Proud to support healthcare retreats

Check out the Quadrangle’s ‘Out in the Field‘ initiative and just launched website. Emerging from the first covid lockdown in Spring 2020, this project provides outdoor retreat programmes for healthcare staff to thank them for the work they do and support them in prioritising their own wellbeing. The inspirational film on the website explains what the …

Winter Fair – bookings now live!

Wrap-up warm and explore your local woodland this winter at our free Winter Fair at Andrews Woods, Shoreham on Sunday 4th December, 12-6pm. There will be delicious food and hot drinks, woodland crafts, art activities, walks and talks, live music, walkabout theatre, an exciting immersive sound experience and much more! This event is free but booking …

New KS2/KS3 Roman resource launched!

We’re very excited to finally launch our English Heritage and DVLPS KS2/KS3 online learning resource and interactive map on Lullingstone Roman Villa and the Darent Valley! The map highlights the strong links between Lullingstone and its local landscape, supporting teachers and students to explore the social history of Roman Kent. Take a look and discover  …

We’re recruiting a Countryside Manager!

DVLPS is looking for a Countryside Manager. An exciting role with a focus on delivering projects that conserve biodiversity and landscape in the Darent Valley, as well those enabling people to access, enjoy and explore the valley’s natural and cultural heritage. For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies page on the Kent …

Winner of November/ December 2021 Photo Challenge

This months (Nov/ Dec) winner of the Darent Valley Photography Competition is River Darent, Shoreham by Michael Gaunt. Thank you to everybody who submitted entries. The standard was extremely high and the judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. This image will be the November image for our 2023 calendar. The next theme is: …

DVLPS Winter Newsletter out now!

The DVLPS winter newsletter is now available. So you don’t miss any newsletters, why not sign up to our mailing list and get future editions direct to your email mailbox.

Winner of Oct/ Nov 2021 Darent Valley Photography Challenge!

Our Oct/Nov winner of the Darent Valley Photography Competition is Castle Farm by Chris Wilson Congratulations to Chris Wilson, for his winning image of Castle Farm. This image will be the October image for our 2023 calendar. Thank you to everybody who submitted entries. The standard was extremely high and the judges had a difficult …

The Photography Challenge is Open for Business!

The photography challenge is open for business! 12 Month Challenge Monthly Winners & Awards Free Monthly Photography Workshops Free Photo Walks Public Exhibition Challenge Book and Calendar Permanent Digital Photo Archive The Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme is an exciting large-scale partnership, working to conserve and enhance the distinctive heritage landscapes of the Darent Valley …

28.05.21 – Farm Cluster Officer sought by Kent Wildlife Trust

Kent Wildlife Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Wilder Landscapes Team and develop new relationships with farmers and landowners in the Darent Valley, empowering them to make decisions that benefit wildlife and their long-term sustainability in the face of a rapidly changing sector. For further information and to apply, please visit …

28.05.21 We’re recruiting a Countryside Access Officer!

We are searching for an individual with experience of working with communities to improve physical access to the landscape of the Darent Valley. Working with the scheme’s Countryside Manager, you will deliver physical improvements to the Darent Valley Path to realise the scheme’s aspirations of a traffic-free route from ‘source to Thames’. You will also …

21.05.21 Welcome to our new Art & Comms Manager!

We’re very pleased to welcome Selina Levinson Drake to the DVLPS team as the new Arts & Communications Manager. Selina will be leading on the arts projects within DVLPS, which are primarily under the ‘inspiring’ theme. She will also be coordinating the Scheme’s communications, promoting our work to our various audiences. Great to have you …

26.01.21 – We’re recruiting!

We’re currently recruiting for an Arts and Communications Manager to join the DVLPS team. It’s a fantastic role which will see the successful individual truly engaging communities by combining art and landscape in the Darent Valley. Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the Kent County Council website. Closing date …

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