By Rachael Nellist on behalf of SLH What is Rewilding Stockport? Do you want a Stockport that buzzes with nature? A Stockport that has beautiful outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy? A Stockport where people from different communities, businesses, schools and individuals work together to make it happen? Stockport needs you to rewild our already brilliant …
This article was originally written for the June edition of Heatons Post People of the Heatons, hedgehogs need your help! Can your street come together to help this vulnerable species? By connecting five gardens you can create a hedgehog highway. A network of highways across the Heatons will give our prickly friends the space they need to …
By Sarah Kemp-Ellis on behalf of SLH Next up is another shorter documentary with subtitles called “We The Power“ (12A) by Patagonia Films. This film follows the progress of local energy co-operatives in the UK, Germany and Spain in their efforts to stop relying on big businesses for energy. These groups are striving to make …
This article was originally written for the November edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ On Sunday 19th September 2021 SLH celebrated its 10th Anniversary in the SLH community Orchard in Heaton Chapel. Over 60 people who had been involved in the organisation since its first meeting in December 2010, as well as representatives from other community organisations, local businesses …
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This article was originally written for the November edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ As part of the Great Big Green Week, and in the run up to COP26, Sustainable Living in the Heatons (SLH) put on an on line discussion on 20th September to find out what local leaders and influencers think can be done to fight climate …
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By Heaton Mersey Gardeners on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the November edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ The story of the Heaton Mersey Village Garden began in 2018 when a small group of volunteers started clearing a neglected patch of scrub opposite the shops. By 2020 the Garden was in place, including herb and perennial …
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By Diana Scotcher on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the September edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ Sustainable Living in the Heatons had its very first meeting at the end of 2010. Our supporters are welcome to our delayed 10th anniversary celebration! When? Sunday 19th September 2021, 3-5pm. Where? The SLH Community Orchard on the …
By Diana Scotcher on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the June edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ Sustainable Living in the Heatons always meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30am to 12.30pm, and since Covid restrictions in March 2020 we have met online, using zoom. But hopefully we can now get together …
By Diana Scotcher on behalf of SLH It was heart-warming to have such a great turnout for the SLH AGM using zoom on 23 February 2021 — a good mixture of our staunch supporters and new people. We have all got used to having meetings using zoom this year, but would still prefer it to …
By Diana Scotcher on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the February edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ Sustainable Living in the Heatons usually has an AGM at The Nursery Inn with time for a trip to the bar half way through. As with many events this year, we’ve had to change our plans! Join us …
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