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03/03/2010	Charities act to fight fuel poverty on Isle of Wight Residents on the Isle of Wight – where 25 per cent of the population is in fuel poverty* - may be about to see a substantial reduction in their energy bills thanks to a new partnership with E... [ Click for full story ]
22/02/2010	Ponds seek more fans… Isle of Wight Pond Wardens have been in operation for nearly 10 years and care for around 70 ponds. The scheme was initially set up by Ray Harrington-Vail and Carol Flux, with help from the ... [ Click for full story ]
10/02/2010	Running Man – gives romantic eco tale…. When a local charity wants to appeal to younger people what should they do? The answer is use ‘You Tube.’ That’s the view of the Footprint Trust’s Ray Harrington-Vail. The Trust already ... [ Click for full story ]
08/02/2010	10,000 Islanders ‘miss out’ on allowances The Island’s Footprint Trust charity has added its voice to concerns that nationally some £16bn worth of benefits are unclaimed every year. 27 charities, which include Citizens Advice, Save t... [ Click for full story ]
06/01/2010	Warmahome reaches over 1500 people The Footprint Trust’s Big Lottery funded Warmahome project has reached over 1,500 through its presence at Island events. Over the past 18 months it has attended over 15 large and small open-a... [ Click for full story ]
02/01/2010	Saving the planet – the Caulkhead’s Guide Much debate is had as to the origins of the term ‘Caulkhead’ often wrongly referred to as corkhead – due to overners not understanding Isle of Wight dialect. Not to be put off by the ongoing ... [ Click for full story ]
27/11/2009	Ignore planners and save the planet – urges Trust The Footprint Trust is urging members of the planning committee to think about the future of the planet rather than listen to its planners. The Trust states that the Isle of Wight Council’s p... [ Click for full story ]
26/11/2009	Age of Stupid comes to Isle of Wight… The new apocalyptic movie the ‘Age of Stupid’ is to be shown at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30pm. Pete Postlethwaite plays on the last h... [ Click for full story ]
08/11/2009	God’s acres to be saved… How many people reading this have enjoyed a contemplative walk around a burial ground? Church graveyards and municipal cemeteries are a window into the past. They are often one of the la... [ Click for full story ]
05/11/2009	Eco-Event for Island teachers… Staff and governors from Island schools are being urged to attend an event, which will showcase Northwood primary school and others who have achieved excellent results in environmental awaren... [ Click for full story ]
19/10/2009	Energy event could save hundreds of £££’s Everyone is dreading their first winter fuel bill, but there is some good news regarding energy. The Footprint Trust are organising two free energy events to help Islanders find out more abo... [ Click for full story ]
16/10/2009	Rallying Call to back wind power on Cheverton Down.. The Footprint Trust is calling on green-minded Islanders to show their support for the proposed wind turbines on Cheverton down, which will generate energy 85% of the time, providing power fo... [ Click for full story ]
15/10/2009	Ponds to get autumn make-over ... Despite what gardening ‘experts’ say spring is not the time to manage ponds – autumn is. Messing around in ponds in spring harms breeding creatures and does more harm than good. The Footprin... [ Click for full story ]
09/10/2009	Eco-Event for IW schools… Isle of Wight schools are being urged to attend an event, which will showcase Northwood primary school and others who have achieved excellent results in environmental awareness and actions, t... [ Click for full story ]
23/09/2009	LESS GRIPE, MORE WIND… Mums know best A group of around 20 island women have joined together to show support for wind power on the Isle of Wight. They are called the Eco Island Supporters Group and want to help make the island a ... [ Click for full story ]
12/08/2009	Saving energy and solar power is the future ...... The Footprint Trust is to hold more of its popular Future Energy events. They have been running the events for three years and thousands have attended. This year the Trust will be focussing o... [ Click for full story ]
15/07/2009	Money down the drain…. The Island’s Footprint Trust is backing the first UK Water Saving Week which starts this Friday (17th July 2009) with an inaugural theme that wasting hot water is ‘Money down the drain’. ... [ Click for full story ]
15/06/2009	Riverside gets boost from the White Stuff staff! Almost the entire head office of White Stuff will be deserting their London offices to come to the Isle of Wight next Friday (19th June). The 100 members of staff will be heading for the Rive... [ Click for full story ]
15/06/2009	CPRE offer Green Grant for Island schools The Isle of Wight Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is offering Island schools the chance of obtaining up to £200 to help turn their green ideas into action. The school ... [ Click for full story ]
08/06/2009	Trust helps elderly and tackles poverty The Island’s Footprint Trust has now become a household name on the Isle of Wight. Set up in 2002 to reduce the Isle of Wight’s ecological footprint. It has now assisted around 20% of local p... [ Click for full story ]
03/06/2009	Grants help create new wildlife pond for children A new wildlife pond is being created at Osborne Middle School as a lasting legacy for children attending school. Isle of Wight Council, Southern Water, the SE Hampshire and IW Educational ... [ Click for full story ]
14/05/2009	Trust helps elderly and tackles poverty The Island’s Footprint Trust has now become a household name. Set up in 2002 to reduce the Isle of Wight’s ecological footprint. It has now assisted around 20% of local people to reduce their... [ Click for full story ]
10/03/2009	Fact-finding trip gives thumbs up for wind… Ray Harrington-Vail from the Island-based Footprint Trust and Dr Hugh Walding from IW Friends of Earth have recently visited Cornwall to see wind power for themselves. They visited a small wi... [ Click for full story ]
25/02/2009	“Support wind farm ” says Footprint Trust The Island’s Footprint Trust, who are leading supporters of the Council’s Eco-Island vision, are backing the proposed small wind farm at Cheverton. They have teamed up with the local pro-wi... [ Click for full story ]
13/02/2009	Love frogs – Valentine Message from Pond Wardens St Valentine’s day was traditionally thought to be the day when creatures mated – including frogs. Frogs along with their warty friends toads, are known for being the gardeners friends due to... [ Click for full story ]
05/02/2009	PLANNING APPLICATION REGISTERED FOR CHEVERTON DOWN WIND FARM The Footprint Trust has welcomed the application for a wind farm on the Isle of Wight. The planning application submitted last month by Cornwall Light & Power Ltd and Vestas for three wind... [ Click for full story ]
14/01/2009	AONB – should look to a green future not the past – says Footprint Trust A leading Island conservation charity has warned against a backward-looking romantic view of yesteryear when looking at the future of the IW AONB. The IW AONB is in the process of review its ... [ Click for full story ]
22/12/2008	Dame Ellen gets heated about Island Fuel Poverty As household fuel prices soar and Christmas approaches, the Footprint Trust’s Warmahome project will highlight the fact that the elderly and vulnerable can get help towards new heating system... [ Click for full story ]
11/11/2008	Adopt-A-Gardener gets a free butt Those taking part in the Footprint Trust’s Adopt-A-Garden Scheme are being offered free water butts thanks to Southern Water. Pictured is Terry Williams who has ‘adopted’ a garden in Lake. ... [ Click for full story ]*
03/11/2008	Islanders back Future Energy Days Some 600 people came to find out more about renewable energy and fuel efficiency during October half term week (27th to 31st October). The Footprint Trust, who organised the... [ Click for full story ]
12/09/2008	Future Energy Days - free events in battle to save planet and save cash If you’re confused about all the different information regarding fuel efficiency and renewable energy then come to Future Energy events during October half term week (27th to 31st October). T... [ Click for full story ]
04/09/2008	REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINTS AT ISLE OF WIGHT SCHOOLS Hundreds of school students and teaching staff on the Isle of Wight will learn how to be more eco-efficient this academic year. A touring roadshow run by Island educational charity the Footpr... [ Click for full story ]
03/09/2008	Energy Options - Profits & Savings – free event for Wight Businesses Businesses of all sizes can benefit from increased efficiency in fuel use and could also take advantage of government grants for renewable energy. A free presentation will be made Paul Holme... [ Click for full story ]
19/08/2008	‘Fuel Poverty debate missing main point’..says the Trust Over the last few weeks the national press, radio and TV news has been full of stories about the effects of rising fuel prices for vulnerable householders. The debate has mainly focused on i... [ Click for full story ]
11/08/2008	Allotment Week – call for more growing space The Footprint Trust is backing the national Allotment Week (August 11th to 17th) by urging the IW Council along with Parish and Town Councils to provide more allotment space where there is a ... [ Click for full story ]
01/08/2008	Action Days at Historic Pond The historic Treefields Pond, on Binstead Road, Ryde is having some important management thanks to a joint initiative between the IW Pond Wardens, South Wight Housing and the Footprint Trust,... [ Click for full story ]
29/07/2008	Pond Wardens seek to make a splash with new members… The Isle of Wight Pond Wardens are looking for new members to assist in the management of the Island’s wildlife ponds. The scheme already has over sixty active members but with over 500 ponds... [ Click for full story ]
11/07/2008	Ecovision must not be lost says Trust… The Isle of Wight’s Footprint Trust, which was set up in 2002 to reduce the Island’s ‘ecological footprint’, has given the Council praise for its progress to date. However, it has also stated... [ Click for full story ]
20/06/2008	Trust backs ‘graceful’ wind farm The Footprint Trust is urging individuals, businesses, councillors and community groups to back the proposed wind farm at Cheverton Down. At the charity’s AGM its advisory group and board fur... [ Click for full story ]
29/04/2008	Trust leads way in Eco-Island The Footprint Trust continues to make a big impact on helping the Island go green. Set up in 2002 to promote a sustainable Isle of Wight linked to reducing the ecological footprint it has to... [ Click for full story ]
18/04/2008	Recycling and Climate Change – a load of rubbish? The Riverside Centre is to host an information evening which will look at the links between waste, recycling and Climate Change. The Island is one of the top local authorities for domestic wa... [ Click for full story ]
16/04/2008	BIG GREEN PICNIC THOUSANDS of Isle of Wight residents and tourists alike are being invited along to a green themed extravaganza taking place in Newport at the end of May. Isle of Wight Council is hosting its... [ Click for full story ]
25/03/2008	WIGHT GETS BIG HELP TO FIGHT FUEL POVERTY An innovative environmental project on the Isle of Wight to help people keep warm, manage fuel costs, and save energy is among four initiatives sharing in more than £274,000 in grants by the ... [ Click for full story ]
12/03/2008	Budget ‘not green enough’ says Footprint Trust… The Footprint Trust has welcomed the news that pensioners will get winter fuel allowance increase in 2008-09 to £250 for the over 60's, and to £400 for the over 80's. However, their spokesma... [ Click for full story ]
29/02/2008	Frog fans urged to keep spawn People are being urged by pond experts not to move frogspawn around for fear of spreading disease and pest species from pond to pond. Ray Harrington-Vail of the Island’s Pond Warden scheme... [ Click for full story ]
13/02/2008	Communities get renewable action As part of the drive to make the Island more sustainable renewable energy systems have been fitted three public buildings thanks to funding from the IW Council, IW AONB Partnership and EU Lea... [ Click for full story ]
05/02/2008	Future Energy Day - 400 gain free advice in battle to save planet Some 400 people came to the Future Energy events at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 2nd February. Experts were on hand to give guidance on energy conservation, modern heating ... [ Click for full story ]
01/02/2008	Adopt-A-Garden scheme – Isle of Wight leads the way with green idea It is the case that many Islanders can no longer look after their gardens due to ill health or old age. Volunteers to assist with this growing problem are hard to come by, but ironically ther... [ Click for full story ]
18/01/2008	Trust Backs Bag Ban The Footprint Trust is backing the campaign in Ventnor (IOW UK) to reduce the use of disposable carrier bags. Whilst the Trust accepts that their impact on the environment is slight compared... [ Click for full story ]
07/01/2008	Trust rejects ‘Alarmist’ bulb story The Island’s Footprint Trust has expressed concerns over the ‘alarmist’ story that low energy light bulbs could harm health. The Environment Agency has called for more information to be ma... [ Click for full story ]
31/12/2007	Renewable Energy -free training gets householders signing up A free course giving details of renewable energy options for the home has been so popular it is to be run again. The EU Leader+ programme and the Isle of Wight Council funded the course. It w... [ Click for full story ]
15/12/2007	Peak Oil speaker to visit Island An "Action on Climate Change" event is to be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 2nd February at 7pm. A presentation will be made by renewable energy consultant and engineer J... [ Click for full story ]
14/12/2007	Christmas Food could be miles better There has been much talk of the need to reduce Carbon dioxide pollution, which causes Climate Change. One simple way we can all help is by changing what we buy. Choose fresh local produce fro... [ Click for full story ]
12/12/2007	Freshwater Bay gets green makeover… One of the Island’s most popular beaches now as another attractive feature nearby. Thanks to the efforts of Freshwater Bay Residents Association (FBRA), the Footprint Trust and the IW Counci... [ Click for full story ]
13/11/2007	Future Energy Day - free advice in battle to save planet If you’re confused about all the different information regarding fuel efficiency, renewable energy and Climate Change then come to Future Energy event at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Sa... [ Click for full story ]
07/11/2007	Green Vision for Island welcome The Footprint Trust, set up in 2002 to reduce the IW’s ‘ecological footprint,’ has welcomes the Eco-Isle vision put forward by the Council’s CEO Joe Duckworth in the Guardian newspaper. Th... [ Click for full story ]
06/11/2007	Free course will reduce costs and help the planet In partnership with the IW Rural Community Council the Footprint Trust are offering local charities, churches, voluntary organisations and social enterprises the opportunity of attending a fr... [ Click for full story ]
05/11/2007	Pond Warden’s have good year,.... IW Pond Wardens heard at their recent AGM that thanks to support from South Wight Housing Association, Southern Water and the Environment Agency, the Footprint Trust had been able to run two ... [ Click for full story ]
24/10/2007	Mousemats give eco-message… Thanks to funding from EU Leader+ and the IW AONB Sustainable Development Fund the Island’s Footprint Trust is giving away free eco-mousemats to all local schools, libraries and help centres.... [ Click for full story ]
04/10/2007	Climate meeting given something to chew over… Dozens of people came to the recent Climate Change meeting in Newport to hear speakers talk on the subject of ‘Local Food – Miles Better.’ Ruth Illman from Godshill Organics spoke of the c... [ Click for full story ]
29/08/2007	Radio Solent features Footprint Trust Tune into BBC Radio Solent this Sunday 2 September 2007 on 91.6 or 103.8 FM at noon and listen to the Good Life programme. Georgina Windsor will be chatting to Ray Harrington-Vail of the Foo... [ Click for full story ]
09/08/2007	Local Food - Miles Better Meeting “Local Food – Miles Better!” Says Climate Change group The IW Action on Climate Change group is to hold an open evening to look at local and regional food and its impact on the local envi... [ Click for full story ]
03/08/2007	Trust Makes Big Steps Footprint Trust takes steps to save the planet Isle of Wight charity the Footprint Trust, which started its work in 2003, estimates that it has now reached just over 13% of Islanders with ... [ Click for full story ]
02/08/2007	Save Water despite rain No Flaming June ….but still save water Trust urges….. The hottest April on record and one of the driest on the Isle of Wight since records began. This was followed by the wettest May for d... [ Click for full story ]
26/06/2007	Can planting trees save the planet? Can planting trees save the planet? Carbon offsetting has become one of the buzz phases of the last year. It appeals to individuals and businesses that wish to carry on their current lifes... [ Click for full story ]
04/05/2007	Dinosaur Isle gets Green Garden to fight Climate Change The Isle of Wight’s Footprint Trust and a local conservation group ‘Green Gym’ rolled up their sleeves to create a drought-tolerant garden in a bed at the front of Dinosaur Isle. Experts in t... [ Click for full story ]
02/05/2007	Sitting on an Asset - Your sofa could help an island family... With the summer here, many people will head to the nearest furniture or DIY store. But what are you to do with your old furniture or those curtains that grandma gave you? Many hotels and bus... [ Click for full story ]
01/05/2007	What No April Showers What no April Showers! – has climate change arrived? This April has been very hot and dry. The lack of April showers have been a talking point, in fact, it has been the warmest since recor... [ Click for full story ]
26/03/2007	River Wardens wanted River warden’s scheme launch success The Isle of Wight Council’s Medina Riverside Park has undergone a transformation since the involvement of the Isle of Wight Estuaries Project. As well ... [ Click for full story ]
23/02/2007	Green IW Budget praised Footprint Trust praises Council’s ‘Green Budget’ Local environmental charity the Footprint Trust has praised the greener aspects of the Council’s budget. Speaking for the Trust, Ray Har... [ Click for full story ]

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