Events
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Tales of the Fanns Finale: Langdon Hills Country Park
Langdon Hills, Westley Heights Langdon Hills, Westley Heights, High Road, Basildon, Essex, United KingdomLand of the Fanns Finale: Langdon Hills Circular Walk, Sunday 6 June Join us for the finale of the Land of the Fanns Walking and Arts festival where you will embark on an adventure as characters and figures from history entertain you along your woodland walk. Meet the fictitious woodsman,
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Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees Training
Zoom , United KingdomThis training session has been organised for voluntary groups in the Land of the Fanns with an environmental or heritage focus. This one day course is useful for both new and experienced Trustees, it will help them to understand their legal responsibilities and manage conflicts of interests. Part 2 of
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Measuring impact, the stories training
Zoom , United Kingdom‘Congratulations - you’ve been awarded funding to deliver your project! But wait – you’re being asked to monitor and evaluate it too? During this training session, we’ll discuss how to plan and measure your project impact proportionately. Done well, you will generate the ‘stats’ and ‘stories’ and evidence to wow
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Geology and Local History of Chafford – EWT
Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, EssexTake a walk on the wild side and explore the history behind Chafford Gorge's nature park, take a look at the geology of the site too. About the event Join us for a walk around the country park. We will lead you through the 100 years of history. View artefacts
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In conversation with Ken Worpole
Fens, Forests and Fields is an astonishing new book about a landscape in Essex that time forgot: the Land of the Fanns. In this talk, one of its authors, Ken Worpole, will discuss what he discovered on his journeys through ‘the Fanns’, exploring the ebb and flow between London and
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A cycle across the ‘Fanns’
Join Ken Worpole for a gentle cycle ride through the Land of the Fanns, exploring hidden gems and local stories that uncover the history of this unique landscape. Starting from Rainham we will cycle to Belhus Country Park and stop here for refreshments, then loop back to Rainham via Hornchurch
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Himalayan Balsam Bashing- River Rom
Eastbrookend Country ParkYour River Rom Needs You! Join Thames21 and Land of the Fanns and help remove a very invasive plant, Himalayan Balsam, from your local waterway, the River Rom. Himalayan Balsam takes over the riverbanks, not allowing other species to grow. By helping remove the Himalayan Balsam you will help
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Local History at Ingrebourne – EWT
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach,, Hornchurch, Essex, United KingdomCome for a walk around the Country Park and take a trip through 100 years of history. About the event Join us for a walk around the country park. We will lead you through the 100 years of history. View artefacts and take a step back in time. Please note
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Audience Development – Engaging more people – Postponed
Zoom , United KingdomThis training takes place as part of Land of the Fanns Landscape Champions of Tomorrow. Empowering communities to upskill and take ownership of their local heritage and green spaces. If you run a place that people visit, such as an historic house, a nature reserve or a country park, and
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Engaging the Community Training – Postponed
Zoom , United KingdomThis training session has been organised for voluntary groups in the Land of the Fanns with an environmental or heritage focus. Please note: you need to complete the second part of this training on 9 July to complete this agenda. Looking at various theories and methods of community engagement What
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