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    Durham Wildlife Trust is a nature conservation charity. It owns and manages 50 nature reserves throughout the North East region, providing special places for people, for wildlife and for future generations.

     

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    Visit one of our nature reserves located across the region or take a walk and stop for a coffee and cake at one of our fabulous coffee shops located in our visitor centres at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns.

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All about councils and local authorities

A brief overview of how councils work in the UK. What does a Local Authority do, and how are they different around the devolved nations…

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Reaching people in your community

How to get the word out about your group or your project, and connect with people in your community.

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Running a group session: how to get started

Advice about how to run a group session and facilitate a meeting. What does facilitation mean, and how can you make sure your meetings…

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Setting up a basic community group

This guide explains how to set up a basic community group or unincorporated association. It covers meetings, constitutions, money and…

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Speaking to councils, councillors and people in authority

Speaking to people in authority can be daunting, but knowing how to speak to people like councillors is a valuable skill that can…

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