East Devon AONB Summer News and Events

SUMMER NEWS
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Don't miss the Acland Award Nomination Deadline!

This year the Acland Award is celebrating the people, projects & organisations that are helping to to make our local communities more sustainable and better places to live. Can you help highlight great work by making a nomination?

Do you know of a project that is making a difference in your community that deserves recognition... and the chance to win an award?!

Are you proud of the development of a parish or village building or the improvement of a green space for the benefit of your local community?

Do you know of a group, business or individual working to reduce waste, conserve nature or provide education?

Do you value a local voluntary scheme working with the elderly, unemployed or young people to improve opportunities or well being?

These are just a few examples of the type of project that might qualify, but if you have any questions about whether your project is eligible*, or how to nominate please drop Pete an email at pete.youngman@eastdevonaonb.org.uk or click on the link below to find out more. Deadline for nominations is 29 July 2019. *Projects must be based in, or provide benefits to, a P arish that falls within the East Devon AONB.

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Sidmouth Walking Festival

The popular East Devon walking festival is back this year, between Saturday 21st - Friday 27th Sept, with even greater variety.
Places are limited on the walks and places must be booked in advance. Book early to avoid missing out.

Save the Date

Bookings are not open yet, but this year's AONB Annual Meeting Event will be held at Seaton Tramway Station on Thursday 19 September.
Put the date in your diary!
More details available soon, any questions email Kelly.

Life on the Verge

Devon County Council has launched the ‘Life on the Verge in Devon’ initiative in order to encourage local communities to safely manage road verges for the benefit of wildlife.

Help to get Devon Buzzing

There's a little something that everybody can do for pollinators. Here are 5 simple actions you can take to help them and make sure their populations are sustained.