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Leave the BBQs at home

Friday 31 July 2020

With warmer weather expected over the coming weeks we're urging people to leave the BBQ's at home this summer.Following weeks of dry weather, much for the vegetation on the Hills and Commons has dried out increasing the risk of wildfires starting and…

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Have your say on managing the Malvern Hills and commons

Tuesday 14 July 2020

*Deadline extended to the 7th September* In 2015 we widely consulted on a new Land Management Plan that covered the 5-year period; April 2016-March 2021.  This plan is coming to an end soon and work is underway on an updated plan for April 2021-March…

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Buzzing about bees

Friday 10 July 2020

The Malvern Hills Trust is encouraging people to discover more about bees after their bee walk this weekend was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. A guided walk with local expert Richard Comont to identify and learn more about bees was due to b…

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Tree safety work to begin in response to ash dieback

Wednesday 08 July 2020

Tree safety work is to take place in and around the Malvern Hills and Commons. A small number of trees near to highways and properties have been identified by the Malvern Hills Trust to be felled following infection from ash dieback disease. Jonath…

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MHT office reopens with reduced hours

Tuesday 07 July 2020

The Trust's office will reopen with reduced hours from today. Due to the on-going situation with Covid-19, our offices will be open to the public at reduced hours for the sale of car park passes only for those that are not able to access the online …

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Join us in celebrating our magnificent meadows

Friday 03 July 2020

Join in with the celebrations on National Meadows Day by visiting your local meadow. On Saturday 4th July, people across the country will be recognising the importance of meadows, some of the UK’s most flower-rich habitats. To encourage people to t…

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Malverns by mountain bike - tips on responsible riding

Friday 26 June 2020

With more than 50km of bridleways across the Malvern Hills and Commons, there are plenty of places to explore by mountain bike.  To help share this landscape with thousands of other visitors, here are some tips on how to ride responsibly.   Stay on …

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Trust warns of dangers of swimming in Gullet Quarry

Wednesday 24 June 2020

With hot weather forecast over the coming week, the Malvern Hills Trust are reminding the public of the dangers of swimming in Gullet Quarry. The warning comes after two young men tragically drowned in the lake at the quarry in 2013. Despite fencin…

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It's time to renew your parking pass

Thursday 11 June 2020

The Trust is encouraging local residents to renew their Malvern Hills Trust parking passes. The 2019/20 (orange) concessionary parking passes for the Malvern Hills Trust car parks have now expired and those wishing to use the car parks will need to …

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Giving thanks in Volunteers' Week

Friday 05 June 2020

In celebration of Volunteers' Week and World Environment Day we'd like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our volunteers who help to care for the Malvern Hills and commons. As the lockdown began we sadly had to cancel many of our co…

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