Executive Director of the charity, West of England Rural Network - part of the wider ACRE Network. Local activist, father and fly fisherman.
Joined October 2010
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Chris Head retweeted
2 Apr 2020
☎️ PHONE NUMBERS ☎️
Please pass to people you know who're not online & who don't have any support & may need help with food/medication:
@BristolCouncil
0800 694 0184
@NorthSomersetC
01934 427 437
@bathnes/@banes3sg
0300 247 0050
@sgloscouncil
01454 868 009
#coronavirus
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Chris Head retweeted
27 Jun 2019
OPEN ROOM POLICY. If you are a young person or you know any young people who might find this useful please shout. @Creative_Youth @BristolOldVicYC @Young_Bristol @rifemag @RisingArtAgency
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Chris Head retweeted
24 Jun 2019
"Some said we were mad. We said, 'remember our purpose'." Words spoken by our @EnglishRuralCEO after we took on a project in Somerset to rescue 'The Old Rectory' from dire straits: englishrural.org.uk/the-stor… #ruralhousing #CommunityIsWhy
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Chris Head retweeted
4 Jun 2019
Yesterday, we attended the @WoE_RDP event at @AldwickEstate to celebrate the projects which received LEADER #grant #funding within the West of England.
There were a huge mix of projects - #farm diversifications, village shops, cheese producers and a winery.
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Chris Head retweeted
21 May 2019
The Lib Dem Council is also introducing a clear commitment that every decision the council makes will have a Climate Emergency Assessment. The Council can not afford to ignore it further
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Chris Head retweeted
30 Apr 2019
Listen to our Policy Lead @J_Leggett discussing the #ruraleconomy report on @BBCFarmingToday with @HillFT
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0004l…
@LordsRuralEcon #rural #communities #ruralstrategy
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27 Apr 2019
A powerful and wide ranging conclusion from @LordsRuralEcon as to why a Rural Strategy is essential for the viability and future of rural communities. Enquiry showed how all parts of rural life are interlinked and all Government depts are culpable for delivery #ruraleconomy
27 Apr 2019
Successive govts have underrated contribution rural economies can make to UK: it’s time for a strategy for the #ruraleconomy. Find out more about our report out now ow.ly/MkwN30oyvwl
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Chris Head retweeted
20 Dec 2018
December Newsletter just out! ☃️bit.ly/ENRDnewsDec2018
🔹New #ENRD publications available, incl. Czech
🔸#Bioeconomy survey - fill in by 31/01/2019!
🔹#LeaderCLLD in your country
🔸#GenerationalRenewal in rural areas
Also in:
🇨🇵bit.ly/ENRDnewsDecFR
🇩🇪bit.ly/ENRDnewsDecDE
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Chris Head retweeted
18 Dec 2018
VACANCY - Recruiting for an Interim CEO to start February 2019. Details here: sra.scot/interim-ceo-sought/
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Chris Head retweeted
6 Dec 2018
The Common Agricultural Policy reduces poverty in rural areas 🏞️
We've just published an assessment of the current CAP's performance since 2014. More info (including performance indicators) here: europa.eu/!jq37Kt 🇪🇺📊
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Chris Head retweeted
5 Dec 2018
Our Christmas #SupportLocal campaign shines the spotlight on Crieff Food Company.
This fantastic video produced by @P_KLeader introduces Crieff Food Co. and shows how they supports local producers buff.ly/2radHAD
@NFUStweets @scotruralnet @GreenerScotland
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Chris Head retweeted
29 Nov 2018
An excellent endorsement for networked rural development, local action groups setting Local Development Strategies and making investment decisions. @ruralkeith @RuralChris @ACRE_national
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Chris Head retweeted
5 Sep 2018
Great @banes3sg event today with @WestofEnglandCA Metro Mayor Tim Bowles. Thanks @dhi_online @JulianHouseUK & SWAN for telling us about their work & @3CafeKitchen for hosting us. Great to see Tim Warren and other @bathnes Councillors too. Look forward to working together.
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Chris Head retweeted
3 Sep 2018
Are you an expert in communications and public affairs and keen to work in a rural setting? @ACRE_national might have just the job for you #rural #ACRENetwork More information here: acre.org.uk/jobs/
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29 Aug 2018
A reminder of the drop in event this afternoon between 4.00 & 6.00 in the Library at Chew Valley School to explore the opportunity for a Community Library. If you can't make it there is an online survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CVLibra…
@ChewValleySch @ChewGazette @chewvalley @bathnes
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Chris Head retweeted
28 Aug 2018
Upcoming event: Woodland Pests and Diseases, Bridgwater, on Wednesday 26th September '18, 10am-2.30pm. Join us for a morning of talks followed by a walk around Fyne Court to look at some of the major threats facing woodlands and forestry in the South West. fwagsw.org.uk/Event/woodland…
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Chris Head retweeted
We’re working with @WofEnglandLEP and the local business community on a #LocalIndustrialStrategy to help deliver our ambition for clean & inclusive growth. We want businesses across our region to get involved – find out more bit.ly/WECALIS #IndustrialStrategy
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Chris Head retweeted
20 Aug 2018
Do you have ideas for boosting productivity & sustainability in agriculture? 🚜 A £20m #IndustrialStrategy challenge fund is now open. Find out more ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/effic…
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21 Aug 2018
Good news for the Chew Valley Explorer 672 bus route as @BCT have secured the new operating contract and will bring community transport way of working to this much needed rural lifeline @WERural @ChewGazette @chewvalley
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Chris Head retweeted
10 Aug 2018
We’re looking for full & part time cheesemakers to join our team. Applicants must be enthusiastic, hard working, excellent attention to detail, willing to work as part of a team. Previous experience not necessary. Email CV to maugan@trethowansdairy.co.uk for more info!
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