The Ranger eats Mopane worms – but avoids weasel coffee
Mmm! A party invitation arrived recently at Ranger Towers, inviting The Ranger and his companion to an evening meal… of
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Wildlife & countryside news
The rural economy? FRIG that!
The Ranger is an avid reader of the Country Land and Business Association magazine. It’s well worth a read for
Read moreMilton Country Park to be closed to save money?
When The Ranger worked at Wicken Fen, some years ago, one of the main things he noticed about living in
Read moreIt’s raining, and you’re going to Basildon
This weekend The Ranger and his lovely companion were invited to Basildon to attend the 20th anniversary of the Motorboat
Read moreCountryside Management Association website redesigned
The Countryside Management Association holds its annual conference this week, and just in time the association’s website is being relaunched
Read moreTasty snails in peril
The Times has the courage to highlight the plight of the the Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), pointing out the concerns
Read moreFootpath barriers – an unusual approach
Footpaths, the location of conflicts between illegal cyclists and motorcyclists, horses, pushchairs, granny-wagons and much more. Rangers the world over
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Five reasons why instant barbeques are evil
Instant barbeques are a plague! Along with patio heaters they should be consigned to the deepest pits of product hell.
Read moreDoctor Who finale makes vaguely countryside-related gaffe: millions indifferent
The final episode of the latest series of Doctor Who on BBC TV was watched by millions, including The Ranger,
Read moreSuffering from a nasty complaint
What? Now charities are being urged to adopt complaints procedures. For some reason, most of them don’t have such a
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