Posts by Adrian
‘Only use what nature gives you’
‘This is important to me because I love being outside and making thing with plants. I did this because I want to be environmentally friendly, also to make the world a better place for the future’. Lucie If you are good at sewing then sew gifts. If you are good at baking then bake a…
Read MoreLocal resident launches parent-powered local climate action group
Local resident and mother of two, Jessica has recently launched a Parents for Future UK (PFF) local group for Leeds & West Yorkshire (LWY). Parents for Future is the UK’s largest parent-led climate action organisation. The community has over 40 local groups across the UK, who share a vision of achieving climate justice and creating…
Read MoreWow! 3 holidays in 1.
2-day city mini break in Bordeaux (France), 7 nights in a resort by Lac Biscarrosse further south and an overnight in Paris, taking in our favourite Lebanese restaurant, before catching the Eurostar home. Travel and accommodation all for £1,800 (25% cheaper than 10 nights in self-catering in Lanzerote). Admittedly we’d been canny this year and…
Read MoreThe People’s Emergency Briefing
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at; Walton Village Hall on Monday 23rd Nov, 7.30pm – 9pm followed by a facilitated community discussion. The screenings form part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed…
Read MorePopular local geocache trail extended
Like and share on Facebook Following the success of a trail we setup in 2021 (with over 1700 finds), we’ve extended it to include 10 new caches between Boston Spa and Bramham. Our new series of 10 geocaches, covers a 2 mile stretch you can walk or bike, on a local bridleway. Along the way…
Read MoreLet’s Go Wild challenge!
Like and share on Facebook As No Mow May approaches, let’s do our part and leave a little bit of our gardens, patios and balconies untouched for a few weeks this summer. These small areas of ‘wildness’ will become havens for insects, which helps support lots of other animals like hedgehogs. It will also encourage…
Read MoreNo Mow May, why so important?
and ‘let it bloom in June’ and ‘knee high in July’! No Mow May is a campaign by Plantlife, encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns in May to boost wildflower growth and support pollinators like bees and butterflies. It aims to help combat the decline of these insects by providing them with vital…
Read MoreWetherby EcoFair Saturday 6th June
Celebrating sustainability, community, and greener living Like and share on Facebook As part of national initiative Great Big Green Week, discover inspiring ways to live more sustainably at our Eco Fair, bringing together local community groups, and eco‑friendly initiatives for a day of learning, creativity, and connection. What’s Happening Local community group stalls Meet the people…
Read MoreBig Bike Fix, we’ve started something amazing!
Boston Spa Big Bike Fix is looking for a paid coordinator following their successful bid for a National Lottery Community Fund grant! The Boston Spa, Wetherby and Villages Big Bike Fix is a successful bicycle recycling scheme run locally from Boston Spa, which has repaired and donated over 1000 second hand adults and kids bikes…
Read MoreCommunity Green Group Nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
We are incredibly proud to share that Boston Spa, Wetherby & Villages Community Green Group has been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest honour given to volunteer groups in the UK. Often described as the MBE for volunteer organisations, this nomination recognises the outstanding contribution of our volunteers to environmental…
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