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Join a world eco-flag continues to fly over Peatmoor
record attempt Peatmoor Primary School is the first in Wiltshire to retain the right to fly an eco-flag in recognition of its

The Great Western Community efforts to engage children in their local environment and raise awareness of climate change.
Forest Team is working with a The highest eco-schools award Eco-guru teaching assistant and waste.
group of pupils at The Ridgeway was achieved in 2007 and reassessed Elaine Jackson said, “we have to “To get our third flag in 2011 we’re
School, Wroughton and the BBC in July, as there is a review every show what children are learning now focussed on every class making
to contribute to a world record two years so that schools can dem- about water, biodiversity, energy, a commitment, not just an eco-club
tree plant. onstrate sustained commitment to global perspective, healthy living, reporting to assemblies. Children
Organised as part of National environmental education. litter, schools grounds, transport do healthy lunchbox surveys, keep
Tree Week, the BBC Breathing Places a check on electricity use and go
team is organising the world record round turning off lights, and collect
attempt on Saturday 5 December, waste for the compost bins.”
from 11am to 12noon. “We’ve been making good use
Details of the event close to The of our refurbished pond and have
Ridgeway School will be published recently built a walk in the grounds
in the December Link so that children can observe changes
www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces in the season like Darwin did.
“We even collect and recycle
is cycling the answer staples from classroom displays.”
Headteacher Fiona Thompson
to swindon’s said she was pleased that Ofsted
transport problems? commented on the environmental
work in their report in July.
Elaine Jackson with a few of Peatmoor’s
committed eco-children
Alistair Millington of Sustrans will
talk about ways to encourage Baby boomers encouraged to consider carbon footprint
cycling in the town at the Swindon Over 50s make up 33 per cent of the UK’s population and this number will rise to 40 per cent by 2030.
Civic Trust meeting on Thursday 12
November, 7.30pm, in Lawn Com- Academic studies show that with a view to stimulating discus- projects to combat climate change.
munity Centre, Guildford Ave, Lawn. these post war baby boomers have sion on opportunities for reducing The resources that RSVP has
Non-members of the Civic Trust the highest carbon footprint of any their carbon footprint. prepared help raise awareness,
are invited to donate £4 towards age group and, while being part RSVP's approach is to move illustrate the range of simple ac-
costs on the door. of the problem, the over 50's also away from over-emphasis on the tions that can be taken and help
To book a place call 487154 or consider themselves the missing negative, finger pointing blame ap- individuals navigate their way to
mail: [email protected] voice in the environment debate proach that so often marks climate more specific, reliable, up to date
and commonly want to do some- change issues to convey the general and independent sources of advice,
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new listening They - like most people - don’t inaction, whatever an individual's For details and to arrange a talk
service launched know what to do when faced personal, social or economic cir- from RSVP, call David Brown on
with the vast amount of complex, cumstances. 612037 or mail: dave.abrown@
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a week listening line from 6pm to However Community Service individuals or groups to pursue change
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Specially trained paid staff and nior Volunteer Programme (RSVP)
volunteers are available to listen is setting up a project to focus on Get on the bus for climate change
and provide an understanding voice the 50+group with funding from Swindon Climate Action Network is organising a coach to London
for anybody who feels the need to Swindon Council. on Saturday 5 December to join The Wave rally ahead of the United
talk about issues that are distress- RSVP volunteers led by Dave Nations climate talks in Copenhagen.
ing them, such as health, money Brown are targeting over ninety This rally organised by Stop Climate Chaos aims to keep pressure
worries, redundancy, relationships. community organisations, lunch on the government to take positive steps to reduce climate changing
The service is available to adults clubs, Women's Institutes and faith emissions and to lead the way to achieve decisive international action.
who are concerned about their own groups to offer a short 10 minute To book a place on the bus mail: [email protected] or call
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