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We are the countryside charity

We’re passionate about making the Bedfordshire countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

Our vision

What we care about

We want to connect people to the countryside, wherever they live.

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Love the countryside? Want to help us make it even better? Find out how.

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Discover our countryside

Want to know about things to see and do in the countryside near you? We can help.

Explore days out and more

What gets built where

CPRE Bedfordshire Responds to Bedford Borough Council’s Local Plan Review

Read our full response.

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What gets built where

Central Bedfordshire Council’s Local Plan 2035 Examination

Read CPRE Bedfordshire’s response.

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What gets built where

Is Bedford Borough Council’s Local Plan 2030 Review Issues and Options Consultation Just a Sham?

An Issues and Options consultation is underway.

Bedfordshire

The latest edition of Bedfordshire Matters is now available to download

Central Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire

Chief Executive of CPRE writes open letter to decision makers

Central Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire

The A6-M1 Link Road – Exploring the Route

Central Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire

Last Chance to Stop the A6-M1 Link Road

Walks from Harrold-Odell Country Park

Explore the limestone villages of North Bedfordshire.

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Other people’s stories

Celebrating the everyday in James Rebanks’ English Pastoral.

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Boggy Bedfordshire?

Exploring Flitwick Moor.

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Bedfordshire By Water

Days out in watery places.

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

CPRE Bedfordshire, the countryside charity, needs a new Chair to lead our board of Trustees and develop our future work.

Find out more and apply online by following the link below.
Please share widely.

https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/14013-chair-cpre-bedfordshire-2020-09-03

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

This is an excellent tool - why not see how your part of Bedfordshire fares?

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Read our new feature on walks around the limestone villages of north Bedfordshire 👇
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/walks-from-harrold-odell-country-park/

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AONBs @AONBFamily·

Landscapes for Life week starts Sat! Where is your favourite natural space? Join our national moment by sharing a photo of it at 2pm Sat. Where did you discover during lockdown? Park, canal, backyard, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Why do you love it? #MyNationalLandscapes

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Check out our review of the new book by James Rebanks - English Pastoral.

Part of our 'celebrating the everyday' blog series.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/other-peoples-stories/

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Every green space, big or small, can leave us feeling refreshed and regenerated.

That’s why we believe in a countryside that’s there for all.

Which green spaces make you feel most alive? Let us know!
#JoinTheRegeneration >> https://bit.ly/32sMoon

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Brilliant! We love to see community gardening projects thriving 💚

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Our AGM is this week - Wednesday 16th 2 pm - if you're a member please do consider supporting us by signing up and using your vote.

You can find more information and supporting documents on our website.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/get-involved/events/agm/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

We can share a countryside that's there for all. Where every space matters, big and small.

We can be a force for change. But it's now or never.

Will you help regenerate our Bedfordshire countryside? #JoinTheRegeneration #Bedfordshire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pwR3qx2w6Q

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CVS Volunteering @volunteerBeds·

an excellent opportunity to play a senior role in a respected local environmental organisation ... https://twitter.com/CPREBeds/status/1302921056466989056

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

The government wants to deregulate planning - removing the chance for communities to shape their future.

Will you sign our petition for a planning system that puts communities first? 🏘️

https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/66589/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Read our full response to the BBC consultation - the deadline for comments is September 4th 2020.
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/issues-and-options/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Our latest newsletter is now available online.
Want to read it first? Sign up at the bottom of our homepage https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/

https://mailchi.mp/bc807d829067/may-2020-update-4219918

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jackie mcall @trudging59·

My oh my- how these little wanderings have totted up. #walking #hiddenbeds #feelmore @RamblersGB @ChilternsNT @GreensandTrust Index of Posts for Walks in Beds, Herts and Bucks – About The Journey https://jackiemcall.co.uk/2016/08/24/index-walks-beds-herts-bucks/

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'We have a golden opportunity to reform the planning system to put people and nature at its heart.'

'But planning has become a convenient bogeyman for a government intent on deregulation' that will put local democracy at risk.

@CrispinTruman in @thetimes
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/comment/planning-reforms-are-an-attack-on-local-democracy-nh6cbl903

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Our digital engagement officer writes about blackberries, apples, plums and more in our latest 'celebrating the everyday' blog post.

We'd love to hear about your favourite recipes, orchards or blackberry picking spots.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/fruitful-bedfordshire/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

It's been a busy few weeks at CPRE Bedfordshire!

Here's a round up of our latest website features in case you missed them first time round 🙂

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Why are good planning systems essential for the countryside?

They can ensure that we use our land in the best way possible – such as encouraging urban generation and affordable homes, and ensuring valued green spaces can be protected. Find out more 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/why-good-planning-systems-are-essential-for-the-countryside/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

CPRE Bedfordshire has submitted a response to Central Bedfordshire Council’s (CBC) Consultation on the Additional Evidence provided by them to the Inspectors of their Local Plan 2035.

You can download the full document / read the summary on our website

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/cbc-2035-exam/

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