CPRE Somerset
@cpresomerset
We are a small charity speaking up for the Somerset countryside. Part of the Campaign to Protect Rural England network. Our aim is to protect what we love in Somerset's countryside and regenerate what’s been lost Join us.
Have you had your say yet? As part of our big idea to get people talking about the potential for the Somerset Levels to become a National Park, we want to hear from you... Our short survey only takes a few minutes - we'd love to hear from you! tinyurl.com/SomersetLeve... photo: Tony Bridges
Is it a bird? No, it's a hummingbird hawkmoth at Porlock Weir. Amazing entry to our photo competition by Aneurin Morgan, aged 18. Well done Aneurin. If you feel inspired, all the details of how to enter our competition are here: tinyurl.com/photocompSom... You might win a £100 prize!
We were happy to help Shipham Parish Council when they asked us for a grant to repair their much-loved fingerposts. After Somerset Forge did their magic, here are the results.... #FingerpostFriday
Does this help? It's just too hot here in Somerset today so we thought we would share some snowy pics to cool you down! You are welcome! Snowbound badger by Jeff Acreman Shepherd in the snow by Liz Raybould
As part of our “big idea” to raise awareness of the importance of the Somerset Levels landscape, we asked local people to share their love of this special place. Here, Natasha Lee, watercolour artist, shares her eye for detail through the changing seasons. www.cpresomerset.org.uk/stories/my-s...
Meet our winners! Yesterday we presented our Love Your Countryside Awards to 20 winners in 5 categories. They are some amazing people and projects - meet them here: tinyurl.com/Somersetwinn...
It's photo competition time again! There are two prizes of £100 each. That's £100 for each age category - "adults" and "18s & under". We can't wait to see your photos - check out all the T&Cs and our gallery of entries here tinyurl.com/photocompSom...
Thanks to all the fabulous people who entered our Love Your Countryside Awards. The awards are now closed and our judges are carefully reading all the nominations. We will start sharing news of the award winners soon...
Only a few weeks left to nominate your favourite projects for our Love Your Countryside Awards. Don't be modest, blow your own trumpet! tinyurl.com/countrysidea...
Another historic fingerpost restored with a little help from us. We are proud to have helped Milborne Port Parish Council with a grant towards restoring this post. Well done to all involved.
We supported over 150 Wellington residents at a protest march last week. Local people are appalled at plans for a large housing estate in the undeveloped landscape between the town and the Wellington Monument, which sits on a ridge in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape overlooking the site.
We are thrilled to announce that Hastoe Housing Association are sponsoring our new "Love Your Countryside Awards"! Hastoe is a well-respected rural housing provider, well-known for their small scale, environmentally sensitive affordable housing developments. tinyurl.com/countrysidea...
It's #WorldWildlifeDay today! And - it finally feels like spring has arrived here in soggy Somerset... Makes you want to flap your wings and get out there! photo: Michelle Earl - Heron at Greylake
Thank you to those hardy souls that have already submitted their #StarCount results. 👏👏👏 It looks like tonight and tomorrow might be the best chance to see some stars this week - if those pesky clouds stay away from our Somerset skies.
📣Somerset Star Count is coming! From 14th-21st February, you can help us to map light pollution. It only takes a few minutes and you don't need any special equipment. All you do need is a clear night, however.... 🙏🤞😒 Find out how to take part here 👇 tinyurl.com/somersetstar...
Somerset Star Count is back - and we need your help! From 14- 21 February, we are asking people of Somerset to count the stars and help us paint a picture of light pollution in or county. We'll be posting more info soon on how you can join in. Can't wait? - go to 👇 tinyurl.com/somersetstar...
Come and join us for this free and very popular event - all welcome, no need to book. @joshduryphotomedia.bsky.social
Do you know someone who is making a real difference in the Somerset countryside? They can be individuals or groups. Tell us about them and they might win our Countryside Changemaker Award. tinyurl.com/countrysidea...
Let's find out more about the Countryside Access category in our Love Your Countryside Awards... This award celebrates projects of all sizes that make the Somerset countryside more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
It's time to focus on another of the 5 categories in our new Love Your Countryside Awards Let's explain our Blue or Green Spaces Award 🧵 tinyurl.com/countrysidea...
Our new Love Your Countryside Awards celebrate our Somerset countryside and those who help to cherish and protect it. There are 5 award categories. Today we are focussing on our new Rooftop Solar Award 🧵 tinyurl.com/countrysidea...
Our new Love Your Countryside Awards celebrate our Somerset countryside and those who help to cherish and protect it. There are 5 award categories. Today we are focussing on the Housing Solution Award 🧵 tinyurl.com/countrysidea...