We are very grateful to the wonderful Norwich Community Choir and St Helen’s Church (Cathedral of the Broads) at Ranworth for an amazing concert dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday 24th September. All proceeds were kindly donated to Love the Broads. What truly magical songs, music and poetry were performed by the Choir and the audience loved every minute.
You can listen to several pieces by clicking on Love the Broads’ facebook – see link:
We are delighted to welcome Bure Valley Cycle Hire as a prime Love the Broads business partner.
Based in the picturesque Broads village of Coltishall and right next door to the famous Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway, cyclists can explore the 9 mile stretch of the recently resurfaced railway path without having to cycle on any roads. Remember a bygone era with steam trains passing right beside you. You can even arrive in Coltishall by boat or train! There is a range of Specialized Hard Rock mountain bikes, with front suspension with tyres filled with “Goop”, which instantly repairs should a puncture occur.
A great time was had by all at the latest Love the Broads Member event held at Ranworth on Saturday 18th June. Members were taken by boat from Ranworth Staithe to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre where Lee and the team of volunteers welcomed our group and gave a really interesting overview of the thatched building with an opportunity to view the stunning wildlife on the Broad. A gentle walk to St Helen’s tea room followed with delicious tea and cake and a fabulous guided tour of Ranworth Church. We are so grateful for the support of so many to make this an event to remember.
Membership of Love the Broads starts from just £15 a year. Go on treat yourself or a loved one as a gift knowing that you are also helping to keep the Broads special and enjoying exclusive events and tours. Contact: lynne@lovethebroads.org.uk for more information or a membership form.
Many congratulations to Penny and all the team at the fabulous Granary Tea Shop at Ranworth Staithe on your stunning refurbishment. Thank you also for displaying our popular wildlife badges and continuing to support our important work in helping to keep the Broads special. We are very grateful.
Burnt Fen Alpacas is located in a special area within the Broads National Park and visitors with disabilities and mental health challenges are welcomed to this calming, broadside environment in the company of animals. Research shows that providing an environment such as that found at Burnt Fen gives an inclusive and beneficial experience for everyone, particularly those with disabilities. Love the Broads is delighted to provide a grant of £1,600 towards specially adapted toilet facilities for those less able.
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Sustainable tourism is all about making the lowest possible impact on the environment and local culture while helping to generate income and employment. It is responsible tourism that is both ecologically and culturally sensitive. It is about caring for the places we love to visit and protecting them for future generations. There is no point in having a beautiful landscape if it is spoilt by insensitive tourism. Love the Broads seeks to promote the protection and understanding of our wetland area’s wildlife, landscape, heritage and tourism which are all interlinked.
