West Berkshire on show
BY BUZZ
Photo: Exmoor ponies on Greenham Common by Rob Appleby
A local photographer has put together an exhibition at the Corn Exchange in Newbury, which celebrates the beauty of West Berkshire.
The exhibition will take place between 28 February and 5 April and will display the work of wildlife photographer Rob Appleby, from Newbury, who regularly volunteers with the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. The aim is to show the beauty and variety of the landscape just south of Newbury and Thatcham.
Known as the West Berkshire Living Landscape, which has lead to the exhibition being named A Living Landscape, this area includes Greenham and Crookham Commons, Thatcham Reedbeds and the Kennet & Avon Canal. The project was a joint idea between the Wildlife Trust and West Berkshire Council to protect, expand and enhance this unique and diverse landscape of West Berkshire.
Jacky Akam, West Berkshire Living Landscape project officer said “many people who live in Newbury are not aware of this stunningly beautiful area of countryside on their doorstep. Rob has been photographing this area for many years, and he wants to share his work so that people will be inspired to get closer to nature.”
He adds, ”We look after the heathland and woods so that wildlife living there can thrive, and people are able to enjoy the tranquillity and be close to nature.”
More details of Wildlife Trust events can be found at www.bbowt.org.uk, and West Berkshire Council events on www.naturediscovery.org.uk.
