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SUMMARY:Water vole monitoring
DESCRIPTION:YOU CAN HELP SAVE OUR WATER VOLE \nARKive-video-474E7FB2-597A-497F-93E5-B26B14038488 \nHere he is\, a water vole washing his face. His story is not all wind-in-the willows. What have we ever done for him? We cut down the vegetation\, his cover and food supply\, blocked his streams. And to cap it all kept mink in fur farms to supply coats: great idea until they were released or escaped in the 1950s to pillage out native wild life. with alarming efficiency. They live and hunt near water and can swim well\, resulting in them becoming the main predator of the water vole. One female mink can penetrate a water vole burrow with catastrophic consequences\, wiping out whole colonies in one fell swoop. Previously\, water voles could escape from their predators (weasels and stoats) by swimming. In England we lost 95% of our water vole by the year 2000. But there is something you can do to save our water vole which we still have on our river the Ingrebourne and nearby. This is done by using mink monitoring rafts to establish if mink are present in an area then once detected mink are trapped and humanely dispatched. This we have to do as well as take more care of the river environment. We are the Havering Wildlife Project and are running three workdays to train people in an East Anglian pilot scheme for nationwide watervole conservation. \nOn our workday you will: be shown how to set up and look after a mink raft\, insert the new smart trap\, move and launch the raft\, operate the remote sensor and go through responding to an alert . We are running three workdays at different locations. The first will be on Tuesday 17th August starting at 10am at Black Bridge which is a short walk from the Visitor Centre at Hornchurch Country Park parking area\, and bus stops for the 252 from Hornchurch or Elm Park. \nInterested then be sure to email Aisling Woodhead: aisling.woodhead@thameschase.org.uk by the 9th August
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/water-vole-monitoring/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:Thames Chase Forest Circle Walk - Section 3
DESCRIPTION:Section 3 – West Horndon Station to North Stifford Bridge\n\n  \nJoin us for the first Forest Circle Walk! This guided walk begins at West Horndon Station and takes us along the River Mardyke to North Stifford Bridge. \n6.5 miles (approx)\, 3.4 hours (approx) \nMardyke River Valley\nThe Mardyke River starts in the Brentwood Hills and runs southwards into the River Thames at Purfleet. It takes its name from the manor of Mardyke that\, in the 14th century\, lay south of Dagenham close to where the river now flows into the Thames. It is thought that the river originally joined the Thames farther east than today. \nThe Mardyke and its changing course has greatly influenced the development of land use through the fens and the settlements of Aveley\, North and South Stifford\, Orsett\, North and South Ockendon and Bulphan. Following the draining of the lake\, the wet woodland was gradually cleared to be used extensively for agriculture. It is also thought that the Mardyke was navigable as far as Bulphan as late as the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries facilitating transportation of crops and grain to the Thames. Some records also indicate that drainage channels were dug to drain the land for grazing pastures. \nThe Mardyke has and still is subject to flooding and was said to be tidal up to and beyond Stifford Bridge as late as 1760. The name ‘Stifford’ is Anglo Saxon stig ford (path that crosses a stream) and other place names such as Ford Place\, Ship Lane\, Stifford Clays\, Fen Lane\, Puddle Dock Farm\, Fen Farm\, etc. give clues to the nature of the landscape of the Mardyke Valley. \n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 9th October\n\n\nTime\n10:30am-3pm\n\n\nLocation\nStart Point: West Horndon Station\nEnd Point: North Stifford Bridge\n\n\nCost\n£3 Donation\n\n\n\nPublic Transport: \nBuses & Trains to and from start and finish points for the walk:\nWest Horndon:\n– C2C train\n– 565 bus Brentwood to Bulphan (infrequent) \nStifford Bridge:\n– 370 bus Romford to Lakeside via Upminster\n– 22 bus Aveley to Grays via South Ockendon\nand Lakeside \n\nPlease note: \nYou need to choose walks within your capabilities; the walk leaders are experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen. \nWalk leaders will be at the start of the walk regardless of the weather. In the unlikely event of any unforeseen circumstances\, Thames Chase Trust reserve the right to change or cancel a walk and/or performance. Please check the website www.thameschase.org.uk regularly for any updates or follow Thames Chase or Land of the Fanns on Twitter or Facebook. \nPlease ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sunscreen and long trousers – it’s best to be prepared for everything! \nWalking boots/shoes are recommended\, but otherwise please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. \nMake sure you bring a packed lunch\, if necessary\, and plenty to drink. \nDue care has been exercised in organising the walks\, however Thames Chase Trust\, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss\, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes. \nWe will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed please let a member of the team know on the day. \nParticipants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\nThe concept of the Forest Circle \nSince the Community Forest was first established in 1990\, a main aim has been to promote informal access to all the regenerated areas on foot\, cycle and horse. The vision was to create an improved rights of way network\, particularly footpaths\, designed to meet the needs of residents\, visitors and landowners. \nA strategic network of recreational routes – referred to as Greenways in the Thames Chase Plans –  aims to integrate the safe use of the forest by all local communities and improved connections between public transport networks and the forest’s wide variety of landscapes on foot\, bike and horse\, and to create wildlife corridors remain as important now as it did in 1990.. \nThe concept of the ‘Forest Circle’ was originated as the core of the Greenway network\, comprising approximately……..kilometres encircling and connecting the major areas of the Community Forest. After 30 years of development\, the vision of the Forest Circle has been mapped along 8 linier paths by the Thames Chase Volunteer walks team. \nMany other walking routes have been mapped by the team to create further long distance Greenway routes through and around the Thames Chase area\, along with new circular leisure routes of varying distance. Keeping this strategic network embedded within the green infrastructure policies for the area is a priority for the Trust. \nThe other feature of the Community Forest’s access programme has been the establishment of strategic gateways and hubs that serve the primary road network\, urban areas and link with public transport. These are intended to provide access to the Forest via the Greenways network\, with some providing for public recreation with a car park\, information point\, picnic area or perhaps a visitor centre with catering\, toilets and interpretation. \nIn the longer term\, Thames Chase Trust aims to provide a fully integrated safe system of Greenway links \, hubs and gateways to the landscape whilst maintaining private access rights and linking with  public transport services. \nForest Circle \nThe eight Forest Circle Walks leaflets can be found at the Thames Chase Forest Centre. \nThames Chase Guided Walks and the Forest Circle are in partnership with Land of the Fanns. \nRaising Funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity Number: 1115627)
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/thames-chase-forest-circle-walk-section-3/
LOCATION:Essex
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Chase":MAILTO:enquiries@thameschase.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Traditional Woodland Management Course
DESCRIPTION:A free 5 day course over October and November 2021 from 9.45 am to 4pm\nat Langdon Hills Country Park\, Westley Heights\, the Fairway\, Basildon\, Essex SS16 6HX \nDay 1 Friday 22th October\nAn introduction to woodlands\, types of woodlands\, ancient\, semi natural and plantation\, looking at their management.\nTree identification and woodland flora and fauna \nDay 2 Monday 25th October\nHarvesting timber\, coppicing and felling.\nLooking at tools and their uses\nDead hedging and looking at ways to protect stools from being damaged \nDay 3 Friday 5th November\nWoodland crafts\, stick making\, poll lathing and tools used \nDay 4 Monday 8th November\nCharcoal making \nDay 5 Friday 19th November\nUnloading charcoal kiln\, using the charcoal made to have a barbecue (food provided)\nTake home a bag of your charcoal\nWoodland walk to recap on course \nTea\, coffee and biscuits provided bring packed lunch except for Day 5 \n8 places available for the 5 day course\nFree to attend \nTo book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/traditional-woodland-management-course-tickets-176408421337 \nFor any additional information or questions please get in touch: aisling.woodhead@thameschase.org.uk \nPhoto: Thames Chase Conservation Volunteers
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/traditional-woodland-management-course/
LOCATION:Langdon Hills\, Westley Heights\, Langdon Hills\, Westley Heights\, High Road\, Basildon\, Essex\, SS16 6HU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211023T093000
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SUMMARY:Bat Box Checking - postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed  \nThe time has come when we can set about checking the batboxes in the Thames Chase Community Forest to see how our bats are faring. \nThe dates proposed to meet up are: \nSaturday 23rd October at Broadfields Farm meet at 9.30am\nSunday 24th October at Bonnetts Wood Park Car park off Park Farm Road at 9.30am \nThe bat box checks include: vegetation clearing\, ladder handling\, messy box cleaning and\, surprise surprise\, a bat to handle gently – species\, sex\, weight\, arm length. \nFor more information and to book: aisling.woodhead@thameschase.org.uk
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/bat-box-check/
LOCATION:Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Broadfields\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T130000
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week: Celebrating the River Mardyke at Davy Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames21 and Land of the Fanns during London Rivers Week 2021* on the celebration of the completion of the Mardyke Valley Habitat Creation and Restoration Project \nThis is an opportunity for the local community\, partners and local council members to visit the completed works at Davy Down riverside park and celebrate the completion of the project. \nThames21 has been entrusted by the Land of the Fanns (LotF) Landscape Partnership Scheme\, financed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund\, to work with partners to develop and implement a freshwater habitat creation and floodplain restoration scheme within the Mardyke Valley. \nThese newly created wetland scrapes will provide food sources and habitat\, improve water quality\, increase flood storage\, and will improve the aesthetics\, creating more opportunities for recreation. \nThe celebration event will provide an opportunity to see and hear about how the project was developed and the main lessons learnt\, as well as to look closely at the benefits of a scheme such as this. We will also be planting some semi-aquatic vegetation around the ponds on the day (all equipment provided). \nTo sign up or for more information contact us: \n\ncarolina.pinto@thames21.org.uk  07824491166\nwill.oliver@thames21.org.uk  07826913307\n\n*London Rivers Week is a partnership campaign run through London Rivers Restoration Group\, a sub-group of the Catchment Partnerships in London. It is sponsored by Thames Water. \nPartners: The Land Trust\, Thurrock Council\, Essex and Suffolk Water\, Environment Agency\, Thames Chase Trust
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/london-rivers-week-celebrating-the-river-mardyke-at-davy-down/
LOCATION:Davy Down\, Davy Down Riverside Park\, Back Lane (off Pilgrims Lane)\, North Stifford\, Essex\, RM16 5UL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T100000
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SUMMARY:New times\, new audiences\, new thinking
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nIf you run a place that people visit\, such as a country park\, a nature reserve or an historic house\, 2020 and 2021 will have been different and possibly challenging. This workshop will help you look at what has happened and plan a way forward. \nWe will assess and reflect on the experience of Covid on visitors and their behaviour in the Land of the Fanns and elsewhere and consider current and future trends. \nWe hope that the workshop will draw on results of a survey of managed sites in Land of the Fanns (to be carried out in October) as well as information and experiences from other attractions and countryside recreation sites. The detailed programme will depend on the outcomes of the survey. Likely topics include:  \n• communicating with new audiences; \n• managing new behaviours; \n• providing for different types of visitor; \n• the importance ofcontact with nature\, health and wellbeing; \n• heritage and countryside sites as social spaces \nThere will be time in the workshop to develop bespoke priorities and actions for individual sites and the LotF partnership. \nThis training will be led by Susan Cross\, TellTale. \nTo book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/182811854177
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/new-times-new-audiences-new-thinking/
LOCATION:Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Broadfields\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T150000
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SUMMARY:Thames Chase Forest Circle Walk - Section 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Forest Circle Walk! This guided walk goes through green\, urban and industrial areas of the borough of Thurrock before joining the Thames path.\nPoints of Interest: River Mardyke North Stifford village Chafford Gorges St. Clements Church and conservation area 3 miles of the Thames Path including the ‘Graffiti Wall’ and ‘under the QE2 Bridge’ \nStart: Stifford Bridge 370 bus (Romford to Lakeside) 22 bus (Aveley to Grays Via Lakeside) Car Park at Davy Down (approx 1/4 mile away)\nFinish: Purfleet Station 44 bus to Lakeside (where you can get 370 bus back to Davy Down car park) CTC train (Barking to Grays loop)\nPlease note: No refreshment or toilet facilities on the walk. At the finish there is the Royal Hotel (food\, drinks + toilets) a short walk from Purfleet Station.\nThere are a couple of steep sections. \nChafford Gorges\nFrom the 18th century to the end of 1950s\, a large proportion of Chafford Hundred was extensively quarried for Brickearth to make bricks\, gravel and chalk\, with flint as a side product. These were used to produce lime for mortar\, whitewash and – from the 1870s – cement. The nature park was created within the disused quarries with the Chafford Hundred housing development built around the edges. Much of the area is formed from chalk\, deposited from 97 to 65 million years ago\, at the bottom of a tropical sea\, which was around 300 metres higher than today. \nThere are 5 main areas in the nature park: \n\nWarren Gorge is the largest gorge and at its base there are meadows and lakes – ideal habitats for chalk-loving plants\, kingfishers\, house martins and orchids\nLion Gorge has a large lake containing tench\, rudd\, pike and bream – it is also home to 4 different varities of bat.\nGrays Gorge contains 9 species of orchid and other wild flowers\, along with reptiles such as adders\, slow worms and grass snakes\, as well as species of birds\, butterflies\, bees and beetle\nMill Wood is an ancient woodland that supports a range of wildlife\nWouldham Cliffs form the backbone of the nature park and has views over Lion Gorge – in summer\n\n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 27th November\n\n\nTime\n10:30am-3pm\n\n\nLocation\nStart Point: North Stifford Bridge\nEnd Point: Purfleet Station\n\n\nCost\n£3 Donation\n\n\n\nPublic Transport: \nBuses & Trains to and from start and finish points for the walk:\nStifford Bridge:\n– 370 bus Romford to Lakeside via Upminster\n– 22 bus Aveley to Grays via South Ockendon and Lakeside\nPurfleet Station:\n– CTC trains (Barking to Grays loop)\n– 44 bus Lakeside to Grays \n\nPlease note: \nYou need to choose walks within your capabilities; the walk leaders are experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen. \nWalk leaders will be at the start of the walk regardless of the weather. In the unlikely event of any unforeseen circumstances\, Thames Chase Trust reserve the right to change or cancel a walk and/or performance. Please check the website www.thameschase.org.uk regularly for any updates or follow Thames Chase or Land of the Fanns on Twitter or Facebook. \nPlease ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sunscreen and long trousers – it’s best to be prepared for everything! \nWalking boots/shoes are recommended\, but otherwise please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. \nMake sure you bring a packed lunch\, if necessary\, and plenty to drink. \nDue care has been exercised in organising the walks\, however Thames Chase Trust\, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss\, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes. \nWe will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed please let a member of the team know on the day. \nParticipants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\nThe concept of the Forest Circle \nSince the Community Forest was first established in 1990\, a main aim has been to promote informal access to all the regenerated areas on foot\, cycle and horse. The vision was to create an improved rights of way network\, particularly footpaths\, designed to meet the needs of residents\, visitors and landowners. \nA strategic network of recreational routes – referred to as Greenways in the Thames Chase Plans –  aims to integrate the safe use of the forest by all local communities and improved connections between public transport networks and the forest’s wide variety of landscapes on foot\, bike and horse\, and to create wildlife corridors remain as important now as it did in 1990.. \nThe concept of the ‘Forest Circle’ was originated as the core of the Greenway network\, comprising approximately……..kilometres encircling and connecting the major areas of the Community Forest. After 30 years of development\, the vision of the Forest Circle has been mapped along 8 linier paths by the Thames Chase Volunteer walks team. \nMany other walking routes have been mapped by the team to create further long distance Greenway routes through and around the Thames Chase area\, along with new circular leisure routes of varying distance. Keeping this strategic network embedded within the green infrastructure policies for the area is a priority for the Trust. \nThe other feature of the Community Forest’s access programme has been the establishment of strategic gateways and hubs that serve the primary road network\, urban areas and link with public transport. These are intended to provide access to the Forest via the Greenways network\, with some providing for public recreation with a car park\, information point\, picnic area or perhaps a visitor centre with catering\, toilets and interpretation. \nIn the longer term\, Thames Chase Trust aims to provide a fully integrated safe system of Greenway links \, hubs and gateways to the landscape whilst maintaining private access rights and linking with  public transport services. \nForest Circle \nThe eight Forest Circle Walks leaflets can be found at the Thames Chase Forest Centre. \nThames Chase Guided Walks and the Forest Circle are in partnership with Land of the Fanns. \nRaising Funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity Number: 1115627)
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/thames-chase-forest-circle-walk-section-4/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Thames Chase Walking Group
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitats and Biodiversity Course
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Habitats and Biodiversity Course\, Land of the Fanns – 3rd\, 10th\, 21st\, 24th February 2022  \nCome and learn new skills in the great outdoors! \nThis free course is for adults who would like to learn more about biodiversity\, habitats and their management\, and includes the following: \n• The importance of biodiversity\n• Habitat management: woodland; wetland and meadow\n• Traditional management techniques\n• Species identification skills\n• Health and safety & risk assessment\n• AND lots of practical hands-on activities! \nWhen: 10am–3.30pm\, Thurs 3rd & 10th\, Mon 21st & Thurs 24th Feb 2022\nLocation: Davy Down Riverside Park\, RM16 5UL \nHow to book:\nPlease contact Carolyn Hassall on 07795 256145\ncarolynhassall@thelandtrust.org.uk to book your place.
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/wildlife-habitats-and-biodiversity-course/
LOCATION:Essex
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220205T103000
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SUMMARY:Thames Chase Guided Walk: Cranham Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle walk exploring Cranham Marsh\, following leaflet no.2. \nThis will be a gentle walk through farmland\, passing by Cranham church and Cranham Hall\, once the home of General Oglethorpe and through Cranham conservation area\, now managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Cranham Marsh is one of the last patches of the East London fens remaining. \nThe walk on the 5th February will start at 10.30am from Thames Chase Forest Centre\, and as a circular walk\, will also finish here. \nThe walk is approximately 3.5 miles and will take 1.5 – 2 hours. \nMore information about this walk can be found here\, or at the Forest Centre in Thames Chase Walk No.2 leaflet. \nPlease wear suitable footwear as the route can be muddy in places. \nA donation of £4 is requested to support the work of Thames Chase. \nTo book:\nPlease call 01708642970\nEmail enquiries@thameschase.org.uk\nDrop in at the Thames Chase Forest Centre \nRaising funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity No.1115627) \nThames Chase Walks are in partnership with Land of the Fanns. \nVolunteering at Thames Chase \nAfter the walk please stay at Thames Chase Forest Centre for a chat and a cup of tea to discuss volunteering at Thames Chase. \nWalking is a fundamental part of life and has many benefits. Here at Thames Chase we encourage individuals to walk as part of a fun and healthy lifestyle. We believe that walking lifts morale\, keeps you in touch with the natural world around you\, and is also a great way to keep fit. We host many walks around the Thames Chase landscape\, and encourage individuals to get involved. \nA small team of volunteers were set up to promote walking throughout the Thames Chase Community Forest. Professionally-produced walking guides are available to pick up from the Thames Chase Forest Centre.  The guides include a sketch map\, step-by-step walking guides and notes on the history and ecology of the walking area. \nThe long term aim is to connect the open spaces throughout the Thames Chase Community Forest for walkers\, cyclists and horse riders\, which is a large part of our wider access pillar in the Thames Chase Plan.
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/thames-chase-guided-walk-cranham-marsh/
LOCATION:Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Broadfields\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T123000
DTSTAMP:20220303T181504Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Purfleet to Rainham
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle walk exploring the route of Forest Circle Section 5\, Purfleet station to Rainham station. \nThe walk on the 5th March will start at 10.30am from Purfleet station to Rainham station. \nMore information about this walk can be found at the Forest Centre in Forest Circle Section Walk No.5 leaflet. \nPlease note: Most of the route beside the Thames is along grass\, gravel and tarmac paths with some streets at both ends near the stations. Because of the potential for rain\, appropriate footwear and clothes are recommended. There are good public transport connections at Purfleet and Rainham stations. \nA donation of £4 is requested to support the work of Thames Chase. \nTo book: \nPlease call 01708642970\nEmail enquiries@thameschase.org.uk\nDrop in at the Thames Chase Forest Centre \nRaising funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity No.1115627)
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/guided-walk-purfleet-to-rainham/
LOCATION:Purfleet Station
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Chase":MAILTO:enquiries@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220311T130000
DTSTAMP:20220303T182121Z
CREATED:20220303T182121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T182121Z
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SUMMARY:Interpreting historic aerial photography training with Historic England
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn the skills needed to use & interpret historic aerial photography?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an online half day training course that will give you the skills needed to use aerial photography as a tool to help understand and interpret historic sites and landscapes. \nThe training\, which will be lead by experts from Historic England’s Aerial Investigation & Mapping team\, will be an enjoyable interactive session with a combination of presentations and practical exercises. Using the designed landscape at Belhus Park as a recent case study in the application of aerial photography\, the training will cover: \n\nThe value of aerial photographs for historic research\n\n\nTypes\, uses and sources of aerial photography\n\n\nHow to access sources of aerial photography\n\n\nWhat you can see in different photographs\n\nParticipants will come away with a better understanding of aerial photographs and how they can be used. \nThe training session will be held online via Zoom on Friday 11th March\, 9.30am – 1pm. \nA booking fee of £5 applies.
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/interpreting-historic-aerial-photography-training-with-historic-england/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land of the Fanns":MAILTO:landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T140000
DTSTAMP:20220310T173230Z
CREATED:20220303T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T173230Z
UID:3320-1647079200-1647093600@www.landofthefanns.org
SUMMARY:River Rom Project - Volunteering Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames21 and the Land of the Fanns on an event to celebrate the completion of the Wetland Habitat Creation and Restoration Project. \nThe event will provide an opportunity to see and hear about how the project was developed and the main lessons learnt\, as well as to look closely at the benefits of a scheme such as this. \nOn the day we will WADE a section of the river Rom\, to check the recently installed Large Wood deflectors and will also be PLANTING some semi-aquatic vegetation around the wetlands. \nThames21 has been entrusted by the Land of the Fanns (LotF) Landscape Partnership Scheme\, financed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund\, to work with partners to develop and implement a freshwater habitat creation and floodplain restoration scheme within the river Rom valley. \nThese newly created wetland scrapes will provide food sources and habitat\, improve water quality\, increase flood storage\, and will improve the aesthetics\, creating more opportunities for recreation. \nJoin us to learn more! \nContact: \ncarolina.pinto@thames21.org.uk \n07824491166
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/river-rom-event-2/
LOCATION:Grenfell Park\, Over the River from the YMCA\, Rush Green Road\, Romford\, RM7 0PH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land of the Fanns":MAILTO:landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T133000
DTSTAMP:20220401T111617Z
CREATED:20220401T111617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T111617Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Dagnam Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Thames Chase for a gentle walk exploring Walk 15\, Dagnam Park.\nThe walk on the 2nd April will start at 10.30am from Dagnam Park\n\nA circular walk via Dagnam Park (The Manor)\, Duck Wood\, Fir Wood & The Osiers.\n\n3.2 miles (approx)\n1.5 hours (approx) \nThis is a moderately difficult walk around what was once the estate of the Dagnam manor and was developed into a nature reserve by the London County Council and London Wildlife Trust in the early 1950s. \n\nMore information about this walk can be found here: https://www.thameschase.org.uk/…/walk-15-dagnam-park…\n\nPlease note: Because of the potential for rain\, appropriate footwear and clothes are recommended.\nA donation of £4 is requested to support the work of Thames Chase.\n\nTo book:\nPlease call 01708642970\nEmail enquiries@thameschase.org.uk\nDrop in at the Thames Chase Forest Centre\n\nGuided Walks are in partnership with the Land of the Fanns Landscape partnership Scheme.\nRaising funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity No.1115627)
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/guided-walk-dagnam-park/
LOCATION:Dagnam Park\, Central Park\, Petersfield Avenue\, Harold Hill\, RM3 9PB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Chase":MAILTO:enquiries@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220627T140000
DTSTAMP:20220607T140247Z
CREATED:20220607T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T140247Z
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SUMMARY:River Rom Clean-Up: The Chase LNR River\, Wetland & Meadow Restoration and Creation Project
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Point- Eastbrookend Discovery Centre Car Park- RM7 0SS \nJoin Thames21\, LBBD Rangers and Thames Chase Trust in making a difference in your local community by helping us pick litter along the River Rom. We are calling for volunteers of all ages (parental supervision required for under 16’s) to help us to actively improve the river Rom. \nThis is part of the Rewild London funded initiative called The Chase LNR River\, Wetland & Meadow Restoration and Creation Project. \nThames21 has been entrusted by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham funded by the GLA’s Rewild London Fund to deliver a wetland restoration/enhancement strategy for the River Rom floodplain and associated green spaces. This part of the project (Phase 2) has been conceptualised and developed as part of of the Land of the Fanns Partnership Scheme (LotFs). \n \nApart from intercepting and treating pollution\, wetlands have multiple benefits including slowing the flow of flood water thereby helping to protect properties from flooding. By storing water for longer\, wetlands can help to mitigate the impact of droughts\, as they help channel water to underground water supplies (aquifers) – although more research is needed to evidence this. Wetlands can also boost biodiversity\, often transforming nature-poor grassland into thriving green-blue spaces brimming with life. \n*Equipment will be provided and we ask that you dress sensibly\, wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water and sunblock. \nFor more info please contact: carolina.pinto@thames21.org.uk \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK: https://book.timetospare.com/e/YTtCUHUHh7WH6kfMBLko
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/river-rom-clean-up-the-chase-lnr-river-wetland-meadow-restoration-and-creation-project/
LOCATION:Eastbrookend Country Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land of the Fanns":MAILTO:landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T123000
DTSTAMP:20220608T183116Z
CREATED:20220608T183105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T183116Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meeting point: Tyler’s Wood car park\, off Warley Road CM13 3JA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 2 July 2022 10.00am\nDistance approx 4.8 miles\n\nThis is a varied walk that takes you across the M25 into Great Warley on the outskirts of Brentwood. We pass through farmland\, lanes and woodland. The church of St Mary the Virgin is going to be open especially for us. This is a Grade 1 listed church building which has a beautiful Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau interior.\n\nThe walk follows the route of leaflet No 14 and additions to the walk and other sites of interest will be suggested on the way. Hope you can join us.\nTo book call the Thames Chase forest centre: 01708 642970\, email enquires@thameschase.org.uk or pop into the forest centre.
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/guided-wood/
LOCATION:Essex
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land of the Fanns":MAILTO:landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T170000
DTSTAMP:20220628T133031Z
CREATED:20220628T132912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T133031Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Havering by Vintage Bus
DESCRIPTION:The Land of the Fanns has run two previous DiscoverME trips and is now able to offer people the opportunity to join another day of discovery in a special Historic Havering tour. Fans of vintage transport and lovers of history will not want to miss the event which takes place on Saturday 9 July and will see passengers travelling in style in a 1950’s single decker bus.  \n Beginning at the Thames Chase Forest Centre at 10am\, the Historic Havering round trip visits five properties to reveal their history and connections to the landscape. Those properties are the Old Chapel built in 1800 as a Protestant Dissenters Chapel\, Upminster Windmill dating from 1803 and one of the best remaining English smock mills\, Havering Museum housed in the old Romford Brewery and the 15th century Tithe Barn in Upminster. The tour returns to Thames Chase Forest Centre on the site of Broadfields Farm with a grade II listed barn and a Victorian stable block.  \nDiscoverME celebrates the heritage and tells the tales of the area’s past so those living and working in Metropolitan Essex can share in its fascinating story\, be proud of its history\, and access and enjoy its treasures. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historic-havering-by-vintage-bus-tickets-372225625867 \n 
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/historic-havering-by-vintage-bus/
LOCATION:Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Broadfields\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T140000
DTSTAMP:20220704T101922Z
CREATED:20220704T101922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T101922Z
UID:3481-1657706400-1657720800@www.landofthefanns.org
SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2022: Making a Difference to the River Rom
DESCRIPTION:When? 13th July 2022 \nMeeting Point- Eastbrookend Discovery Centre Car Park- RM7 0SS \nJoin Thames21\, LBBD Rangers and Thames Chase Trust in making a difference in your local community by helping us to tackle the invasive species- Himalayan Balsam- along the River Rom. We are calling for volunteers of all ages (parental supervision required for under 16’s) to help us to actively improve the river Rom. \nThis is part of the Rewild London funded initiative called The Chase LNR River\, Wetland & Meadow Restoration and Creation Project. \nThames21 has been entrusted by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham funded by the GLA’s Rewild London Fund to deliver a wetland restoration/enhancement strategy for the River Rom floodplain and associated green spaces. This part of the project (Phase 2) has been conceptualised and developed as part of of the Land of the Fanns Partnership Scheme. \n*Equipment will be provided and we ask that you dress sensibly\, wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water and sunblock. \nFor more info please contact: carolina.pinto@thames21.org.uk \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK: https://book.timetospare.com/e/yG8l8Ov3KZiqHE1pB7MW
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/london-rivers-week-2022-making-a-difference-to-the-river-rom/
LOCATION:Eastbrookend Country Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220724T150000
DTSTAMP:20220609T122447Z
CREATED:20220512T104346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T122447Z
UID:3397-1658656800-1658674800@www.landofthefanns.org
SUMMARY:BioBlitz at Thames Chase 2022
DESCRIPTION:Nature fun day for families of all ages\, discover the wildlife on your doorstep! \nSunday 24 July 2022\, 10am-3pm \nThames Chase Forest Centre\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS \nGo on a wild minibeast safari\, discover the aquatic creatures living in the river\, follow the nature trail\, learn all about your discoveries in our ID Zone\, plus crafts and much more! \nFree drop-in event. Sign up here to let us know you’re coming\, or pop in for as long as you like on the day! \nHelp our experts to count as many wildlife species as we can find!  \nBioBlitz: 10am –3pm(Meadow)  \n Extra Activities:  \n\nMeet the Moths: 10am \nRiver Survey Identification: 11am – 12pm \nThe Big Butterfly Count: 10am-3pm \nChildren’s Crafts: 10am-3pm\n\nBook Here\n#TCBioBlitz \nIn partnership with Thames Chase\, Land of the Fanns and Forestry England \nwww.thameschase.org.uk | www.landofthefanns.org.uk | www.forestry.gov.uk
URL:https://www.landofthefanns.org/event/bioblitz-at-thames-chase-2022/
LOCATION:Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Broadfields\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land of the Fanns":MAILTO:landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk
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