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To remind us we live in a beautiful world (& stunning county)
Beautiful picture, exciting that we actually had snowfall in Surrey !! https://twitter.com/CityCommons/status/1346828901536976896
Please take the survey below & tell @NaturalEngland what information you need to know when you're out & about in our #countryside @SurreyHillsAONB @surreyhillssoc @SurreyWT https://twitter.com/AONBFamily/status/1346441675590291456
'We all need to take care of ourselves during this new lockdown, and I've found that engaging in the nature that surrounds us certainly helps. 'All you have to do is get outside, take a deep breath and look up!' Sage words from @urbanbirder ๐ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/07/amid-the-gloom-of-lockdown-i-have-taken-solace-in-nature?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
Connecting people with nature can improve mental health https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-sites-to-test-how-connecting-people-with-nature-can-improve-mental-health #Wellbeing #nature #countryside
@CPRE volunteers are able to act on their passion for the countryside... https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1346486805005283333
Threats to London's Green Belt have TREBLED in the last 4 years. Councils currently plan to allow building of 233,000 new houses on Green Belt land. So much for 'protected' #countryside! Read the full report on the London Green Belt Council website. #housing #planning #greenbelt https://twitter.com/LondonGreenBelt/status/1347194402108813312
Check out our top tips, activities and local walks to help you stay wild during the current #lockdown: https://bit.ly/2HwO3BQ #Lockdown3 #Covid19 #bordembusters #quarantineparenting #quarantine
Fabulous muddy walk today. 4.2km with a hammock picnic stop halfway round. A good few hours spent outdoors. Perfect end to the holidays. #outdoorparenting #weekendwalk #surreylife
Even in dark times such as these, the countryside can lift our spirits with a display of natural beauty. This beautiful shot of winter sunshine filtering through the trees has certainly lifted our spirits today ๐ Stay safe everyone. ๐ธ Julie Parry ๐ Derbyshire
Wanting to get an early Christmas present? Our 12 Hogs to Hogmanay pack countdown to New Years Eve with a Hogs Back beer to enjoy each day. Starts on the 20th December so order now to get it delivered in time! https://bit.ly/37Vx5pM
Please to see that more than 30 councillors from various #Surrey districts were among those who co-signed the joint @CPRE @friends_earth letter to @RobertJenrick @mhclg opposing ill-conceived and harmful proposals for changes to the #planning system.
Slippery underfoot but we donโt care- the sun is back!! ๐๐ถ๐ถ #dogwalk #MondayMorning #starttheweekright
I love this winter landscape by artist Vanessa Bowman. I heard the owl in the woods near me the other evening. The little things the natural worlds gives us, that make us smile.
Treated to a quite stunning #sunset while out on a walk with the boy and the dog. Restorative
These photos were taken in 1921. So much ivy! #westhorsleyplace #discoverourheritage
Explore Surrey Countryside Newsletter Winter 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/67402bc057c0/explore-surrey-countryside-newsletter-winter2020 Find a winter walk and get the family outdoors over the festive break
This is great to see! These measures would not only save money, but also help tackle the climate emergency. A star-filled night sky is one of the most magical sights you can see in our countryside #StarCount https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/09/mps-urge-government-to-create-a-minister-for-the-dark-sky?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
The brilliant Friends of Deepdene have been to Chart Park where they started to clear the area between New Road and the golf course, to open it all up๐๐ They hope to continue with this next week. Fantastic work!
Outdoor parenting is a year round commitment! Wrap up and there are still many ways to get the family outside and enjoying the Winter months. https://rambling-dad.com/blog/outdoor-parenting-winter #Nature #OutdoorParenting @CPRESurrey