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It’s Blooming Seed Sharing Saturday!

people — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:47:52 +0000

On Saturday 6th March ZCC and our Bedford in Bloom friends (BTCV, Kempston in Bloom, Taste Real Food, Transition Bedford) will be holding the first food growing event planned for 2010 – Seed Sharing Saturday. The event will be held at the Bunyan Free Meeting Church on Mill Street Bedford in the main hall and will start at 9.30am and finish about 12.30pm. Some simple free refreshments will be available on the day.

The idea is that anyone wishing to donate seeds (all types) either send them to: BTCV (FAO: Jill Ferry), Taylor House, 99 Ashburnham Rd, Bedford MK40 1EA prior to the event so they can be packaged up and made available at the start of the day or bring them along on the day. After the event, seed swapping can continue via this website for those growers who want to continue to widen their planting varieties. Details of how this will work will be posted shortly. In the meantime, you can begin to sort your seeds out and put them into envelopes clearly marked with the plant/vegetable type, the variety, any specific details (like expiry date or heritage or organic) and your name and any contact details if you wish to provide them.

So come and join us on the 6th for a warm cup of something and a biscuit and pick up some free seeds!

If you would like to display a poster (pdf) in your community or organisation, please click the link below.

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people — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:54:42 +0000

Mile Road Allotments are doing some community tree planting on their site on Sat.20th and Sun. 21st February. There will be hot drinks all day and warming soup for lunch. All are welcome. The allotment site is next door to John Bunyan School and the Bunyan Centre. Related posts:Unused open space and fruit tree map [...] Related posts:

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2010 and all that…

people — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:08:46 +0000

Our first meeting of 2010 is planned for Tuesday 5th January at the Gordon Arms on Castle Road (7.30pm). All are welcome. Please bring your best ideas and diaries as we will be chatting and mapping our activities for the year ahead. See you there! Related posts:It’s Blooming Seed Sharing Saturday! On Saturday 6th March [...] Related posts:

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Biking Vikings – mission accomplished

chrislowe — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:23:04 +0000

A great turn-out on Saturday helped by glorious sunshine. The mass of cyclists made a real impression in the town centre, and separately petition collectors gathered well over 150 signatures asking the Government to take every possible step at Copenhagen and beyond to secure a global deal to reduce the effects of climate change.

Great work all round we reckon!

Lucy, Tammy and Chris

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Biking Vikings, ready to launch…..

chrislowe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:49:24 +0000

A few of us met earlier in the week and tweaked the plan slightly to take away the collection of glass bottles idea and replace it with a petition instead. So if you would like to add to Bedford’s voice in pressing for decisive action at the Copenhagen Climate Change Talks in December, meet at 11.45am for 12.00 on Saturday December 5th at the foot of Castle Mound, The Embankment. Come on your bike or on foot, Viking regalia optional. Why not decorate your bikes too?

Some of us will be cycling a chosen route around the town centre & some of us will be collecting signatures for the petition calling for the strongest possible action towards securing a substantive deal at Copenhagen and beyond. Afterwards we hope to make a celebratory cycle to the Danish Camp, for those with the spare energy!

We hope to see as many people as possible to make a real impact and show that we, in Bedford, care about climate change and are trying to do something about it. Please remember though that you are responsible for your own safety (and that of children with you).

Best wishes, on behalf of Lucy, Tammy and Chris

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The Biking Vikings!?

chrislowe — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:54:05 +0000

Lucy, Tammy and I were gossiping over a cuppa this morning and stumbled across an idea. To mark the start of Copenhagen we thought we could round up a load of cyclists and go door to door on Saturday 5th December asking people if they have any glass bottles etc. that we could take to the recycling point at Lidls for them. We even thought we could wear Viking hats to make the link to Copenhagen!? Beforehand we could write to the papers to let them know what we’re doing and why, to draw attention to the Summit and also to show that we in ZCC are trying to do our bit locally. What do people think?

We 3 are going to meet again down the Gordon Arms next Tuesday 17th at 7.30 pm to thrash out the details and develop thinking. It would be terrific if others were able to join us to help plan, assuming people don’t think the concept is barking mad full stop? So please do feel free to join us next Tuesday. We’d be very lonely on our own

Best wishes,

Lucy, Tammy and Chris – The Biking Vikings (who love re-cycling)

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Apple Day – Bromham Mill

people — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:09:46 +0000

Apple Day is once again being held at Bromham Mill, this years date is Sunday 18^th October 2009. See - http://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_cu…

Traditionally the event has been staffed by volunteers from the County Council (no more of course), however, this year they are asking for help from communities to assist at the event.

Help is required to set up the event on 17^th October, on the day (18^th ) help is required by organising stall holders, collecting admission fees and general assistance. Finally, on the 19^th assistance with the break down and clear up. Reward -satisfaction of a job well done and free admission (£5.00 on the day).

To offer your services or more information contact Lorraine at the Mill on 01234-824330 or e-mail lorraine.daley@bedford.gov.uk or dpeet@bedford.gov.uk

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Loved Bikes!

people — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:06:34 +0000

Thanks to all those who turned out for the bike maintenance workshops on Saturday. Stephen from Transition Cyles was brilliant giving up his morning to demonstrate and guide people through some basic bike maintenance jobs. Thanks Stephen. Another thank you goes out to Rachel and Chris from the Castle Road Cop Shop who were on hand to security stamp peoples bikes.

Although the rain seemed to put off most from coming along to the family bike ride, a few hard core braved the dark clouds and were rewarded with a leisurely and dry cycle ride down to the Willington Dovecote. Sustrans provided some cycle goodies which sent down well with all. Thanks Sustrans. All in all, a great day for all!

Here’s to the next Love your Bike day!

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Online petition

kathzcc — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:57 +0000

As a member of the Soil Association, I just received a request to sign their online petition to get neonicotinoids, the insecticides that are linked to the decline in bee population, banned in UK. If anyone else is ineterested go to www.soilassociation.org/bees.aspx

kath

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Love your bike day! Sat 11th July

people — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:54:23 +0000

Love you bike day! Is your bike sitting in the shed feeling neglected and in need of some TLC? Not sure how to fix those little problems or get your bike into shape? Well on Saturday 11th July we have the event just for you! Transition cycles will be doing three free bike maintenance workshops. Also, the police will be security stamping bikes and there will be a family cycle ride along Route 51 with prizes and freebies for those finishing the ride! Bring a picnic and refreshments to enjoy in Willington.

If you can help by delivering some leaflets to advertise the day, then either comment on this blog or email zerocarboncastle at hotmail.co.uk

FREE BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS courtesy of Transition Cycles
9.30am – puncture repairs
10.30am – brake maintenance
11.30am – gear maintenance
Prior registration required (see overleaf).
Venue: Transition Cycles, 44 Castle Road, Bedford.
FREE BIKE SECURITY STAMPING by Bedfordshire Police
11.00am until 12 noon
Prior registeration not required.
Venue: Cop Shop, Castle Road, Bedford.

ROUTE 51 FAMILY CYCLE RIDE
Having got your bike in order, we will be having a Discovery Family Cycle. The ride which will be about 3.1 miles on a
traffic-free route to the beautiful village of Willington. Meet at Butterfly bridge on The Embankment Park (opposite
Russell Park) at 1.00pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Route: N.C.N Route 51, Bedford Butterfly Bridge to Willington via Aspects, Priory Country Park to Willington Dovecote and then return the same route.
All route is off road so all ages and abilities welcome! What do I need? A working bicycle, suitable clothing for weather, drink and sunglasses!! Refreshments at Willington will be provided, plus cycle freebies, quiz and prizes!

PRIOR REGISTRATION:
Please either email your name and a contact telephone number to zerocarboncastle at hotmail.co.uk

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