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Walkers urged to help care for trees
With diseases continuing to take their toll on the UK’s forests and urban trees, The Tree Council is asking everyone to help play a roll in keeping our trees healthy. Its annual Tree Care Campaign is now underway, reminding us to look out for trees at this most crucial time…
Ramblers announce first regional volunteer workshop
This June will see the first in a new series of events designed to bring together all kinds of knowledge and skills useful for Ramblers members and volunteers. The first Ramblers Regional Volunteer Workshop event will take place in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire on 1 June 2013…
In pictures: New gallery showcases the Peak District
Images from some of the Peak District’s finest local photographers showcase the area’s natural beauty in a new gallery highlighting the special qualities of the National Park…
Volunteers needed to help Fix the Fells
A project to repair the wear and tear caused by millions of walkers on the Lake District’s upland paths is looking for volunteers for a wide range of tasks…
Children invited to create badges for WoW programme
Do you know a child with a creative streak? Living Streets are once again offering youngsters the chance to design a badge for the popular Walk Once a Week scheme…
Archive for Kate Ashbrook
Thames path stretch opens after 17-year battle
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
A scenic footpath connecting an Oxfordshire village with the Thames towpath has finally been opened to the public after a 17-year campaign by local Ramblers…
Kate Ashbrook: Campaigns to shout about
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
The Ramblers president believes the charity’s work protecting footpaths and countryside access has never been more vital, and she’s determined to help it get all the recognition it deserves…
New Ramblers’ president addresses South Downs anniversary
Friday, May 25th, 2012
In April, the Ramblers’ newly elected president, Kate Ashbrook (left), joined 50 other countryside lovers for a walk to celebrate the first birthday of the South Downs National Park…
Ramblers announce new president
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Countryside campaigner Kate Ashbrook has been announced as the new President of Britain’s Walking Charity. Known for her work at the Open Spaces Society and her tireless countryside campaigning, Kate will be leading the Ramblers in their work to promote walking and continue to open up and protect the countryside…
Nature watch: Dartmoor
Friday, August 28th, 2009
After four decades of exploring Dartmoor’s ancient forests, mysterious tors and pristine rivers, Ramblers Trustee Kate Ashbrook takes us on a tour of southern England’s last true wilderness…
Kate Ashbrook: Martin Doughty obituary
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Martin Doughty, chairman of Natural England who died on 4 March, was proud to have been born just as the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 was passed. He was proud too that his father joined the Kinder Trespass in 1932.
