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News archive 2006
July 2006 - Walk this way to a healthier way life
New independent healthy walks pack produced in association with Leisure East Devon trust.
July 2006 - East Devon AONB making a difference
Between August 2005 and March 2006 a total of £95,500 SDF grants have delivered
fifteen projects across the community with a wealth of benefits and positive outcomes. These projects would not have been possible without additional match funding and ‘in kind’ support from a wide range of partners, which together has resulted in a total value of £186,000 worth of projects delivered last year
July 2006 - Return of the toast rack!
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund has supported Sidmouth Town Council's extended summer Hopper service, now increasing access to outstanding countryside and World Heritage Site view points at Peak Hill and Salcombe Hill as well as running until end of September.
Jun 2006 - East Budleigh community initiative blossoms!
East Devon AONB Community Project Fund has supported East Budleigh's Britain in Bloom entry with new interpretation on the theme of Enhancing Biodiversity.
Jun 2006 - Coast path make over
East Devon AONB Partnership works to enhance regionally important footpath
May 2006 - 50th birthday celebrations for protected landscapes
East Devon AONB Partnership is running events that celebrate 50 years of outstanding work nationally
April 2006 - Parishscapes making a difference locally
East Devon AONB Partnership is running a project, funded mainly by English Nature, and which complements Devon County Council landscape character assessment
April 2006 - Village halls tackling climate change
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund is used to support village halls and other community building managers look for ways of cutting running costs without costing the earth!
March 2006 - Waterpower to make a comeback in East Devon
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund being used to identify potential sites for micro-hydropower in and around the natural assets of this protected landscape.
Jan 2006 - Celebratory calendar
SW Protected Landscapes have collaborated to produce a 50th anniversary calendar- some of the AONB family, like the Quantock Hills, are 50 years old this year.