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Great work happening on the Alderbourne River in #Fulmer led by @gwksouth.bsky.social Ridding the river of invasive species.
Learn more about work to clean up this river here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/ridding-the-...
thanks to @colnecan.bsky.social partners Affinity Water & Bucks & MK NEP
Ridding the River Alderbourne of Invasive Species - Colne Valley Regional Park
A partnership project to improve the health of the river Alderbourne, particularly focussing removal of the invasive species skunk cabbage.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Happy New Year from the Colne Valley Regional Park Team. We resolve to continue to encourage local people to explore and appreciate the many benefits of the countryside on our doorstep.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Have you spotted one of our Colne Valley signs and information boards? Please let us know if they have helped you out on a recent #walk
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December 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Heathrow, viewed from Harmondsworth Moor. Which won't exist if the third runway is built. We stand to lose roughly a third of the southern end of the Colne Valley Regional Park if these proposals become reality.
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Heathrow expansion back on the agenda - Colne Valley Regional Park
The grim prospect of expansion and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the agenda, which poses a direct threat to the Colne Valley Regional Park, which has already borne the brunt of a variety of in...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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On our circular walk of #Wraysbury and Ankwerwycke you can see an ancient yew tree which is 30 feet in circumference and over 2,000 years old. The Magna Carta was sealed in 1215, quite possibly on this site. #history #Windsor #Staines #ThickTrunkTuesday
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December 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Why Not Take a Winter Walk at #Wraysbury and Ankwerwycke? A circular walk steeped in history, with beautiful views of local lakes, wildlife and the Thames. 2 pubs en route: The George & The Perseverance #Windsor #Staines.
details and map here
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December 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Many thanks to our dedicated team of cattle checkers, who ensure the @Colne_Valley cows are healthy and happy. Cows munching the grass encourages wildflower growth. Learn more about our conservation grazing project here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/conservation...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Protecting the Regional Park from so many threats is a big expectation from a small team with very little core funding. If you would like to contribute to the costs of planning consultants to inform our responses to planning applications, please donate here localgiving.org/charity/coln...
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August 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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We are kept busy responding to planning applications and writing letters to decision makers, in our drive to protect and maintain the beautiful landscape of the Colne Valley Park.
You can see the detail on the library page of our website here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
Library - Colne Valley Regional Park
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August 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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. @gwksouth.bsky.social are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the development phase of our @heritagefunduk.bsky.social lottery funded Colne Connections Project.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/job/colne-co...
#jobsearch #vacancy #BucksJobs
Colne Connections Project Manager - Colne Valley Regional Park
Groundwork South is excited to announce that the Colne Connections Project has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are now seeking an experienced Project...
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August 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Two proposals have been put forward for a THIRD runway at Heathrow. Both will devastate communities and sever ecological connectivity between the Thames and the Chilterns across the Colne river catchment @colnecan.bsky.social – an area of 1,000km2
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Catastrophic impact of a THIRD runway at Heathrow - Colne Valley Regional Park
A THIRD runway at Heathrow will have a catastrophic impact on the Colne Valley Regional Park. It will devastate local communities and sever ecological connectivity between the Thames and the Chilterns...
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August 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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We are excited to be organising a guided walk around ancient #Denham woodlands and the beautiful Misbourne Valley at 10am on Saturday 26th July, during the Colne Valley Festival Fortnight.
A 5 ¼ mile circular walk starting from Northmoor Hill Wood.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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We had an excellent team meeting in Northmoor Hill Woods yesterday.
The Colne Valley Park manage these irreplaceable ancient woodlands in #Denham helping to protect and enhance them for both wildlife & people to enjoy. Do visit!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/denh...
June 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Our annual forum in May was a really interesting day spent with our partners, explaining about our work and concerns and hearing their views on how we can work collectively to protect, promote and enhance our precious regional park. Read the detail here
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Colne Valley Regional Park Forum 2025 - Colne Valley Regional Park
The annual forum at Uxbridge Golf Course on 15th May was a really interesting day spent with our partners, explaining about our work and concerns and hearing their views on how we can work collectivel...
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June 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Our Festival Fortnight runs from 18th July-1st August, highlighting some of the amazing events & activities happening around the Regional Park.
Is your organisation running an event then? Please get in touch and join us this year!
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Festival Fortnight - Colne Valley Regional Park
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June 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Northmoor Hill Wood is ancient woodland, virtually unchanged since the 1600s. With a swallow hole, old quarry & many ash trees.
Popular with dog walkers & families, an exciting place for children to play because of the steep changes in gradient
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May 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Many thanks to everyone who came to the Colne Valley Forum last week especially our guest speakers Richard Barnes @WildLondon and @DannyBeales, & @uxbridgegolfcl1 for hosting. Great to see everyone sharing ideas and love for the countryside on our doorstep
May 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Do you know what a long way Eels migrate? They come 3000 miles from the other side of the Atlantic to Europe and then trek all the way back again to breed. But when they are journeying along our rivers, what happens if someone puts an airport in the way?
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An Eel’s tale - Colne Valley Regional Park
Do you know what a long way eels journey to migrate? They come all the way from the other side of the Atlantic to England and then they trek all the way back again. But when they are journeying along ...
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May 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Not to be missed: Seize your chance to explore a less walked route and uphold an ancient tradition!
Denham Parish Council invite you to join them on a walk led by Paul Graham of the boundaries of #Denham Parish on Sunday 25th May at 2pm.
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Beating of the Parish Bounds Walk in Denham - Colne Valley Regional Park
Sunday 25 May 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Denham Parish Council invites you to join them in this ancient tradition, of walking the boundaries of Denham Parish. This walk will be led by Paul Graham and ...
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May 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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The government says they want to create 'win wins' for growth and for nature. But their planning bill does not have the right policies in place to enable them to achieve that admirable ambition.
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Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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May 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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My painting PACIFIC NORTHWEST
May 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Thrilled to be part of the Big Give #GreenMatchFund 2025.
From 18-25th April donations made via @biggive.bsky.social will be doubled.
One Donation, Twice the Impact.
Donate Now to support our work to protect, enhance & promote your local countryside
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April 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The Colne Valley Park Team have made access improvements to 2 circular walks in #Denham and #Harefield. Better connection to rural walking routes for road users on the A412 & A413 is now possible thanks to @gwksouth.bsky.social & the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
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Access improvement for road users through Denham woodland and Misbourne Valley - Colne Valley Regional Park
Thanks to a funding from Reese Jeffrey Road Fund, the Colne Valley Park Team have been able to improve access for road users and encourage them to explore beyond the roadside verge thanks to new inter...
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April 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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As the bluebells start to awaken in our beautiful woodlands, it is time to reconnect with your local countryside. Get your boots on, get outdoors and enjoy the wonders of our natural world. Read our Spring newsletter for inspiring ideas and updates
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April 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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#DYK the Colne Valley Park manages some irreplaceable ancient woodlands in #Denham, including Northmoor Hill Woods and Caps wood? We help to protect and enhance these precious woodlands for both wildlife and people to enjoy.
learn more here..
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/denh...
April 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM