shardeloes Lake, near Little Missenden, on Saturday the 13th of May.
Gentle Giants, a blog by Mary Tebje for National Mills Weekend
Date: 12th May 2023
Landscape plays a huge role in determining the form and function of buildings, not least windmills and watermills. Having just spent the weekend in a 18th century watermill, it’s timely that National Mills Weekend is upon us. They are such evocative spaces with their exposed beams, tight corners, graffiti and scruff marks from their past...