UNESCO Global Geoparks: What Are They? In this free online talk, Dr Jack Matthews will explain what a Geopark is, an what it could mean for the region of Charnwood Forest.

#Leicestershire #CharnwoodForest FREE online event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unesco-glo...

In addition to riding motorcycles, travelling and sampling beer and wine I also volunteer as part of the Engineering & Ops team for a local heritage railway.

Here’s some pics of a busy steam session this weekend at Mountsorrel. For a change!

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January misty morning walk.

Old Man of the Beacon.
Beacon Hill, Charnwood Forest.
Leicestershire, England.

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Out on the volcaniclastic tuffs of Charnwood Forest/Charnwood Geopark today! I feel so blessed to live in a place with such a rich geological history. #geology #deeptime #charnwoodforest #charnwoodgeopark

New arrival on the heritage railway.

Post retirement maintenance crew👍

Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, England.

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Heritage Education Officer - GEM Heritage Education Officer Swadlincote, Derbyshire Our Vision for a Greener Tomorrow This is a crucial moment in the development of both the National Forest and the National Forest Company, with […]

New #Job Heritage Education Officer
@nationalforest.bsky.social
#CharnwoodForest #EastMidlands

Apply by Mon 28 Apr 2025. More details here:
gem.org.uk/jobs/heritag...

#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #EducationJobs #Communities #Nature #Heritage #Education #Landscapes #GEM

Public Engagement Co-ordinator - GEM Our Vision for a Greener Tomorrow This is a crucial moment in the development of both the National Forest and the National Forest Company, with a new 25-Year Vision for […]

New #Job Public Engagement Co-ordinator @nationalforest.bsky.social #CharnwoodForest #EastMidlands

Apply by Mon 28 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/public-...

#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #PublicEngagement #Communities #Nature #Heritage #Environmental #Landscapes #GEM

The view from Bradgate Park towards Ulverscroft. A light covering of snow on the land and a hazy light accentuate the muted colours of Charnwood's hills.

Charnwood Forest Geopark @charnwoodforest.bsky.social have joined Bluesky. I enjoy the conservation work that I do with them. The Forest has been on my doorstep for most of my life and is a lovely area. #CharnwoodForest #Leicestershire #Geology. Here is a view of Ulverscroft from Bradgate Park.

Spring Ebike ride 2024

Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, England

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An atypical #AllMetalMonday and the #lead workings at #Shepshed Cutting #Leicestershire (originally canal) then #CharnwoodForest Railway now footpath. #mineralisation. Layer of lead laid down on #clay encased in #sanstone. charnwoodforest.org/location/she... #geology