Back in February, Robin Twigge the landlord of the Swan Hotel, was chatting with some of his regulars about eliminating single use plastics – his mission during his Presidential year. From this and in collaboration with the Bullock Fair Charity Shop and local sewing folks, the Harleston Re-user, replacing plastic shopping bags was officially launched on the 21 March embracing Harleston’s status as a Nature Recovery parish. The Rotary Club set up their stall with the fully li

We are in the headlines. South Norfolk Council have issued a press release on the great community work in Harleston. The big reveal in this one is that the nature conservation field off Rushall Road has been named Magpies Meadow. https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/news/magpies-meadow-project-takes-off-in-harleston?fbclid=IwY2xjawQORvZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKK2s8PKVgTQ10r0uORkuwqNKnDsRib5g5lL5rbA4JuQVVJR38QOpbjkuiUQ_aem_3nUQ2W7_9lEcOU

It has taken a long time to get to this point, but we are very pleased to say that work has now started on the field to create a nature conservation site. Local people joined the Waveney Volunteers for Nature on a crisp Saturday morning for the first round of cutting the grasses for the hay meadows. It is hard work but very satisfying and a good way to exercise and enjoy the open air while helping nature to recover. We spotted our first vole. So that is another one for the b

Harleston Greenspace CIC held a seminar at the Masonic Rooms to officially launch the project. An enthusiastic full house heard about a vision and more generally what is being done for the environment across our district and parliamentary constituency. Read more at: https://www.harlestongreenspace.co.uk/post/the-launch

South Norfolk today approved the planning application for ch ange of use from agricultural to land for community use. Cllr Trevor Graham: "This is a well thought through proposal, with much support.  It was compiled with input and agreement from many environmental bodies: Norfolk Wildlife Trust; The Conservation Volunteers; Waveney Volunteers for Nature; Climate Change Research Centre at UEA; and the Waveney Bird Club. The local school is looking to include the site in their

SNC today sent a letter 'We are pleased to inform you that in principle, the Application has been successful in achieving grant funding....

Harleston Greenspace CIC have applied for planning permission to create a public amenity greenspace at a field off Rushall Road. The...

Residents may soon be able to frolic through a colourful new public green space in Harleston. Jill Tan recently lodged plans with South...

Interest is growing for the community project to create a public greenspace on land off Rushall Road. Redenhall with Harleston Town...

The planning application for ch ange of use from agricultural to land for community use has been registered by South Norfolk Council....

South Norfolk Council have established a ‘Nature Conservation Fund’ and are currently accepting applications for grants of up to £10,000...

This is an extract from a revised EOI which was prepared and agreed by local people and representatives from environmental bodies. The...

There are challenges with the project to create a public greenspace on land off Rushall Road. This includes a change of use planning...

Applicants must initially submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to provide an overview of the project proposal. This is an extract from...

Claire Myers-Lamptey sported a hat at the Chelsea Flower Show which was part of an 'Inspired by Nature' collection recognising the the...

As part of South Norfolk Council's commitment to support nature recovery, and connect residents to accessible greenspaces, they are...

Heritage Open Days  is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and...

Amid the global spotlight on the UN biodiversity conference taking place in Colombia, a new short film has been released. It showcases...

In a heart warming community effort, the Rainbows and Brownies recently teamed up with the Town Council Maintenance Team to replant a...

Norfolk County Council, along with 47 other local authorities, is working on a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) as part of a...