Author: Lesley Sarson
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AGM Report 2024
Date: 29th April 2024 Another successful year for the Sustainable Bourne Valley, thanks to the many volunteers who help with Toad Patrol, Hirst Meadow, the Repair Café and of course the members of the group itself. There has also been a revamp of the website, with much more information available all in a lovely new…
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Sowing the Seeds of Change
St Mary Bourne School Children help out at Hirst Meadow Last autumn, the children of the Sycamore Class at St. Mary Bourne School rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a mission to help nature thrive. Their project? A thoughtful and hands-on effort to restore balance in the Hirst Meadow by planting yellow rattle seeds—small,…
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Recycling Soft Plastic
Great News! Soft Plastics can now be recycled. Although soft plastics are not taken by the council, many supermarkets are now providing recycling bins for soft plastics, in an aim to combat environmental degradation and climate change. Soft plastics are the packaging that you can’t normally put out with your household recycling. If you can scrunch…
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Exploring Home Energy Efficiency
Thermal Imaging Cameras can expose Hidden Heat Loss In the quest for energy efficiency, thermal imaging cameras are emerging as powerful tools to identify and address heat loss in homes and buildings. These advanced devices, originally developed for military and industrial applications, are now being harnessed by homeowners and professionals alike to pinpoint areas of…
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Unveiling the New Hirst Meadow Sign
Last week the children of Sycamore class from St Mary Bourne Primary School, helped us unveil the new sign and information board at Hirst Meadow. Sustainable Bourne Valley (SBV) has been slowly and steadily transforming an unused plot of land in the centre of St Mary Bourne into a haven for wildlife, creating a habitat…