February half term fun in the Blackdown Hills AONB
Families can step back to the Iron Age, or learn how to create a haven for birds at two events in the Blackdown Hills this half term.On Tuesday 14th February &#...
( Last Updated: 18-01-2012 )
Community shop leads the way on waste thanks to SDF
A community shop in an East Devon village has proved it can beat the big supermarkets when it comes to waste. Payhembury Provisions has achieved a wastage rate ...
( Last Updated: 11-01-2012 )
Tenders invited for co–ordinator to boost volunteering
We are inviting tenders from individuals to co-ordinate an exciting new conservation volunteering project.The project, which is being run by the AONB team on be...
( Last Updated: 11-01-2012 )
Ancient tales from the Blackdowns to be woven into new book
Local people are being asked remember folklore, legends and real-life stories for a new book of tales from the Blackdown Hills. Storyteller Clare Viner is hunti...
( Last Updated: 04-01-2012 )
If you’ve resolved to get out more check out our new activity guides
New guides to cycling and places to visit in the Blackdown Hills make it easier to enjoy getting out in the fresh air this new year.Eight new cycle routes have ...
( Last Updated: 04-01-2012 )
Carols under the stars in the Blackdown Hills
The whole family can get in the Christmas spirit by singing carols under the night sky at a special free event in the Blackdown Hills next week. The outdoor sin...
( Last Updated: 07-12-2011 )
Tenders invited for woodland resources co–ordinator
Tenders are invited by the Forestry Commission from suitably qualified local contractors for a two-year contract to act as Woodland Resources Coordinator...
( Last Updated: 07-12-2011 )
Tenders invited for conservation grazing co–ordinator
Tenders are invited by the Forestry Commission from suitably qualified local contractors for a two-year contract to act as Conservation Grazing Coordinat...
( Last Updated: 07-12-2011 )
Funding and development officer vacancy at Blackdown Hills AONB
Blackdown Hills AONBFunding & Development Officer£24,646 – £28,636 pro rataPart-time, 3 days/week.Two-year contractBased in Hemyock, Devon...
( Last Updated: 29-11-2011 )
Invitation to tender for volunteer co–ordinator contract
Tenders are invited by the Forestry Commission from suitably qualified contractors for a two-year contract to act as Volunteer Coordinator under the 'Force ...
( Last Updated: 22-11-2011 )
Tough Choices Devon meetings – make your voice heard
Devon County Council is holding a series of public meetings to give local people a say in how to make the necessary budget reductions for next year. ...
( Last Updated: 02-11-2011 )
Mushroom detectives wanted to track down waxcaps
Local people and visitors to the Blackdown Hills are being asked to report sightings of a colourful mushroom this autumn. Conservationists want people to let th...
( Last Updated: 30-09-2011 )
2011 swift survey initial results find hotspot in Hemyock
Conservationists are beginning to understand more about swifts in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, thanks to local people. Back in May, t...
( Last Updated: 21-09-2011 )
New Countryside Events programme launched for autumn and winter
The new edition of the popular Blackdown Hills Countryside Events programme is now available, packed with activities, walks and workshops.Courses on offer inclu...
( Last Updated: 06-09-2011 )
Giant pinhole camera comes to the Blackdown Hills AONB
Local people are being invited to see the Blackdown Hills differently - by joining two bicycling artists inside a giant camera. The Pinhole Pedallers, Sam White...
( Last Updated: 26-08-2011 )
Boost for Blackdowns bats
This month Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received new funding for a project that will help find out more about bats in the Devon landscape.The project is being...
( Last Updated: 24-08-2011 )
BH AONB annual review launched online
The Blackdown Hills AONB Parternship's annual review of 2010 - 2011 is now available online. It details the year's successes and the challenges faced. T...
( Last Updated: 17-08-2011 )
Newly completed Blackdown Hills Community Plan brings parishes together
Parish councils will work more closely together to improve life for local people, thanks to the newly completed Blackdown Hills Community Plan. The plan will he...
( Last Updated: 05-07-2011 )
BH Woodland Fair 2011 will be the biggest and best yet
The organisers of the Blackdown Hills Woodland Fair are promising that this summer’s event will be bigger and better than ever. The fair, which take...
( Last Updated: 17-06-2011 )
New volunteer training on offer to protect brown hairstreak butterfly
Local conservationists are looking for volunteers to help save a beautiful and threatened butterfly. The presence of the elusive brown hairstreak was confi...
( Last Updated: 10-06-2011 )
Hedge art and photo competition – win a Nikon camera!
The Green Veins and Lanes project is running a series of art and photo competitions to celebrate Devon's hedgerows. There are adult and children's ...
( Last Updated: 08-06-2011 )
Blackdown Hills AONB welcomes white paper on natural environment
The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership welcomes the publication of the government's white paper on the natural environmen...
( Last Updated: 08-06-2011 )
Pictures and picnics among the wildflowers at June events
A chance to learn the secrets of great nature photography, and a riverside picnic surrounded by wildflowers and are both on offer in the Blackdown Hills this Ju...
( Last Updated: 01-06-2011 )
Swift sightings and memories – take part in our survey
We are asking local people and visitors to help halt the decline of the swift - one of Britain's most loved summer visitors. Swift numbers have fallen ...
( Last Updated: 19-05-2011 )
Spring summer 2011 events programme out now!
A new programme of outdoor activities in the Blackdown Hills has been launched for spring and summer 2011.The Countryside Events programme is packed with events...
( Last Updated: 03-05-2011 )
SDF grants open again for community projects 2011
Anyone with an idea for a community project in the Blackdown Hills can ask for help from the Sustainable Development Fund, which is now open to applications for...
( Last Updated: 03-05-2011 )
Sun shines on farm fun day at Beech Hayes
The sun shone on Beech Hayes Farm in the Blackdown Hills as children enjoyed a special visit to see the spring time babies on 19th April. Farmers Nic...
( Last Updated: 19-04-2011 )
Making it Local temporarily suspended to new applications
The effect of last year's government spending review has reached Making it Local, a local funding programme for small businesses and community groups, which...
( Last Updated: 22-03-2011 )
New maps make days out easier
New mapping on the AONB website makes it easier to find events and routes for walking, horse riding and cycling. Coloured pins show all the start poin...
( Last Updated: 25-02-2011 )
Fly the flag for your precious landscapes in new consultation
If you love a local landscape, you now have an opportunity to tell the planning authorities why it is precious. Responses to the 'Your Devon Landscape&...
( Last Updated: 25-02-2011 )
Blackdown Hills community plan – help turn ideas into actions
Local people are invited to two meetings in March to work out what actions will be included in the Blackdown Hills community plan. Research so far has...
( Last Updated: 25-02-2011 )
Magical lakeside story walk for children this half term
Children can enjoy magical stories this February half term with a special event at Otterhead Lakes in the Blackdown Hills. The 'Magic Lakes story walk' ...
( Last Updated: 15-02-2011 )
Discover Dumpdon Hill’s Iron Age history on 22 January
There will be a chance to discover the Iron Age history of the Blackdown Hills this January, with a special walk at Dumpdon Hill.The event has been organised by...
( Last Updated: 11-01-2011 )
Bridleway improvement helps Devon win prestigious awards
THE completion of a key link in the horse riding network in the Blackdown Hills has helped Devon County Council win two prestigious British Horse Soci...
( Last Updated: 12-11-2010 )
Parish biodiversity audits out for consultation
Biodiversity audits have been carried out in several Blackdown Hills parishes in recent months to identify key species and habitats. Draft reports from Bro...
( Last Updated: 29-10-2010 )
Neroche scheme wins South West heat of UK Landscape Awards
The team behind the Neroche scheme, which covers the northern ridge of the Blackdowns Hills AONB, is celebrating after winning the South West regional heat...
( Last Updated: 20-10-2010 )
Autumn–Winter events programme out now!
The Autumn/Winter 2010/11 edition of the Blackdown Hills Countryside Events programme is out now.The programme features a host of walks, workshops and activitie...
( Last Updated: 08-10-2010 )
New AONB guidance to help local people protect the night sky
New guidance has been published to help local people reduce light pollution and protect our view of the galaxy. The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural ...
( Last Updated: 08-10-2010 )
Renewable energy conference a great success
A conference on renewable energy on Saturday (11 September) attracted over 80 local people interested in reducing their carbon footprint. The event in Stockland...
( Last Updated: 13-09-2010 )
Wellington mayor and Taunton Tweeds launch new Blackdown Hills cycle routes
A new series of cycling routes in the Blackdown Hills was launched on 5 September by the mayor of Wellington, and some very dapper companions.Members...
( Last Updated: 08-09-2010 )
Blackdowns bat projects get the go ahead
Two bat survey projects will go ahead in the Blackdowns Hills, thanks to support from the AONB's Sustainable Development Fund. Both Devon Wildlife Trust and...
( Last Updated: 08-09-2010 )
Devon and Somerset Wildlife Trusts win bat project funding from Blackdown Hills AONB
Two bat survey projects will go ahead in the Blackdowns Hills, thanks to support from the AONB's Sustainable Development Fund. Both Devon Wildlife Trust and...
( Last Updated: 31-08-2010 )
New year, new SDF pot
The Blackdown Hills AONB Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has a new pot of money available to fund for local projects. The fund seeks to encourage indiv...
( Last Updated: 20-04-2010 )
AONB sponsors Somerset Hedge Group Photo Competition
The Somerset Hedge Group has announced the launch of its latest digital photographic competition, focusing on Wildlife in Hedges. The competition was last ...
( Last Updated: 04-02-2010 )
