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Visits to Parks on the Rise as City Dwellers Head Outdoors
Increasing numbers of people living in cities and towns across England are visiting the natural environment. Visits to city parks and green spaces in England were up by 25% in… Read More
It’s beautiful weather, but wildlife is missing the rain A few easy steps that you can do to help out the wildlife: Keep bird baths topped up with water, leave… Read More
This week saw the official opening of The Courtyard Garden created by Martineau Gardens Volunteers and supported by Jo Malone London. They were joined by Andy Street CBE Mayor of… Read More
July marks the 80th anniversary of the legal protection of the first of 471 King George V Fields The King George V Fields Foundation passed on their legal and financial… Read More
Crime in England and Wales is changing and Neighbourhood Watch is providing new practical information and help for their members to support the police in the detection and reduction of… Read More
The Charter for Parks, launched by the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces, and a coalition of national organisations, has called on on Prime Minister Theresa May and First… Read More
Parkrun UK Teams up with Royal College of GPs to Prescribe Active Lifestyles
Parkrun UK and the Royal College of General Practitioners are set to launch an initiative that could see thousands of patients being ‘prescribed’ outdoor physical activity rather than medication. The… Read More
Kings Heath Action for Refugees’ outdoor event KHARnival! returns for another year. Highbury Orchard, 21 July 2018, 12:00 – 16:00 KHARnival! 2018 promises a family friendly fun afternoon of music,… Read More
WHO launches Global Action Plan on Physical Activity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new Global action plan on physical activity and health 2018-2030: More active people for a healthier world. Worldwide, one in five adults,… Read More
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