For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

A thread for #WorldEarthDay. The focus this year is on reducing our impact on the earth and repairing damaged ecosystems.

Here at @CPREBeds we believe that local action can help lead to change & we'd like to celebrate the people & projects making a difference. (1/4)

We have some important news about the Living Countryside Awards... *thread*
We've extended the deadline for applications to Monday 26th April which gives you another TWO weekends to get your applications in! (1/3)

We take a look at the impact on the historic landscape of Marston Vale by a planned expansion of warehousing in Central Bedfordshire.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/rare-historic-site-in-the-marston-vale-threatened-by-warehouse-expansion/

With East West Rail high on the agenda, we take a look at the wider OxCam Arc project, what it will involve and what it means for the Bedfordshire countryside.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/what-is-the-oxford-to-cambridge-arc/

Spring is here (although you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise given the weather recently!) and lockdown is beginning to be eased.

If you're looking for places to explore on the doorstep our Bedfordshire gardens feature might help.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/relaxing-in-the-garden/

The latest @CPREBeds briefing document is now available to download.

It looks at:
*The impact of a northern route for EWR on the rural character of the area and its potential for opening up the north Bedfordshire countryside for development

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https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/resources/briefing-document-ewr-consultation-april-2021/

Our latest blog post looks at EWR, tranquillity and the importance of the countryside next door.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/the-regenerative-power-of-tranquil-places/

With the arrival of spring, the Easter break and lockdown rules beginning to be relaxed, we explore some of the Bedfordshire gardens that are regularly open to the public.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/relaxing-in-the-garden/

CPRE Bedfordshire are pleased to be working in partnership with the @BFARE2 (Bedford For A Re-Consultation) campaign.

Read more about why we've become involved:
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/cpre-bedfordshire-working-in-partnership-with-bfare

In the last of our spotlight threads about the categories in the 2021 Living Countryside Awards we put the focus on "Inspiring young people"

This category recognises projects by or for young people which inspire and encourage engagement with the natural world.

We take a look at the #OxCam Arc, what it will involve and what it means for the Bedfordshire countryside.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/what-is-the-oxford-to-cambridge-arc/