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Ranger News May 2011
24th May 11Monday May 2nd North Somerset Show Dry, warm and busy! A successful day spent on the AONB stand talking to members of the public about Mendip. There was a lot of interest in a variety of subjects and many enjoyed referring...
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Young Rangers Recruited
10th May 11The Mendip Hills AONB Unit has now recruited 15 young people between the ages of 11 to 14 to join its new two-year Young Ranger programme starting this September. The scheme provides a fantastic opportunity to find out about protected landscapes through...
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Severe Fire Risk
5th May 11Severe Fire Risk for Somerset’s Wildlife After Hottest April on Record Somerset Wildlife Trust is warning of a severe fire risk to wildlife following the hottest April on record. The county’s leading environmental charity is urging all visitors to its nature reserves...
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Volunteers Needed
3rd May 11Volunteers needed for practical tasks in the Mendip Hills Do you have an interest in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), enjoy being outdoors and want to get involved in tasks that will enhance the landscape? The Mendip Hills...
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Grants Available
3rd May 11Mendip Hills AONB Sustainable Development Fund grants available Funding is available to support projects that bring environmental, social, economic benefits to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Sustainable Development Fund grant scheme, now in its 7th year, has £37000 to...
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Ranger News April 2011
3rd May 11Lime-Mortar Walling Sunday April 10th A fascinating insight into a traditional skill was enjoyed by a group of us in temperatures of 22-23 degrees C! The perimeter walls of the Rodney Stoke village pound needed restoration. Thanks to Zackery and Shane's expert...
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