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Bedford Borough

A family walking along the platform of a rural train station

Freight trains to run through the centre of Bedford

East West Rail confirm that the line will carry freight.

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Bedford Borough

A family walking in the front door of their house

CPRE Bedfordshire calls for the empowerment of local people

Strategic planning matters should be open and accessible.

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Luton Borough

Changes to the flight path at Luton airport. Have you had your say?

We examine the potential impact of proposed changes at Luton Airport.

Living Countryside Awards

Bedfordshire

Why apply for the Living Countryside Awards?

Living Countryside Awards

Bedfordshire

Living Countryside Awards 2021: how to apply

Living Countryside Awards

Bedfordshire

Introducing the 2021 Living Countryside Awards

Living Countryside Awards

Bedfordshire

Living Countryside Awards 2021 goes digital!

Regenerating urban spaces in Luton

Find out more about the Edible High Town project.

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Walking through history

Twelve places that shine a light on our local and national history.

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Staying connected to nature during a winter lockdown

Our top five tips for staying connected to nature during the winter.

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

In the first of our spotlight threads about the categories in the 2021 Living Countryside Awards we put the spotlight on "Better Places to Live".

This category recognises projects that make Bedfordshire a better place to live. #LCA21

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

We have a great volunteering opportunity available for people interested in supporting the 2021 Living Countryside Awards by being part of the judging panel.

Find out more and apply online 👇

https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/16838-volunteer-awards-judge-cpre-bedfordshire-living-countryside-awards-living-countryside-awards-2021-2021-02-15

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📰Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle @Cranfield_News·

@CPREBeds Living Countryside Awards

Do you know a business, voluntary or community organisation or individual that is making a difference to #Bedfordshire's countryside & urban green spaces?

https://cranfieldandmarstonvale.co.uk/lifestyle/cpre-bedfordshire-living-countryside-awards/

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CVS Volunteering @volunteerBeds·

Our final opportunity of the month for Feb. For someone with a big passion for environmental and countryside issues who wants to make a difference in Bedfordshire. A chance to steer @CPREBeds
https://bit.ly/CVSVol3104
Get in touch if you are interested in trustee positions.

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Two-thirds of adults think protecting & enhancing green spaces should be a higher priority post-lockdown. The government can do this by:

👉 Adopting a ‘brownfield-first’ approach to development
👉 Putting access to nature at the heart of planning system
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/pressure-on-our-green-belts-quadruples/

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CVS Volunteering @volunteerBeds·

for those that have been making Bedfordshire a better place to live, check in on these awards and get nominating ... https://twitter.com/CPREBeds/status/1364871349299257344

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

The 2021 CPRE Bedfordshire Living Countryside Awards are now open for nominations!

Find our more about this year's categories on our website

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/2021awards/

#LCA21

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

We love being part of the @CVSBeds family - if you're a charity looking for a small office why not come and join us?

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Edible High Town @EdibleHighTown·

Noah are running their fantastic gardening courses again from March onwards. It's a chance to develop skills, meet local people and also help shape some public green spaces in High Town!

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

CPRE Bedfordshire recommends Route B, which would include a Parkway station at Wixams, reduce traffic entering Bedford Town Centre, and improve the quality of life of Bedford residents.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/freight-trains-to-run-through-the-centre-of-bedford/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

The CPRE Bedfordshire view on the East West Rail Consortium’s recent confirmation that East West Rail will be a freight line as well as a passenger transport rail route. 👇

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/freight-trains-to-run-through-the-centre-of-bedford/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

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With applications / nominations now open for the 2021 Living Countryside Awards, we'd like to give a shout out to the 2018 winners!

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/apply/

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Shelly Dennison @dennison_shelly·

The Living Countryside Awards are one of the things I enjoy most about my job!

If you're involved in a project in Bedfordshire that has anything to do with countryside access, improving biodiversity, urban greening, sustainability, local food etc then do think about applying! https://twitter.com/CPREBeds/status/1361308303603687427

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

The 2021 Living Countryside Awards are now open for nominations!

Visit our awards hub for lots more information:
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/category/awards/

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CVS Volunteering @volunteerBeds·

Volunteering with CPRE is a fantastic way to help champion environmental issues. Membership Coordinator is an essential role in communicating with members & encouraging new people to join.
FInd out more & apply at:
http://bit.ly/CVSVol3152
Contact us if you need help.
@CPREBeds

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Our digital engagement officer counted 8 stars last night - can you help us find the areas of Bedfordshire with darker skies?

Join us and take part before 14 February.

https://starcount.cpre.org.uk/page?stars=8&utm_source=twitter

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Fingers crossed!

It's been too cloudy for #StarCount so far but we're hoping tonight might be the night!

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

⭐️#StarCount is live!⭐️

From today until 14 February, help us celebrate our starry skies by counting the stars you can see within the constellation of Orion.

Please only take part from home.

Read this thread for how to take part, or go to our website 👉 https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/star-count-2020/

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CPRE Avon and Bristol @CPREAvonBristol·

Sign up to our FREE event today: In the Starry Sky Event 🌟
https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/what-we-care-about/starry-skies/

#stars #darkskies #lightpollution #stargazing #starcount #cprestarcount #cprestarcount2021 #night #familyactivities #citizenscientist #starryskies

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

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Find out why we want to see a greater voice for local people when it comes to development between Oxford and Cambridge.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/cpre-bedfordshire-calls-for-the-empowerment-of-local-people/

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