Tuesday 10th September 2024 3-6pm St. Laurence Parish Church Hall 33A High St, St Lawrence, Ramsgate CT11 0QP Urgent: Help Protect Pegwell Bay and Its Precious Farmland! Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, one of the UK’s most valuable and rare habitats, is under threat! Developers are proposing the destruction of A1 farmland right next to […]
Richard said “I am very privileged and honoured to announce that I have been elected as a Fellow of The Linnean Society (FLS). The fellowship of the society requires nomination by the existing fellows, and election by a minimum of two-thirds of those electors voting. Many thanks to the fellows of the society for nominating […]
Volunteering in conservation at Pegwell Bay SSSI is an important way to give back to the community and help protect the natural environment. The Pegwell Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a 1,200-hectare area of coastline in Kent, England, that is home to a wide variety of wildlife and habitats. The SSSI is […]
Each winter, Brent Geese migrate from the Arctic to the shores of Pegwell Bay in Kent, England. These hardy birds make the long journey in search of food and a safe place to rest and raise their young. Brent geese are medium-sized geese with dark brown plumage and a distinctive black neck. They are highly […]
Common sea-lavender, also known as Limonium vulgare, is a plant species that is commonly found in coastal areas, including Pegwell Bay. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that is adapted to grow in saline environments such as salt marshes and coastal dunes. Common sea-lavender has small, densely clustered flowers that are usually purple or lavender […]
The Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) is named after the town of Sandwich in Kent, England. The name “sandwich” comes from the Old English word “Sandwic,” which means “sandy harbor.” The Sandwich Tern was first described and named by the Danish zoologist Morten Thrane Brünnich in 1764. Brünnich named the tern after Sandwich because he collected […]
Pegwell Bay, located on the southeastern coast of England, is a coastal nature reserve renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. The bay’s diverse ecosystem, encompassing a wide range of habitats, plays a vital role in supporting numerous plant and animal species, contributing to the overall health of the environment. I would like to explore the significance […]
Eileen was one of the founder members of the Pegwell & District Association, set up in 1987 in response to plans for a railway line running through the bay and West Cliff foreshore to Ramsgate harbour. That scheme was defeated, as was a proposal for a road that would effectively have destroyed the bay’s fragile […]
Pegwell & District Association Christmas Dinner Thanks so much for taking the time to attend our Charities Christmas meal. Thank you also to the staff at the Belle Vue Tavern in Pegwell for the delicious meal and warm welcome.
7th September Charity Auction Please Support the Pegwell & District Associations Charity Auction at the Bell Vue Tavern Pegwell Village
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