Elgar's inspiration
Tuesday 02 June 2020
Today is the 163rd anniversary of Edward Elgar's birth! Most famous for pieces including Pomp and Circumstance (Land of Hope and Glory) and the Enigma Variations, the composer spent much of his life in Malvern and the surrounding area. The landscap…
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No Bank HOliday BBQ's urges Trust
Friday 22 May 2020
With warmer weather expected this Bank Holiday we're urging people to leave the BBQ's at home.Following weeks of dry weather and recent high winds, much for the vegetation on the Hills and Commons has dried out increasing the risk of wildfires starti…
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Malvern Hills Trust car parks to reopen
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Car parks around the Hills and Commons will be open from Wednesday (13th May) in response to recent Government coronavirus advice. Following the announcement of the Government on Sunday 10th May, which allows people to travel to exercise, the Malver…
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Give Ground-nesting birds a chance
Wednesday 06 May 2020
We're calling for local people to help protect ground-nesting birds on the Malvern Hills and commons. Small signs have been erected near to where ground-nesting birds are known to nest on Malvern Common, asking walkers to keep to paths in these are…
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COVID-19: Exercising safely
Saturday 02 May 2020
The Malvern Hills and Commons are important green spaces where people can exercise to stay physically and mentally well during this difficult time. To help everyone stay safe, we are asking people to take extra care when walking or cycling and ensur…
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Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with us
Friday 01 May 2020
Set your alarms and celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with us this Sunday. Each year on the first Sunday of May, people across the world wake up early to hear the magical sound of birdsong. This year’s event takes place on the 3rd May. Malve…
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Get involved in Malvern's famous well dressing
Wednesday 29 April 2020
Join in, celebrate and give thanks for Malvern water this May Day! Despite the cancellation of this year's Well Dressing Festival, the Malvern Spa Association and Well Dressing Committee felt it was important to still recognise the importance of wat…
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Lambs return to the Hills
Monday 27 April 2020
More lambs will be returning to graze the Malvern Hills this week. A flock of sheep, with their lambs, will be returning to West Pinnacle Hill and the following week sheep and lambs will be found on West Worcestershire Beacon. Sheep and lambs can a…
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Warnings of increased wildfire risk
Friday 24 April 2020
With the recent hot, dry weather, local people are being reminded to be aware of the risk of wildfires on the hills and commons. Last week, despite the Trust's warning of increased wildfire risk, emergency services and MHT staff attended two BBQ fi…
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Grass management to begin
Wednesday 22 April 2020
As a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, we have made some changes our day to day work. Many of our non-essential tasks have been postponed until Government restrictions have lifted and the situation has improved. We will however continue to carry ou…
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