By Mel Godfrey on behalf of SLH A shorter version of this article was originally written for the August edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ There are a number of bat species flying in the night skies at the moment. Bats are nocturnal so they rely heavily on their ears, using echolocation to navigate and hunt in the dark. …
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By Sarah McClelland on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the August edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ Wow wow wow!!! We have been delighted to see the photographs of the sunflowers growing across the Heatons this year. We have been so impressed by the green fingered-ness of Heaton’s residents. Sadly the slug population of the …
By Kick the Plastics Heatons on behalf of SLH A shorter version of this article was originally written for the June edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ Saturday 26th June: Have a go at litter picking, take a picture and send it to Kick the Plastics Heatons! Have you noticed that recently people are talking more about the litter …
By Laura Scotcher on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the May edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ … PLEASE DON’T BUY COMPOST WITH PEAT IN IT! When we think about sustainable gardening, we often think about planting for pollinators. However, what we choose to grow our plants in is just as important. That’s why we …
Sustainable Living in the Heatons (SLH) responded to the Stockport Council Consultations on the Heaton Mersey Common Footpaths. The consultation is now closed but you can read about it here. You can read our response below. Summary SLH is supportive of the overall scheme but the support must be considered alongside our detailed comments as …
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By Diana Scotcher on behalf of SLH This article was originally written for the April edition of Heatons Post, https://www.heatonspost.co.uk/ SLH wants to say a huge thank you to everyone who has signed up to take part in the sunflower growing competition. Over 350 households, 5 schools, 1 nursery and 2 churches are all bringing colour to the …
Bring colour to the Heatons by joining in with the SLH Sunflower Project this summer! We’ll deliver some free sunflower seeds to you in early April for you to plant and nurture, ideally in front of where you live so everyone can enjoy them. There will be prizes for the tallest, the biggest and the …
By Sarah McClelland 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 loves the vibrancy of the area and that there are so many people keen to get involved in community groups like ours and make a real difference in the community. We love that …
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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