For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

If you would like to become a member follow the link...

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

Brilliant Butterflies
Summer is a fantastic time of year to see butterflies when you’re out and about. Here are our top 10 that’ll be on the wing over July and August.

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/brilliant-butterflies/

We are looking for an Honorary Treasurer (Volunteer) for our small charity.
You would be a vital member of the team. If you are interested or know someone who is, please follow the link below:

https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/treasurertrustee-14
Or email admin@cprewiltshire.org.uk

Time to think and reflect.
Set aside an hour every day to walk in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

We are looking for an Honorary Treasurer (Volunteer) for our small charity.
If you are interested or know someone who is, please follow the link below:

https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/treasurertrustee-14
Or email admin@cprewiltshire.org.uk

One of the bad aspects of the Covid-19 lockdown has been the increased incidence of fly-tipping!

If you spot any fly tipping, please alert Wiltshire Council by going to their We’re Targetting Fly-tipping (WTF) page.

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community-environment-wtf

Beggar’s Knoll Chinese garden near Westbury.
Colin Little and Penny Stirling would welcome groups to visit in July for the National Garden Scheme.

Contact them by email (silkendalliance@talktalk.net) or phone (01373 823383) to arrange a visit.

https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/get-involved/events/a-visit-to-beggars-knoll-chinese-garden/

Stonehenge tunnel decision delayed by archaeological find...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-53420160

#Stonehenge
#Wiltshire

With the summer holidays here, do not forget to explore the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with your children.

Join us!

Beef and sheep farming, its not a simple black and white issue!

https://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/cpres-vision-for-the-future-of-farming-beef-and-sheep-farming/

#farming
#cows

A lovely wild meadow in Wiltshire, so beautiful!
Wildflower-rich meadows were once a common sight in the English landscape. Their restoration as an icon of the countryside should be integral to efforts to reverse the impact of climate change.

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/celebrating-our-meadows/

Finding truly affordable housing can be a real problem for key workers in rural areas. This morning CPRE's Chief Exec., Crispin Truman, highlighted this issue on Radio 4's Farming Today. Listen via the link below, from 6m40s in:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000kmsv

Become a member to day!

https://donate.cpre.org.uk/page/22662/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=branch-wiltshire-web

England’s hedgerows offer a valuable habitat for wildlife, amongst many other benefits, and we’re working to protect them and create more.
Read more here:
https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/hedgerows/

#Hedgerows

Westmill energy farm, near Swindon, is the first wind and solar park to be cooperativley owned by its members, and the solar panels will generate 4.8 GWh per year of clean electricity, enough to power 1,400 homes. Adrian Arbib / Alamy

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/why-we-love-community-energy/

What is The Time is Now virtual lobby?

This is a virtual lobby is an online mass lobby of MPs, being coordinated by The Climate Coalition – a group that CPRE is part of, which represents millions of people who care about our environment. For more info:

https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/62308/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=cpre-web-take-action

We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer/Trustee.
The role is a few hours a week at most and involves online banking, bookkeeping and preparing our accounts for audit at the end of the financial year.
For more information please email us at
admin@cprewiltshire.org.UK

Amazing video, well done👏👏👏👏