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Outstanding in their fields

September 29, 2020September 22, 2020 slowchilterns

Naturalist, conservationist and acclaimed TV presenter Chris Packham heads an online conference focusing on the Chilterns next month. Chilterns Champions: Outstanding in their Fields, taking place on Saturday 24 October, brings together expert speakers and volunteers from across the region. … Continue reading Outstanding in their fields

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Natural creativity

September 25, 2020September 22, 2020 slowchilterns

There’s a great opportunity for young people to gain artistic inspiration, and learn more about how to protect local wildlife and the landscape, at a free event in High Wycombe next month. The Big Draw at Kingsmead Recreation Ground will … Continue reading Natural creativity

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Oktoberfest in Wendover

September 23, 2020September 22, 2020 slowchilterns

We can’t travel much right now, but Munich is in the Chilterns at the start and end of next month. No 2 Pound Street in Wendover, which offers an innovative range of wines and British cheeses, is hosting Oktoberfest on … Continue reading Oktoberfest in Wendover

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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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Old business, new cafe: bear with us

August 1, 2020September 21, 2020 slowchilterns

Hildreth’s in Prestwood isn’t quite as old as the dinosaurs, even though a model tyrannosaurus rex used to adorn the entrance to the garden centre. These days it’s reproductions of a boar, a couple of chickens and a bear whose … Continue reading Old business, new cafe: bear with us

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Local returns: three small steps

July 5, 2020September 20, 2020 slowchilterns

Unlike the Moon landing, there was never going to be one giant leap back to normality. A series of small steps will be the way out of lockdown. Yesterday we took three, in and around our home village, supporting local … Continue reading Local returns: three small steps

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Fragrant summer arrives at Yoesden

June 14, 2020 slowchilterns

Among the grassy banks, close to beech hanger woodland, islands of pink and purple have appeared. They’re reminiscent of the night lights on airport runways. But unlike airports, whose purpose is to take us somewhere else (or was – it … Continue reading Fragrant summer arrives at Yoesden

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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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Local heroes, going global

April 4, 2020 slowchilterns

This chilly sunny morning is reminiscent of an autumn day, not long ago, in Henley-on-Thames. Our publishers Bradt had chosen the town for their annual staff day out, and they kindly invited us to join them, as well as Gail … Continue reading Local heroes, going global

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