by Dukeries Eco Watch | Aug 13, 2025 | Community Focus, Environment, Local Experiences, Sherwood, Wildlife
We create hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic every year, making products with an average useful lifespan of around 10 years. The plastic problem is this: plastics do not decompose. They take on average 400 years to break down into microplastics which then...
by North Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | Aug 12, 2025 | Environment, Gardening Club, Group meeting, Wildlife, Worksop
The North Nottinghamshire Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s August meeting will take place at Treswell Wood, a beautiful nature reserve near Retford cared for by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. The reserve is open year-round and offers a particularly...
by North Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | Aug 12, 2025 | Environment, Gardening Club, Group meeting, Retford, Wildlife
The North Nottinghamshire Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s August meeting will take place at Treswell Wood, a beautiful nature reserve near Retford cared for by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. The reserve is open year-round and offers a particularly...
by Gainsborough and District Flower Club | Aug 11, 2025 | Environment, Gainsborough, Group meeting, Social Group
Gainsborough and District Flower Club’s next club night is on Thursday 28th August, with a floral demonstration by Diane Smith entitled ‘Lincolnshire Life’. Diane enjoys competing in local, Area, National and World Shows – achieving frequent successes and enjoys the...
by Edwinstowe in Bloom | Aug 5, 2025 | Environment, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Sherwood
During July, volunteers from Edwinstowe in Bloom (EiB) worked long hours, particularly using the bowser to keep the beds and allotment watered during the recent hot, dry spell. Everyone made a tremendous effort to prepare for the judges’ visit. Planters have been...
by Childrens Capital of Culture | Aug 1, 2025 | Community Focus, Environment, Heritage, Rother, Wildlife
A garden dedicated to children and young people in Rotherham stole the show at the first RHS Flower Show at Wentworth Woodhouse on 16th to 20th July. The RHS Teenage Dirt Park feature garden drew in thousands of visitors with its youthful design, live DJ and daring...
