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Normandy Conservation Volunteers

Wednesday 3 December 2025

When Philippa Mitchell became a Normandy Parish Councillor in 2021, one of her aims was to encourage local people to look after the amazing natural resource on their doorstep. Today, she now leads…

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Creating greener streets with blue hearts

How Bookham residents are helping roadside wildflowers flourish.

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Let the waters flow

The revitalisation of Unstead Wetland Nature Reserve, by John Mairs, Chairman of Unstead Nature Community Group

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Let the waters flow

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