COVID-19 and the Dorset AONB: Autumn 2021
An update on being outdoors in the Dorset AONB, protecting local communities and contacting the Dorset AONB Team.
An update on being outdoors in the Dorset AONB, protecting local communities and contacting the Dorset AONB Team.
As Covid-19 restrictions have eased and the summer crowds thinned out, it’s a great chance to get outdoors, have your fill of fresh air and enjoy seeing your gardens, parks and countryside in glorious autumn colour. When you are out and about in the Dorset landscape, please help us keep Dorset safe and special by joining in the #Promise to love Dorset Campaign:
In Dorset, we have a relatively elderly population in some parts and local communities are very aware of the devastating impact the virus can have and protecting our local communities must be our priority.
We want to urge people in Dorset to stay safe and respectful of other people and wildlife when out and about and the Countryside Code sets out some simple things that you can do to help make this happen:
Respect everyone
Protect the environment
Enjoy the outdoors
Please be aware that popular spots may get busy – have a back up plan in case your destination is full. There’s lots of amazing countryside to enjoy, have a look at our Explore map for alternative sites as a back up.
You can find full details of what you are able to do in this phase of the pandemic on the Government website.
Our Stepping into Nature have launched a virtual Picnic in the Park, where you can enjoy the Dorset countryside from your sofa. Activities range from watching awe-inspiring films, virtual walks, countryside sound clips and stories.
The Dorset AONB Team continues to work from home and is conducting all meetings remotely. All volunteer activities, events and face-to-face project activity have been postponed to safeguard participants, event leaders and our team.
If you would like to get in touch with any of the Dorset AONB Team, our email and phone details remain the same but we can no longer receive post.
We are really looking forward to the time when we can run our activities with you again but will make sure we resume only when it is safe to do so. Until then please take care and stay safe.
The Dorset AONB Team