Category Archives: Environment
Water For Wildlife
Keeping our gardens green We can keep our gardens and open spaces green, without wasting water. National Gardening Week ran from 28 April to 4 May, and it was yet another week with virtually no rain. There is very little forecast, so taking a practical approach to watering our green spaces is all important. We […]
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY Amersham Town Council is pleased to support the Safety of Lithium Batteries Campaign run by the charity Electrical Safety First, to ensure the safety of Lithium-ion batteries. The campaign has the support of a large number of organisations including local councils. The campaign is designed to save lives and cut down on fires […]
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Safety of Lithium Batteries Campaign Amersham Town Council has been invited to support the Safety of Lithium Batteries Campaign by the charity Electrical Safety First, to ensure the safety of Lithium-ion batteries. The campaign has the support of a large number of organisations including local councils. The town council is pleased to add its support […]
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Local Recycling Scheme
We would like to update you on the recycling scheme that ATC help with. ATC, working with Medic to Medic, have helped with recycling items that would otherwise have ended up in landfill. Medic to Medic is a charity which raises money to train healthcare workers in Malawi.
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Environment Latest News Feb 2025
Now February is upon us and spring is on the way it’s time to finish the winter garden jobs and help our feathered friends. For advice on feeding the birds (particularly now that bird flu is prevalent) see https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/helping-birds-and-wildlife If you are pruning hedges, shrubs and climbers, be careful not to disturb any birds that […]
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Green Energy Fair
With energy prices set to rise again this October, Buckinghamshire Community Energy and its partner experts in energy efficiency and decarbonisation will provide life hacks for smart householders looking for ways to invest in their homes to save money on energy bills – and in the case of solar panels or battery storage, to actually […]
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WONDEROUS WOODS
Now the clocks have gone back, and the evenings are drawing in, it’s tempting to curl up at home with a cuppa. But here are a host of delightful things to do outdoors. If you have a garden, you can start seasonal pruning, as well as planting spring bulbs. Our beautiful beech woods beckon too. […]
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Water for Wildlife
Now we are going through a dry spell, it’s helpful for the wildlife in our gardens to be provided with a source of water. They get just as thirsty as we do. And you can have the pleasure of watching them come to drink. There are a variety of ways to help, and the wildlife […]
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Protecting our pollinators – ‘Bee aware of Asian Hornets’
Protecting our Pollinators- ‘Bee’ aware of Asian Hornets At this time of year we are enjoying the colours and textures of our many flowers and delight in seeing the honey bees and other pollinators at work. Sadly our honey bees are now facing a serious threat from an invasive species, the Asian Hornet. These are […]
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Update From The Community Allotment
The girls from Alfriston School worked so hard at the community allotment last week, helping to clear lots of old, rotten wood before making a start on sanding the picnic table and bench, as well as entertaining everyone with some beautiful singing! The benefit of working with your hands on mental health is well documented. […]
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