Planet Wimborne, together with other community green groups, including Wimborne War on Waste (WWoW), Win on Waste, Wilding Wimborne & the Minster Environment Group, had stands over both days of Wimborne Folk Festival (11-12th June). This was Planet Wimborne’s first chance to talk to the public about all things environmental, and folk came along for a good chat, particularly about what they could recycle and get fixed.
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Wilding Wimborne are not only wild but positively buzzing with excitement as Wimborne has just been awarded Bee Friendly Town status by the Bee Friendly Trust!
When Elizabeth was first crowned there were street parties up and down the country. People brought out their
tables and chairs, their best tablecloths and china and celebrated in style.
Together we can keep Britain great by doing the same. Let's say no to all those disposable cups, plates, cutlery, glasses, bunting, balloons and tablecloths that end up as landfill. Instead, let's dust off our pretty china, tablecloths and
homemade bunting and make it a really special occasion.
Being a fairtrade town the steering group are proud to promote and spread the word that Fairtrade saves lives. We explore ways of raising the profile of Fairtrade and provide information at a variety of public events. Can you spare a few hours every couple of months to meet the team and plan possible actions? No special skills are necessary to join the group, just enthusiasm. We would love to recruit new volunteers to help take part in local events and chat to the general public. If you would prefer to work more behind the scenes we always welcome help with our Facebook page and designing posters and flyers.
In support of the Climate Coalition's Show the Love campaign, join us to celebrate stories of climate action across Dorset.
As part of the Climate Coalition’s Show the Love campaign, next Monday 21st February, at 19:30, we will be sharing the key findings of our recently released Dorset 2030 report and discussing how we can scale these up across the county.
Dorset Council has sent letters to the government calling for further help in tackling the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment and responsible for Dorset's CEE plan, asked for more money and better support from central government in dealing with the emergency, specifically:
Planet Wimborne along with many other organisations are calling on Dorset Council to re-think the Local Plan. The Dorset Deserves Better campaign started on Monday 17th January 2022 with a letter sent to Cllr Flower, the leader of the Council, other Dorset Cllrs and parish and town councils, asking them to re-think the Plan.
Wimborne War on Waste are delighted to share with you our new Coffee Cup Film - which was shared on our social media channels yesterday for the first time!
Wimborne War on Waste are thrilled to announce that the 2 Minute Litter Pick returns to Wimborne!
From Monday 12th April you'll be able to find the 2 Minute Litter Pick Board outside Fair Ground shop (in the Cornmarket, next to The White Hart), during shop opening hours.
We have all the equipment you need to carry out your pick. It only takes 2 minutes of your time but makes a huge difference in raising awareness and keeping Wimborne litter free
We are delighted to share the news that Wimborne War on Waste are collaborating with our colleagues at Litter Free Dorset and Litter Free Purbeck to launch the ‘Bin Your Butt’ campaign this October to tackle the issue of cigarette-related litter.