Press release – A helping hand from CALA Homes
A helping hand from CALA Homes enables new trees to take root in Godalming Residents and children across Godalming were invited to give back to their local community at two special tree plantings event held by social enterprise, Roots for the Future. The events were...
What a difference a week makes
We brought together people to plant trees in two local communities in and around Godalming and we couldn't have had much more different weather on on these two February Saturdays. The first event was held on the green on Amberley Road in Milford. On Saturday 10th...
Planting trees in “Chippy Park”
Ask a local where Canon Bowrings Playing Grounds are in Farncombe, and you may draw a blank. If you say "Chippy Park" people are more likely to be able to direct you to the lovely hidden gem situated behind the fish and chip shop on Lower Manor Road. On Saturday 17th...
Tree planting while raining cats and dogs
One of our favourite things to do - apart from planting trees - is give people the opportunity to come together to do something positive in their local vicinity. On Saturday 10th February it was heartwarming to see people come out of their houses in the pouring rain...
Two more community events in Godalming
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Nelson Henderson. We are bringing together people to plant trees in two more local communities in and around Godalming next month. We are holding a community tree planting event...
What are people saying about the government’s 25 year plan to improve the environment?
Today the Government launched its 25 year plan to improve the environment. What does the 150 page document lay out? And what are people saying about it? We read it so you don’t have to (well most of it – we skimmed to the good bits) and summarise it here. The 10 goals...
Oh Christmas Tree! How green are you?
We are “putting up” our Christmas tree tonight. What that means for us is we are bringing it in from the garden. We have a live potted Christmas tree that we inherited from the previous tenant of the flat we lived in a few years ago. We have repotted it and bring it...
Plant some roots to benefit our futures
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now!” Each year in November, communities across the UK take the opportunity to celebrate National Tree Week by coming together to take positive environmental action. This year to mark the...
Graduating from the School for Social Entrepreneurs
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead This month 18 social entrepreneurs - including me - completed the Lloyds Bank School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) at...
How to grow an oak from an acorn
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson For me few things are as satisfying as germinating something from seed and nurturing it while watching it grow. That is why I have been delighted to grow oak...