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| 19/12/2011 | Yes to Biomass – says Footprint Trust The Island’s Footprint Trust has welcomed plans for more biomass energy plants on the Isle of Wight, and the UK as a whole. The educational charity said it felt it had to give a view followin... [ Click for full story ] |
| 16/12/2011 | New Gardeners ‘will dig’ free training scheme in 2012 The Island’s Adopt-A-Garden project is to offering free training to new would-be gardeners thanks to funding from the NIACE Adult and Community Learning Fund. The local Footprint Trust ch... [ Click for full story ] |
| 12/12/2011 | New climate deal in Durban gives hope to Isle of Wight The world decided on the 'Durban Platform for Enhanced Action,' which commits all countries to cutting carbon dioxide pollution. The Island's Footprint Trust, set up in 2002 to reduce the Isl... [ Click for full story ] |
| 08/12/2011 | Local Food training scheme success… This year the Island’s Adopt-A-Garden project was able to offer free training to new would-be gardeners thanks to funding from The Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food Programme. The Adopt-A-Gard... [ Click for full story ] |
| 15/11/2011 | The Thin Green Line – a great vision of the Island… Over 100 people flocked to see the Isle of Wight Premier of the new documentary – The Thin Green Line. The film, commissioned by local charity The Footprint Trust and directed by David George... [ Click for full story ] |
| 25/10/2011 | Dig this free training scheme The Island’s Adopt-A-Garden project is to offering free training to new would-be gardeners thanks to funding from the NIACE Adult and Community Learning Fund. The ‘Can You Dig It?’ training s... [ Click for full story ] |
| 14/10/2011 | Sun shines on saving money The Footprint Trust’s Energetic project is to hold more of its popular Future Energy events – only this time they are going down the gym! They have been running the events for the past five y... [ Click for full story ] |
| 16/09/2011 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL SECURES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING The Isle of Wight Council has secured £66,000 to support the delivery of innovative adult and community learning initiatives across the Island. The funding will be put to use to develop a ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 01/09/2011 | Cemetery Wardens now trained and ready… Due to popular demand The Footprint Trust’s Cemetery Warden scheme held its second wave of training last Saturday (27th Aug 2011) at the historic All Saints Church in Freshwater. 14 keen loca... [ Click for full story ] |
| 05/08/2011 | Adopt-A-Garden shortlisted for Future Friendly Awards. The Island’s popular Adopt-A-Garden scheme has been shortlisted for national award – the only one from the Isle of Wight and one of only six in the south east. To date the project has helped ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 05/08/2011 | Southern Housing Group visitors clean up for Natural Wight A Southern Housing residents group from Northbourne, Godalming made an extra-special contribution during a Natural Wight day-trip to the Island last week - by litter-picking the beach at beau... [ Click for full story ] |
| 29/07/2011 | The Footprint Trust (supported by the Bestival Foundation)announce that more than 10,000 Bestival Adopt A Bottles now distributed to Island youngsters All over the Isle of Wight, children can now be seen carrying their converted Bestival Adopt-A-Bottles to and from school. Visit a classroom and you will see trays full of the striking desig... [ Click for full story ] |
| 08/07/2011 | GreenMobile – gets trust motoring… The Island’s Footprint Trust will be able to give a greater service to remote communities, thanks to funding from the Defra European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, administered by N... [ Click for full story ] |
| 08/07/2011 | Cemetery Wardens offer free training to new recruits… The Footprint Trust launched its Cemetery Warden scheme over a year ago and to date 17 keen local people have been trained. The project, which covers the whole Island, has been made possible,... [ Click for full story ] |
| 04/07/2011 | Text FTUK 2 Adopt-A-Garden… Local Charity the Footprint Trust is one of the first charities on the Isle of Wight to take advantage of an innovative way of raising money at no cost to itself. Thanks to Vodafone The Footp... [ Click for full story ] |
| 28/06/2011 | Green Gym revitalises the Riverside Centre The Riverside Centre had a Natural Wight makeover recently as over 30 Green Gym volunteers helped transform the Centre’s garden area recently for Natural Wight’s Revitalising the Riverside Da... [ Click for full story ] |
| 13/06/2011 | New gardeners ‘dig’ Adopt-A-Garden Thanks to support from the Big Lottery’s Local Food Fund The Footprint Trust’s Adopt-A-Garden scheme has recruited a dozen more gardeners and is now looking for gardens for the volunteers to ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 24/05/2011 | Riverfest 2011 biggest yet… The fourth annual Isle of Wight Riverfest event attracted well over 4,000 people. A flotilla with vessels of all shapes, ages and sizes, proved to be very popular. The highlight of the d... [ Click for full story ] |
| 16/05/2011 | Riverfest 2011– correction to time… Due to a printing error in the IW County Press the wrong start time was given for the annual Isle of Wight Riverfest on Saturday 21st May. The correct start time is as stated in all other p... [ Click for full story ] |
| 06/05/2011 | Riverfest - bigggest ever Last May some 4,000 people flocked to the Riverfest event on Newport’s historic Quay, making it the largest community event in the county town of the Isle of Wight. The fourth annual Riverfe... [ Click for full story ] |
| 05/05/2011 | ‘Energetic Champions’ fuelling savings on Isle of Wight Isle of Wight residents are putting their best foot forward when it comes to saving on their energy bills. The Island’s Footprint Trust Charity has implemented an ‘Energetic Fueline for Fa... [ Click for full story ] |
| 26/04/2011 | Natural Wight’s Easter Pond Pirates a Rip-Roaring Success! Over 120 people took part in Natural Wight’s Pond Pirates day on Thursday 21st April in Seaclose Park’s Arboretum. Ray and Mark from The Footprint Trust were there to help children discover ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 23/03/2011 | Riverfest 2011 latest news… Last May some 4,000 people flocked to the Riverfest event on Newport’s historic Quay, making it the largest community event in the county town of the Isle of Wight. The fourth annual Riverfe... [ Click for full story ] |
| 22/03/2011 | British Gas praised over free insulation scheme for all… In the week that the energy regulator slammed the major power companies for unclear billing the Island’s Footprint Trust has praised British Gas. British Gas is offering all its current c... [ Click for full story ] |
| 11/03/2011 | Cemetery idea comes alive… The Footprint Trust launched its Cemetery Warden scheme over a year ago and to date 17 keen local people have been trained. The project, which covers the whole Island, has been made possible,... [ Click for full story ] |
| 11/02/2011 | Riverfest 2011 announced… Last May some 4,000 people flocked to the Riverfest event on Newport’s historic Quay making it the largest community event in the county town of the Isle of Wight. The fourth annual Riverfes... [ Click for full story ] |
| 24/01/2011 | Island pulls together to help those in greatest need… Island organisations have quickly pulled together to organise an event this Saturday 29th January (2011) to help those suffering the effects of the recession. The event at Newport’s Riverside... [ Click for full story ] |
| 06/01/2011 | New Gardeners ‘will dig’ free training scheme The Island’s Adopt-A-Garden project is to offering free training to new would-be gardeners thanks to funding from The Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food Programme. The ‘Can You Dig It?’ training s... [ Click for full story ] |
| 16/12/2010 | Cold Front comes in from Chris Huhne The announcement that no further applications for fuel poor and vulnerable customers can be accepted by the Government's Warm Front Scheme in England is of major concern, warns the Government... [ Click for full story ] |
| 02/12/2010 | Warmahome’s TopTips for keeping warm in winter The Island charity The Footprint Trust have come up with ten top tips to keep warm, well and reduce your fuel bills…. Top 10 tips on keeping warm… · Have at least one hot meal a day, a... [ Click for full story ] |
| 16/11/2010 | Trust urges ‘cut and switch’ to ward of gas price hike… The Island’s Footprint Trust has responded to the news that British Gas is to increase of the price of gas and electricity by an average of 7%. They recommend that consumers shop around to... [ Click for full story ] |
| 06/10/2010 | BUS TAKES TO THE ROAD TO SPREAD ENERGY SAVING MESSAGE A local project to help young families in the Isle of Wight reduce their fuel bills takes to the road today (Wednesday, October 6) thanks to a major funding boost by the ScottishPower Energy ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 29/09/2010 | Sun shines on energy issues… The Footprint Trust’s Warmahome scheme is to hold more of its popular Future Energy events – only this time they are going down the pub! They have been running the events for the past four ye... [ Click for full story ] |
| 14/09/2010 | Trust backs wood-burning schemes for future energy needs… The Island’s Footprint Trust charity is backing woodfuel biomass technology which it says will reduce overall carbon emissions and help guarantee fuel for the future. The Trust has produce... [ Click for full story ] |
| 03/09/2010 | Cemetery fans act to save heritage… The Footprint Trust’s Cemetery Warden scheme held its first training event last Saturday (28th Aug) at the historic All Saints Church in Freshwater. Some 25 keen local people have volunteered... [ Click for full story ] |
| 02/09/2010 | Wind Power - pledge support urges Trust The Footprint Trust is urging forward thinking conservationists to back the appeal for Wind Turbines at Cheverton Down. The suggested letter of support... I SUPPORT WIND POWER ON THE ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 31/08/2010 | ' LOTTA BOTTLE' TO HELP ISLAND SCHOOL CHILDREN... Bestival organisers are delighted to announce that The Bestival Foundation, a brand new registered charity, has this week been launched with the aim of improving Isle of Wight life through a ... [ Click for full story ] |
| 06/08/2010 | Insulation scheme may end warns Trust The government-funded Warm Front Scheme, which provides grants to make homes more energy efficient, may come to an end next March (2011), as there is no guarantee of further funding beyond th... [ Click for full story ] |
| 02/08/2010 | ‘Energetic’ mums and dads wanted The Footprint Trust is looking for young parents to be trained as…. Energetic Champions - the skills learnt in energy and water saving can be shared with their friends, family and neighbo... [ Click for full story ] |
| 09/06/2010 | Open evening for ponds… Isle of Wight Pond Wardens have been in operation for nearly 10 years and care for around 70 ponds Thanks to funding obtained by the Hampshire & IW Wildlife Trust from WWLP and the Enviro... [ Click for full story ] |
| 24/05/2010 | Cemetery idea comes alive… The Footprint Trust launched its Cemetery Warden scheme on Friday 13th November last year, which has proved a good omen rather than a bad one. To date some 15 keen local people have come forw... [ Click for full story ] |
| 04/05/2010 | Riverfest – a celebration of river and community life The River Medina has a long history, and once carried goods into the New Port, which served the Island’s capital - Carisbrooke. Today the River and its banks are important habitats for rare a... [ Click for full story ] |
| 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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