News
Derby Incinerator Bank Letter
Wed, 9 April 2014
Derby & South Derbyshire
Derby Friends of the Earth have produced a template letter for people who would like to contact the banks helping to fund an Incinerator in Derby. The group are concerned that the Incinerator will cause ‘Deaths Brought Forward’ by 2-4 month in seriously ill people.
www.foe.co.uk/groups/derby
New Nottingham Greeniversity Group
Wed, 9 April 2014
Nottingham now has its own Greeniversity. Greeniversity is an online tool that communities can use to get skills-sharing. Find skill share classes or offer to run one: www.greeniversity.org.uk/nottingham
The national Greeniversity project is currently running a competition to win a mountain bike or an ethical board game: www.greeniversity.org.uk/win-a-range-of-prizes
Derbyshire Eco Centre Summer Courses Brochure Available
Wed, 9 April 2014
Derbyshire Eco Centre’s Summer Course brochure is out now and is jammed packed full of exciting course. Topics covered include solar hot water systems, building a compost toilet and growing organic fruit and veg. There also half day events for families during half term where children go free when accompanied by a paying adult.
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ecocentre
Nottinghamshire Community RePaint Scheme
Wed, 9 April 2014
This scheme accepts donations of unwanted paint at four Recycling Centres: Beeston, Calverton, Newark and Warsop. Site staff sort through these and give away reusable paint to community groups, schools and charities registered on our scheme.
Register: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/communityrepaint/
Throughout the summer months, the scheme organises public open days to give away reusable paint to Nottinghamshire residents. These happen monthly between April and October: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/communityrepaint/paintopendays/ Nottinghamshire residents can book a timeslot by calling Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 5008080.
Community Allotment Gardening Club
Wed, 9 April 2014Growing Spaces are helping people to grow more in New Mills through a community gardening project. Initially they are looking for a small team of people to set up and run the allotment. Ideally a mix of gardeners and none gardeners to enable skill exchange. The team will share produce and occasionally help with visiting groups. Toilet facilities and a meeting room are available. Membership is £2/week.
If you think you may be able to commit some time to this project contact Beardwood Farm. Furness Vale, SK23 7QF; Tel. 01663 749038; Mob.07793982648; Email beardwoodnlp@gmail.com