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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · 4d

Bird crime in the #YorkshireDales persists – after over 70 years of legal protection.
Support our campaign and book for our free ONLINE launch on Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm at: friendsofthedales.org.uk/events
#EyesontheSkies #RaptorPersecution @raptorpersuk.bsky.social @campaign4parks.bsky.social

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 5d

An excellent new initiative led by a local community that is sick to the back teeth of illegal raptor persecution inside this National Park.

Bravo, @friendsofthedales.bsky.social

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/08/e...

‘Eyes on the Skies’ – new campaign to raise awareness of raptor persecution in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Following the recent collapse of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Bird of Prey Partnership (due to its failure to tackle crimes against birds of prey), and the news that since 2015, 29 Hen Harrier…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · 11d

Our AGM on Saturday with an inspiring panel of speakers sharing their thoughts about how we could increase the reach and #inclusiveness of our charity's #campaigning work in the #YorkshireDalesNationalPark
Thank you to our President @amyjanebeer.bsky.social, Derek Twine and #MollySimmons

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · 18d

We've a new environmental wildlife protection campaign launching very soon!
To keep up to date with our news and events about it - sign up to our monthly e news on our website home page.
#yorkshiredalesnationalpark #yorkshiredales #environment #wildlife #campaign
Photo is Deepdale near Dent.

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · 26d

Our latest monthly e #news full of our campaign news and #events.
To receive this direct sign up on our website homepage.
mailchi.mp/2a8edb7b4d0a...
#YorkshireDales #EnvironmentalCampaigning

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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Big River Watch starts this Friday!

Download the free app, visit your local river between the 19th - 25th, and complete the short survey to tell us what you see.

Be part of the movement fighting for wild, healthy, natural rivers, with #BigRiverWatch.

theriverstrust.org/take-action/...

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Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust @yorkdalesrt.bsky.social · 28d

Excited to be leading the on the ground work in this project to remediate the historic #metalmine #pollution from Barney Beck in #Swaledale with #NidderdaleNationalLandscape - great to have made a start and looking forward to posting updates.
See post below for link with full details of project.

Yorkshire Dales National Park @yorkshiredales.org.uk · Sep 1

Work will begin soon on an environmental restoration project focused on cleaning up Barney Beck in Swaledale, an area historically impacted by lead mining dating back to Roman times. Read more 👇

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authori...

📸 Wendy McDonnell

A scenic aerial view of a rugged countryside landscape with rolling hills covered in green and brown vegetation. A narrow rocky stream winds through the center of the valley, flanked by stone walls and dirt paths. Near the stream, slightly left of center, sits a small, isolated stone building with a pitched roof. The light of the setting or rising sun casts a warm golden glow over the hills and moorland.

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Sep 11

#YorkshireDales rural bus service #DalesBus - which is part funded by our charity - is looking for volunteers with skills or interests in: #marketing #recruitment; managing & supporting #volunteers & generating ideas to improve the impact of @dalesbus.bsky.social
Email: [email protected]

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Aug 21

A heather clad Mossy Moor and Mossy Moor reservoir above Hebden.
To keep up to date with all our #events and #campaigning #news sign up to our monthly e news on our website homepage.
#yorkshiredalesnationalpark

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Aug 14

Barden reservoir: like all reservoirs in the region it is over 26% lower than normal. For #watersaving tips head over to @yorkdalesrt.bsky.social
NB. small steps like keeping lawns longer can help creating shade for #wildlife & saucers of #water for #birds help them stay hydrated.
#yorkshiredales

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Aug 13

Don't miss our August environmental news and event update! - mailchi.mp/17c3c9f97d70...
To receive this direct to your inbox - sign up on our website homepage.
#YorkshireDales #NationalPark #EnvironmentalCampaigning

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our next guided walk led by @midhal.bsky.social on Saturday 6 September is a great opportunity to explore part of West Yorkshire's newly designated urban #NationalNatureReserve. Starts and ends in #Saltaire.
Find out more and book now at:
www.trybooking.com/uk/FBIM
#FreeEvent @Bradford2025.co.uk

Explore West Yorkshire’s 1st urban National Nature Reserve

Join Mohammed Dhalech, trustee of Friends of the Dales and a campaigner for environmental and social justice, for a 5.5 mile walk from Saltaire...

www.trybooking.com

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jul 23

The #YorkshireDales are for everyone... so it was uplifting to co-run a 4 mile off roadwalk with #access charity #AccesstheDales at Aysgarth Falls.
#AccesstheDales has 10 #Tramper #wheelchair hubs across the #YorkshireDales and #ForestofBowland making the inaccessible accessible to more people!

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jul 16

Help look after #birds in hot weather with a #birdbath - a shallow dish or saucer filled with water will do.
Change water daily to provide birds with a drink & a bath to keep their feathers in good condition. #wildlife
Thank you to Ann Shadrake for photo of a #Redstart
#YorkshireDales #NationalPark

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sign petition to stop pet pesticides polluting rivers 💚
Millions of flea & tick treatments containing #imidacloprid & #fipronil are sold in UK every year. These powerful insecticides are restricted in farming but available for pets & are #polluting #rivers & #wildlife: www.change.org/p/stop-pet-p...

Sign the Petition

STOP PET PESTICIDES POLLUTING OUR RIVERS

www.change.org

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wild swimming is fun, great for #mind & body and also connects you to #nature.
To stay safe #wildswimming; swim with a buddy, research the swim spot for depth & hidden hazards, check water conditions & be aware of cold water shock. Remember, many rivers look clear - but are polluted.
#YorkshireDales

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jun 19

If you live in or near the #YorkshireDales you may be interested in the controversial plans to build a holiday park at #Hellifield Flashes which is still rumbling on 6 years later:
friendsofthedales.org.uk/hellifield-f...

Hellifield Flashes – On the Edge - Friends of the Dales

Controversial proposals for a major leisure development on wetlands close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary could have a devastating impact on important winter feeding grounds supporting l...

friendsofthedales.org.uk

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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · Jun 18

📣 Our voices are louder together.

Support our asks and stand up for rivers by signing the petition (petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...) or visit makingspaceforwater.com.

We need 10k signatures to ensure that government responds.

#theriverstrust #rivers #healthyrivers #nature #biodiversity

Petition: Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.

Support farmers and landowners to make space for water with more, easily accessible funding schemes. We call on government to commit to providing financial incentives to help farmers create &…

petition.parliament.uk

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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · Jun 18

💧Last week we launched Making Space for Water. This week we took the campaign to the Houses of Parliament.

Here's why we are asking government to make #SpaceForWater and restore our rivers with nature-rich corridors, and why we think you should too

‪@nationaltrust.org.uk‬ @beavertrust.bsky.social‬

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jun 11

A big thank you all our #volunteers who help our #charity make a difference - your time, energy and effort is valued and appreciated. #volunteersweek

Get in touch if you'd like to get involved - we are interested to hear from #campaigners and potential trustees or #youngpeople wanting to learn!

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jun 5

Here is our June environmental news and event update - mailchi.mp/5cd696b93fa2...
If you like what you read - you can sign up on our website homepage to receive it direct to your inbox! #YorkshireDales

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · Jun 4

There's still a small amount of places for our next #free #event.
A fabulous opportunity to learn more about #BirdsofPrey #Peregrines at #Malham in the #YorkshireDales #NationalPark!
To book head over to: friendsofthedales.org.uk/events

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · Jun 2

8 adverts for #volunteerstoday: @friendsofthedales.bsky.social‬ is looking for Young Trustees. Do you love the Yorkshire dales? Want to help shape its future? We’re looking for fresh voices to be part of our board of trustees and that could be you. See: c-js.co.uk/CJSVols

Volunteer roles advertised with CJS this week.

c-js.co.uk

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Campaign for National Parks @campaign4parks.bsky.social · May 29

We've been granted permission by the High Court to intervene in a judicial review ⚖️

Why? A judge’s ruling in this case will significantly impact all of England’s Protected Landscapes; there must be a voice to represent these in the High Court

Learn more... www.cnp.org.uk/news/high-co...

High Court grants permission to intervene in Protected Landscapes test case

Campaign for National Parks has successfully applied to the High Court for permission to intervene in a judicial review.

www.cnp.org.uk

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Friends of the Dales @friendsofthedales.bsky.social · May 22

Love the #YorkshireDales? Want to help shape its future?
We’re looking for fresh new voices to join us as #trustees
🌈 No previous trustee experience? No problem - we’ll support you with buddying and training support
🌈 You don’t have to live in the Dales — we use virtual working
Contact us now 🤩

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