Get Out in the Gap

What is the link between water voles, adders, bats, wildflowers, flint knapping, the Bishop’s Palace and Neolithic heritage? They are all themes of fantastic free events and talks running this summer in and around the Medway Gap organised by the Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership Scheme. All events and talks are being led by a host of local experts and organisations including Kent Wildlife Trust, Plantlife, Medway Valley Countryside Partnership and local historical societies.

Forthcoming events & talks include:

• Wildflowers & butterflies of the Downs event. Saturday 7th June at Burham Downs (contact Kent Wildlife Trust on 01622 662012 or info@kentwildlife.org.uk)
• Arable plant amble. Saturday 14th June at Ranscombe Farm (contact Plantlife on 01474 824180 or helen.morley@plantlife.org.uk)
• Snodland walk and talk. Sunday 29th June meeting at Snodland car park. No booking required.
• Water vole discovery. Sunday 6th July at Leybourne Lakes Country Park (contact Medway Valley Countryside Partnership on 01622 683695 or email medwayvalley@kent.gov.uk)

Jennifer Winters, Interpretation and Community Engagement Officer for Valley of Visions said: “We have a fantastic range of free events and talks on offer this summer. Ranging from water vole discovery days and walks on the North Downs to historical walks around Cuxton & Snodland and learning the art of flint knapping, there is something for everyone. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the rich wildlife and heritage of the Medway Gap from local experts. So why not pick up our events & talks leaflet or visit our website to find out more and book onto an event or talk”.

As well as joining in on an event or talk, there are many opportunities for local people to get involved with Valley of Visions such as volunteering opportunities, Medway Memories oral history project, photography competition, free training and many other projects.

Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership Scheme is a complex programme that aims to conserve and enhance the Medway Gap’s heritage landscapes and biodiversity, to improve physical and intellectual access to the area and to engage local landowners, communities and visitors to be involved. The £2.4 million project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and being led by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is working with existing wildlife conservation bodies, countryside management organisations, heritage and community groups to deliver a host of exciting projects.

For further information about events & talks or Valley of Visions projects and opportunities, please visit www.valleyofvisions.org.uk or email mail@vov.kentdowns.org.uk or contact 01634 242826.

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