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February 2010
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Save Kirksanton's Wildlife
The government has selected the picturesque village of Kirksanton, near Millom to host a new nuclear power station. The government's unelected Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) has been given the power to fast-track major projects such as this, bypassing the usual planning procedures. Additionally another two nuclear power station sites have been allocated further up Cumbria's coast.
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Give it a go this New Year - a chance for you to win £500 every month
Play Win for Wildlife, the North West Wildlife Trusts lottery. From just £2 a month, entering is great value with a £500 jackpot every month. Plus you will be helping to support local wildlife and the environment at the same time! Other monthly cash prizes include £100, £25, and there are lots of £10 prizes. Read More »
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New Years Honours
Simon King, The Wildlife Trusts’ vice-president received an OBE for services to wildlife photography and to conservation.
Stephanie Hilborne received an OBE for services to nature conservation. She was appointed as The Wildlife Trusts’ chief executive in 2004. Since then Stephanie has led a radical overhaul of the way the organisation works on a collective level and has been instrumental in uniting all 47 Wildlife Trusts behind their vision for ‘A Living Landscape’ – a large scale well-connected landscape initiative to help wildlife adapt to the challenges of climate change. 
Michael Allen, chair of The Wildlife Trusts, said: “We are all delighted at this signal honour and it is recognition of the enormous commitment and energy which Stephanie always shows in our work.”
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Up Coming Events with the Westmorland & Furness Bat Group
Spring seems almost round the corner, and with it will come the emergence of the local bat populations. But don't rush out with your bat detectors yet, we've still got a few winter events organised for you.
Sound Analysis Workshop - 13th February »
Myotis Bats - A talk by John Drewitt - 22nd February »
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