News
Support Available to Apply for Active Communities Grants
Thu, 20 November 2014
Help is available from Foundation Derbyshire to apply for a grant from The Peoples Health Trust. Grants will be awarded for projects that bring small communities together to share, learn, or play and by doing so improve our quality of life and well-being.
Surgeries are taking place during November for community groups who are interested. Our project will need to be based in an eligible ward. Call the Foundation on 01773 514850 to see if you are in an eligible ward and to book an appointment.
Woodland Volunteer
Thu, 20 November 2014
Amber Valley CVS are looking for a Woodand Volunteer who would like the opportunity to experience land and woodland management of a 12½ acre community woodland in the Ripley area of Derbyshire. The land is used by many local people and the Forest School Scheme. They are particularly interested in people who are qualified in chain saw and brush cutter usage, and environmental management skills.
To apply contact Amber Valley CVS on 01773 512076.
Grants Available to Plant Trees in Nottinghamshire
Thu, 20 November 2014
Greenwood Community Forest is offering schools and community groups advice and up to £250 to help them plant trees in schools and publicly accessible land in the Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, Gedling and Broxtowe areas of Nottinghamshire. The theme for this year’s grant is ‘Trees for Shade’ as planting trees is one way of dealing with the adverse effects of climate change – a 10% increase in tree cover can significantly reduce temperatures in an urban area.
Deadline: 12th December. Get an application form: greenwood@nottscc.gov.uk
Join Love Food Hate Wastes Nottingham Volunteer Network
Thu, 20 November 2014Love Food, Hate Waste are offering free training to individuals, groups and businesses. If you can get 15-20 people together and provide a venue they’ll train you to reduce food waste at home and give you the skills and confidence to tell others how to do the same.
Contact Marion Homer for more information: marion.homer@wrap.org.uk
Hydro Project Receives Funding for Feasibility Study
Thu, 20 November 2014
Amber and Derby Valley Community Energy has received WRAP funding for a Pre-Deign feasibility study for a potential community-owned hydro project. They hope the survey and its finding will be ready to review and discuss by late December.