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10 Bee-rilliant bee facts for #BeesNeeds week!

#BeesNeeds week is a campaign to help raise awareness of bees (and other pollinators), as we rely on them to pollinate most of our fruit and vegetables. But our bees are under threat, and without them so is our environment, food and economy. Here are 10 interesting facts and ways you can do your bit to help the bees.

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National Meadows Day

In celebration of National Meadows Day, we thought we would share some interesting facts with you on Kent and the nation’s wild meadows.

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A Wilder Future for Kent

All of us are witnessing global political, socio-economic and environmental changes on a scale which screams at us the importance of conserving habitats and species which form the life support systems of our planet.

Families and Schools Bluebells - Greensand Commons

Wild Walks: Toy’s Hill to Ide Hill via the Greensand Way

Taming rowdy kids (especially when school’s out) is tough work, so pull on the wellie boots and explore the picturesque Kent countryside on a family ramble. It’s fun, free, improves fitness - and is even more enjoyable when there’s the promise of good food at a family-friendly pub en route, says Zoe Rawlins