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BUY YOUR COMPOST BIN AND WATER BUTT
Action for Stannington YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
Real
nappies, real easy... just got cheaper
FAIRTRADE
COFFEE MORNINGS in Stannington
STANNINGTON IN BLOOM: the big challenge
Use of BIODIESEL in the Action for Stannington vehicles
HEALTH WALKS with the "walkie talkies"
DOGGIE
BAGS available in local shops – 50 bags for 50 pence
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BUY YOUR COMPOST BIN AND WATER BUTT
Click on
www.sheffield.getcomposting.com
Garden waste isn't the only thing you
can put in your compost bin. For great compost think 50/50, half green (tea
bags, vegetable peelings...) and half brown (cereal boxes, shredded
paper...).
A water butt is also available, so you
can have a ready source of water for your garden.
ACTION FOR STANNINGTON YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
A growing
number of young people aged 11 to 17 are now taking part in the Action for Stannington activities. They work alongside the adult volunteers and
contribute to the enhancement of the local environment. The placement is
arranged through local schools and Children & Young People's Directorate
in Sheffield City Council. The contribution
of the young volunteers is vital, as they help bridge the gap between age
groups, as well as ensuring that other kids in the area appreciate the
importance of living in a pleasant neighbourhood. You can call the
Action for Stannington Enquiry Line on 07986 359969 to find out more.
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It is
now even easier to go green when choosing what to put on your tots bot.
Sheffield City Council and Veolia have formed a new partnership with the
Sheffield Real Nappy Network (SRNN) that will make using real nappies
even more affordable for parents in Sheffield. They offer a £10
reduction when you spend at least £30 on any of the wide range of funky,
fashionable and easy to use reusable nappies on offer from the voluntary
advice group, SRNN.
Real easy
There is a range of nappy styles and designs to suit your lifestyle. On
most designs you don’t even have to fold. It is simply a case of
inserting a liner, an absorbent layer and covering with a waterproof
cover to prevent leaks.
Real savings
You can save half of what you would spend on disposables if you choose
to use reusable nappies. A baby can wear up to 5,000 nappies in the two
years before the potty training begins. At around £8.00 for a pack of 40
disposables that adds up to nearly £870 in two years!
Real rubbish reduction
It is estimated that Sheffield produces 15,000 tonnes of nappy waste
each year. If you are a family with one baby, more than half of your bin
space can be taken up each week by junior’s disposables. Reusable
nappies can help you to manage your waste.
If you don’t know where to start when it comes to choosing the right
nappies for your baby, the advisors at SRNN will help you to make the
right choice based on your lifestyle and your requirements. To find out
more about the real nappy deal please call Veolia’s Recycling Helpline
on: 0845 355 5515 and an advisor will contact
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FAIRTRADE
COFFEE MORNINGS
Enjoy
the taste of tea and coffee imported directly from the country of origin.
Fairtrade gives the farmer a fair price for their products and new
opportunities for their community.
The
Fairtrade Coffee Morning takes place every 2nd Saturday in the month,
between 10.30 am and 12 noon, at the Church Hall, on School Lane,
Stannington.
Faircraft products and second hand books also for sale.
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STANNINGTON IN BLOOM
"Stannington
in Bloom" is the name of the campaign launched by Action for Stannington aimed at involving more residents in looking after the local
area, by focusing on flower displays, planting of shrubs, repairing grass
verges and generally enhancing the visual look of our village.
You do
not need to be a keen gardener to contribute to "Stannington in
Bloom", as community involvement is a crucial criteria to be met to
win the award. It is not your skills that are needed, it's your
desire to take a pro-active approach towards social and environmental
issues.
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USE OF BIODIESEL in our
vehicles
The Action for Stannington
vehicles are partly powered by recycled vegetable oil turned into high quality biofuel.
By doing so we can cut carbon emissions while carrying out our environmental
work in the neighbourhood.
www.bioukfuels.co.uk/index
HEALTH WALKS with the
"walkie talkies"
Come along
and join the walkie talkies for a stroll round Stannington and finish with a
cuppa at the Lower Stannington Resource Centre. The activity takes
place every Tuesday from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. Meet up at Lower
Stannington Resource Centre on 409
Stannington Road.
The activity
is organised by Lower Stannington Community Forum. For further
information please call 232 1701 or email lscf@btconnect.com
DOGGIE BAGS available in local shops
200,000 doggie bags are going to
be distributed to dog owners in Stannington, Rivelin and Loxley.
Click on the
Good Dog Scheme
page to see how you can grab yours!
(Health Warning: ALWAYS REMEMBER
TO DISPOSE OF DOGGIE BAGS IN A BIN OR TAKE THEM HOME)
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