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Magwitch 11/02/2012
As part of Dickens 2012, Kent Based Viola Films have produced a short film Magwitch's early life and how he came to end up on a prison hulk, at the st... read more »
The Mystery of Edwin Drood 03/01/2012
Starting next Tuesday at 9.00pm on BBC2, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a two-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' final unfinished novel. Look ou... read more »
Charles Dickens, the BBC and the MSEP 02/01/2012
Back in the early summer, the MSEP assisted the BBC in finding suitable locations for a forthcoming documentary on Charles Dickens, entitled 'Armando'... read more »
Charles Dickens and Medway 27/12/2011
2012 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, arguably our most famous writer. Dickens moved to the area in 1817, aged 5 and lived here ... read more »
Water for Life - The Water White Paper 08/12/2011
Water for Life describes DEFRA's vision for future water management in which the water sector is resilient, in which water companies are more eff... read more »
Estuary waterbirds experience mixed fortunes - State of the UK's Birds 2011 30/11/2011
A new report shows signs of dramatic changes for our wintering waterbirds, with a few reaching their highest levels while others have dropped to their... read more »
Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones 17/11/2011
The Environment Minister Richard Benyon, has made a writtten ministerial statement on Marine Conservation Zones. Below is a short extract, whilst the ... read more »
Marine Conservation Zones at Risk? 09/11/2011
The long-awaited network of Marine Conservation Zones*, promised by Government for 2012, is in danger, according to The Wildlife trusts, which has b... read more »
Wanted.....Stories from the Royal Naval Dockyard at Chatham 04/11/2011
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is looking for people who worked or have a link to the former Royal Navy dockyard at Chatham to share their ex... read more »
Lord Foster unveils plans for Thames Estuary Airport 03/11/2011
See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15546956 for further information.... read more »
Pinhole & Solargraph Photographs of the Medway Towns & Estuary 30/10/2011
Produced to celebrate this year's Kent's Coastal Week, this limited edition publication is packed full of wonderful pinhole photos taken by photograph... read more »
In the Footsteps of Dickens - Coach tour & walk (Saturday 29th October) 26/10/2011
Walk past Dickens' Higham home 'Gads Hill' and on to Shorne for lunch. Visit Pip's graves at St James Church and sample a popularVictorian tipple. Spe... read more »
Get closer to Nature with Robert Canis 21/10/2011
As part of Kent's Coastal Week, Wildlife & Nature Photogrpaher Robert Canis will be leading a series of introductory workshops at Riverside Countr... read more »
The Mudlark - Autumn/Winter 2011 21/10/2011
The latest edition of our Mudlark magazine is now available over at the downloads page. If you would prefer a paper edtion, please e-mail us at msep@k... read more »
Creative Writing Walk - Kent's Coastal Week 18/10/2011
As part of Kent's Coastal Week and to celebrate a new edition of Kent Writer Jocelyn Brookes 'Military Orchid', Carol Donaldson (BBC Wildlife Ma... read more »
Kent's Coastal Week (22nd - 30th October) - The Creative Coast 12/10/2011
This year's theme for Kent's Coastal Week is the 'creative coast'. Generations of artists, writers and makers have been inspired by our coastline and ... read more »
Balanced Seas - Final Recommendations Summary Report 28/09/2011
Balanced Seas has produced a summary of the Final Recommendations for Marine Conservation Zones for south-east England. The recommendations, dev... read more »
Balanced Seas Project submits recommendations 09/09/2011
On Tuesday 6th September, the Balanced Seas project submitted its final recommendations for Marine Conservation Zones in the south-east to ... read more »
Sedimental - Stephen Turner 07/09/2011
Sedimental is a journey of (re)discovery for artist Stephen Turner; an exploration of significance in nature and a reflection on how this can be incor... read more »
Grown in Kent 24/08/2011
It seems everyone is talking about eating local produce . . . and isn't the Garden of England at harvest time the place to be if you ... read more »
Otters return to Kent 18/08/2011
It has been a long and perilous journey, but otters have finally made it back to Kent and can now be found in every county in England. Two otters hav... read more »
Promenade - A weekend of events, talks and performances in Sheerness 17/08/2011
Promenade provides a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the rich heritage of Sheerness, as a popular seaside resort and once significant nava... read more »
Medway's seabirds falling through the net 05/08/2011
The UK Government has an international commitment to designate a comprehensive network of marine protected areas by the end of 2012. But the RSPB says... read more »
Apple Day 21/10/2010
Today is Apple Day's 21st Birthday, so way not celebrate by treating yourself to a Kentish apple. North Kent has some wonderful farm s... read more »
Farming for Wildlife survives environmental cuts 21/10/2010
Following yesterday's comprenhensive spending review, in which the chancellor announced a cut in DEFRA's budget (amounting to 8% per annum over 4 year... read more »
Kent's Coastal Week - 23rd until 31st October 20/10/2010
Come and enjoy 100 free and subsidised activities, around the stunning Kent coast . From guided walks, family days and art events to beach c... read more »
The Mudlark - Autumn/Winter 2010 16/10/2010
The latest edition of The Mudlark, is now available as a download. If you would prefer a free paper copy, contact us at the usual address. ... read more »
Wildlife of Swale Calendar 2011 16/10/2010
Wildlife photographer Robert Canis, has produced a wonderful calendar for 2011, highlighting the area's diverse range of wildlife. If you would like t... read more »
Photographic Workshops 14/10/2010
Our free Wildlife Photography Workshops are now fully booked. Thanks to everybody who has shown an interest in them.... read more »
The Death Of The Oceans - BBC2 04/10/2010
David Attenborough looks at the state of biodiversity in the world's oceans. Tonight on BBC2 at 9.00pm or catch it later on the BBC's iPlayer.... read more »
Vote for kent's best loved or most neglected river 09/09/2010
The Our Rivers campaign (a coalition which inludes the RSPB, WWF-UK, the Angling Trust and the Salmon & Trout Association), has launched the first... read more »
Hidden Heritage - Historic Dockyard Chatham 24/08/2010
As part of the national 'Heritage Open Days' scheme, Chatham's Historic Dockyard will be conducting special walking tours, exploring its hidden h... read more »
Balanced Seas - Interactive Map 20/08/2010
The Balanced Seas Project (see previous news 7/5/2010) has now added an interactive map to its website at www.balancedseas.org . Visitors to the... read more »
Kent Oysters - Movement ban 28/07/2010
Fisheries inspectors from Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), have imposed a ban on the movement of all oysters from&nb... read more »
New Marine Planning Website launched 16/07/2010
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer), has launched a new website dedicated to marine planning practice. The aim of the site is to provide a ... read more »
The 2010 Kent Free Trees Scheme 16/07/2010
The 2010 Kent Free Trees Scheme, is now open. From now until the end of October indviduals and organisations throughout Kent (except Medway), can appl... read more »
Water for Wildlife 09/07/2010
The RSPB is asking the people of kent, to spare athought for the birds during the hot dry weather. So why not help out by adding a bird bath to ... read more »
Planning a cruise around north Kent? 17/06/2010
Are you planning to visit north Kent by boat? Do you want to know about moorings or where to go in the area? If so, then why not download th... read more »
Medway on Screen - Your memories of Medway and West Kent 02/06/2010
Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Screen Archive South East has put together an exciting community history project on the River Medway... read more »
Thames & Medway Pleasure Steamers from 1935 20/05/2010
The period from 1935 could be considered the Golden Age of pleasure steamers on the Thames and Medway. In this lavishly illustrated book, author Andre... read more »
The Mudlark Spring/Summer 2010 12/05/2010
The latest edition of The Mudlark is now available online. This issue is packed with things to do and places to visit, as well the usual features and ... read more »
Marine Safety 07/05/2010
The Medway Marine Community Partnership are holding a 'Marine Safety Event' on Friday 7th May (7.00pm - 10.00pm), at Rochester Cruising Club. The even... read more »
Balanced Seas - Marine Conservation Zones in the South East need you! 07/05/2010
Balanced Seas is one four regional projects in England, that is working with sea users and interest groups, to identify and recommend Marine Conservat... read more »
Become an important part of the marine ecosystem 18/03/2010
Following the passage of the Marine & Coastal Access Act, 10 Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) will be created along Englan... read more »
Land and Sea and Sky - Radio 3 12/03/2010
Award winning Folk musician Chris Woods discusses his native Faversham, revealing how the sea, vast skies and Dickensian marshes have helped to shape ... read more »
Green Belts: a greener future 11/02/2010
A new report by the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), examines to what extent Green Belts are fulfilling their purposes. To download a c... read more »
Isle of Sheppey - Proposed Cycle Routes 09/02/2010
Kent County Council together with Swale Borough Council, are currently proposing two new cycle routes for the Isle of Sheppey. Until the the 12th &nbs... read more »
Seasalter to Graveney Sea Defences Project - Public Exhibition 15/01/2010
The Environment Agency will be holding a public exhibition, detailing its proposals to maintain the area's sea defences. The meeting will be held at t... read more »
Season's Greetings! 23/12/2009
Season's Greetings and best wishes for the coming year, from everybody here at the MSEP.... read more »
The Saxon Shore Way through Medway 23/12/2009
The partnership has secured a further £10,000 to carry out improvements along the Saxon Shore Way through Medway. In addition the revised editio... read more »
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill 12/11/2009
On the 12November, the Marine and Coastal Access Bill received Royal Ascent. In what has been described by Gordon Brown as "ground-brea... read more »
Our Rivers 11/11/2009
The Our Rivers Campaign is lead by a coalition of four of the UK's leading NGO's, the WWF, RSPB, The Angling Trust and the Association of Ri... read more »
Kent's Coastal Week 24/10/2009
This year's Kent's Coastal Week programme is the biggest yet, with 70 free or subsidised events taking place. From guided walks to boat trips to ... read more »
New Kingsnorth Power Station delayed 08/10/2009
The energy firm E.On has comfirmed, that its controversial plans to build a new coal fired power station at Kingsnorth have been postponed, for a... read more »
The Mudlark - Autumn/Winter 09 23/09/2009
The latest edition of The Mudlark (Autumn/Winter 09) is now available as a download.... read more »
Mapping Local Food Webs 22/09/2009
What are the social, environmental and economic benefits of eating food grown or produced within 30 miles of where it is bought? What are the iss... read more »
Tufted Puffin seen at Oare Marshes 18/09/2009
Birdwatchers having been heading for the Swale, following a reported sighting of a tufted puffin at Oare Marshes. If comfirmed, it will be the first t... read more »
Mapping Local Food Webs in Faversham 11/08/2009
As part of its Mapping local Food Webs project, the Campaign to Protect Rural England is looking for summer volunteers. So if you: 1. Are i... read more »
River Medway Photographic Competition 30/07/2009
Interested in photography? Want to increase your skills? The Medway Valley Countryside Partnership's photographic competition is the perfect opportuni... read more »
Our Natural Health Service 28/07/2009
According to a recent study commisioned by Natural England, people living more than a mile from a park, were 27% more likely to be overweig... read more »
Greenpeace Activists board ship heading for Kingsnorth 23/06/2009
Ten Greenpeace activists boarded a ship delivering coal to Kingsnorth Power Station. The action took place yesterday , with the protestors stayin... read more »
The End of the Line 09/06/2009
Launched yesterday (8th June) to coincide with World Ocean Day, The End of the Line is a powerful look at the impact of overfishing. Based on the... read more »
Make your nature count 08/06/2009
Take part in the RSPB's 'Make your nature count, by recording the number and species of birds that visit your garden during the week of 8-14 June. For... read more »
Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer - Countryfile 24/05/2009
The historic paddle steamer 'Kingswear Castle' is to feature on the BBC's Countryfile programme. The programme will be broadcast on Sunday 24th ... read more »
Typical birds of the Medway & Swale 30/04/2009
The partnership has just taken delivery of a revised edition of our popular ' Typical birds of the Medway & Swale'. This free pock... read more »
Outward Bound has become out of bounds 09/04/2009
According to the results of a survey carried out by Natural England, our countryside and parks have become out of bounds to a generation of 'C... read more »
'Art as a tool in support of understanding coastal change' - new report 14/01/2009
An investment by The Crown Estate has resulted in a new report, by Dr. Robin McInnes, which reviews the potential of works of art to provide u... read more »
Intergrated Coastal Zone Managment Strategy published 14/01/2009
The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Strategy for England has now been published. ‘A strategy for promoting an integrated appr... read more »
Your River 2008 photos online 14/01/2009
In addition to the exhibition of winning photographs at Sessions House, Maidstone all photographs submitted to the competition are now available to vi... read more »
Northern Relief Road given the go ahead 02/01/2009
Swale Borough Council is delighted that the Planning Inspector has given the green light for the Northern Relief Road. The new road will provide a lin... read more »
European Commission's Marine Status Strategy Framework Directive 12/11/2008
The European Commission’s Marine Strategy Framework Directive aims to achieve Good Environmental Status in Europe’s seas by 2020. Th... read more »
New report on the potential of marine biomass for anaerobic biogas production 05/11/2008
An investment by The Crown Estate has resulted in a new report, by Maeve Kelly and Symon Dworjanyn of the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAM... read more »
Circular Walks on the Hoo Peninsula 15/10/2008
Together with Medway Council, the Partnership has produced a new edition of this popular guide to circular walks on the Hoo peninsula. The full colou... read more »
