A thriving countryside for everyone

We're developing a new series of short local walks to help people explore the countryside and green spaces on their doorsteps.

We'd love to know if you'd find it helpful to have the walks available as a PDF to download as well as on the website.

In case you missed it - we've launched a new series of short local walks to help people explore the countryside and green spaces on their doorsteps.

First up - Putnoe Wood and Mowsbury Hillfort on the northern edge of Bedford.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/discover-mowsbury-hillfort-and-putnoe-wood/

We're currently working with two local action groups with open planning consultations. Find out more and get involved by following the links.

1. No to Greenwoods New Town between Barton Le Clay and Wrest Park. The application is for up to 3,750 new homes.
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/greenwoods2022/

Here at CPRE Bedfordshire we want to support local communities looking to improve the places where they live.

Last week we ran two wildflower workshops which were attended by a diverse mix of people.

Find out more:
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/wildflower-workshop-supports-local-communities/

With summer on the way, we are delighted to launch a new series of walks on our website, starting with Mowsbury Hillfort and Putnoe Woods: https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/discover-mowsbury-hillfort-and-putnoe-wood/

Watch this short film from one of the local action groups we are working with to help them object to a proposed development on Greenbelt land.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuFAC_9_9VM

Did you know that we have some great suggestions for walks in Bedfordshire? 🧵

Our Walking Through History feature takes you from prehistory to the twenty first century, looking at twelve places that shine a light on our local and national history.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/discover/walking-through-history/

In case you missed it, we've got a new feature on our website to help you explore the landscape around the site of the proposed Greenwoods New Town development.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/stories/greenwoods-new-town-in-photos/

We're working with a local action group in Flitwick to help them save Greenbelt land from development.

The consultation is currently open and you can find more information about how to help the group by submitting an objection on our website:
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/working-with-you/helping-you-to-take-action/

This #VolunteersWeek it's not just our own volunteers we want to celebrate.

We work with local action groups across the county which are full of people who volunteer their time and talents to help their local communities. (1/2)

This time last year our team were busy visiting the projects that had entered the CPRE Bedfordshire 2021 Living Countryside Awards.

We can't wait to do it all again in 2023!

https://youtu.be/Po98xa1BeoA

NEW on our website!

Find information about Local Action Group campaigns relating to open planning consultations, together with information from them about how to make your voice heard.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/working-with-you/helping-you-to-take-action/

Last remaining places!

We have a couple of places left on each of our wildflower workshops which are being held on Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th June 10am-1pm.

Find out more and book your place: https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/get-involved/events/wildflowers/

During #VolunteersWeek we'll be using our Facebook page to share the great work that our volunteers do, current vacancies & what volunteers have told us about what they value about volunteering with us.

Follow us there to find out more or take a look at https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/stories/make-a-difference-with-cpre-bedfordshire/

Don't miss your chance to enter our photo competition - entries close tomorrow! (31st May)

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/photo-competition/

The latest e-newsletter hit inboxes this morning.

It's a bumper edition with the latest news on planning campaigns, the results of Star Count, a feature on an early Bedfordshire botanist, ways to get involved and much more.

https://mailchi.mp/f07680687f5a/may-2020-update-5462985