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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

SR Webteam: 26/01/2022

It's that time of year again!The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place this weekend 28-30 January.Last year, more than one million people took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, all coming together to look out for birds. Shockingly, we've lost 38 million birds from our UK skies...

Call for Evidence

SR Webteam: 22/01/2022

There is a call for evidence of the most commonly littered and problematic plastic items.The UK uses 2.5 billion single-use cups per yearWet wipes cause 93% of blockages in sewersOn average 66 out of 100 litter items are Cigarette Butts 80% of British people think plastic sample sachets...

Photo of the Week

SR Webteam: 21/01/2022

Thanks to Suzanne Miller, one of our Farmer Network, for this early morning image from the farm.It is hard to believe that it is almost a year since the 'Beast from the East' blew in and created quite the most extraordinary cascades of ice on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge.In case you...

Policy Paper Published

SR Webteam: 15/01/2022

The Policy Paper 'Landscapes Review (National Parks and AONBs): Government Response' was published on Saturday, 15 January 2022.With a Foreword from The Rt Hon Lord Benyon, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the full paper...

CPRE Spring Event 27 April

SR Webteam: 12/01/2022

The sun is shining and spring seems ever nearer.So, a date for your diary.The Cheshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is holding its Spring Walk on Wednesday 27 April, 2022.Enjoy a circular walk at Higher Burwardsley which will include spectacular views both within and...

Rt Hon George Eustice MP

SR Webteam: 07/01/2022

The Environment Secretary, the Rt Hon George Eustice MP, has unveiled the next stages of the plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, supporting sustainable food production, alongside vital nature recovery and work towards net zero.https:...

A Date for Your Diary

SR Webteam: 04/01/2022

The 2022 Big Farmland Bird Count takes place from 4-20 February 2022.The Big Farmland Bird Count is organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) to encourage land managers to support farmland birds and to highlight the hard work already done by many farmers and gamekeepers to help...

Fingers Crossed!

SR Webteam: 18/12/2021

We have often featured news from Suzanne Miller and her husband Drew who are staunch supporters of the Sandstone Ridge and who are also part of our Farmer Network.Suzanne and Drew Miller not only farm at Broad Oak Farm but have diversified to include a very successful camping, glamping and...

Cheshire Wildlife Trust

SR Webteam: 17/12/2021

The Cheshire Wildlife Trust, one of our partners, has now published its 2022 calendar which is available to purchase.The calendar contains photographs taken by locals and is packed with gorgeous images of the best wildlife and wild places.Particularly pleasing for the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge...

Barn Owl Boxes Installed

SR Webteam: 09/12/2021

2 Barn Owl Boxes have recently been installed on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge by one of our Partners, the Broxton Barn Owl Group, together with TWiG (Tattenhall Wildlife Group).For Barn Owls to be successful they must have a suitable feeding habitat. In the past this was often provided in a...

Bolesworth Castle

SR Webteam: 08/12/2021

Bolesworth is pleased to announce that.....Friday 3rd December will be the first open day to the public ticket holders. The team is working to ensure that the Christmas Village, Trail and Light show will once again look their spectacular best after the recent storm damage.Our ticketing agent...

Innovative Nature Projects

SR Webteam: 11/11/2021

The second application window for the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) is now open.The Government has announced that organisations seeking investment for nature projects to tackle climate change, create and restore habitats, or improve water quality are being urged to apply...

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