The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme

A new Landscape Partnership scheme, supported by more than 60 local, regional and national groups, to conserve and celebrate the unique heritage of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks.

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BFER will deliver heritage conservation projects focusing on the Brecks' fenland fringe, key freshwater habitats and primary river corridors.

Take part in our Free family activities next week

Take part in our Free family activities next week in #Thetford!

Thurs 6th April 10am - 1pm @ Thetford Market Place

For more info: https://brecks.org/events/wild-about-thetford-spring-edition/

@thetfordtowncouncil Thetford Town Events @heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Thetford #Norfolk

Watch our latest video - Eels in the Classroom pro

Watch our latest video - Eels in the Classroom project led by @norfolkriverstrust

This involved 6 schools having a tank with eels in their classroom, learning about their habitat and lifecycle and releasing them into the river

Watch over on our YouTube channel: The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers LP

@heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #EelsintheClassroom

We are pleased to offer a FREE teacher training se

We are pleased to offer a FREE teacher training session provided by Freshwater Habitats Trust to schools in the Brecks area. This session will provide teachers with the information to run their own water testing lesson and to teach children about their local freshwater habitats.

The session will take place at Admirals Academy on Wednesday 19th April from 4:30pm to 6pm.

If you are interested, please contact: BFER.admin@suffolk.gov.uk

@heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #Norfolk #Suffolk #TheBrecksLP

Learn a new skill this weekend at our wild crafts

Learn a new skill this weekend at our wild crafts workshops in the beautiful Brandon Country Park! Make natural baskets from willow and gathered sticks; perfect to give as a gift for Mother's Day, or to keep for yourself.
Suitable for adults and families with children ages 7+
Sunday 12th March
The Engine House, Brandon Country Park
Morning and afternoon workshops available
To find out more, and to book, visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)
Supported by the #NationallotteryHeritageFund
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#wildcrafts #naturalcraft #brandon #suffolk #norfolk #brecks #nature #wildlife #willow #willowweaving #basketmaking #tensiontrays #easter #spring #familyevents #weekendevent #familyactivity

Thank you to everyone who came to our talk last ni

Thank you to everyone who came to our talk last night by Dr Ross Piper on Bugs in the Brecks

A fascinating talk & we hope you enjoyed it!

NEXT TALK:
Ancient House Museum are hosting a talk next week on the 'Great Heathen Army' book you place here: https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/ancient-house/2023-03-07-the-viking-great-army-talk

@ThetfordTownEvents @Heritagefunduk @NorfolkMuseumsService #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Thetford #WinterTalk #BugsintheBrecks

Our March newsletter is live! Visit Brecks.org to

Our March newsletter is live!

Visit Brecks.org to read our latest newsletter.

#FridayReads #MarchNewsletter @HeritageFundUK

Visit Thetford Library to see the new Tales from t

Visit Thetford Library to see the new Tales from the River pop up exhibition.

Here till the end of March where it will be moving to Watton Library

@osbrecks @heritagefunduk

#Thetford #ThetfordLibrary #Norfolk #NorfolkLibrary #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Suffolk #WattonLibrary

Up to £2,500 Funding Available! We are looking f

Up to £2,500 Funding Available!

We are looking for communities and organisations to apply for our 3rd Party Grant Fund

If you are interested & would like to learn more, visit: https://brecks.org/bfer/projects/revealing-the-rivers-connecting-with-communities/4-6-3rd-party-grant-fund/

@heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk

Join our family willow weaving workshop this March

Join our family willow weaving workshop this March and learn to create your very own basket tray. Perfect to give as a gift in time for Mother's day, or keep for yourself!
Suitable for Ages 7+
To find out more, visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)

🌍The Engine House, Brandon Country Park,
IP27 0SU
📅Sunday 12th March
🕒AM workshop 10.30-12.30, PM workshop 1.30-3.30

@heritagefunduk
#TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #family #wildcraft #nature #familyworkshop

Join our family willow weaving workshop this March

Join our family willow weaving workshop this March and learn to create your very own basket tray. Perfect to give as a gift in time for Mother's day, or keep for yourself!
Suitable for Ages 7+
To find out more, visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)

🌍The Engine House, Brandon Country Park,
IP27 0SU
📅Sunday 12th March
🕒AM workshop 10.30-12.30, PM workshop 1.30-3.30

@heritagefunduk
#TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #family #wildcraft #nature #familyworkshop

Thank you to everyone who came to our fascinating

Thank you to everyone who came to our fascinating talk last week with Dr Richard Hoggett on Howard Carter & the discovery of Tutankhamun

Next week is the last in our a series of talk with Dr Ross Piper, you can book at place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-talk-bugs-in-the-brecks-tickets-463675163897

@HeritageFundUK @thetfordtowncouncil @thecarnegieguildhallcomplex

Make your very own flying machines and miniature b

Make your very own flying machines and miniature boats using natural materials! Join our family wild-crafts workshop at Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve for a guided walk and workshop. For more info and to book, visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)
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Sunday 5th March
AM workshop: 10.30am-12.30pm
PM workshop: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Ages 5+
RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve, IP27 9AD
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@Heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #family #wildcraft #nature #familyworkshop

Today is 'Random Act of Kindness Day'. Show yourse

Today is 'Random Act of Kindness Day'. Show yourself some kindness by spending some time in nature to reset and reconnect with your surroundings. Do you suspect you are in peri-menopause, menopause, or post menopause?
If so, join BFER for a free six week nature therapy programme made possible by the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Learn wellbeing practices, connect with like minded people, and develop ways to relieve symptoms through guided Forest Bathing walks in the beautiful landscapes of the Brecks. No previous experience needed.
For more information, visit:
brecks.org/events (link in bio)

@heritagefunduk @adaptablebydesign
#menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #wellness #wellbeing #forestbathing #nature #naturetherapy

Thank you to everyone who came to the second of ou

Thank you to everyone who came to the second of our winter talks by @Richard_Hoggett on Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun. It was a great turnout of over 50 people. We hope to see you at our next talk on Thurs 2nd March by @DrRossPiper

Visit brecks.org/events to book tickets for our next talk

@heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #Thetford #Norfolk #WinterTalk #TalkEvent

Thank you to everyone who came to our Winter Talk

Thank you to everyone who came to our Winter Talk last week by Nicola Crockford

We are excited for our next talk tomorrow by Dr Richard Hoggett about Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun

If you are interested in attending please visit our website for more info

@heritagefunduk @thetfordtowncarnegie #TheBrecks #Norfolk #Suffolk #WinterTalk #TalkEvent

Discover the intricate world of insects at our BFE

Discover the intricate world of insects at our BFER evening talk, 'Bugs in the Brecks', with entomologist, author and presenter, Dr Ross Piper.
Take a closer look at the endlessly fascinating lifestyles of these creatures, including some of the species you can see in the Brecks.
Thursday 2nd March, 7pm-8pm, The Guildhall (Thetford, IP24 2DS).
For more info and to book visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)
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@heritagefunduk #insects #bugs #talk #Norfolk #FreeEvent #Brecks #Thetford #Nature #wildlife

Show yourself some love and book onto our upcoming

Show yourself some love and book onto our upcoming free series, 'Nature Therapy For the Relief of Menopause Symptoms'. Join Nature Therapist, Gina Geremia, to explore the Brecks landscapes through a series of guided forest bathing walks. Reset, and discover a renewed sense of self, and connection to nature.
For more information on what is involved and how to take part, visit: brecks.org/events (Link in Bio)
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#TheBrecks #menopause #forestbathing #wellbeing #nature #suffolk #mindfulness

Make your very own flying machines and miniature b

Make your very own flying machines and miniature boats using natural materials! Join our family wild-crafts workshop at Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve for a guided walk and workshop. For more info and to book, visit: brecks.org/events (link in bio)
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Sunday 5th March
AM workshop: 10.30am-12.30pm
PM workshop: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Ages 5+
RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve, IP27 9AD
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@Heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #family #wildcraft #nature #familyworkshop

Don't forget to book tickets to our next FREE Wint

Don't forget to book tickets to our next FREE Winter Talk: "Wonderful Things": Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun by historian Dr Richard Hoggett

🌍The Guildhall, Thetford IP24 2DS
📅Thurs 16th Feb
🕒7pm - 8pm

For more information & to book click the link in our bio

@Heritagefunduk #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Thetford #ThetfordEvent #NorfolkEvent #WinterTalk #WinterTalkEvent #NorfolkTalkEvent

Yesterday the BFER team took a visit to RSPB Laken

Yesterday the BFER team took a visit to RSPB Lakenheath Fen to view the new ramp being installed which will create an accessible route around the reserve

This is part of our accessible rivers project, for more info about the project⬇️ https://brecks.org/bfer/projects/revealing-the-rivers-connecting-with-communities/4-3-accessible-rivers-improving-access/

@HeritageFundUK #TheBrecks #TheBrecksLP #Norfolk #Suffolk #RSPB #RSPBLakenheathFen #RSPBReserve

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About

In June 2017, following on from the successful Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme, an application for a new scheme was submitted by Suffolk County Council to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Meet the Team

Projects

Information on the 24 core BFER projects, and will be updated with all the events, activities, survey results, outputs and other exciting information as the projects progress.

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Restoring the Water: Supporting Species and Habitats

Under the Surface: Discovering Heritage

Working Waters: Heritage skills for the future

Revealing the Rivers: Connecting with Communities

Key Documents

This page contains links to our key documents, project plans and maps.

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BFER Scheme Area Map

Key Files for Partners

Brecks Special Qualities Report

BFER Landscape Character Assessment

BFER Landscape Conservation Action Plan

BFER Important Freshwater Areas Report

BFER Historic Landscape Characterisation

Resources

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Volunteers round a table researching

Volunteer Hub

BFER Project Resources

BFER Project Resources

Teaching about the water environment

BFER Schools Resources

A young girl looking through a microscope

Other Schools Resources

Other Projects

#Breathe

Funding

Mapping Resources

River Raiders Booklet

Partners

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Delivery Partners

The BFER Board

Brecks Directory