We meet regularly to discuss and review our ongoing environmental projects. To help projects move from concept to completion we are always keen to welcome new members. The current projects we are working on are quite varied and cover a range of environmental issues
Village Litter Pick 2009
It was great to see that the majority of our areas within the village are litter free; considerably less litter was picked this year, compared to the last village litter pick in 2006. The majority of the litter we picked this year seemed to have been dropped from passing cars with the worst offending areas being roads:
One footpath, from
Although we know some of you already keep areas around your homes and the village hall litter free, if there are any volunteers interested in adopting an area to litter pick, please contact Ingrid on 202925 or email the Environment Group
If we get a number of volunteers, these areas will be identified on the website. However, no need to restrict yourself to one area! If you're out on a walk, pop a rubbish sack in your pocket and keep an eagle eye out for rubbish as you enjoy the wander!"
Restoration of the Well Garden
Recently we had another “blitz” on the
Dog Litter Bins
We have now taken delivery of the two dog litter bins that we had ordered. By the time you read this article they should have been fitted on the identified sites in
Village composting events
The Xmas tree collection day in January 08 was well supported by villagers; we hope to make this an annual event. Watch out for future notices (such as “shredder” days!) to be advertised on Posters, this web site and in the Broadsheet.
Recycling
See download for reduce/reuse/recycle/compost info on composting, nappies, plastics, farm recycling, trade waste, white goods etc!
Hedge planting
From grant money received from West Berkshire Council, we’ve planted approx 200 hedges around Dean Meadow.
Feedback Needed
We are always keen to know what villagers think of the group and in particular we are interested in your thoughts on the topics below. If you would like to send us any feedback, please email The Environment Group
We’re looking for interested people to compile information on House insulation and Solar panels for future village “drop in days” – if you’ve any information, would like to save on heating bills or would like to get involved, please get in touch!
Anyone interested in a local tree survey? Find out what our local trees are giving the planet!
Aircraft noise/ noise pollution do you feel strongly about these? Let us know your opinions.
Dog pollution what ideas do you have to solve the problem? Views from dog owners are very welcome.
Our long term projects include tree planting and the potential energy savings using wind turbines. Please let us know if you would like to be involved in either of these projects.
If you want to attend any of our meetings or even better join our group to express your opinions, please let us know.
Help us to help you
During the work on our various projects we come across numerous organisations and individuals who are always willing to pass on their skills and expertise.
Below are a list of useful links we are compiling during our work and we will add to it as projects develop and we come across more useful web sites. If you have a web site you can recommend, please email it to us to help us with our projects. We will also add it to the website for the rest of the village to use too.
Please Note: the Hampstead Norreys Web Site Team and Parish Council take no responsibility for the content of external websites. All links are provided in good faith.
www.recyclingconsortium.org.uk
