For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Our hedgerows campaign is calling for #40by50.

But what does this mean?
'We need a 40% increase in hedgerows by 2050 at the latest.
Go to our website to find out more

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/what-we-care-about/hedgerows/hedgerows/

Join us today to support our hedgerow #40by50 project
https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/

Trees are the earth's longest living organisms and do wonders for the environment by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

They're also lovely to marvel at on walks in the countryside.

Do you have a favourite tree? Let us know!

Our #StarCount results show that 1 in 2 people - or 49% - counted ten stars or fewer, indicating severe light pollution.

This is a drop from 61% in 2020, with working from home and concerns over rising energy costs a likely explanation.

Read more . . .
https://cpre.org.uk/news/night-skies-outlook-is-bright-our-star-count-results-suggest/

Want to enjoy our beautiful night sky?
Your chances of seeing it are improving as CPRE’s 2022 Star Count found that star gazers are enjoying their best views of the night sky since our annual Star Count began in 2011.

Find more information below . . .

https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/night-skies-outlook-is-bright-our-star-count-results-suggest/

Donating to CPRE is the best way to help enhance, protect and promote the countryside we love. Working together, we can make the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.
You can donate here, every little helps . . .
https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/get-involved/make-a-donation/

Levelling Up Bill: we say the government must strike a balance between reacting to short-term emergencies such as rising prices and safeguarding longer-term goals such as protecting the environment

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/news/cpre-wiltshire-responds-to-levelling-up-bill/

This weekend you can help birds such as house martins, swifts and swallows by leaving out water and creating 'mud pies'.

Leave out a dish of mud mixed with water or create small puddles in the garden to help migrating birds to make their nests.

#migratingbirds #cprewiltshire

'Racism might be something that’s trending for some; for us, it’s our lived experience.'

This #BlackInclusionWeek, we want to share Louisa Adjoa Parker's story and why tackling racism is crucial, wherever we live. 👇

#BlackLivesMatter

https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/black-lives-matter-in-the-countryside/

Michael Gove, Housing Secretary, tells
@MishalHusain
we need to make sure 'more of the right homes are built in the right ways in the right places'.

We agree! And we're campaigning for more of this in our countryside.

Listen from 2hrs 10:
https://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001744b #R4Today

NEW DATE: Stop the Road... Stop the Sprawl
LACOCK is under THREAT
13 May 6pm-8.30pm
9, Reybridge, Laycock SN15 2PB
Not 11th or 18th May as previously advertised
But this Friday with Michelle Donelan MP present
And our chair Anne Henshaw
Please do come along and show your support

Time spent in the countryside can be a real antidote to anxiety.

So it's no wonder why health professionals are advocating for more 'green therapy'💚

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, read more on the wellbeing projects happening across the UK
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/peace-of-mind/

As daylight and temperatures increase, May signals a time where our countryside looks lush. With verdant green fields and thick, bushy hedgerows, our landscapes are brimming with life and vigour. It’s a great time to explore the outdoors.⁠

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-countryside-walk-in-may/⁠

#May

Our second fundraising garden visit this year, is the wonderful garden at West Lavington Manor, on the 17th of June from 13:30.
Tickets are £10 to include tea/coffee and cake.
Spaces are limited, so book your place now by contacting admin@cprewiltshire.org.uk or 01380722157

We are very excited to announce this years first fundraising Garden Visit to Cadenham Manor, Foxham.
On the 11th of June from 14:30 – 17:00
Tickets are £10 to include tea/coffee and cake.
Spaces are limited, so book your place now!
admin@cprewiltshire.org.uk or 01380722157

Its Hedgehog Awareness Week!

This year the British Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking people to create their very own hedgehog haven.
Tips can be found on the British Hedgehog Preservation Society website https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/hedgehog-awareness-week-2021/

#hedgehogweek

As spring unfolds, traditions such as Maypole dancing and quirkier customs such as cheese rolling start taking place.
With May just around the corner, do you have a favourite May Day custom that you celebrate?
Let us know in the comments!
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/celebrating-the-month-of-may/

It's International Dark Sky Week, where people are encouraged to minimise light pollution and enjoy the starry skies.

And Wiltshire's rural setting marks it out as an ideal place to enjoy celestial experiences.

https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/20094286.best-places-stargazing-wiltshire/

Happy #EarthDay!

Our #countryside plays a key part in how we can steward the planet, both in protecting it but also in promoting the many benefits a thriving countryside brings - from carbon capture and #biodiversity to dark skies and regenerative agriculture.