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https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Recharging the aquifers to help water supply and internationally-rare chalk streams keep flowing over the coming summer. River Colne in
#Denham
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about 17 hours ago
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Government need to bring in strategic planning across county boundaries asap. Last week a developer in
#Iver
told us that Bucks Council are saying mitigation must be local, with a fall-back definition as within Bucks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need...
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
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The Colne Valley Regional Park – what we need is Joined Up Thinking - Colne Valley Regional Park
Jerry Unsworth an independent planning consultant advising the Colne Valley Regional Park makes the case for genuine joined-up thinking when it comes to planning on the urban fringe.
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need-is-joined-up-thinking/
about 20 hours ago
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ColneCAN
2 days ago
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals. We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
@green-alliance.org.uk
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Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little unde…
https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/why-we-must-invest-in-a-future-free-from-forever-chemicals/
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Meeting with Hillingdon councillors on Sunday to discuss how we can protect and restore the Colne Valley Regional Park
#harefield
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/land...
3 days ago
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If you want to know why the Colne Valley Regional Park is important for wildlife and people and why it needs to be restored, follow this link and scroll down
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/why-we-need-...
#environment
@metecoban92.bsky.social
@ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park - Colne Valley Regional Park
Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/why-we-need-to-protect-the-colne-valley-regional-park/
4 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
London Wildlife Trust
4 days ago
February might feel quiet but for birds, it’s full of action. 🐦✨ Keep a look out for dancing grebes on the water, and your ears open for the drumming of woodpeckers in the woods. 👀🎶 Swipe for what to spot (and where) - then drop a comment and tell us what you’ve seen this month 👇
#Birds
#Birding
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London Wildlife Trust
5 days ago
It’s
#WorldWetlandsDay
, and we asked what wetlands mean to you. Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚
#Wetlands
#CelebratingWetlands
#WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
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Supporters of proposed development near
#Iver
are stating that it is being blocked because it “ruins the view from the M25”. The proverb: “Half the truth is often the whole lie” might apply here....
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...
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Two views, two bridges, one issue - Colne Valley Regional Park
There has been much debate recently about the Green Belt, prompted largely by developers and think tanks arguing that parts of it are of such poor quality they are no longer worth protecting. The Gove...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-two-bridges.../
6 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
9 days ago
Egyptian Goose on the reserve photo by member Andrew Dand
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@waterbirdsociety.bsky.social
#eygptiangoose
#birds
#waterbirds
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Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at
#Iver
Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun,
#exploring
and making new friends. Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ...
#kidsactivities
#nature
#outdoors
#FunForKids
#FebruaryHalfTerm
9 days ago
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Delighted to be in
#Iver
yesterday for our Colne Valley Park board meeting at Jubilee Pavilion. What luck that the sun came out for our walk beforehand. Many thanks to Iver Parish Council for making us so welcome
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
9 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Tony Roberts
10 days ago
Grand Union Canal 40 Making our waytowards the Thames Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east.
#photography
#canals
#londoncanals
#grandunion
#littlebritainlake
#colnevalley
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Stockers Lake in the sunshine today. One of the many gems of the Regional Park. A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/st...
10 days ago
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Misbourne Meadow
#Denham
today A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do And a demonstration of why they are invaluable.
#flooding
#ClimateChange
10 days ago
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Dodging the puddles on the towpath in the early morning light, on the way from
#Uxbridge
to
#Denham
Country Park @CanalRiverTrust @LoveUxbridge
10 days ago
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Great video from
@bbowt.bsky.social
made on a visit to the Alderbourne River in
#Fulmer
to highlight that
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
recently passed a Chalk Stream motion, aiming to protect these rare, internationally important freshwater habitats. Restoration here led by
@gwksouth.bsky.social
add a skeleton here at some point
11 days ago
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We want to record wildlife in Northmoor Hill Woods
#Denham
and you can help! We’ve created a project on
@inaturalist.bsky.social
that allows anyone visiting the woods to contribute their sightings to these records.
11 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Tony Roberts
12 days ago
Grand Union Canal 39 Making our waytowards the Thames Popping along Packeboat Lane to Little Britain Lake A magical spot with the sound of running water.
#photography
#canals
#londoncanals
#grandunion
#littlebritainlake
#colnevalley
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Vicky and Xavier from the Colne Valley Green Team are out cleaning signs today. This one is in Cowley, beside the canal in
#Uxbridge
. Before and After. Great work guys!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/gree...
12 days ago
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Unfortunately, due to heavy rain forecast tomorrow morning, the session at Little Britain Lake
#Uxbridge
is postponed for safety reasons. It will be reorganised for 24th of February instead.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/litte...
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*** Litter Blitz & Invasive Species Removal at Little Britain Lake *** Cancelled - Colne Valley Regional Park
Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Who’s volunteer to join us at Little Britain Lake for a fun day litter picking and tackling invasive species removal to help protect this beautiful site for ...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/litter-blitz-invasive-species-removal-at-little-britain-lake/
12 days ago
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This is one of the most sensitive sites in the Colne Valley, valuable for wildlife and it provides an important green buffer next to the River Colne and the London Loop
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@theguardian.com
@robert-booth.bsky.social
@luciemheath.bsky.social
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Government admits its approval for Buckinghamshire AI datacentre should be quashed
Campaigners hail U-turn during legal challenge over proposed centre an ‘embarrassing climbdown’
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/22/government-ai-datacentre-approval-quashed
14 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
15 days ago
🎉 Great news for chalk streams!
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...
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How is this local council saving chalk streams?
Find out more: https://www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/nature-matters/save-our-chalk-streams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn-mqFBBA
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#volunteers
wanted to do some clearing up at Little Britain Lake
#Uxbridge
@Hillingdon at 10am on Tues 27th January. Bring your gloves & enthusiasm as we tackle litter & remove invasive plants.
#GiveBackToNature
. No experience needed. Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-bli...
16 days ago
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We are optimistic for 2026, but with a healthy dose of realism too. The future of your local countryside is in the hands of your elected representatives. We welcome their positive words in 2025 and need to help them follow up with action in 2026.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/feeling-opti...
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Feeling Optimistic in 2026 - Colne Valley Regional Park
We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of the countryside on the western doorstep of our capital city, find out why here.
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/feeling-optimistic-in-2026/
17 days ago
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Look what we found in the river yesterday! For a bit of fun on a rainy day: Caption competition….
17 days ago
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It’s about time you discovered the
#Iver
monthly walk: it’s an institution! This is a popular walk with a local guide with stacks of knowledge of the area and wildlife. Join them on Saturday 21st February at 2pm.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/iver-...
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Iver Village Monthly Walk - Colne Valley Regional Park
Saturday 21 Feb 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Everyone is welcome to join a monthly walk, starting at 2pm every 3rd Saturday of the month. This is a popular walk with a local guide with stacks of knowled...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/iver-village-monthly-walk-2026-02-21/
17 days ago
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Great work happening on the Alderbourne River in
#Fulmer
led by
@gwksouth.bsky.social
Ridding the river of invasive species. Learn more about work to clean up this river here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/ridding-the-...
thanks to
@colnecan.bsky.social
partners Affinity Water & Bucks & MK NEP
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Ridding the River Alderbourne of Invasive Species - Colne Valley Regional Park
A partnership project to improve the health of the river Alderbourne, particularly focussing removal of the invasive species skunk cabbage.
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/ridding-the-river-alderbourne-of-invasive-species/
18 days ago
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Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
20 days ago
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#DYK
the Colne Valley Regional Park contains: 13 Sites of Special Scientific Interest 7 Local Nature Reserves Part of one Special Protection Area & Part of one National Nature Reserve
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-specia...
19 days ago
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Little Britain Lake
#Uxbridge
@Hillingdon is one of the Colne Valley Park’s gems. A scenic lake bordered by the Rivers Colne and Frays, perfect for walking, fishing, and picnicking.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/li...
23 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Tony Roberts
24 days ago
Grand Union Canal 32 Making our way slowly towards the Thames Between Uxbridge and Cowley
#photography
#canals
#grandunion
#colnevalley
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#volunteers
wanted to clean up Little Britain Lake
#Uxbridge
@Hillingdon at 10am on Tues 27th January. Bring your gloves and enthusiasm as we tackle litter & remove invasive plants.
#GetOutside
#MakeNewFriends
#GiveBackToNature
. No experience needed. Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-bli...
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Litter Blitz & Invasive Species Removal at Little Britain Lake
Join us at Little Britain Lake for a fun day of litter pickup and battling invasive species!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-blitz-invasive-species-removal-at-little-britain-lake-tickets-1980370553636?aff=oddtdtcreator
24 days ago
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Update to Nature Documentary Kids' Activity Day at
#Iver
Environment Centre on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm. Age range widened to 7-14 year olds and cost reduced. Sign your kids up quick here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo
26 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Butterfly Conservation Herts & Middlesex Branch
26 days ago
These rivers are important conduits for the Brown Hairstreak butterfly's expansion! At least one site that would end up under a runway has reported Brown Hairstreak sightings!
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
add a skeleton here at some point
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Unfortunately, people still don’t realise what
#HeathrowExpansion
actually means. FIVE rivers will be diverted, which is unprecedented. Here’s one of them – the Colne Brook. The M25 and local roads would also be diverted.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-pos...
26 days ago
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Sign your child(ren) up for a day of adventure at
#Iver
Environment Centre. Their Drop Off Day on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm promises fun, exploring and making a nature documentary. Book a spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo
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Weekend Drop Off Day: Nature Documentary Making
Sign up your 7-14 year old for a day of exploring the site and making a nature documentary!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-drop-off-day-nature-documentary-making-tickets-1978822955729
27 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Ruislip Woods Trust
29 days ago
The walk for planned for today Friday 9th January in Mad Bess Woods
#Ruislip
, has been called off due to the weather. It will be rescheduled probably to March. Watch this space for more details
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/winte...
@goparkslondon.bsky.social
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*** Cancelled*** Winter Walk in Mad Bess Woods Ruislip - Colne Valley Regional Park
Friday 9 Jan 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am - *** Cancelled due to weather *** Discover Mad Bess Woods on a Winter walk at 10am on Friday 9th January led by Mark Morgan, treasurer of Ruislip Woods Trust. ...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/winter-walk-in-mad-bess-woods-ruislip/
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Paul Lewis
about 1 month ago
A nice surprise at Whiteheath Farm, Harefield early this afternoon two Eurasian Greater white-fronted Greese grazing with Canada and Greylag Geese 😃
@colnevalley.bsky.social
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Tony Roberts
about 1 month ago
Grand Union Canal 27 Making our way slowly towards the Thames approaching Denham
#photography
#canals
#grandunion
#colnevalley
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Tony Roberts
about 1 month ago
Grand Union Canal 26 Making our way slowly towards the Thames On the straight stretch - canal users
#photography
#canals
#grandunion
#colnevalley
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We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of our local countryside. In 2025 government stepped up to say positive words about the Colne Valley Regional Park, we hope in 2026, they follow up with action to protect and restore the Colne Valley to benefit people & wildlife.
about 1 month ago
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Brrr! Frosty towpath this morning and ice on the canal at
#Denham
Deep Lock
#Denham
@CanalRiverTrust @BCCountryParks
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/colne-valley...
about 1 month ago
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Frozen canal and
#FlyTip
beside the A40 on the bank of the GUC in the early morning sun.
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
@CanalRiverTrust
about 1 month ago
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Looking for somewhere local to walk? Try one of our 18 Short Circular Walks: an easy way to start exploring the Colne Valley Park. Varying from 1½-5 miles. See here for directions, a map, points of historical interest and cafes en route.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
about 1 month ago
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Was your
#NewYearsResolution
to get more
#exercise
We can help with that: try one of these guided walks and discover a new route to walk in your local countryside
#goals
#fitness
#fun
#WellBeing
#motivation
#GetOutside
#endorphins
#healthylifestyle
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
about 1 month ago
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Sign your child(ren) up for a day of adventure at
#Iver
Environment Centre. Their Drop Off Day on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm promises fun, exploring and making a nature documentary. Book a spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo
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Weekend Drop Off Day: Nature Documentary Making
Sign up your 7-11 year old for a day of exploring the site and making a nature documentary!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-drop-off-day-nature-documentary-making-tickets-1978822955729
about 1 month ago
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Happy New Year from the Colne Valley Regional Park Team. We resolve to continue to encourage local people to explore and appreciate the many benefits of the countryside on our doorstep.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
about 1 month ago
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Heathrow, viewed from Harmondsworth Moor. Which won't exist if the third runway is built. We stand to lose roughly a third of the southern end of the Colne Valley Regional Park if these proposals become reality.
colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-exp...
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Heathrow expansion back on the agenda - Colne Valley Regional Park
The grim prospect of expansion and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the agenda, which poses a direct threat to the Colne Valley Regional Park, which has already borne the brunt of a variety of in...
https://colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-expansion-back-on-the-agenda/
about 1 month ago
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Have you spotted one of our Colne Valley signs and information boards? Please let us know if they have helped you out on a recent
#walk
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/windows-to-t...
#VisitColneValley
@ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
#explore
@goparkslondon.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
#legacy
about 1 month ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Ruislip Woods Trust
about 1 month ago
Come and discover Mad Bess Woods on a Winter walk at 10am on Friday 9th January led by Mark Morgan
@ruislipwoods.bsky.social
organised by @Hillingdon Meet in Mad Bess Woods Car Park, Ducks Hill Road, HA6 2SS
#RuislipWoods
@goparkslondon.bsky.social
@YourLondonWalks @Ramblers_London @Hill_libraries
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