Changes to the delivery of The Valley, our free bi-annual newsletter...

With increasing pressure on our planet and our budgets, we are looking at ways to reduce the environmental and financial impact of all areas of our work.  To help us do this, we will be reducing our future print runs of The Valley, saving money and resources.  We are also ceasing our mail-out of individual copies sent free-of-charge by post.

We really value the importance of sending you the very latest AONB news and so we’re very sorry that we have to make these changes.

The popularity of The Valley shows the fantastic level of support we have in and around the area , but as a very small organisation, we are now unable to bear the rising cost of postage and distribution ourselves.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supports the AONB and continues to enjoy and contribute towards this stunning landscape.

Again, please accept our apologies for these changes to the distribution and delivery of our newsletter.  By streamlining our work in this way we hope to create more opportunities in other areas, for the long-term future of the AONB.

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How can you still receive your copy of The Valley?

With around 11,000 copies in circulation via local outlets, and a downloadable version always available on the Internet, there are lots of ways to keep up-to-date with all things Tamar Valley.

IN THE POST
For readers who still wish to receive the newsletter in hard copy, you must send in a self-addressed A4 envelope with enough postage for a second-class large letter (approx. weight 125g) to our address and we will mail it back immediately. If you would like to receive the autumn/winter edition, please send two stamped, addressed envelopes and we will forward the second publication in October.

ONLINE
From this website, you can download the latest edition of The Valley, as well as our monthly e-bulletins for up-to-date stories and information.    Our website is also packed with news and pictures from around the AONB and a comprehensive events calendar.  Plus you can read about the progress of all our projects, including the new trails network and the construction of the new Tamar Valley Centre in Gunnislake.

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LOCAL OUTLETS

Hard copies of The Valley can be found in more than 400 venues, shops, post offices, libraries and information points across the area.  For more information about distribution points near you, please get in touch with our office: rdavies@tamarvalley.org.uk / 01579 351681

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TAMAR VALLEY MINING HERITAGE PROJECT

Read on to learn more about one of our biggest and most ambitious projects in the Tamar Valley.

How will users access the footpaths, bridleways and cycleways in the Tamar Valley that are being built as part of the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project?

There are many different ways of accessing the trails network. The main car parking is at Morwellham Quay and at the Tavistock Sawmill Site on the A390. Horse boxes can currently only be accommodated in the Morwellham Car Park. It is important that users use these main car parks are there are concerns that these new trails will encourage people to park their cars in narrow lanes causing congestion, erosion and litter problems. You can of course walk, ride or cycle to the new trails by using the existing trails network.

There is a lot of talk about changing the car access and parking arrangements at the Morwellham Quay Museum what is happening?

A number of options are being investigated to see if they are feasible or not. Feasibility is being looked at from many angles including impact on the landscape and impacts on the privacy of local residents. The feasibility study will include consultation with local residents.

There seems to be a lot of new interpretation work happening at Morwellham Quay but clearly some other parts of the museum need work when is that going to happen?

There is a clear programme of work that will run over the winter of 2007/2008. This programme will be made available to view by anyone who wants further information.

I have ideas about what needs to be done as part of this project how do I get involved?

We welcome involvement by the local community and the best method to get involved is via the local residents meetings.

There are nightjars nesting near the DGC quarry. What arrangements for protection?

We have an ecological watching brief on the project advising us how to deal with sensitive wildlife issues in the project. We will move trails away from habitats where possible. If not, then we will be providing information notices to walkers to not disturb these areas.

What are the access proposals for Gawton do not want to see an increase in vehicular traffic?

There will be very little promotion of the site as it is a sensitive site with very difficult terrain that does not lend itself to large numbers of people. Work to the site will not take place for another 2 years. There will be no access to this site until that time.

What is the focus of the TVMHP what changes will it deliver?

The project will provide a variety of safe access to areas of the Tamar Valley where there has been previously been none. Safety is important because without the work to make the old mine workings safe, landowners would never allow public access. This represents a big change to access in the Tamar Valley – for local people and visitors alike. The mine workings of the Tamar Valley are part of the new World Heritage Site – these remains have the same significance to the United Nations as the Taj Mahal, Giants Causway and Stonehenge to name a few other World Heritage Sites – it is our duty to stop these mine workings disappearing and being lost forever. The project will also be providing education and other information sources to schools and people of all ages and abilities so that they can enjoy a beautiful landscape that is currently out of bounds. Through the wildlife work of the project, any impacts of extra visitors to the area can be positive rather than negative to wildlife. Extra visitors – local and tourists – will also be an economic boost for the area making local shops, pubs, visitor attractions, restaurants, etc more viable and be able to provide local jobs all year round.

Where can I find a map of the new trails?

As the project is ‘work in progress’ we do not have maps to give out. However, if you do wish to see a current working version, you can view one at the office.

How will the new infrastructure be maintained in the long term, once the funding for setting up has run out?

A new Tamar Trust will be set up that will use money from car parking and other income generating activities to employ a warden who will look after the sites. They will be able to employ local volunteers to help maintain the trails. They will also use income to employ any specialist contractors and buy equipment that is necessary for the upkeep of the trails network.

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