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A new career opportunity for nature-loving young people in Suffolk and Essex
Young people in Suffolk and Essex are being encouraged to apply for a new work placement opportunity to help care for local wildlife and the local landscape. The role is with the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), and part of the wider New to Nature programme. It is…
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More than £30,000 of grant funding now available across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley
An annual grants scheme that sees over £30,000 awarded to community projects across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley has opened for applications. Communities are invited to apply for funding from two different grant funds, offering different levels of grants for varying purposes. The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley…
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Celebrating the heroes of the Dedham Vale
Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Robert Erith National Landscape Award recognises the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike. Anyone can be put forward for the award if you believe they have made an outstanding…
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Support Suffolk’s Greenest County Awards 2023
Suffolk County Council’s Greenest County Awards are back for 2023 and we are supporting them in bringing individuals and organisations together to recognise and celebrate those who are doing their part. The Creating the Greenest County Awards have a long history of celebrating environmental excellence across Suffolk. They recognise achievements of businesses, individuals, communities, organisations…
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Free Wetlands for Wellbeing Walk
Spending time near water has been proven to have positive physical and psychological effects, such as boosting energy levels and reducing stress. Our new project, Wetlands for Wellbeing, aims to use the effects of water to support the mental wellbeing of local communities, by connecting people to many of the wonderful wetland habitats in Dedham…