Colne Valley Regional Park
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Countryside on your doorstep
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Our campaign: ‘A Corridor for Life’ aims to Protect and Restore the Colne Valley to become one of the best green corridors round any city in the UK.
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A Corridor for Life - Colne Valley Regional Park
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February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Our campaign: ‘A Corridor for Life’ aims to Protect and Restore the Colne Valley to become one of the best green corridors round any city in the UK.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/camp...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/camp...
#volunteers wanted to join Our Community Litter Blitz with Canal & River Trust along the canal from #Denham Deep Lock to Widewater Lock #Harefield next Wednesday 18th February at 10:30am. No experience needed. Book here:
volunteer.canalrivertrust.org.uk/opportunitie...
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
#volunteers wanted to join Our Community Litter Blitz with Canal & River Trust along the canal from #Denham Deep Lock to Widewater Lock #Harefield next Wednesday 18th February at 10:30am. No experience needed. Book here:
volunteer.canalrivertrust.org.uk/opportunitie...
volunteer.canalrivertrust.org.uk/opportunitie...
There’s a lot going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park this #HalfTerm. Check out our events listing for things to do for children & families, opportunities to #volunteer and guided walks. Get booking now!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS
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February 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
There’s a lot going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park this #HalfTerm. Check out our events listing for things to do for children & families, opportunities to #volunteer and guided walks. Get booking now!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS
@bucksfamilyinfo
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@HillingdonFIS
@bucksfamilyinfo
Have you enjoyed your time in the Colne Valley Regional Park recently? Would you like to help protect and enhance this special region, and get to know your local countryside more? Find out how you can, by becoming a Colne Valley Park Friend here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
February 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Have you enjoyed your time in the Colne Valley Regional Park recently? Would you like to help protect and enhance this special region, and get to know your local countryside more? Find out how you can, by becoming a Colne Valley Park Friend here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun, #exploring and making new friends.
Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #buckinghamshire #outdoors #FunForKids #HalfTerm
Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #buckinghamshire #outdoors #FunForKids #HalfTerm
February 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun, #exploring and making new friends.
Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #buckinghamshire #outdoors #FunForKids #HalfTerm
Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #buckinghamshire #outdoors #FunForKids #HalfTerm
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Lovely to see a more or less full house on our Winter Walk & Talk this morning.The weather stayed dry which was an added bonus😊
Existing members enjoyed the talks from our expert guides and hopefully we have some new members joining up!
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Existing members enjoyed the talks from our expert guides and hopefully we have some new members joining up!
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Lovely to see a more or less full house on our Winter Walk & Talk this morning.The weather stayed dry which was an added bonus😊
Existing members enjoyed the talks from our expert guides and hopefully we have some new members joining up!
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
Existing members enjoyed the talks from our expert guides and hopefully we have some new members joining up!
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
These stats back up our campaign that there can be ‘win wins for growth and natural environment’.
50% agree and only 15-20% of people think that a choice has to be made between the environment and housing.
www.moreincommon.org.uk/our-work/res...
50% agree and only 15-20% of people think that a choice has to be made between the environment and housing.
www.moreincommon.org.uk/our-work/res...
Fieldwork: Public attitudes toward the British countryside, housing and the future of the Green Belt
Conducted in collaboration with CPRE to celebrate the organisation's centenary year, this report looks at the public's engagement with, and views about the future of, Britain's countryside and green s...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
These stats back up our campaign that there can be ‘win wins for growth and natural environment’.
50% agree and only 15-20% of people think that a choice has to be made between the environment and housing.
www.moreincommon.org.uk/our-work/res...
50% agree and only 15-20% of people think that a choice has to be made between the environment and housing.
www.moreincommon.org.uk/our-work/res...
Recharging the aquifers to help water supply and internationally-rare chalk streams keep flowing over the coming summer.
River Colne in #Denham
River Colne in #Denham
February 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Recharging the aquifers to help water supply and internationally-rare chalk streams keep flowing over the coming summer.
River Colne in #Denham
River Colne in #Denham
In theory ‘local’ = 80 miles away in Buckingham, but not 80 metres away in #Hillingdon! How will that benefit local residents?
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
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The Colne Valley Regional Park – what we need is Joined Up Thinking - Colne Valley Regional Park
Jerry Unsworth an independent planning consultant advising the Colne Valley Regional Park makes the case for genuine joined-up thinking when it comes to planning on the urban fringe.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
In theory ‘local’ = 80 miles away in Buckingham, but not 80 metres away in #Hillingdon! How will that benefit local residents?
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
@dannybealesmp.bsky.social
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
@dannybealesmp.bsky.social
Government need to bring in strategic planning across county boundaries asap. Last week a developer in #Iver told us that Bucks Council are saying mitigation must be local, with a fall-back definition as within Bucks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
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The Colne Valley Regional Park – what we need is Joined Up Thinking - Colne Valley Regional Park
Jerry Unsworth an independent planning consultant advising the Colne Valley Regional Park makes the case for genuine joined-up thinking when it comes to planning on the urban fringe.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Government need to bring in strategic planning across county boundaries asap. Last week a developer in #Iver told us that Bucks Council are saying mitigation must be local, with a fall-back definition as within Bucks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
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www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
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Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals.
We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit.
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We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
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Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little unde…
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February 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals.
We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
@green-alliance.org.uk
We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
@green-alliance.org.uk
Meeting with Hillingdon councillors on Sunday to discuss how we can protect and restore the Colne Valley Regional Park
#harefield
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#harefield
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February 4, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Meeting with Hillingdon councillors on Sunday to discuss how we can protect and restore the Colne Valley Regional Park
#harefield
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#harefield
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If you want to know why the Colne Valley Regional Park is important for wildlife and people and why it needs to be restored, follow this link and scroll down
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#environment
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#environment
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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park - Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
If you want to know why the Colne Valley Regional Park is important for wildlife and people and why it needs to be restored, follow this link and scroll down
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/why-we-need-...
#environment
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@ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
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#environment
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February might feel quiet but for birds, it’s full of action. 🐦✨
Keep a look out for dancing grebes on the water, and your ears open for the drumming of woodpeckers in the woods. 👀🎶
Swipe for what to spot (and where) - then drop a comment and tell us what you’ve seen this month 👇
#Birds #Birding
Keep a look out for dancing grebes on the water, and your ears open for the drumming of woodpeckers in the woods. 👀🎶
Swipe for what to spot (and where) - then drop a comment and tell us what you’ve seen this month 👇
#Birds #Birding
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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It’s #WorldWetlandsDay, and we asked what wetlands mean to you.
Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚
#Wetlands #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚
#Wetlands #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It’s #WorldWetlandsDay, and we asked what wetlands mean to you.
Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚
#Wetlands #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚
#Wetlands #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
Actually, local residents appreciate the beautiful River Colne and wildlife-rich landscape around it. We offer to work with government and councils to create a plan to address varied needs for development and for the natural environment.
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Actually, local residents appreciate the beautiful River Colne and wildlife-rich landscape around it. We offer to work with government and councils to create a plan to address varied needs for development and for the natural environment.
Supporters of proposed development near #Iver are stating that it is being blocked because it “ruins the view from the M25”. The proverb: “Half the truth is often the whole lie” might apply here....
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...
Two views, two bridges, one issue - Colne Valley Regional Park
There has been much debate recently about the Green Belt, prompted largely by developers and think tanks arguing that parts of it are of such poor quality they are no longer worth protecting. The Gove...
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February 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Supporters of proposed development near #Iver are stating that it is being blocked because it “ruins the view from the M25”. The proverb: “Half the truth is often the whole lie” might apply here....
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...
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Egyptian Goose on the reserve photo by member Andrew Dand
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#eygptiangoose #birds #waterbirds
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#eygptiangoose #birds #waterbirds
January 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Egyptian Goose on the reserve photo by member Andrew Dand
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#eygptiangoose #birds #waterbirds
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#eygptiangoose #birds #waterbirds
Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun, #exploring and making new friends.
Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #outdoors #FunForKids #FebruaryHalfTerm
Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #outdoors #FunForKids #FebruaryHalfTerm
January 29, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun, #exploring and making new friends.
Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #outdoors #FunForKids #FebruaryHalfTerm
Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities #nature #outdoors #FunForKids #FebruaryHalfTerm
Delighted to be in #Iver yesterday for our Colne Valley Park board meeting at Jubilee Pavilion. What luck that the sun came out for our walk beforehand. Many thanks to Iver Parish Council for making us so welcome
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www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Delighted to be in #Iver yesterday for our Colne Valley Park board meeting at Jubilee Pavilion. What luck that the sun came out for our walk beforehand. Many thanks to Iver Parish Council for making us so welcome
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
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Grand Union Canal 40
Making our waytowards the Thames
Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina
Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east.
#photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷
Making our waytowards the Thames
Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina
Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east.
#photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Grand Union Canal 40
Making our waytowards the Thames
Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina
Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east.
#photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷
Making our waytowards the Thames
Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina
Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east.
#photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷
Stockers Lake in the sunshine today. One of the many gems of the Regional Park.
A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
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A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/st...
January 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Stockers Lake in the sunshine today. One of the many gems of the Regional Park.
A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/st...
A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/st...
Misbourne Meadow #Denham today
A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do
And a demonstration of why they are invaluable.
#flooding #ClimateChange
A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do
And a demonstration of why they are invaluable.
#flooding #ClimateChange
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Misbourne Meadow #Denham today
A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do
And a demonstration of why they are invaluable.
#flooding #ClimateChange
A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do
And a demonstration of why they are invaluable.
#flooding #ClimateChange
Chalk streams face serious threats from pollution discharges, over-abstraction, invasive species & litter. @chilternsnl.bsky.social #CllrDavidMoore & #CllrJaspalChokhhar. Excellent partnership working.
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Chalk streams face serious threats from pollution discharges, over-abstraction, invasive species & litter. @chilternsnl.bsky.social #CllrDavidMoore & #CllrJaspalChokhhar. Excellent partnership working.