FOVPS were awarded £10,000 by the #NationalLottery Community Fund to run this project during 2022 to support our community to take action on climate change.
Building on interest and excitement of COP26, we planned a series of projects to nurture and develop local ideas to support a legacy of ongoing climate action projects.
Community Kitchen Garden
We built and installed raised beds where we came together and learnt about growing our own vegetables and fruit, including installing a series of composting initiatives to make sure everything we don’t eat can be returned back to the soil.
Sessions ran every Saturday afternoon, facilitated by staff and volunteers, including students working for their Duke of Edinburgh Award. We also had a separate grant to install a polytunnel in our working compound, so we can now start off more seeds and plants to fill up our vegetable beds.
Read more about the kitchen garden and how to get involved.
Weekly storytelling
Every Saturday morning our story-tellers came and shared a children’s story with an eco, nature or food theme and an associated craft activity, which was very popular and we hope to continue in future
Monthly Climate Action Talks
A series of informative talks from local experts on topics such as water management, energy efficiency in the home, Active Travel, composting, sustainable fashion and recycling. These were well attended and we all learnt a lot from each speaker, how to improve and develop our eco practices at home.
Cycling & active Travel. Chris Leakey of Bambino Biking: how they help parents and families to get out cycling together.
Green Doctor: How to Save Energy in the Home. Andrew Pinches. from Energy Works Manager
Sustainable Fashion with Bryony of local organisation Stitched Up.
Why compost? With top allotmenteer, Rachel from Don’t Crop Me Now
Right Stuff, Right Bin. An overview of the recycling process, and the chance to find out just what happens to your rubbish. With the Recycle4GreaterManchester team
Food, farming and sustainability. The impacts of what we eat and how it is produced – from personal choices to Government food policy. A discussion led by Liz O’Neill, Stretford’s own national food campaigner
Rachel from Don’t Crop Me Now, returned to discuss the issue of Gardening in a Changing Climate. (Date changed)
A conversation with local Climate Activist, Jo Murph, how and why she became involved in activism and discussion.
Youth Council’s Climate Action Forum
The Youth Council will be hosting 2 forums, bringing young people together to discuss the Climate Emergency and what changes we can make to our lifestyle.
