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A Christmas walk: Chequers

December 20, 2020 slowchilterns

In the midst of various stages of lockdown, we always remember how lucky we are to live in the Chilterns. And even though the region is now, like much of southern England, within Tier 4 of the latest restrictions, there’s … Continue reading A Christmas walk: Chequers

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Proof of the pudding…

December 1, 2020 slowchilterns

Those lovely people at Bradt have published an item online about one of the many excellent local suppliers here in the Chilterns. If you haven’t already made your Christmas lunch arrangements – and particularly if you’re on the lookout for … Continue reading Proof of the pudding…

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The Chilterns remembers

November 8, 2020 slowchilterns

Three men with links to the Chilterns and Thames Valley, who served in World War I, put their experiences into poetry. As we pause today, let’s remember them: The Soldier by Rupert Brooke (1887-1915) If I should die, think only … Continue reading The Chilterns remembers

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A Walk in John Hampden Country

October 25, 2020 slowchilterns

I was delighted that the autumn Chilterns Walking Festival could go ahead. Guided walks are exempt from the rule of 6, provided safety measures in place.  The walk I had originally planned for the May festival includes sites associated with … Continue reading A Walk in John Hampden Country

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The secret of the old, empty barn…

October 12, 2020October 6, 2020 slowchilterns

What’s the secret of the old, empty barn? You might find out on this special event on Saturday 17 October… Continue reading The secret of the old, empty barn…

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Sunken routes to the past

October 2, 2020September 22, 2020 slowchilterns

If you’ve ever wondered why local tracks, roads and waterways go where they do, now’s your chance to find out… As part of the month-long Chilterns Celebration events in October, Sam Johansen of the Chilterns Conservation Board is leading a … Continue reading Sunken routes to the past

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A Chilterns celebration

September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 slowchilterns

Last year we reported on the start of a major local project Chalk, Cherries and Chairs. This aims to connect local people to the wildlife and cultural heritage of the Central Chilterns. The scheme operates under three themes – wildlife, … Continue reading A Chilterns celebration

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Secret Britain

August 19, 2020September 21, 2020 slowchilterns

Those lovely people at Wanderlust magazine have published a list of 30 “Secret Britain” locations – places you may not know which are well worth a visit. They include three suggestions from our Chilterns and Thames Valley research: Yoesden nature … Continue reading Secret Britain

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A slow escape: Stonor out of lockdown

June 7, 2020September 20, 2020 slowchilterns

How many local businesses and visitor attractions will survive the current crisis? As the UK goes through multiple phases in relaxing its lockdown, opportunities are slowly opening up to re-visit some favourite places. One example is Stonor Park, just outside … Continue reading A slow escape: Stonor out of lockdown

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Blood, bone and a snappy opening

July 7, 2019September 20, 2020 slowchilterns

If you’re one of those people who laments the lack of variety in British high streets these days, a display in the newly re-opened North Hertfordshire Museum may interest you. It’s a reconstruction of part of Parks and Llewelyn, a … Continue reading Blood, bone and a snappy opening

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