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Article: Hilary Benn celebrates 25 years of Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve.
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- October 5, 2009
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M2 PRESSWIRE-5 October 2009-UK Government: Hilary Benn celebrates 25 years of Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS
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Sandwell Valley RSPB Reserve marked its 25th anniversary year with a visit today from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. Mr Benn visited the reserve as part of his one day regional tour of the West Midlands during which he also met people in Frankley, Birmingham who have benefited from Defra's GBP5 million Flood Protection Grant Scheme.
The Sandwell Valley RSPB Reserve, just 6 miles from the Bullring in Birmingham, brings in around 35,000 visitors each year including about 3,000 local school ...