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Sun 12 August 2006: Visit to Steep Holm Island by
Catherine Greenland
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Having visited the island previously, Steep
Holm had certain expectations to fulfill. And it did. Although
it was slightly overcast and a bit breezy at times, the weather
was kind to us.
The crossing to the island was fairly gentle and the moderate
temperature allowed for pleasant walking on the island. While
wandering around, the natural and human elements of Steep
Holm were explored. |
For such a small island, Steep Holm has been
home to many different people throughout history: Romans,
rabbit warreners, fishermen and smugglers. By far the most
evident presence on this rock is that of WWII soldiers and
their searchlight and gun emplacements.
The ruin of the 12th century priory (currently
under investigation by archaeologists) is worth a look to
remind you of the quieter times on the island. The evidence
of human habitation on the island provides regular points
of interest and places to discover. |
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With the many plants and animals to be found
in the different habitats across the island and the number
of rare and unusual species it is no surprise to learn that
Steep Holm is a SSSI. The experience of learning about the
flora, fauna and people of the island was only enhanced with
a good cup of tea in the visitors centre!
The return journey passed without too many people getting
wet. But those that did get caught by the water certainly
knew about it! Steep Holm is a perfect place to indulge in
wildlife and history and a thoroughly good day was had by
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Thursday 18th May 2006
7.30 - 9.30pm. Conference Room. Blagdon Pumping
Station, Station Road, Blagdon, Bristol. BS40 6UN
“Bristol Water – the
past and the future?”
Presentation by Paul Hodge and a short
film on the subject matter: water resources in the Bristol area
with changing demands and a changing climate – a glimpse of
the future! Question and answer session, followed by a tour of Blagdon
museum
Sunday 19th March 2006
2.00 - 4.00pm. Council House No.2 Meeting Room
44 Old Street, Clevedon
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The End Of Suburbia – Oil Depletion
and the collapse of the American Dream
Suburbia and all it promises has become
the American Dream, but as we enter the 21st century serious
questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability
of this way of life. What are the future prospects as the
planet approaches a critical era as global demand for fossil
fuels begins to outstrip supply. World oil peak and the inevitable
decline of fossil fuels could well be upon us now. As energy
prices skyrocket in the coming years how will the populations
of suburbia react to the collapse of their dreams. Are today’s
suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow? What action
can be taken now, individually and collectively to avoid The
End of Suburbia. The DVD "The End Of Suburbia" was
shown, followed by a discussion lead by Chris Vernon of PowerSwitch
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Eco-congregation: making environmental issues accessible
for churches
Global warming, Loss of biodiversity, Increased
risk of flooding, Rising sea levels, Species loss, Genetic
modification..
Eco-congregation is a project designed to help
churches get to grips with some of the pressing issues of
out times concerning the environment. It is designed to fit
in with church life, and to help point the church outwards,
involving the local community in caring for creation. To find
out more, see www.ecocongregation.org...
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Campaigners demand nuclear plant shut-down
Somerset County Gazette, 12th
October 2006, By Chris Alder
ANTI-NUCLEAR campaigners have demanded the permanent
closure of Hinkley B power station after cracks in boiler tubes
were found in one of the plant's reactors.
September 2006: Oldbury Nuclear Power Station
to close
Oldbury shuts completely despite industry £5 million
spent on graphite tests.
Both reactors will shortly be shut as safety regulators say
they have seen nothing to persuade them that Oldbury nuclear
power station is safe to restart and despite the industry spending
more than £2 billion researching the safety of graphite
reactor cores. |
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Campaign for the Sustainable
Communities Bill
Reverse the trend towards 'Ghost Town Britain'. Your MP will voted
on this in November 2006.
Find
out more at www.localworks.org...
25 & 26 February 2006:
Sanders
Garden World Green Gardening & Recycling Weekend
TENONS members (LtoR) David Elsey, Dave Edwards
and Fred Parsons |
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| Members manned the TENONS stand at
Sanders Garden World's promotion on a garden chemical amnesty
and a recycling weekend. As part of our efforts to support other
organisations who share similar ideals we were very busy raising
awareness of our own Network as well as acting on behalf of
Weston-super-Mare Allotment Club and North Somerset Council's
Waste Minimisation by giving out information and advice booklets
promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. This was a new venture
for TENONS and the duty members thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity
of interacting with the public and other exhibitors on "green"
related issues. |
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