The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership
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The BFER Landscape Partnership is a Heritage Lottery funded scheme delivering community focussed projects to restore the unique heritage of the Brecks rivers
The Norfolk & Suffolk Brecks
Joined September 2018
We only post to this account from time to time. If you want to keep up to date with what we are doing, you can check out the news page on our site, or subscribe to our newsletter:
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We are very proud to have partnered with the Environment Agency to create a new fish pass for the River Lark, with thanks to the support of @HeritageFundUK. Here Lou from the EA shares more about this fantastic structure and how its supports river biodiversity:
Yesterday, we opened the new fish pass at Turf Lock on the River Lark, an important chalk stream, near Mildenhall. Lou, the project manager, talks about the fish pass. 🗞️ Read all about it here - https://t.co/qrxbT0CKGX
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We are very proud to have partnered with the Environment Agency to create this new fish pass for the River Lark, with thanks to the support of @HeritageFundUK. Discover more at a special drop-in event this Friday 18th July, at Mildenhall Cricket Club, 5pm-7pm
We have completed a fish pass in the River Lark in Mildenhall, one of Suffolk’s chalk streams, that improves migration for trout, eels, and course fish, allowing them to thrive. 🗞️ read all about it here - https://t.co/gNOfpoSchp
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Walk with a warden of a #NationalNatureReserve at the #BrecksOutdoorFestival2024. Learn about the #wildlife, history, and management of the beautiful Cavenham Heath. @TheBrecksLP #nationallotteryheritagefund 19th September: 6.30pm. Book here:
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Guided Walk: Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve. Learn about the wildlife, history and management of this beautiful heathland reserve.
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Announcing the very first Brecks Outdoor Festival! Celebrate outdoor activities in the Brecks with us this September: 7th - 22nd. Find out more: https://t.co/TMjUv1SZ6z
#brecksoutdoorfestival2024 #nationallotteryheritagefund
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Celebrate the wild, beautiful landscape of the Brecks this Summer with a range of events to discover and enjoy this special environment.
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This Natural Environment Improvement Project Officer role looks really exciting! It involves working with the National Landscapes team to deliver the Sizewell C Natural Environment Improvement Fund. Deadline: 11.30pm 5th of March. Good luck! https://t.co/bc66BSgmWX
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Today marks 29 years since the first #NationalLottery tickets went on sale. A HUGE thank you to National Lottery players from BFER and our partners for helping to fund projects to celebrate & conserve Brecks landscapes & heritage #ThanksToYou @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundM_E
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Today marks 29 years since the first #NationalLottery tickets went on sale. We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to National Lottery players for helping to fund BFER projects to celebrate & conserve the wonderful Brecks landscapes #ThanksToYou @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundM_E
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Enter our #christmascards competition to win a BFER goody bag and have your Brecks landscape photo on the BFER Christmas Card 2023. Runners up will feature our Instagram in December. Send your image with your name, and photo location by Nov 26th to: bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk
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Don't miss out on this week's online workshop to upskill your #socialmedia skills and help increase your audience engagement. Social Media Uncovered 9/11/23 1pm-4pm Find out more and book at https://t.co/cwOMu6bS7T
@KeystoneStNeots Fully funded with support from @HeritageFundUK
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Want to upskill your #socialmedia knowledge, build confidence and increase your audience engagement? Join our upcoming fully funded online workshop! Social Media Uncovered 9/11/23 1pm-4pm Find out more and book at https://t.co/cwOMu6bS7T
@KeystoneStNeots @HeritageFundUK
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Discover fascinating fenland fungi this Sunday with @LOHProject on a gentle guided stroll. Sun 29th Oct. 10.30am-12.30pm. Parkers Piece, Thelnetham. Suggested donation £4 non-members, £3 members For more info contact: enquiries@lohp.org.uk
Join us for a fascinating fungi walk around the fens 29 October
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Run Breckland need volunteers to help at this Sunday's Sapiston Run. Join a friendly team of volunteer marshals to greet and cheer on the runners, way-mark the route, and assist the team to facilitate this fantastic event. To find out more email: runbreckland@btinternet.com
Our Forest 10K Run is sold out! Thank you for your support. The Sapiston Run takes place on Sunday, and we need a couple more volunteers. Email runbreckland@btinternet.com about volunteering at this or our other events. @TheBrecksLP @DiscoverSuffolk @ForestryEngland #volunteer
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Don't miss out on our upcoming wildcraft workshop this autumn! Learn to carve your very own unique candle holder from a chalk pebble, and make a delightful miniature candle from nutshells, nettles, and beeswax. Find out more at https://t.co/DUazTXIwHD
@HeritageFundUK
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Want to keep active this autumn? Check out @RunBreckland's calendar of fabulous events. Enjoy the colours of autumn on the Breckland Forest 10k, get into the festive spirit at the Thetford Santa 5k, or plan ahead for a marathon or half in spring 2024.
A recap: 🍂Sapiston 5K/10K Trail Run, Sun 22 Oct (£8/£12) 🌲Breckland Forest 10K Run, Sun 26 Nov (£15) 🎅🏻Thetford 5K Santa Run, Sun 10 Dec (£8/£5) 🚜Euston Estate Mara/Half, Sun 5 May (£25/20) https://t.co/feKFL6vVCX
@TheBrecksLP @DiscoverSuffolk @ForestryEngland @ThetfordCouncil
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RECRUITING NOW..! We're looking for someone awesome to join our team... PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER • based Thetford, • £24,496 p.a. (pro rata if part time) • 37 hrs/wk (part time considered) • Fixed Term/Secondment until Dec24 Find out more here:- https://t.co/nhFgB90wHD
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Learn to Scythe and Grassland Management Course. Fantastic opportunity in Barningham IP31 on Thursday, 24 August Some places have become available - fully funded, thanks to the National Lottery, so no cost to you. Book here: https://t.co/tbhzoxDMu9
#nationallottery #Norfolk
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Join us at Barningham to learn the basics of grassland management and mowing with a scythe to cut meadows, margins and verges.
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We're delighted to announce the launch of our 'New Look' website. https://t.co/F9qEJDYX92 We hope you like it! It's more colourful, easier to navigate and find info on our projects and the Brecks, & will be updated more often. @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundM_E
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10K Runners! As well as the Sapiston 10K on 22 Oct, there’s also our Breckland Forest 10K one month later (26 Nov). No need to choose as you can do both! More info on our booking site:- https://t.co/3v29uz7jic.
@ForestryEngland authorises this event @TheBrecksLP
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Yesterday David Mount our NLHF Project Monitor paid a visit to the BFER office in Thetford. We discussed the progress of the BFER project so far, and our exciting plans for the next 18 months. Visit https://t.co/cwOMu6bS7T to see our latest activities and events. @HeritageFundUK
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