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    Volunteering opportunities

    **COVID-19 Update: we are currently not recruiting any new volunteers in light of the pandemic.** Read more

  1. About us
  2. Our team and governance
  3. Our Team

Our Team

The day to day operation of the Trust is the responsibility of the Chief Executive - Gill Welham, and Director of Development - Jon Balaam,  who report to the trustees at regular board meetings and are supported by a management team which represents each aspect of the Trust’s work and objectives.

Ranger Service

Ranger Service

The Greensand Trust provides a high quality Ranger Service which works across the area managing sites and their access in line with agreed management plans for each location. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

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Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

**COVID-19 Update: we are currently not recruiting any new volunteers in light of the pandemic.** Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

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Education Team

Education Team

Inspiring people of all ages to engage with their local natural environment through events and activities, the Education Team works with local schools and groups to deliver programmes linked to the National Curriculum and offers support and advice to enhance learning. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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Visitor Services, Community Engagement & Volunteering

Visitor Services, Community Engagement & Volunteering

Coordinating and delivering high quality visitor services and community engagement. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2017

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Catering Team

Catering Team

The Trust has developed The Tree Tops Café at Rushmere Country Park as a fundraising enterprise. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2017

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Biodiversity & Heritage Team

Biodiversity & Heritage Team

This team provides specialist guidance, management input, as well as survey and monitoring delivery, in relation to biodiversity and heritage features / projects. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2017

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Development Team

Development Team

This is a Trust-wide team, which develops new projects and opportunities, based on our understanding of the local environment. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2017

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Finance & Admin

Finance & Admin

Our finance and admin team handles all aspects of the Trust's administration. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2017

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    Clophill Lakes

    We need your help to create a new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes which will allow sensitive public access with visitor facilities while protecting the wildlife and landscape.

  • Winter Highlights 2020

    Winter Highlights 2020

    The winter edition of our quarterly news bulletin is now available to view.

  • A note from The Greensand Trust

    A note from The Greensand Trust

    As 2020 comes to an end, we'd like to acknowledge how delighted we are to have been able to provide a safe environment to support our local and wider community’s health and wellbeing needs throughout the difficult times of this year.

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  • Find Rushmere Country Park

    Find Rushmere Country Park

    Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB

  • About Rushmere Country Park

    About Rushmere Country Park

    A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy - a fabulous site for walking, cycling, horse riding and wildlife with café, visitor centre and events.

  • Tree Tops Cafe

    Tree Tops Cafe

    The cafe is currently CLOSED - but we do have hatches at both entrances offering a takeaway service with social distancing queuing in place.

  • Greensand Ridge map

    Our area is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you would like to try mountain biking or just want to walk the dog you'll find it all here.

  • Parking Pass

    Parking Pass

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

    Ideal for families all year round, an access for all path starting from outside the Visitor Centre - find fairy doors, wooden sculptures and have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Please park at Rushmere main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 5.30pm daily (final entry at 5pm). Limited parking available at Stockgrove entrance.

  • Dog walking

    Dog walking

    Responsible dog owners are welcome at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For everyone's safety dog walkers must abide by our on/off lead rules and pick up after their dog.

  • General map of site

    General map of site

    Find your way around Rushmere Country Park's 400 acres of stunning woodland, heathland and meadows for all ages to enjoy.

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    Bike Pass DAY Ticket

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