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Search and Rescue training on Malvern Hills

Friday 17 May 2019

On Sunday 19th May, West Mercia Search and Rescue will be carrying out training activities on the Malvern Hills. Based at West of England Quarry car park, training scenarios will be carried out in a number of locations including the Clock Tower (Nor…

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A flutter of success

Wednesday 15 May 2019

There was a flutter of success at the RHS Spring Show last weekend as Malvern's butterflies were brought to life. West Midlands Butterfly Conservation (WMBC), the local branch of Butterfly Conservation, put on a superb display of information and wow…

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Tank Quarry car park closed

Monday 13 May 2019

Tank Quarry car park is once again closed after a rock fall in the quarry. Following the first rock fall in April 2018 there have been a number of subsequent occasions where material has fallen from the quarry face.  Despite there being long periods…

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Wonders of Well Dressing

Friday 10 May 2019

What a fantastic week of Well Dressing!Over 50 wells, springs and spouts around Malvern have been dressed to celebrate Malvern spring water, ancient pagan traditions and the Victorian Water Cure. Families, schools, community groups and individuals h…

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Dawn Chorus and a Donkey

Wednesday 08 May 2019

We celebrated International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday on the Malvern Hills. Those brave enough to join warden Simon Roberts and Conservation Officer Andy Pearce on an early morning and very chilly walk on British Camp were rewarded with a variety of…

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Archaeological repairs underway

Tuesday 07 May 2019

Archaeological repairs are underway on the 2000 year old monument of British Camp.  Delicate work is being carried out to block and stabilise a large scar on the upper slopes of the hillfort and to stop further erosion of the distinctive banks and di…

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Sheep and lambs make return to the Hills

Thursday 02 May 2019

Dog walkers are being urged to take extra care when walking on the Hills and Commons as sheep and their lambs return to the Malvern Hills this week. So far this year, a sheep and a lamb have been killed by dogs on the Malvern Hills and three more sh…

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Bank Holiday closures

Thursday 02 May 2019

The office will be closed on the 6th May for the Bank Holiday. We will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 7th May.Wardens will be patrolling across the weekend and will be contactable in an emergency on the usual office number 01684 892002. Resident's car pa…

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Altogether for Archaeology

Thursday 25 April 2019

Archaeological repairs are due to start on the 2000 year old monument of British Camp.  Delicate work will be undertaken to block and stabilise a large scar on the upper slopes of the hillfort and to stop further erosion of the distinctive banks and …

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Keep safe this Easter weekend

Saturday 20 April 2019

With warm weather forecast for the Easter weekend we're asking visitors to keep safe whilst out on the Hills and Commons. The Malvern Hills Trust are reminding the public of the dangers of swimming in Gullet Quarry and of using BBQ’s on the Hills an…

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