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Beating the beetles

Beating the beetles

Wednesday 4 October 2023

The seasons they are a-changin’… or are they? Gordon Ridgewell tells us: “The field in this picture looks like it’s springtime, but it was taken in September. “Audley End estate has drilled a companion crop with the rape to attract the flea beetle away from the young rape plants. Government rules do not allow certain […] Read more >

The state our nature’s in! It’s time to acknowledge the desperate plight of our wildlife

The state our nature’s in! It’s time to acknowledge the desperate plight of our wildlife

Thursday 28 September 2023

We’ll keep this short and (not so very) sweet. Our country needs to decide – and decide soon: we either care about our natural environment and our wildlife or we don’t. All the political waffle, all the pledges, all the sincere looks to camera, all the manifestos and all the good intentions are shown to […] Read more >

‘It’s not what you have, it’s what you do with it’

‘It’s not what you have, it’s what you do with it’

Thursday 21 September 2023

“Well, you said it – keep ’em coming!” lensman Gordon Ridgewell tells us. “After a really hot day, just as the sun was setting, the sky turned all artistic – mean more than normal. “So I reached for the ever-present mobile phone and snapped it. It’s the old story: it’s not what you have, it’s […] Read more >

‘Green spaces, green infrastructure and rural landscapes enjoyed for their beauty and tranquillity would be scarred by these pylons’

‘Green spaces, green infrastructure and rural landscapes enjoyed for their beauty and tranquillity would be scarred by these pylons’

Friday 8 September 2023

CPRE Essex has submitted its response to the second non-statutory consultation on National Grid’s proposals to transmit electricity across the unspoilt rural landscapes of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to Tilbury. Here planner Michael Hand summarises the concerns we have about the so-called East Anglia GREEN scheme. We question the need for this destructive project and […] Read more >

Our AGM is on October 7… read the documents here

Our AGM is on October 7… read the documents here

Thursday 7 September 2023

This year’s CPRE Essex AGM is being held in Thaxted on Saturday, October 7. We will be gathering at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. The venue is Pam’s Place, located at the back of the Margaret Street free car park (postcode CM6 2RL). Tea and cake will be provided. After the event, we will enjoy […] Read more >

Back in business!

Back in business!

Wednesday 6 September 2023

You might have been missing Gordon Ridgewell’s photographic talents over recent weeks, but fear not… here are a couple he’s taken during the recent early autumn (or is it late summer?) heat. He tells us: “I’ve not had much chance to get out and about with the camera for the last few weeks, but looking […] Read more >

Green Belt is indispensable solution to climate, nature and food security

Green Belt is indispensable solution to climate, nature and food security

Thursday 24 August 2023

The Green Belt is being overlooked as a pivotal solution to climate change, the decline of nature and food security vulnerabilities, a new report from CPRE, the countryside charity, shows. The report argues that the Green Belt, which protects 12.5 per cent of England’s land area from development, should become greener, wetter and more biodiverse. […] Read more >

We have a date for the AGM! It’s October 7!

We have a date for the AGM! It’s October 7!

Wednesday 2 August 2023

The wait is almost over! This year’s CPRE Essex AGM is being held in the beautiful town of Thaxted on Saturday, October 7. The exact location is Pam’s Place and it almost goes without saying that a delicious tea will be provided! After the event, we will enjoy a tour of the village, taking in […] Read more >

Worra lorra lorries!

Worra lorra lorries!

Wednesday 26 July 2023

Some things you just can’t ignore, even when you might wish to, as photo king Gordon Ridgewell reminds us: “Harvest is just getting started here in north-west Essex, where the M11 segregates some farms. The road was busy this afternoon with lorries as usual.” Read more >

Here’s Hemlock!

Here’s Hemlock!

Thursday 6 July 2023

Here’s one for the tabloids! Hemlock is a notoriously poisonous plant – indeed it is reputedly what did for Greek philosopher Socrates when he was executed. Gordon Ridgewell, photographer extraordinaire, tells us: “ The hemlock is on the march at Littlebury this year and has reached about 10 feet in height.” No need to panic, […] Read more >

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