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November 19, 2021
COP26 - Was it a success?
Success or Failure? Hello Members & Supporters, I don't know about you, but with so many COP26 reports, opinions, and all of the analysis, it's been hard to decipher if it was a success or failure!? To help you decide, we wanted to.... Read More
November 19, 2021
Rhiannon Shutler
Rhiannon Shutler Autor, Illustrator and Conservationist Rhiannon is a busy person; along with raising two children, she is currently working two jobs and somehow finds time to write books and poems in her spare time. The natural world has always.... Read More
November 18, 2021
Liv Cooper
Liv Cooper BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR OSPREY PROJECT Liv Cooper has one of the most unusual mothering roles in Purbeck. Liv lives near Wareham, but through summer months, she preps fish for osprey chicks on the shores of Poole Harbour. She.... Read More
November 12, 2021
The Corfe River Wildlife Event
In this short film, we speak with Steve Oliver (Dorset Wildlife Trust) and Gen Crisford (National Trust) as they host an event inviting locals to explore wildlife in the Corfe River. Steve explains that events like this engage local people.... Read More
November 10, 2021
KEVIN KEATES
KEVIN KEATES (KEATES QUARRIES)  - QUARRYMAN and STONEMASON Among the huge slabs of honey-coloured Purbeck stone near Acton, Kevin Keates is a real gem. He’s warm, kind and a great storyteller, but he also has a secret skill: he can read.... Read More
November 10, 2021
JULIE HATCHER
JULIE HATCHER MARINE BIOLOGIST Julie Hatcher fell in love with Kimmeridge a long time ago. She was studying marine biology at the time but was imagining her career would take her somewhere like South America; ‘Dolphins were my thing,’ she.... Read More
November 4, 2021
Respond to the Beaver Consultation
Residents in Purbeck have until 17th November 2021 to take part in a consultation to reintroduce beavers to England After around 400 years of extinction in England, in August 2020 a wild population of beavers were officially given permission to.... Read More
November 3, 2021
FRANK ROBERTS
FRANK ROBERTS VOLUNTEER at HERSTON HALT & SWANAGE ARMY LINK Frank gets things done. During the 40 years or so he’s lived in Swanage, he’s installed signalling along sections of the Swanage railway line; he’s helped join the Swanage line.... Read More
October 29, 2021
Planet Purbeck Festival Impact & Highlights
Thank you all for your support in making this festival happen! What an uplifting and energising week it was! We have had so much positive feedback from our community with everyone already saying they are looking forward to next year's festival. Thank.... Read More
October 28, 2021
The Planet Purbeck COP26 News Update
A Message From Rob... COP26 is the biggest summit the UK has ever hosted and is the most significant climate event since COP21, the 2015 United Nations climate conference which resulted in the Paris Agreement. All the leaders from around.... Read More
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