The Howe Allotment Association has recently taken on board the challenge of minimising the use of plastic on the allotments and encouraging the use of more sustainable alternatives. In this blog we cover some of the reasons behind this decision, and give ideas for how we can all minimise the plastic we inadvertently add to…
read moreThe Great Big Green Week is almost here! Officially beginning on June 10th, it is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. During the week, communities, schools, businesses, churches, mosques and more across the country join together in a wave of support for action to protect the planet.…
read moreBack in February we announced in the Wheatley village newsletter that we had started to talk to experts about our trustees' long-held wish to create a wildlife pond on The Howe. Well, you'll be pleased to hear that our plans have been progressing nicely over the last six months, and we're slowly getting closer to…
read moreWe’d love everyone to come and get to know The Howe this summer. So, in conjunction with Sustainable Wheatley and to celebrate Wheatley's Great Big Green Week, we're having a special open day on Sunday 18th June 2-5pm. Discover the varied habitats and learn about the plans we have for encouraging wildflowers, planting new hedgerows…
read moreWould you like to plant a tree* on The Howe and help biodiversity in Wheatley? Plant a Sapling Planting native species such as Cherry Plum, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Rowan, Silver Birch, Crab Apple, Whitebeam, and Alder can really help our wildlife. Each 90-120cm bareroot sapling, with a cane and tree guard (to protect it from…
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