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The vision of the Bright Water Landscape Partnership is to reveal a heritage of change and innovation, supporting opportunities to enhance and enjoy the natural, built and farmed landscape, realising gifts for now and the future, raising aspirations and inspiring communities. To achieve this vision we rely on the support, expertise and knowledge of local volunteers, organisations and contractors. To discover how you can help please see below

February 10, 2020

Invitation To Tender – 6 x Village Atlas’, heritage trails and the Development of our Eco Museum (Skernopolis)

We are seeking to appoint a provider to deliver a programme (including the delivery of training) and to prepare for publication, in print and

January 28, 2020

Invitation To Tender – To deliver a sculpture trail in Hardwick Park

Together with Groundwork NE & Cumbria and Durham Wildlife Trust on behalf of Hardwick Park we are seeking to appoint a contractor or consortium to

January 22, 2020

NOW CLOSED Invitation To Tender – Enabling access works for Bishops Fen

Durham Wildlife Trust, as lead partner for the National Lottery Heritage Funded project Discover Brightwater, in south west County Durham, is seeking

January 19, 2020

NOW CLOSED Invitation to Tender – Great North Fen

THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW CLOSED THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST - GOOD LUCK! Discover Brightwater is currently funded

Environmental Small Grants Programme

The Discover Brightwater Natural Heritage Small Grants programme aims to support local organisations and projects to achieve lasting improvements and impact in the local natural environment and run projects that help people to enjoy all the Brightwater area has to offer.

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