The Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust BVCT have selected us for a grant to help us conserve, protect and enhance the watery environment of the Blackwater Valley. This will be a collaborative project with volunteers from the Climate Cafe and other organizations and individuals. This is early days and we have to meet and work out […]
BVFoE had a table at this event – we had a raffle to raise funds and also conducted a survey that looked at the co-benefits of taking climate action. According to the Grantham Institute there are multiple co-benefits of taking action on climate change. BVFoE conducted our own survey using information provided by the Grantham […]
On the 5th and 17th August Blackwater Valley Friends of the Earth together with Stand Up to Racism and local Quakers had a public awareness days regarding asylum seekers and refugees. We were able to provide information about the asylum seeker process and engage in conversation. We also had a statement for people to sign […]
A lovely day spent at Tices Meadow Bioblitz Day together with other groups supporting and celebrating the fantastic work that goes on at the meadow all year round. This is a brilliant community event which brings out the very best in people. We had a raffle using prizes donated by members of the group. We […]
This year Blackwater Valley FoE are working in partnership with Rushmoor Voluntary Services and are supporting many events happening in the area during GBGW Our first event was to litter pick along a length of road from Ively Roundabout that connects Rushmoor to Hart. Seven bags of waste were collected along a length of path […]
A group of BVFoE members campaigned at Princes Mead shopping centre in Farnborough on Saturday 20th April 2024 ahead of the upcoming local elections. The aim of the day was to hand out cards asking voters to question candidates and elected Councillors on their stance on a number of locally important climate and nature issues. […]
Rushmoor Borough Council and Hart District Council are holding elections this year. Check our elections page for questions to ask your candidates.
Many institutions are funding coal, gas and oil industries, often using our money. Hampshire County Council Pension Fund (HPF) currently invests millions of pounds in fossil fuels. Why is this a big issue for Friends of the Earth? According to recent research, making our pensions sustainable is 27 times more efficient in reducing carbon footprints […]
BVFoE will be taking part in local events. Watch this space!
Taking up an proposal by member, David Powell, Blackwater Valley Friends of the Earth bought 46 copies of Greta Thunberg’s book for local schools and libraries. These were distributed by members of the BVFoE and the Bracknell Climate Action Group in 2023. The books were purchased using money from a generous donation by the Army […]