Archive for Kate Ashbrook

Thames path stretch opens after 17-year battle

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…

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Kate Ashbrook: Campaigns to shout about

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…

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New Ramblers’ president addresses South Downs anniversary

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…

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Ramblers announce new president

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…

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Nature watch: Dartmoor

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…

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Kate Ashbrook: Martin Doughty obituary

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.

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