For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Regenerate the Wiltshire countryside by sticking to Public Right of Ways on your walks, and do not picnic or exercise on private land. You will find hundreds of footpaths and bridleways to walk along, and we can all play our part in using these spaces well.
#respect #countryside

It is the time of year where there are lots of beautiful things to spot whilst out on your family walks. We have put together a few ideas for things to look out for, and this week's theme is "Winter Nuts And Berries". How many of these can you spot whilst you are out and about?

Hedgehogs are busy preparing for hibernation at this time of year. Make your space hog-friendly by leaving a through route and leave fallen apples and leaves so they can forage for bugs easily.

#hedgehogs #nature #wildlife #wildlifefriendly #gardenlife

As the Summer colours start to fade, now is the perfect time to prepare for Spring flowers. Choose some beautiful bulbs to plant in your borders, pots or hanging baskets to give you a lovely display of colour in Spring.

For the duration of this five week campaign we will be sending out weekly newsletters giving you information about the countryside in your area, and what you can do to help in its regeneration. Sign up here: https://cpre.pinkskydesign.com/Wiltshire

#jointheregeneration #conservation

Connecting with nature and the countryside nourishes us. It refreshes us. It regenerates us. It makes us feel more alive. Now the countryside needs us to do our bit in return. Please watch and share this film so people can join our movement in Wiltshire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pwR3qx2w6Q&feature=youtu.be

Fancy a game of conkers? It used to be a favourite playground game in Britain in the past – but this does not happen so much nowadays, because of worries about health and safety!
Historic England gives the history of the game in this interesting article...
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Conkers/

As the government announce major planning reforms, we criticise ‘pitiful’ aims and call for robust legal guarantees
Read more here:
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/major-planning-reforms-criticism/

We all have that one thing that makes the countryside special for us.

Wide open views, intimate moments with nature, what do you love to discover in the countryside?

#JoinTheRegeneration at the link in our bio

#countryside #nature #wellbeing #Regeneration #lockdown

What are you waiting for, become a member today from as little as £3 a month!

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/

#wiltshire #countryside

Would you like to be our Treasurer, commitment is 3-4 hours per month, work from home, occasional zoom meetings with Trustees, banking and end of year accounts.
Interested, follow the link below:

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-opportunity-for-the-honorary-treasurer-of-cpre-wiltshire/

#Volunteering

Take a walk with a friend, there are so many lovely places to visit in Wiltshire. You can wander through the ancient woodlands of Cranborne Chase and roam the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs.
Walking is good for all-round fitness and mental health in these strange times.

We need a new voluntary Treasurer for our small charity.

If you are a good communicator and have accountancy skills (not necessary qualified), please apply below:

https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/org/cpre-wiltshire/opportunities

We are all in this together.
Wash your hands, wear a mask and keep a safe distance!
But most of all be Kind 💙

Blackberry Jam making time, make the most of the last few days of picking the fruit.
Did you know the September the 29th, Michaelmas, is traditionally the date after which the berries should not be picked, but it can be later in some areas. The fruit will go sour after this date!

We need a new voluntary Treasurer for our small charity.

If you are a good communicator and have accountancy skills (not necessary qualified), please apply below:

https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/org/cpre-wiltshire/opportunities

Children need open spaces more than anything right now, take care of their mental well-being. Visit the Avebury Stone Circle...enjoy the magic of the Wiltshire countryside and breath in the fresh air.

#Avebury
#Wiltshire

Get out this weekend, whilst the weather is nice!

This Tisbury and Fonthill walk of 4.3 miles suitable for adults and older children.

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/discover/a-tisbury-and-fonthill-walk/

Ministers want to take decision-making powers away from communities and local councils, handing it over to housing developers and central powers in Westminster.

Please sign our petition to stop that!

https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/66589/petition/1