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2nd October 2023

The Land Trust launches autumn activities campaign

The Land Trust is launching a seasonal autumn activities campaign, to encourage all ages to explore the outdoors, help wildlife and create colourful nature art.

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13th July 2023

Pleasley Pit Secures Biffa Award Grant

Scheduled Ancient Monument Pleasley Pit, managed by green space management charity the Land Trust, has secured a £402,000 grant from Biffa Award; a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to communities and environmental projects across England and Northern Ireland as part of the Government's Landfill Communities Fund.

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12th July 2023

Pleasley Pit 150 Year Anniversary Gala Celebration a roaring success

Last Sunday, 9 July, Pleasley Pit welcomed over 1,700 visitors to join in the celebrations at a 150th Anniversary Gala and witness the much-anticipated Lancaster Bomber fly past.

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Avenue transformation

17th August 2021

Transformation of the Avenue to continue following £57,000 grant

The Avenue Country Park and Washlands Nature Reserve will continue its stunning transformation from one of Europe’s most polluted sites to thriving Country Park after the Land Trust was awarded over £57,000 from Severn Trent’s Community Fund.

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8th June 2021

Volunteer raises thousands after vandals attack boardwalk

A volunteer at the Avenue Country Park in Chesterfield has gone above and beyond after vandals set the boardwalk on the park alight.

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