 Issue 16
Be prepared for flooding this winter
Since 1998 we have seen six of the ten wettest years on record.
Communities are being urged to prepare for flooding this winter with the Environment Agency warning of “ignoring the danger at your own peril”.
The Environment Agency encourage those who live in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their home, possessions and family. We strongly suggest having a look at our flood guide which will equip you with everything you need to know ahead of any possible flood event.
The best way to protect yourself from flooding is to know what to do in advance.
Have you seen our support hub?
The Support Hub provides links to helpful information and advice and will provide you with the tools you need to help with the increased cost of living. Most of these tips also can help you reduce your emissions as well as save money, look after your mental health and wellbeing and conserve energy.
Christmas jumper swaps at our Libraries
Got any Christmas jumpers lying around? Participating libraries are calling for donations from 14 November. Swaps will take place from 5 - 24 December.
You can drop off your donations ( thank you) at any of these participating libraries: Longlevens, Quedgeley, Matson, Tuffley, Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent, Tewkesbury, Churchdown, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Bishops Cleeve, Winchcombe, Dursley, Tetbury and Nailsworth.
Help us to fight against food waste
When we throw food away all the energy used to grow, transport and package that food goes to waste, contributing to increased carbon emissions and so climate change. Our Gloucestershire Recycles team have just launched their latest campaign, 'food waste - it all adds up'.
Find out how to reduce your food waste by visiting our web pages.
Still wondering how your food feeds climate change? Visit the love food hate waste website to find out.
November - what's in season
Ever thought about where your food comes from? We’ve gotten used to having any food we want at any time of the year. But out-of-season produce means flying it in from overseas, or using intensive farming methods such as pesticides and greenhouses to force them to grow year-round. Both of these use lots of resources and come with huge carbon footprints.
Eating local and seasonal food is not only more tasty and healthy (the nutrients and flavours have fully developed so they're sweet, crunchy and the best they can be) but better for the environment.
Winter Wheelers
Winter Wheelers is on its way and from December 1 - 25 there are prizes up for grabs every day.
Enter the daily prize drawings by riding your bike and enter the encourager prize draw by getting other people to ride too.
Register now and join the movement to get more people riding through winter.
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