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The Marine Bill is currentlyon its way through the House of Commons, its purpose to protect our endangered marine wildlife and habitats. But the RSPB believes that, in certain areas, there are weaknesses in the bill. If you care and would like to protect our marine wildlife, perhaps you could spend a few minutes supporting

Maintenance works to our water main are often a necessity. When a new main was needed to re-inforce the water supply to Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness and surrounding areas, it caused quite a lot of disruption along Eastern Avenue towards Thorpe Bay. The council ensured as many trees as possble were protected from possible damage but, nonetheless,

On Saturday 6th June we attended the Essex Wildlife Trust AGM at Abbotts Hall Farm in Great Wigborough. The event started with the formal procedures of the AGM followed by some very interesting talks. This year, EWT is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Director John Hall spoke about the beginnings of the EWT. Fifty years

Essex Wildlife Trust, the largest conservation body in Essex, is 50 years old this year. Over that time they have achieved massive benefits for wildlife and for Essex. They now have the chance to recreate Living Landscapes on your doorstep in Essex but they need your help. Their nature reserves were formed as a last

Acxtress Virginia McKenna has been cmpaigning for 15 years for three leopards to be released. The leopards have been caged in inhumane conditions in a zoo in Limassol, Cyprus. They are now being sent to a spacious rescue reserve in South Africa after the new mayor of the town finally admitted the zoo was not

Did you join in the Big Garden Birdwatch? Over half a million people took part in the survey in January – and now the RSPB are launching a similar campaign to monitor ALL the wildlife in our gardens. All you need to do is spend one hour somewhere between the 8th and 14th June and

On Sunday 17 May, Glen and I attended the third annual Open Day on Two Tree Island. Gazebos and refreshments provided shelter and warmth as the weather yo-yoed between sunshine and showers. A small parcel of land, east of the island was covered with over 10 stands promoting the work of Essex organisations and free