Get talking about climate change! 21 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Try to start or join as many discussions as possible about Climate Change – with old and young, with people of faith or none, amongst your friends and family. It helps us face the future, find support in our anxiety and you may find surprising allies! Ecotip courtesy of Katrina Nice Read more »
Walk or cycle for short trips 13 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Try to walk or cycle for more short trips (or car share) if you are physically able to. It will save you money as fuel prices soar and improve your fitness too! Ecotip courtesy of Katrina Nice Read more »
Creating a Community-Resilient Future Now 11 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass We are happy to support this local event, with a great line up of guest speakers and panellists: Read more »
Clean air is a human right. Will you support Ella’s law? 11 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Air pollution – a public health crisis The Clean Air Bill proposed by Green Party Baroness Jenny Jones came top of the Lord’s ballot for private members bills and therefore, it stands a good chance of getting through all three stages in the Lords, before moving into the Commons. Baroness Jones has named her Clean […] Read more »
Recycling with TerraCycle – Raising Funds for Charities and Protecting the Environment 6 June 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Recycling with TerraCycle – Raising Funds for Charities and Protecting the Environment We are delighted to share the news that TerraCycle recycling facilities based at Our Lady’s Church in Hitchin have raised a total of £2781.00 between 1st November 2021 and 30th April 2022. The following activities have contributed to the total amount which will […] Read more »
Refugee Week 20-26 June 2022 5 June 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week is also a growing global movement. Through a programme of arts, cultural, sports and educational events alongside media and creative […] Read more »
Condolences for Councillor Gary Grindal 31 May 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass North Herts and Stevenage Green Party are saddened by the passing of former Councillor Gary Grindal last weekend. Gary was respected amongst our members as a councillor supportive of climate and social matters. He supported Wilbury Forum Cafe in the early days and was very respected and beloved in his local community in Letchworth. Our […] Read more »
Use reusable water bottles and coffee cups 30 May 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass I did the Big Plastic Count. The results were scary even for me – and I think I’m pretty plastic aware…. Let’s be inspired anew to take action on Climate Change by reducing plastic pollution. World Refill Day is 16 June – why not make a new pledge to use reusable water bottles and coffee […] Read more »
Recycle your soft plastics: and encourage supermarkets to use less 30 May 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass Jim Borcherds, Green Party campaigner, has written to The Comet about the use and recycling of soft plastics by supermarkets. The letter, published on the 26th May, reads: Last week thousands of people took part in The Big Plastic Count. We should all be looking to reduce our use of single use plastic. Unfortunately, there […] Read more »
Green Party campaigner challenges Stevenage Labour over cycle parking facilities 25 May 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass Jim Borcherds, Green Party candidate in Martins Wood in the recent local elections, has written to The Comet about the withdrawal of cycle parking facilities in the Old Town. The letter, published on the 19th May, reads: It was interesting to read that of the two pledges that the Chair of Stevenage Labour Party, Jim […] Read more »
