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Building near Railway Stations

There is growing discussion about encouraging large scale housebuilding in the Green Belt next to railway stations. If this happens, we argue that it must be designed to allow easy access to the countryside for people travelling out of the city by train.
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Christmas around the Colne Valley Regional Park

This Christmas why not consider increasing quality time together, encourage outdoor activity or begin a journey of wildlife love and discovery. Take your family outside this December and celebrate Christmas traditions outside in nature.
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Why we need to protect the Colne Valley Regional Park

Act now to secure its legacy and potential!
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Walk like an Edwardian

The Colne Valley Regional Park has published a walking guide, "Walking in the Footsteps of an Edwardian", based on Stephen Springall’s 1907 Country Rambles Round Uxbridge, which reflects on the landscape changes in the past 100 years – from gravel extraction, motorways, and housing development.
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Denham Eel Pass Project

Groundwork South, Affinity Water and private landowners are working in partnership to resolve barriers to the migration of European Eels in the Colne River Catchment in Denham. This is an exciting project to improve eel passage in Colne Valley Regional Park and deliver environmental benefits for an endangered species and is also part of the Landscape Partnership Scheme.
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West Drayton Fish Passage Improvement Project

Groundwork South and the Environment Agency are working in partnership to resolve a series of issues affecting the River Colne at West Drayton Mill. This is an exciting project to improve fish passage in Colne Valley Regional Park and deliver environmental benefits as part of the Landscape Partnership Scheme.
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Crunch time for the Colne Valley Park: why we simply have to save this precious landscape

One of our trustees explains why he cares so deeply about the Colne Valley Regional Park and campaigns tirelessly to save it from being eaten away by developers. His message is clear:  “These threats are real, so now is the time to get involved”.
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Explore your Colne Valley Park – Summer 2022 edition is ready!

Welcome to our Summer newsletter with details of the challenges of protecting the Park and the local rivers and lots more, project updates, events, local walks and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Summer! Collect a copy from our Riverside café at the Visitor Centre in Denham Country Park or take a break and read the latest edition online here.
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Save our Rivers Family Fun Days during Festival Fortnight

Come join us at Denham Country Park during the Colne Valley Park Festival Fortnight, exploring rivers through story telling, river dipping, face painting and art.
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