Chalkeboard

Chalkeboard is our journal all about Cranborne Chase - whether it's writing, art, poetry, memories, volunteer experiences or simply a place to express our connection to this special place. We welcome submissions to Chalkeboard by email.

Casting Back to Iron Age Chettle with Martin Green

13th February 2024

A Walk on the Wildside of Chettle with Pete Etheridge

Stepping into the Dark with Becky Burchell

Imagining the Ancient Skies of Chettle with Steve Tonkin

25th January 2024

Immerse yourself in the winning entries from our 2023 Creative Writing Competition

19th January 2024

Boost your Connection to Wildness with Lindsey Death

4th January 2024

Woodland at Chettle Enhanced thanks to Chase & Chalke Tree Foster Carers

29th November 2023

Queen Matilda is Brought to Life at Shaftesbury Abbey Gardens

20th October 2023

The Festival of Words on Cranborne Chase

16th October 2023

Successful Summer 2023 Artist Residency Workshops

21st July 2023

Volunteering with Chase & Chalke: Mike Gilbert

26th April 2023

Ancient Monument Management in the Chalke Valley

19th April 2023

Stargazing on Cranborne Chase with Dark Sky Custodian Miranda Box

8th March 2023

Volunteering with Chase & Chalke: Simon Allsebrook

Walking to the Breamore Mizmaze

7th December 2022

Forest School for All – Chase & Chalke’s Woodlands Wild Things project

12th September 2022

Able Hands Together – Farming in Protected Landscapes Case Study

7th September 2022

Celebrating the life and work of WH Hudson

18th August 2022

Unearthing Chase and Chalke – May 2022 Project Update

13th May 2022

The Shire Rack – so much more than a line on a map

10th May 2022

Farming in Protected Landscapes – first year update

29th April 2022

Hedge laying, coppicing and hurdle making – the new Woodland Skills Training Programme

26th April 2022

Greater Horseshoe Bats in South Wiltshire – project update

24th March 2022

A Late Autumn tour of Martin Down – Conservation Planning

17th November 2021