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SUMMARY:Weston Tree and Plant Group
DESCRIPTION:Weston tree and plant group’s aim is to bring together as many people\, groups\, organisations and ​businesses involved and interested in planting trees and other plants to ​increase tree canopy levels and biodiversity across the town. \nThe Office for National Statistics had conducted a study which showed that “the removal of pollution by trees\, plants and grass saved 27\,000 life years and the NHS around £1billion in medical costs” in 2020 alone. \nIn addition\, a new tree nursery is being developed at a site in the Maltlands area of the Winterstoke ward. ] \nThe new tree nursey is called ‘WeSee Trees’ which gives a nod to SEE MONSTER Think Tanks where the original tree and plant group community was formed. It is anticipated that this will become a thriving community-led space to grow and nurture trees for ​planting in the future\, as tree nursery has the potential to become invaluable to the town’s planting commitments and enable rare native species to be grown locally. The trees grown could be used to create woodlands\, hedgerows and orchards or they can be planted in dedicated green space such as local parks\, school grounds\, private farmland\, community gardens and private household gardens. \nPartnerships have already been made with groups such as Friends of Grove Park\, Keepers Gate Forest School and Osprey Outdoors to help establish the site\, gain volunteers\, share skills and collaborate with wider community initiatives. \nIf you would like to get involved with Weston tree and plant group\, the tree planting sub-committee or WeSee Trees nursery please head to www.wsmtrees.co.uk. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/weston-tree-and-plant-group-3/
LOCATION:Weston Museum
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T203000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Community Arboretum with John Parker
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Engaging Evening with Arboricultural Expert John Parker who will be talking to us about creating a community arboretum. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 18th September \n🕖 Time: 7:00 PM \n📍 Venue: Front Room 13 Central Walk\, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1FF \nWeston Tree and Plant Group is thrilled to announce our upcoming meeting which will feature the distinguished John Parker\, Chief Executive Officer of the Arboricultural Association. With a career spanning key roles and numerous accolades in the field of arboriculture\, John is set to provide an evening rich with insights and inspiration. \nAbout John Parker: \n\nCurrent Role: CEO of the Arboricultural Association\nPast Roles: Technical Director at the Arboricultural Association (Aug 2019 – Jul 2021)\nLeadership: President of the UK & Ireland chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture\nGlobal Influence: Member of the European Forum on Urban Forestry International Steering Group and UK representative on the European Arboricultural Council\nExpertise: Chartered Environmentalist\, Chartered Forester\, Associate Member of the Royal Society of Biology\nAcclaimed Speaker: Frequent presenter at national and international conferences\, including a TED Talk titled “Why Trees are Better than People” (available on YouTube)\n\nWebinar Chair: Led the Arboricultural Association webinar series from Spring 2020\, reaching a global audience on diverse topics \nPast Leadership: Former Executive Committee member of the London Tree Officers Association\, Chair from 2016-2018 \nRecognition: Named Young European Urban Forester of the Year in 2018\, and one of the 25 Most Influential People in Horticulture by Pro Landscaper Magazine in 2022 \nCommunity Engagement: Founder of the Stonehouse Community Arboretum\, Trustee of the Doverow Hill Trust\, and former Trustee of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum (2020-2022) \nJohn is passionate about public engagement\, green equity\, and the multifaceted benefits of trees\, particularly their social and cultural value. His extensive experience and dedication to urban forestry and arboriculture make him a compelling speaker you won’t want to miss. \nBooking https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a-community-arboretum-with-john-parker-tickets-922750049237 \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/creating-a-community-arboretum-with-john-parker/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, 13 Central Walk\, S23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Weston In Bloom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T140000
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SUMMARY:Community litter pick
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community litter pick in collaboration with the Fridge of Free Stuff & Hub Zero. We will meet by the noticeboard in Ellenborough Park West and carry out a litter pick to keep it looking clean and cared-for! \nYou are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – we appreciate any help. Equipment will be provided but please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. The event will take place in light rain but may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/community-litter-pick-6/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230509T103249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T084916Z
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SUMMARY:Community litter pick
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community litter pick in collaboration with the Fridge of Free Stuff & Hub Zero. We will meet by the noticeboard in Ellenborough Park West and carry out a litter pick from there to the Fridge of Free Stuff\, covering the whole park to keep it looking clean and cared-for! \nYou are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – we appreciate any help. Equipment will be provided but please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. The event will take place in light rain but may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/community-litter-pick-5/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230509T102813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T103048Z
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SUMMARY:Community litter pick
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community litter pick in collaboration with the Fridge of Free Stuff & Hub Zero. We will meet by the noticeboard in Ellenborough Park West and carry out a litter pick from there to the Fridge of Free Stuff\, covering the whole park to keep it looking clean and cared-for! \nYou are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – we appreciate any help. Equipment will be provided but please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. The event will take place in light rain but may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/community-litter-pick-4/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230626T131458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T131458Z
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SUMMARY:Weston Tree and Plant Group
DESCRIPTION:Weston tree and plant group’s aim is to bring together as many people\, groups\, organisations and ​businesses involved and interested in planting trees and other plants to ​increase tree canopy levels and biodiversity across the town. \nWorking alongside North Somerset Council and Weston Town Council the group has gained momentum rapidly and is now creating a sub-committee to work directly with North Somerset Council’s tree officer to have a say and support the creation tree-lined streets and urban areas.  \nThe Office for National Statistics had conducted a study which showed that “the removal of pollution by trees\, plants and grass saved 27\,000 life years and the NHS around £1billion in medical costs” in 2020 alone. \nIn addition\, a new tree nursery is being developed at a site in the Maltlands area of the Winterstoke ward. Assisted by Weston Town Council\, community members are currently working with North Somerset ​Council to transform the disused space next to Maltlands Play Area into a community tree nursery for ​Weston-super-Mare.  \nThe new tree nursey is called ‘WeSee Trees’ which gives a nod to SEE MONSTER Think Tanks where the original tree and plant group community was formed. It is anticipated that this will become a thriving community-led space to grow and nurture trees for ​planting in the future\, as tree nursery has the potential to become invaluable to the town’s planting commitments and enable rare native species to be grown locally. The trees grown could be used to create woodlands\, hedgerows and orchards or they can be planted in dedicated green space such as local parks\, school grounds\, private farmland\, community gardens and private household gardens. \nPartnerships have already been made with groups such as Friends of Grove Park\, Keepers Gate Forest School and Osprey Outdoors to help establish the site\, gain volunteers\, share skills and collaborate with wider community initiatives. \nAll of this comes at the same time the SEE MONSTER trees and plants have found a new home. The Maple trees are now planted in Clarence park and the development of a garden is taking place at the end of the beach lawns.  \nIf you would like to get involved with Weston tree and plant group\, the tree planting sub-committee or WeSee Trees nursery please head to www.wsmtrees.co.uk. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/weston-tree-and-plant-group-2/
LOCATION:Weston Museum
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230705T153519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T153519Z
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SUMMARY:ParkPlay
DESCRIPTION:ParkPlay is an exciting and engaging physical activity initiative – it’s 90 minutes of free community play\, every Saturday in a park or public space\, for everyone. \nParkPlay starts on Saturday 15 July\, 12pm at Ellenborough Park in Weston-super-Mare. If you can\, please register beforehand by visiting: https://park-play.com/register/. \nParkPlay will run every Saturday\, so come along with your family and friends for lots of fun!
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/parkplay/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230426T134738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T134738Z
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SUMMARY:FREE TALK - WeSEEtrees with Emily Burnell
DESCRIPTION:The tree nursery has the potential to become invaluable to the town’s planting commitments and enable rare native species to be grown locally. The trees grown could be used to create woodlands\, hedgerows and orchards or they can be planted in dedicated green space such as local parks\, school grounds\, private farmland\, community gardens and private household gardens.\nIn this talk Emily Burnell will give you an update on the work done so far\, teach you a bit about tree planting and let you know how you can be involved
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/free-talk-weseetrees-with-emily-burnell/
LOCATION:Hub Zero at the The Sovereign\, High Street\, Salisbury Terrace\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 1HL
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230414T123103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T150518Z
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SUMMARY:Community litter pick
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community litter pick in collaboration with the Fridge of Free Stuff & Hub Zero. We will meet by the noticeboard in Ellenborough Park West and carry out a litter pick from there to the Fridge of Free Stuff\, covering the whole park to keep it looking clean and cared-for! \nYou are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – we appreciate any help. Equipment will be provided but please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. The event will take place in light rain but may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/community-litter-pick-3/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230607T145620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T150323Z
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SUMMARY:Big green week special  TEN o'clock talk with  Chris Sperring MBE
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hub Zero for a free talk with local conservationist and wildlife broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE to hear his talk ‘What’s next for nature?’\nSaturday 17th at 10.00am Hub Zero in the Fridge of Free Stuff \nEveryone is welcome.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/big-green-week-special-ten-oclock-talk-with-chris-sperring-mbe/
LOCATION:Sovereign centre\, High St\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 1HL
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230425T083817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T083817Z
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SUMMARY:FREE TALK - Encouraging behaviour change in the un-converted
DESCRIPTION:We all know someone who just hasn’t embraced the environmental initiative. Who dig their heels in and refuse to change their behaviour. This lecture will discuss different strategies of bringing those around you along with your environmental journey. And hey\, maybe you will even find ways to make your own life a little simpler.\n\nYolanda is a Behavioural Economist\, hailing from Silicon Valley\, and is now based in WSM. Behind her is a varied and exciting career in tech\, and space\, including taking the very first support call from another planet. She has almost 10 years’ experience as a Behavioural Economist working with governments\, organisations\, local community groups\, start-ups\, etc. She focuses on implementing behavioural change around environmental issues.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/free-talk-encouraging-behaviour-change-in-the-un-converted/
LOCATION:Hub Zero at the The Sovereign\, High Street\, Salisbury Terrace\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 1HL
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230414T092040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T092040Z
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SUMMARY:Community litter pick
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community litter pick in collaboration with the Fridge of Free Stuff & Hub Zero. We will meet by the noticeboard in Ellenborough Park West and carry out a litter pick from there to the Fridge of Free Stuff\, covering the whole park to keep it looking clean and cared-for! \nYou are welcome to join us for all or part of the event – we appreciate any help. Equipment will be provided but please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. The event will take place in light rain but may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/community-litter-pick-2/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230425T083608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T083608Z
UID:5294-1684576800-1684580400@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:FREE TALK - Implementing systems for environmental behaviour change
DESCRIPTION:Nobody is perfect. While we all do the best we can\, there is always room for improvement. Some days are better than others. This lecture will focus on meaningful changes in behaviour\, and some debunking of greenwashing\, and were to focus your efforts.\n\nYolanda is a Behavioural Economist\, hailing from Silicon Valley\, and is now based in WSM. Behind her is a varied and exciting career in tech\, and space\, including taking the very first support call from another planet. She has almost 10 years’ experience as a Behavioural Economist working with governments\, organisations\, local community groups\, start-ups\, etc. She focuses on implementing behavioural change around environmental issues.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/free-talk-implementing-systems-for-environmental-behaviour-change/
LOCATION:Hub Zero at the The Sovereign\, High Street\, Salisbury Terrace\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 1HL
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20230412T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T140810Z
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SUMMARY:Opening of ‘Hub Zero’ is on Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Launch date Saturday 22nd April 10.00am – Earth Day 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fridge of Free Stuff has moved to a bigger space in the Sovereign centre. The extra room is being used for ‘Hub Zero’ a space to hold climate and sustainability themed events. Including opening the space to be used by climate change groups in Weston-super-Mare. \nAs part of Weston Town Councils climate emergency commitments\, bi-weekly educational talks and workshops will be programmed on a Saturday morning at 10.00am starting with the launch of the new space at 10.00am on 22nd April on Earth Day. \nThese talks will be hosted by local community and climate change experts. Some talks will be filmed for broadcast on the Town Council social media and website assets\, including the Fridge of Free Stuff Facebook page.  \nIn addition to the talks the space will be open for community meetings and workshops based around climate change\, low-carbon diets and sustainability in an effort to empower the community to develop local solutions to making the transition to net zero and a climate-resilient way of living. \nThe opening of ‘Hub Zero’ is on Earth Day and will include local speakers and an ideas box for things people would like to see actioned in Weston for Climate change. Starting at 10.00am Saturday 22nd April.  \nEveryone is welcome.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/pening-of-hub-zero-is-on-earth-day/
LOCATION:Sovereign centre\, High St\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 1HL
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20221114T135356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T113159Z
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SUMMARY:Weston Tree and Plant Group
DESCRIPTION:Weston tree and plant group’s aim is to bring together as many people\, groups\, organisations and ​businesses involved and interested in planting trees and other plants to ​increase tree canopy levels and biodiversity across the town. \nWorking alongside North Somerset Council and Weston Town Council the group has gained momentum rapidly and is now creating a sub-committee to work directly with North Somerset Council’s tree officer to have a say and support the creation tree-lined streets and urban areas.  \nThe Office for National Statistics had conducted a study which showed that “the removal of pollution by trees\, plants and grass saved 27\,000 life years and the NHS around £1billion in medical costs” in 2020 alone. \nIn addition\, a new tree nursery is being developed at a site in the Maltlands area of the Winterstoke ward. Assisted by Weston Town Council\, community members are currently working with North Somerset ​Council to transform the disused space next to Maltlands Play Area into a community tree nursery for ​Weston-super-Mare.  \nThe new tree nursey is called ‘WeSee Trees’ which gives a nod to SEE MONSTER Think Tanks where the original tree and plant group community was formed. It is anticipated that this will become a thriving community-led space to grow and nurture trees for ​planting in the future\, as tree nursery has the potential to become invaluable to the town’s planting commitments and enable rare native species to be grown locally. The trees grown could be used to create woodlands\, hedgerows and orchards or they can be planted in dedicated green space such as local parks\, school grounds\, private farmland\, community gardens and private household gardens. \nPartnerships have already been made with groups such as Friends of Grove Park\, Keepers Gate Forest School and Osprey Outdoors to help establish the site\, gain volunteers\, share skills and collaborate with wider community initiatives. \nAll of this comes at the same time the SEE MONSTER trees and plants have found a new home. The Maple trees are now planted in Clarence park and the development of a garden is taking place at the end of the beach lawns.  \nIf you would like to get involved with Weston tree and plant group\, the tree planting sub-committee or WeSee Trees nursery please head to www.wsmtrees.co.uk. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/weston-tree-and-plant-group/
LOCATION:Weston Museum
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220907T103137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T103137Z
UID:4659-1664665200-1664665200@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Mayor’s Great Big Litter Habit
DESCRIPTION:Some people have a morning routine\, a first coffee\, a walk with the dog or even yoga. Rituals and habits come in all forms\, and for Mayor Sonia Russè … she litter picks!  \nThe Mayor says ‘I realise litter picking is not exciting but sadly despite the best efforts of many\, Weston as with other towns in England continues to suffer compared with those Scotland and Ireland’. \nHer efforts strongly echo those of the Town Council\, with one of the pillars in their strategy being: \nCleaner and Greener – to work with our communities and partners towards protecting and enhancing the environment in which we all live. Setting an example for promoting and helping to publicise not just the current beach clean initiatives but also those who have adopted streets\, clearing litter\, gutters and open spaces and making safe the environments used by our communities.   \n The essential need to highlight biodiversity\, rewilding and the reduction of waste generation by setting a positive example to our young people who are and will be the future custodians of our town and open spaces.  ​ \nThe Mayor is hoping people will join her on a litter pick during the Great Big Green week on Saturday 24th September & 1st October 11am – 12noon at Big Worle 11 Feniton\, Clovelly Rd\, Worle\, BS22 6LN. This is an informal event\, please bring your own bags and litter pickers and gloves. The idea is to support those people who would like to add good habits to their lives and to be an example to those who have one or two not-so-good habits. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/the-mayors-great-big-litter-habit-2/
LOCATION:Big Worle 11 Feniton\, Clovelly Rd\, Worle\, BS22 6LN
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Mayor's Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T233000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220905T094558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T101918Z
UID:4644-1664319600-1664321400@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Mayor will be planting a tree for the Great Big Green Week
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor will be planting a tree at the Water park Tuesday 27th September at 11.00 during ‘Great Big Green Week’.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Big Green Week is a nationwide celebration of action on climate change\, taking place across the UK from the 24 September to 2 October. \nThis tree is to mark the beginning of Weston Town Council planting 10\,000 trees in the town by 2030 to help mitigate climate change progress the council’s aim of achieving net zero as well as celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and her year as Mayor. \nThe Mayor Sonia Russe said “I am delighted to mark the beginning of Weston Town Councils commitment to plant 10\,000 trees in Weston promoted by our climate crisis working group & I believe we are all aware that planting trees helps to mitigate the impact of climate change”. \nIf you would like to get involved with the tree planting in Weston. Please join the newsletter https://mailchi.mp/62dc45612bfc/weston-tree-group Our next ‘ Weston Tree and Planting group’ meeting is 21st September 7.00pm at Weston Museum. All welcome. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/new-tree-for-the-water-park-during-the-great-big-green-week/
LOCATION:Water Adventure & Play Park\, Knightstone Rd\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 2AW
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Mayor's Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220907T103029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T103029Z
UID:4656-1664060400-1664060400@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Mayor’s Great Big Litter Habit
DESCRIPTION:Some people have a morning routine\, a first coffee\, a walk with the dog or even yoga. Rituals and habits come in all forms\, and for Mayor Sonia Russè … she litter picks!  \nThe Mayor says ‘I realise litter picking is not exciting but sadly despite the best efforts of many\, Weston as with other towns in England continues to suffer compared with those Scotland and Ireland’. \nHer efforts strongly echo those of the Town Council\, with one of the pillars in their strategy being: \nCleaner and Greener – to work with our communities and partners towards protecting and enhancing the environment in which we all live. Setting an example for promoting and helping to publicise not just the current beach clean initiatives but also those who have adopted streets\, clearing litter\, gutters and open spaces and making safe the environments used by our communities.   \n The essential need to highlight biodiversity\, rewilding and the reduction of waste generation by setting a positive example to our young people who are and will be the future custodians of our town and open spaces.  ​ \nThe Mayor is hoping people will join her on a litter pick during the Great Big Green week on Saturday 24th September & 1st October 11am – 12noon at Big Worle 11 Feniton\, Clovelly Rd\, Worle\, BS22 6LN. This is an informal event\, please bring your own bags and litter pickers and gloves. The idea is to support those people who would like to add good habits to their lives and to be an example to those who have one or two not-so-good habits. 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/the-mayors-great-big-litter-habit/
LOCATION:Big Worle 11 Feniton\, Clovelly Rd\, Worle\, BS22 6LN
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Mayor's Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220905T093357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T093809Z
UID:4641-1663786800-1663792200@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Weston Tree and Planting Group
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to all members of the community who have an interest in trees in our local area. \nWe now have a number of projects that are being actioned or need some support (see below): \n\nStreet Tree Planting – planting scheme in collaboration between NSC & WSMTC.\nTree Planting in W-s-M Town Council’s public open spaces and allotments – application to the Forest of Avon or Woodland Trust for funding to be completed.\nWe are creating a community tree nursery at Maltlands – Emily Burnell to lead.\nPlanting Mayor’s Tree – during the Great Big Green Week on September 27th at 11.00.\nPlanting Hildesheim Tree – to be planted at twin town visit.\nCreating Parklets in Weston – Debbie Aptead to lead?\nWSMTC Tree Canopy Fund – Proposal to CCWG 15/09/22.\nRoom For Trees – project to encourage hotels to add tree planting donations to room costs and be paid into the Tree Canopy Fund.\nWSMTC Funding Tree Planting in private gardens through voucher scheme – discussion to take place with Town Clerk.\nPlanting a tree for each school child in Weston – to be researched.\nSeed Collecting Event – to be organised.\nLog all of our tree planting on the Queen’s Green Canopy website – https://queensgreencanopy.org/map-education-hub/qgc-map/#/\n\nIt would be great if we could focus our attention and action to get these projects organised and completed over the next few months and into the planting season to ensure that our aim of planting more trees to mitigate the climate crisis and to improve Weston’s environment makes a good start. \nPlease note that the next meeting will now be an in-person event. \nNext meeting: Wednesday\, September 21st 19.00 at Weston Museum. The cafe will be open.  \nThis will be in a large open\, but enclosed\, space with level access from the street. \nCongratulations\, too\, to Andy Chappell who has just taken on the role of Weston Town Council’s Climate Change Officer. He will be joining us for our next meeting and will be helping us move some of our projects forward – please welcome him and I’m sure you will have lots of ideas for him. \nIf you would like to join the Weston Tree and Planting Group please join the mailing list to find out about meetings and events https://mailchi.mp/62dc45612bfc/weston-tree-group.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/weston-tree-and-planting-group-2/
LOCATION:Weston Museum
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220624T063247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T063247Z
UID:4454-1658343600-1658349000@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Weston Tree and Planting Group
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to all members of the community who have an interest in trees in our local area. \nThe next meeting is on Wednesday\, July 20th at 7.00 pm Garden House\, Stafford Place\, BS23 2QZ. Hope you can join us.  \nIf you would like to join the Weston Tree and Planting Group please join the mailing list to find out about meetings and events https://mailchi.mp/62dc45612bfc/weston-tree-group.
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/weston-tree-and-planting-group/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T233000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20220624T062707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T155237Z
UID:4452-1657272600-1657323000@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Street Tree Planting Community Planning
DESCRIPTION:Following ongoing discussions and collaborative working with both Weston Town Council and the recently formed Weston and Planting Tree Group\, North Somerset Council’s Tree Officer would like to meet in Weston-super-Mare on the morning of Friday 8th July at 9:30am with everyone interested in the planting and positioning of trees. The plan to walk areas of Weston and record locations where there is the potential for planting new street trees sharing our combined local knowledge. North Somerset Council Tree Officers will be available to look at the suitability of locations and begin to address the complexities and challenges with highway planting. \n Over the last 12 years North Somerset Council have found it difficult to plant replacement trees in hard surfaces of the highway when we have had cause to remove trees\, due to a lack of resources. However\, working with Weston Town Council\, money has been made available to enable new planting of highway trees. This is great news as we can begin to progress our plans for the regreening of Weston’s highway network and increase the overall canopy cover which will also begin to fulfil the objectives in North Somersets Green Infrastructure Strategy. \nIf you would like to come along to help plot locations for potential new trees\, please meet us at 9:30am by the BT building at the eastern end of the Boulevard; from here\, we will split into groups and start walking the streets. Maps shall be provided but if you have a clipboard\, please do bring it along. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 8th July; if you have any questions or can make the meeting\, please contact us at Rewilding.Volunteering@n-somerset.gov.uk
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/street-tree-planting-community-planning/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210712T144956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T152405Z
UID:3371-1631959200-1631977200@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Love the outdoors - Learn and do something new
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch Weston’s new wellbeing space. Including wildlife and history talks\, yoga and fitness stories and games for kids. No need to book\, just turn up for free. \n10am – Historical Talk (40 mins) \n10am – Free Yoga Session with Do Yoga \n10.30am – Walking for Health (30-40 mins) \n11.15am – Free yoga session with do yoga \n11.30am – rounders game for all \n12pm – free yoga session with do yoga \n12pm – 3pm Weston Super Rocks – Rock painting \n12.30pm – boules tournament \n1pm – Free yoga session with do yoga \n1.30pm – Croquet \n2pm – Walking for Health (30-40 mins) \n2pm – Free Yoga Session with Do Yoga \n  \nAll Day  \n\nBug Finding\nMuseum History Games\nBoard Games\nTree Trail\nBring a picnic and sit in the park\n\nTimed Activities \n\nBird Box Painting\nHistory Talk\nYoga Sessions\n\nand much more… \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ellenboroughparkwest
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/love-the-outdoors-learn-and-do-something-new/
LOCATION:Ellenborough park west\, On the seafront Opp Revo Kitchen\, Weston-super-Mare\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary,Ellenborough Park West Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210602T104920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T104920Z
UID:3180-1623866400-1623870000@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook live Laura Jones - Talking Scrap - Community Scrapstore
DESCRIPTION:The Community Scrapstore is an Aladdin’s cave full of marvellous and sometimes quirky resources that will fire the imagination and spark creativity and play. They divert tonnes of materials from landfill each year by collecting clean\, safe waste products from local businesses and industry to enable it to be made available for reuse through their store.\n\n\nFrom the scrapstore – We believe that reducing the amount of new resources that are consumed has a positive effect on the environment.  By diverting clean and safe business waste from landfill\, we are able to offer those materials at low cost to be reused for creative purposes and play.  We also believe that creativity and play help to support good mental health and wellbeing\, and stimulate imagination.  There is no ‘right’ way to use the resources; what can be made from them is limitless. \n\nLaura Jones will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-laura-jones-talking-scrap-community-scrapstore/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210407T133503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T131903Z
UID:2985-1620842400-1620846000@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook live Stephen Moss Naturalist & Author Talking about birds and climate change
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Moss is one of Britain’s leading nature writers\, broadcasters and wildlife television producers. A lifelong naturalist\, passionate about communicating the wonders of the natural world to the widest possible audience.\n\nSpecial areas of knowledge include British wildlife; birds and climate change; the social history of wildlife-watching; getting children back in touch with nature; and UK environmental issues.\n\nThe original producer of BAFTA award-winning series Springwatch\nwww.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Wh8OtJ1JU\n\nHas worked with David Attenborough\, Bill Oddie\, Alan Titchmarsh\, Chris Packham\, Kate Humble\, Simon King\, Charlie Dimmock and Michaela Strachan\nAuthor of many books and articles on British birds and wildlife\n\nWrite monthly Birdwatch column for the Guardian\nhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/…/2011/apr/18/birdwatch-kestrel\n\nPresent peak-time BBC Radio 4 series\, including A Guide to Farmland Birds\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Guide-British…/dp/1408468395\n\nPresident of Somerset Wildlife Trust\nHonorary Professor at Nottingham University Business School asab.nottingham.ac.uk/business/lizunk32.html\n\nCourse Leader and Lecturer\, MA in Travel & Nature Writing\, Bath Spa University\nStephen Moss will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-stephen-moss-naturalist-author-talking-about-spring-birdwatch/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210312T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T094713Z
UID:2905-1618423200-1618426800@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook Live panel Q&A - Talking wild life
DESCRIPTION:A panel of local wildlife experts coming together to answer your questions and share news on our local area.\n\nDennis Darling has been interested in insects for as long as he can remember. This led\, inevitably\, to an interested in plants and insects’ broader relationship to natural history and the environment. What is now called ecology.\nBefore moving to Weston in 2002 he was conservation officer for North Kent Wildlife Preservation Society. He has been familiar with Weston since his brother came to live here in 1964. He now lives in a bungalow backing on to Weston Woods where the Wood Lane bridleway runs up into the woods.\nFor eleven years he was leader of the local U3A natural history group.\nHe has visited the Worlebury hill fort often and on occasion has assisted the group in clearing the area to the west of the fort.\n\n\nDavid Agassiz has a lifelong interest in Natural History\, especially moths and butterflies – specialising in the smaller ones. After working as a vicar for 25 years he embarked on research at Imperial College and then worked in the International Institute for Entomology. He has been a Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum since 1997. A couple of years living and working in Africa gave him an interest in their fauna where he has described many species new to science.\nBefore moving to Weston he often stayed adjacent to Dolebury so got to know the Mendips and other local habitats. Weston Woods are so near they have become an interest.\nHe is concerned about climate change and the loss of biodiversity and belongs to Extinction Rebellion.\n\n\nJanine Connor has worked as a countryside ranger in the UK for over 10 years and for the past 7 years has been based in North Somerset and the Bristol area where she looks after protected land and countryside for wildlife and people. Her work involves practical conservation work\, habitat creation\, species and habitat monitoring and visitor engagement. She is passionate about protecting wildlife and enhancing our environment. She has a keen interest in traditional orchards\, veteren trees\, dormice and wildflowers. Janine says – ‘Although I am not an expert on climate change\, I do have deal with the impact of extreme weather and season change on our local environment and wildlife. For me\, it’s about making our environment and wildlife as resilient as possible in the face of a changing climate. I’d love to see more green areas that are set aside for wildlife and corridors that connect them together.\n\nDavid Gibbs has a wide interest in all aspects of the natural world. He knows his birds and plants pretty well\, but as he works as a consultant ecologist specialising in invertebrates\, it is in insects that his interest peaks.\nHe has an interest in the management of Weston Woods\, particularly with regard to the deadwood fauna and fungi and the grassland restoration project. David once did a survey at the old tip at Hutton Moor and found it to have potential and he thinks this could be an important wildlife resource in the town. These subjects will all be open to questions and thought in our conversation.\n\nThe panel will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-panel-qa-talking-wild-life/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210308T143147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T084705Z
UID:2896-1616004000-1616007600@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook Live Q&A with Steve Clark - Talking Trees
DESCRIPTION:Steve Clark is a Chartered Forester and arboricultural consultant who manages trees and open spaces in urban and rural settings. He provides advice on all aspects of tree care and management for private landowners and local authorities including the protection of trees\, trees in relation to development and the creation and planting of tree collections. There is an increasing focus on maintaining a safe relationship between the trees\, their immediate environment and the general public.\nWeston Town Council Climate Change Working Group has the target of taking WSMTC to Carbon Neutrality by 2030. Part of their approach to the climate crisis is to value the trees that they manage and to plant a further 10\,000 trees to increase carbon sequestration and biodiversity in Weston-super-Mare. Within the Grounds Department\, we started by talking about increasing the tree stock\, but very quickly we broadened our approach to improving the levels of biodiversity on our sites. The first step in this was to reduce the grass cutting in Milton Road Cemetery\, which had spectacular and unexpected results.\nSteve Clark will talk to us about some of the results found at Milton Road Cemetery\, will take your questions on trees and welcomes your thoughts on some of the potential plans on what’s next. This is an interactive talk and the comments will help shape what’s to come.\nSteve will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-qa-with-steve-clark-talking-trees/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20210211T104553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T105153Z
UID:2853-1613584800-1613588400@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook Live with Chris Sperring - The nature recovery\, what we can all do
DESCRIPTION:Chris Sperring is a professional wildlife Conservationist working for Hawk and Owl Trust\, he also presents and broadcasts on TV and Radio. Lectures on a wide range of subjects. Is a wildlife Photographer\, writes articles for magazines and newspapers. In his spare time he studies and conserves even more Wildlife\, writes music as a guitarist for the environment/wildlife rock band Raptor. And always enjoys a good debate! \nChris will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-with-chris-sperring-the-nature-recovery-what-we-can-all-do/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20201214T102858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T103801Z
UID:2650-1611079200-1611082800@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Phase two in Cleaner Coastlines fight against plastic pollution
DESCRIPTION:Back in October 2017\, Weston-super-Mare’s Chamber of Commerce\, together with the Weston Mercury\, launched a Surfers Against Sewage campaign for Weston to become an approved Plastic-free community.\nThe Cleaner Coastlines campaign meant working with local government\, businesses\, schools\, colleges and youth\, church and community groups to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic in our town.\nCleaner Coastlines were absolutely delighted to receive the accreditation from Surfers Against Sewage in August 2018\, with over 50+ amazing local business heroes signing up. Being a Plastic-free community doesn’t mean that you won’t see any plastic in Weston-super-Mare\, but it demonstrates our commitment and dedication to our community\, environment and reducing the amount of plastic pollution.\n\nCleaner Coastlines are now launching phase two\, and Debbie Apted will be joining Becky Walsh to talk about what that means for the town and how you can get involved.\nDebbie will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC \n 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/phase-two-in-cleaner-coastlines-fight-against-plastic-pollution/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20201208T122056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T122333Z
UID:2640-1608141600-1608145200@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Having a cleaner greener Christmas with Enviro-mentor Michelle Cassar
DESCRIPTION:Michelle will be giving us tips on how to have a cleaner and greener Christmas. \nMichelle is an author\, photographer\, speaker and film-maker. She was one of the founding members of City to Sea\, a surfer (not quite a professional!). She’s been working to prevent plastic pollution at source on a local and national level since 2008.\nThese days she draws on her years as an environmental campaigner to help others. Showing people like you how to supercharge themselves. Using the powerful tools of ‘Tapping’ EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix Reimprinting. Dynamic\, enthusiastic and versatile\, Michelle’s mission is to help you get the best from your superpowers! \nMichelle will be answering your questions on a Facebook live event hosted by Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s Facebook page. Please send your questions in advance to the discussion for this event. https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC \n 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/having-a-cleaner-greener-christmas-with-enviro-mentor-michelle-cassar/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130300
CREATED:20200916T120331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T120331Z
UID:2446-1602612000-1602615600@wsm-tc.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Facebook live Q&A with Bristol Water
DESCRIPTION:Water in Weston- From cloud to tap \nMichelle Davies from Bristol Water will be talking about our drinking water and the process it goes through to get to your tap. We will be learning about environmental impacts in water production and how you can play your part with tips on saving water. \nWatch on this page https://www.facebook.com/WsMTC \n 
URL:https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/event/facebook-live-qa-with-bristol-water/
CATEGORIES:Climate Commitment,Council Diary
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