Back by popular demand – Aldbourne’s verge wilding project returns in 2022
The Aldbourne verge rewilding project returns for 2022 giving a big boost to wildflowers and the wildlife that depend on them.
Inside Aldbourne’s Nature Reserve: Revamping a wildlife pond
Helen Evans and her family have a beautiful garden with many features that are great for wildlife so we were delighted when Helen agreed to be part of the Aldbourne Nature Reserve. This means that parts of the garden are designed and managed to attract wildlife and provide food and shelter. In this blog, Helen […]
Another peek inside the Aldbourne Nature Reserve
The Aldbourne Nature Reserve is taking shape nicely and we are have now reached over 50% of our target. Even in the depths of Winter these spaces are providing food and habitat to wildlife. From the frost covered leaves to the gorgeous colourful berries these garden spaces also provide joy to their owners. We caught […]
Tales from the Aldbourne Nature Reserve – why gardening for wildlife is so rewarding
We have been blown away by the response to our village nature reserve project. We now have almost 3500 square metres around the village dedicated to wildlife. This includes wildlife-friendly plants, ponds and insect lodges. In this blog we talk to Cathy Chinery who was one of the first people to take part in the […]
Spending an afternoon in Aldbourne’s Nature Reserve
Earlier this year, we set a target to create a patchwork nature reserve in Aldbourne totalling 7000 square metres (roughly the size of a football pitch). We asked you to dedicate some (or all) of your outside space to wildlife-friendly plants, ponds and insect lodges. We have absolutely loved receiving your entries and looking at […]
Can dancing dogs save the planet?
If Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough haven’t managed to persuade you to take action to tackle the climate crisis perhaps it’s time to bring in the dogs! In this funny video with a serious message the dogs explain to us that we have to all play our part in solving the climate emergency. Swindon Dog […]
Aldbourne’s carbon footprint is worryingly high
We hesitate to write this article because Carbon Neutral Aldbourne is all about being positive and focusing on what we can do rather than spreading messages of doom and gloom. But this is too important not to share… Impact gives a visual representation of a community’s carbon footprint and for Aldbourne the picture isn’t pretty… […]
Go Bananas! – 10 uses for banana peels
But don’t just bin the peel – put it to good use with these top tips from Carbon Neutral Aldbourne To polish shoes, wipe off with a clean cloth To polish silver, wipe off with a clean cloth To make houseplant leaves shine To tenderise meat, place underneath when roasting To fertilise roses, bury in […]
Top tips to reduce food waste
Top tips kindly put together by Jo Williams Use Your Loaf Make toast straight from the freezer. Make sandwiches (in the morning) with bread from the freezer ready for lunch. Make breadcrumbs from stale bread and freeze ready for crumbles, toppings, stuffing and sauces. Revive stale bread in the microwave. In a dampened wrap, heat […]
Aldbourne is giving hard-to-recycle waste a new life
THIS SCHEME HAS NOW COME TO AN END… Recent closures of many popular Terracycle schemes mean we have no choice but to close our village collection points. The following alternatives are available: Crisp packets & other soft plastics – Tescos and Sainsburys Make up empties – Boots Batteries – Kerbside collection or Aldbourne Youth […]