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Ambling African Women break down barriers to accessing Suffolk countryside
Suffolk County Council celebrated the launch of ‘Ambling African Women’ a new partnership with PHOEBE, the Ipswich-based charity advocating for black and ethnic minority women and children aiming to increase access to Suffolk’s countryside. The new partnership aims to support PHOEBE members to access the countryside for its health and well-being benefits and is part…
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Amenity and Accessibility Fund opens for applications to support community projects in East Suffolk
An annual grants scheme has reopened for funding with over £20,000 available to support community projects in East Suffolk. The Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Amenity and Accessibility Fund was set up with construction of a Dry Fuel Store at Sizewell B power station in 2012. Over the past 11 years the…
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New Landscape Lighting Design Guide published
The Dedham Vale and Coast & Heaths National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beautys) are renowned for their tranquil landscapes. The dark skies of these National Landscapes are just one of their defining characteristics. There are already two Dark Sky Discovery sites in the Coast and Heaths National Landscape. The Dedham Vale Society, with…
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Free beach combing sessions for charities
Last week saw the final beachcombing event in a series funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, taking place in the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most recent event was with the Home Instead group. They work in Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge to support clients in the local community with Companionship,…
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Admin Support Volunteer opportunity
The Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team is looking for an Admin Support Volunteer to help out in our Ipswich office. Would you like to: If you are interested or would like to find out more please get in touch with Lucy Oldham, AONB Partnership Officer at [email protected] or phone 01394 445225.