Natural England to speak at CPRE Hampshire AGM

The Hampshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday 24th April at 5.30pm at the Marwell Hotel in Owlesbury near Winchester. All are welcome. This year's AGM sees a new programme, beginning at 5.30pm with tea and coffee. The AGM starts at 6pm, followed by an optional buffet and the chance for socialising.

This year's main talk will begin at 7.45pm and will be given by Merrick Denton-Thompson, a board member of Natural England. He will give a two-part talk, about the background to Natural England, then looking forward to the challenges facing both CPRE and Natural England in sustaining the quality of the countryside. A question and answer session will follow. For tickets please contact 01962 843655 or email info@cprehampshire.org.uk.

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Notes to editors

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, Hampshire Branch (CPRE Hampshire) is a registered charity and a branch of the national CPRE charity.

CPRE Hampshire strives to promote the beauty, tranquility and diversity of the countryside of Hampshire by the sustainable use of land and other resources in town and country, and encouraging the biodiversity and well-being of rural communities.

Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas. It conserves and enhances the natural environment for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people, and the economic prosperity it brings.

For membership information on CPRE, please contact:
Pam Mason, administrator, CPRE Hampshire
Tel: 01962 843655
Email:admin@cprehampshire.org.uk

For all media enquiries, please contact:
Keren Burney, media & communications officer, CPRE Hampshire
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