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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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The wildlife in your garden

October 9, 2020October 6, 2020 slowchilterns

Want to know how to attract hedgehogs and other wildlife to your garden? BBOWT’s event on 15 Oct will share the secrets Continue reading The wildlife in your garden

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What country, friends, is this?

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 slowchilterns

We’ve all got lost, haven’t we? Admit it. (My geography teacher said I did well to find my way home.) Well, now the Chiltern Society has just the thing to ensure that never happens again: a map reading course for … Continue reading What country, friends, is this?

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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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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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