Russell Oppenheimer

Advocate and activist for National Parks, Rewilding, Climate Action, Walking & Cycling. Also a Councillor, Writer and Trustee.

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

It was great to be in Titchfield with Margaret Paren (CPRE Hampshire Chair) this morning as we launched Hedgerow Heroes. The project is not just about creating more hedgerows for wildlife, it’s also about preserving countryside skills which are at risk of being lost.

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

What a splendid day for the first ever Petersfield Ecofair! It was great to see so many people connecting and having fun. I thought local singer Josie Haskins was just amazing. 😎 @ Petersfield Lake https://t.co/bPnm9ZwLSs

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

I hope some people will find my blog on waste and recycling in Hampshire helpful and/or interesting. 🙂
https://t.co/GLMk6yDApH

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Amazing pink moon over Butser Hill at 0530 this morning. A full moon in April was called a pink moon by native Americans because it heralded the bloom of wildflowers. #southdowns

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

@AntoniaRomeoUK @tradegovuk @trussliz @GregHands @GerryGrimstone @grahamstuart @ranil @UKinMexico @CorinRobertson @tradegovukMEX @spencermahony Great news Antonia. Well done to all involved. Why has the media not reported this more? I suppose there is a lot going on at the moment...

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Just got round to reading the Govt’s 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution (...it’s been a busy week!). Great to see the strong commitment to re-wilding in our National Parks. There’s a huge amount we can do in the South Downs with the right subsidies. V. exciting! 🌳

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Good to see comma butterflies returning to the Ashford Hangers.

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

At RSPB Pulborough last week a robin came and joined the briefing of our SDNPA group...👍

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

I was at the Seven Sisters Country Park on Tuesday and was lucky enough to see the sun come up at the Cuckmere Valley. It was quite amazing to witness...So glad this place is part of the South Downs National Park and will be properly protected for future generations...!

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

It was a glorious morning at Queen Eleanor’s Garden in Winchester and the perfect spot to remember the great bravery and moral clarity of Emmeline Pankhurst. I was happy to be there and just wish my daughter had woken up in time to join me..! 😎 https://t.co/B6FAQAvdrb

[Maria_Miller @MariaMillerUK]

Marking Emmeline Pankhurst's birthday on a glorious summer morning with Hampshire MPs and Councillors at our very own #PankhurstParties in Winchester with Chair of the County Council @still_elaine Leader Roy Perry MPs @mimsdavies @carolinenokes

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

I had lots of fun doing a giant puzzle at the South Downs Centre this morning! @sdnpa #NationalPark https://t.co/SQNNmL5PLp

[Trevor Beattie @TrevorBeattie]

The pieces fit! Members of the @sdnpa South Downs National Park Authority getting hands on experience today of events work - active ambassadors for our National Park

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Really pleased to have qualified as an Autism Ambassador yesterday after a fascinating day’s training...We have a lot to do to make society work better for people with autism and their families. It is great that Hampshire County Council is leading the way. #Thinkautism

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Columbia have provided some lovely new kit to the South Downs National Park staff and members. Thank you Columbia! #NationalParks

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

@sewateruk Good idea but I think you have to follow me before I can DM you! Or my email address is on the Hampshire County Council website at https://t.co/aHepJG6FV1 Thanks Holly.

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

@sewateruk The works took place some months ago when the daffodils were still underground. The damage only became apparent when the daffodils did not emerge in the Spring. Perhaps we could have a site visit with my residents who planted them?

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

@sewateruk Thanks Holly. On Farnham Road the area most affected has been around the Auction Sales room and opposite the Plestor. The cost of replanting bulbs will be around £250 and this can be paid to Liss Parish Council. We hope this can be arranged. Russell

[Damian Hinds @DamianHinds]

We want every child to have the best start in life and every generation to do better than the last - the new schemes announced today will help parents to support their children in reading and language development at an early age https://t.co/WBY4DX4hbO

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

Fantastic to see kids being taught IT skills in the new computer room at Liss Junior School today. Cllrs Kendall, Budden and I felt our grant awards had been put to very good use! Thumbs up!

[Russell Oppenheimer @Hantsconnected]

It was inspiring to meet Homestart Butser volunteers in Liss - they make such a difference to families experiencing hard times. I was also delighted to present certificates to new volunteers completing their training. Homestart is an amazing organisation doing important work.