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Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental NetworkThursday 20 October, 10.30 - 12 noon
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive a MS Teams link for our next meeting on Thursday 20 October. At this meeting, members of Barnet Council's Sustainability team will be giving a short presentation on their work, the team and how it fits in with other Council departments.
If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, where we can come together to discuss environmental issues in the Borough, and work out how we as a sector can make a difference. This networking group will raise awareness of environmental projects that are happening in the Borough, help to establish partnerships and joint initiatives and seek funding opportunities. If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know. These Network meetings are now receiving administrative support from Stonegrove Community Trust through funding awarded by the National Lottery Community Fund's Together For the Planet programme. FOR PAST E-NEWSLETTERS
Get involved...Community Underpass Cleanup
Grange Big Local, a resident-led community group in East Finchley, has been campaigning to improve the Underpass that runs under the Northern Line between Manor Park Road and Trinity Road. We know that a lot of residents use this Underpass and particularly as the months get wetter and darker it becomes damp and unpleasant. Please join them on Saturday 15 October from 1-3pm (or for as little or as long as you like) to help us clean it up and to hear about our plans for our second Community Clean-up and Clear-up. All equipment will be provided. If you plan to come or have any questions contact Mariella on 07402834108 or email mariella.hill@grangebiglocal.org.
Some good news...Memorial Woodland to open in Mill Hill Park
In partnership with the local community, Barnet Council has created a Memorial Woodland in Mill Hill Park to provide residents with a space to reflect and connect with nature. Local schools, community groups, staff and residents were involved in planting 500 trees over a three-day period The Barnet Memorial Woodland will be formally opened on Thursday
3 November by the Mayor, Cllr Alison Moore. To find out more and how to attend, please contact: parks@barnet.gov.uk
Speak to North London Waste Authority
Did You Know >> The North London Waste Authority has a Reuse Shop, that allows you to donate items you no longer need or pick up things that local community members have dropped off. Read more about the Reuse Shop
here
Have a go... Pollinator-friendly bulbs workshop
Come along to a demonstrative workshop on how to create 'Bulb Lasagne' (three types of seasonal bulbs layered in a pot) by Finchley N3, N12 Sustainability Forum's Pollinator Project, and Energy Gardens London's Finchley Central Tube Station Community Garden. When: Sunday 23 October, 10:30am– 12:00pm Where: Finchley Central Station Community Garden (Southward Platform), Station Road, Finchley Central N3 2RY. Register - Pollinator-friendly bulbs workshop The Pollinator Project is also looking for small donations to be able to plant bulbs all around Finchley!
Climate leadership discussion...Greta Thunberg and Kevin Anderson
Have you seen this interesting discussion between Greta Thunberg and climatologist Kevin Anderson? Hosted by Climate Uncensored on YouTube, they discuss what real leadership should look like in the face of the climate crisis, and why it should be led by everyday people showing concern for our
planet. Greta Thunberg and Kevin Anderson discussion
John Spedan Lewis Foundation grants
The JSLF's grants are open for applications for projects that support habitat conservation and restoration, rewilding, environmental education and community action. Grants are between £2k - £30k. Deadline: Friday 21 October 2022
EdenTree's Green Future Fund collates businesses which have sustainable solutions at the core of their mission. They are redefining economics so that the green revolution is backed by the finance sector. Read more about the Green Future Fund...
The National Allotments Garden Trust is offering grants between £250 and £2,000 to registered Allotment Associations, committees and non-profit organisations across the UK for the improvement and development of facilities. Deadline: Sunday 2 January 2023
The Barnet Food Plan 2022-2027 The draft Barnet Food Plan 2022-2027 is open for consultation, and Barnet Council want to hear from you. Help to shape their approach to a sustainable, healthy and accessible food in Barnet. The draft plan covers the three themes of: food for lifelong wellbeing, food for our communities and public institutions, and food for our environment and our economy. Food plays an incredibly important role in all of our lives, so please get involved and have your say. Deadline (extended): Friday 21 October 2022 The Barnet Food Plan Consultation and survey Playground improvements consultation Barnet has a great collection of parks and open spaces and these are an important part of what makes Barnet a green and family friendly borough. Barnet Council have been allocated £750,000 funding to improve play facilities across the borough and have identified five playgrounds which would benefit the most from refurbishment. Now they need your views. Deadline (extended): Tuesday 2 November 2022 Playground improvements consultation Public Rights of Way - Public Path Orders Policy consultation Public Rights of Way (PRoW) are types of public highway that are legally recognised and protected and include Footpaths, Bridleways and Restricted Byways. Barnet Council are seeking your views on the draft PPO policy, which sets out the council’s approach to requests for changes to
Public Rights of Way across the borough, including the criteria, requirements, approach to processing applications and charges. Deadline: Monday 19 December 2022 Public Rights of Way - Public Path Orders Policy consultation >> The full list of live Barnet Council consultations, including more with an environmental perspective.
Eco Fair at One Stonegrove, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware
Sunday 6 November, 3.30-6.30pm
Stonegrove Community Trust Eco Workshop, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware
Thursday 24 November, 11am - 1pm
Eco Show and Tell at Middlesex University, The Quad Area
Friday 18 November, 11am - 2pm
Barnet Multi Faith Forum will be celebrating Multi Faith Week and to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, has organised an Eco Show and Tell sustainability fair at the Middlesex University. This lively event is a great way to meet like-minded people who are passionate about environmental issues, and learn about environmental causes and initiatives in Barnet. You can also use the opportunity to make some sustainable purchases, including plastic-free goods and honey made on the roofs of the university. Registration isn't required, just turn up!
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