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F R E E A BREATH OF FRESH AIR No.41 June 1995 2 gggggétitkti tiéillié Inside... Women’s Environmental Network The National WEN campaign ‘Ease the Wheeze ’ ...‘..._..._..‘.'._._. _ . ‘ . _ . I . I . I. ...--.-...-.|-...<. (NWEN) is increasingly concerned about the aims to - h . ._._._._. . ._._1_._. . - Transport Focus effects of air pollution on our quality of life and ~ promote affordable and reliable - Green Videos health, and is focusing its effortsthis summer on alternatives to the car A - Composting Offer - promote traffic-free routes within the a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ Campaign. /' community -_ "‘ -\ K 1/» Vehicles are now the greatest air polluters in the - encourage women’sinvolvementinlocal ' "', \ ,___.,~ r GLOBAL FUTURE UK. Recent research has clearly demonstrated planning and decision making processes P ’ I -\...F-_.__. links between the alarming increase in respiratory / /s“ _-J“? illnesses such as asthma (especially in children) WEN will be informing people about the effects /T.» ‘§. \’_ .--"""_ The ‘Our Global Future’ festival for the and the ever increasing amount of air pollution of air pollution and how they can reduce their I ’ _. . __, \\\__- environment took place from 18-21 May at caused by vehicle emissions. exposure to pollutants, reduce their impact on is __.--‘"5’ I‘ /; 5 the Harvey Hadden Sports Centre in the environment, and campaign for change. J __ Bilborough. More than 150 exhibitors =§ -;. \ Despite this evidence, there is still no real ' )\ -"1 provided over 10,000 square metres of commitment from the govemment to reduce the Nottingham WEN’ s own demonstration will take entertainment and information. The festival causes of these health hazards. place during Green Transport Week, on Saturday ‘ T was attended by more than 4,000 children 17th June, and will involve women and children 7 -a.g.:' "'.;r¢>eMEJ> -freer was Tl-r’éJL§.§-r QF -r-1,5 F:/QCTTOQ Q0 level much of the time, and women, who make involved with Nottingham Women ’s up the majority of pedestrians, breathe in a children is being highlighted by WEN in their current campaign. EnvironmentalNetwork, please contactMargaret INSTRUMENTS polluting cocktail of toxic gases. Vince on 960 5843 or Chris Vincent on 975 3603. 3 ‘ NEEDED Do you have any musical instruments which GREEN TRANSPORT WEEK WILDLIFE WEEK you no longer need? If so, they could be used by Nottingham Music Space, a local \ charity which offers music therapy to The national launch of Green Transport Week City Council. thing of the past. In the meantime, please try to children and adults around the county. They (17-25 June) will this year be hosted by play your part by choosing to walk, cycle, use National Wildlife Week takes place this Several local wildlife reserves will be holding are looking for items such as acoustic guitars, County Council. Special additional rides and walks have been public transport or car-share journeys wherever year from June 10th-1 8th, and more than 20 ‘Wildlife Days’ on June 18th - at Attenborough, arranged for the week, and their will be an Air possible. special events have been planned by Farm Cutting and Bunny Old Wood. drums and portable keyboards. Collection Green Transport Week isprimarily about Pollution Advice ‘Clinic’ on 2lst June, from 7- Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. One ofthe The Attenborough event will include a wide can be arranged. persuading people out oftheircars, and preferably 9pm at Nottingham County Library. A panel of Please watch the local press nearer the time for range of activities for all the family, including key events will be the Brackenhurst Open If you have an instrument in reasonable not just for a day or a week, but how do you go experts will help interpret traffic-related air details of activities during the week, or call 977 exhibits of some of the plants, creepy crawlies, Day and Wildlife Fair, to be held at condition which you would like to donate, about persuading people to leave their cars at quality information for those concerned about 4338 for a free information pack. Peter .laggar, etc that are found on the reserve. There will also Brackenhurst Agricultural College near contact Paul Douglas at Music Space on home? The short answer is that it is not easy, but their health. Notts County Council. be lots ofactivities for children and guided walks 967 9930. this does not mean that we should do nothing. Southwell on June 1 lth. The college will be for all. 7 The national launch will take place at County Green Transport Week is co-ordinated by the open for inspection, together with many The message of Green Transport Week is Hall (West Bridgford) on the morning of l6th ETA Trust, with supportflom the Environmental more attractions - including entertainment, Opportunities forpractical conservation and other tempered by the reality that the majority will stay June, with Dr Brian Mawhinney (Secretary of Transport Association, Britain 's only provider craft demonstrations, tractor rides and activities are not limited to Wildlife Week - Notts CLEANING IDEAS behind the wheel regardless of the congestion State for Transport). In his speech to mark the of breakdown and recovery services - which displays. Admission prices will be £2 for Wildlife Trust own more than 50 nature reserves launch, we hope to hear more ofthe government’ s campaignsfor environmentally sound transport. aroundthe county, which need volunteer support and pollution consequences. ‘Drive Less, Relieve adults and £1 for children. WANTED the Stress’ is the theme ofthe leaflet produced by commitment to green transport - so that the need ETA owns the copyright andtrademarks ofGreen throughout the year. An events calendar is regularly published by the Trust. the County Council in collaboration with the for such campaigning will perhaps become a Transport Week and its logo. A series of guided walks will take place during Do you have any brilliant cost and environment saving ideas that you can share the week, at a variety of locations around the Forfurther information about the events with WENDi - the Women’s Environmental county, including Colwick woods, the Lambley planned for National Wildlife Week, CRITICAL MASS Network’s consumer information service‘? dumbles and a walk along the Trent from Stoke contactNotts Wildlife Trust on 958 8242 _|. Or would you be willing to try out someone Bardolph. There will even be a chance to observe during ojfice hours, or write to Notts Critical Mass is a monthly organised coincidence and nitrogen oxides (which contribute to acid Market Square, and proceeding around the bats and moths after dark, using special moth else’s ideas for WENDi? Ideas include using rain) are choking our cities. Boulevards to the Forest Recreation Ground. Wildlife Trust, 310 Sneinton Dale, - just a group of cyclists riding around together lights at Wollaton Hall. r Nottingham‘NG3 rorv. . lemon juice to descale kettles, and from point A to point B. But why? Well you’ll bicarbonate of soda to clean surfaces. have to ask the people on the bike ride! Some Critical Mass started as an informal bike ride of Nottingham Critical Mass is now in its seventh want more bike lanes, some want a car free zone 50 people in San Francisco, and has now spread month, and is growing, simplybecause people If you would like to share or test ideas, or in Nottingham City Centre, whilst others want to around the world. Regular Critical Mass rides realise how much fun it is. When we are really you would like a copy of the WEN create a little breathing space for themselves. are now happening across Britain, in cities such doing is riding on our bikes from here to there, it information sheet on altemative cleaning as Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cambridge, London, is amazing how many provocative and Green Network News is a monthly publication aiming to methods, call 0171 704 6800 between l lam The cycle ride highlights the problems generated Bristol and Leeds, as well as in Nottingham. challenging questions occur. share information and build links between all individuals and 2pm, or 3pm and 6pm. bythe car culture, pollution being amajorconcem. and organisations in the Nottingham and South Notts One child in seven now suffers from asthma, and In Nottingham, the ride takes place on the third For more information, Contact Box CTM, This item is based on an article in Green exhaust fumes containing greenhousegases, lead Friday of every month - starting from the Old Rainbow Centre, 182 Road, area with an interest in the environment. 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NATIONAL BIKE WEEK GREEN VIDEOS HOME COMPOSTING BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER

At the Rainbow Centre we have a wide range Once again, Nottingham City Council is of videos (funded by Notts County Council’s offering compost bins at subsidised prices to Green Grants Initiative), which are available its residents. This is part of the Council’s to hire free of charge. The videos range from continuing drive to reduce the amount of information about recycling your rubbish to domestic waste going to landfill sites.Organic the latest TV coverage of demonstrations waste makes up around a third ofthe contents against live exports. For example we have ofthe average dustbin, yet can be turned into ‘Eco Warrior’ which is a film produced by a useful product for the garden. J Broxtowe Youth Arts, as well as ‘Dennis If Weavers Earth-Ship’, which shows you how Compost bins are a neat and easy way to make he built his dream home out of recycled tyres this happen. Three types are on offer, with and aluminium cans. prices from £9.99 to £29.99 - about £20 less The proposed Fourth Trent Crossing has been in The bridge would cut us offfrom one ofthe few than usual retail prices! Each comes with the news again recently, but much of the remaining open spaces in the area - Colwick We also have a portable TV and twin-deck instructions and a free kitchen bin to collect video recorder, which can be loaned out to controversy aboutthe bridge concernsthe effects Park. It is already difficult enough to get across This year’s National Bike Week takes place from The city of Nottingham and surrounding areas vegetable peelings, tea bags etc. local groups. south ofthe river - although other areas will also Daleside Road, but the noise and danger would 10th-l 9th June. Ifyou would like to have a go at now have 60km of Cycle Track, which are You can get more information about the be affected by increased traffic and pollution, be increased by the new bridge. Heavier traffic cycling, there are several ways ofgetting involved - highlighted in the Greater Nottingham Cycle For more information contact the Rainbow promotion at the City 1nformatz'on Centre, or especially Sneinton. will cause more air pollution in an area which Route Network map. Nottingham Pedals are organising a series of 5 Centre on 182 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, by writing with your name and address to - already has some of the worst respiratory NGI 3HW, or call 958 5666. The County Council have stated that the bridge problems in the city. Some traffic will cutthrough Mile Challenges. You may be surprised at how Cycling is a very cheap way of getting about, as Home Composting Promotion, would reduce congestion and delays on existing the centre of Sneinton, where so much money easy it is to cycle this distance - perhaps you well as helping to keep you fit - but it is important Recycling Team, bridges for commuters, and prevent noise and has been spent to reduce through traffic. could cycle to work rather than drive‘? For more to be safety-conscious (every year around 300 Environmental Services, inconvenience on Radcliffe Road in the future. information about the challenges call 98] 6206 cyclists are killed on the roads). It is important to GNN UPDATE Nottingham City Council, However, FIELDS have protested about the Bridge and road building also inevitably leads to or 960 6207. wear a helmet that conforms to the British destruction of farmland at Lady Bay and the more and more tarmac. This has already started These are the subjects planned for feature Lawrence House, Standard, use bright clothing and lights at night, increased traffic nuisance and pollution to that along Daleside Road where the row of mature Rural Rides are a series of guided cycle rides articles in the next issue of Green Network Talbot Street, and to keep your bike in good working order. end ofWest Bridgford. The bridge will also have trees edging the old recreation ground has been around Nottinghamshire, all described in the News - Nottingham, NG1 5NT. a dramatic effect on Sneinton. It will damage cut down to make way for road widening. free ‘Rural Rides 1995’ leaflet, published by I This article is based on information in the Rural already sparse amenities and lead to increased Notts County Council. The rides are in three - July Groups focus - Rides 1995 leaflet. To obtain a free copy ofthe through traffic, with no benefits to Sneinton Ifyou would like to find out more, come along to categories - Short (up to 15 miles), Medium (up Greenpeace and Notts Wildlife Trust. THE currine HEDGE Rural Rides leaflet, contact the Planning and residents. the tour of sites to be affected by the bridge, to 25 miles), and Long (over 25 miles). So why Economic Development department of Notts planned for 10th June, starting from Simkins There will not be an August issue of GNN, as The Cutting Hedge Survey is being organised not dust offyour bike, check it over andjoin one County Council (on 982 3823). Call the some Just off the slip road to Colwick park by the Farm (West Bridgford) at 9.45am. I will be on holiday in July - a calendar sheet by the Young Ornithologists Club (YOC) to of the rides? All of the rides are free, and the numberfor information about the Cycle Network racecourse is an idyllic scene. The bend in the will be sent out to people on the mailing list in find out more about the loss of hedgerows, leader will always be at the starting point, leaflet (ask for the Construction and Design river has watermeadows on each side, surrounded Forfurther detailsplease contact Stan Taylor of early August. Ifanyone has ideas about possible which fomi valuable habitats for wi1dlife.This regardless of the weather. department). by mature trees. TS Orion, a sea scout training Sneinton Environmental Society on 987 5035. subjects for GNN to cover in the future, any is a follow up to the survey in 1990 which centre, is on the riverbank. This is the point Stan is also involved in leading local guided suggestions would be welcome. found that over a third of hedges were poorly where the bridge would arrive on this side ofthe walks. cared for. If you would like to write a feature article, or river. It would be very wide - with four car lanes, The proposal for the Fourth Trent Crossing you have a photo that could be used, please let bus lanes and a cycle/footway. It would also be A colourful pack about the history ofhedges formspart ofthe Notts County Council Structure GREENING YOUR WORKPLACE me know. Articles are usually needed around very high, sweeping down to ground level at and why they are goodfor wildlife is available Plan. The report of the Examination in Public one month in advance of publication, and can Daleside Road roundabout, with embankments Is your office environmentally friendly? The Paper Usage - a green office will aim to reduce flreefrom midJune - write to YOC, The Lodge, panel will be the next stage in the planning be sent on paper or 3.5 inch disk (pc format). on either side. Notts County Council ‘Greening Your the amount of paper used, only use paper which Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 ZDL. process - watch this space to find out what the We will also be looking for stories about any Workplace’ leaflet is full of information about has the least impact on the environment, and to report says about the bridge. reducing the impact of our workplaces on the recycle all paper after using it on both sides. Re- current events or issues each month; please ‘Flying Start ' is afree 1 6page introduction to environment. use envelopes wherever possible, and try to write or phone ifyou would like to contribute. bird watching. For a copy send a postcard avoid using bleached white paper. w,-rhyour name, address and age (ifunder 18) ’ ‘ The leaflet is divided into five main areas - Contact me on 941 7849, or write to me at - to. r \ Waste and Recycling - try to cut down on the Green Network an Purchasing - you can save resources and energy amount ofwaste produced, and recycle as much e in ir wac in Sév I 0 c/o The Rainbow Centre by using recycled paper, energy-efficient as possible - waste thrown away will end up in g€f70rfi1’t€6!i’ttl\l‘3810Z% “OTI1’ 9T[e_7u[1-e Scott 6 182 Mansfield Road electrical products (such as fridges and landfill sites, and can lead to pollution. Laser- Nottingham YOC’ ,9 5imkins {Tarm photocopiers), and avoiding excessive packaging. printer cartridges can be refilled (saving money), NG1 3HW If possible, buy products that will last longer and aluminium cans and glass bottles can be ggkjjdge‘ ftlttbolton Lane, ‘I/Vest fBrid:qford rather than disposable products. Bedfordshire, SG] 9 2DL. W 52$ saved for recycling. Adam Woodward (GN Co-ordinator) s‘°’ Energy and Water - obvious measures include Transport - cycle or use public transport for Tel‘ 0115981 2861 switching offlights and heating when not needed. travel to work and for businessjoumeys whenever OFFICE SPACE Gardens Open 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays During School term time Energy can also be saved by using energy- possible, or share transport through car sharing t THIS. SPACE LD; i efficient light bulbs, and using stairs rather than Open Days For 1995 2-6pm on the following dates schemes. If you do purchase a car, consider the Ecoworks are looking for office spaceto move lifts (which use up large amounts of energy). June : Sunday 26th type of fuel used, its fuel efficiency, and the into in the new future, preferably with office Make sure that taps are not left dripping - a leak July : Saturday 8th Sunday 9th means of disposal (is it recyclable?) liketo equipment included. ofjust one drop per second wastes 10,000 litres August : Saturday 5th Stmday 6th in a year! For a free copy of the ‘Greening your s4i1a4e. Ifyou have suitableforspace to rent (Ecoworks The Gardens are open outside these hours by arrangement.To avoid Workplace ’ booklet, which can also be used can pay up to £2,500 per yearfor rent, rates disappointment please telephone first to make sure someone will be available as aposter, contactthe Notts County Council small D T7i7{j? i717?i 7 - 51 TI? A 6 I. s heat and light) please call Adrian Horsley or \ ’ J Environment Officer on 977 4658. Fran Mayers on 948 4111. ) i

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TRE‘N0TTlNGRAM GREEN CALENDAR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRANSPORT 2000 I

JUNE 1995 NOTTS TRANSPORT 2000 - A BRIEF HISTORY Tues, Wed, Thur, & Sun’s British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) activities - including a variety of practical tasks. Contact Karen on 931 3316. _ Nottinghamshire Transport 2000 (NT2000) was more than 20 voluntary environmental Sun’s (& some other days) Notts Wildlife Trust conservation activities at wildlife reserves around the county". Contact Erin McDaid on 958 8242. set up in 1977 as the local branch ofthe national organisations. , NT2000 POLICY STATEMENT Friday 2nd Greenpeace Youth Group meeting. 7.30pm at Nottingham Trent University library, Shakespeare St. pressure group, which campaigns for transport Contact Alex Penn on 925 5196 to confirm date and venue. policies that give greater priority to the The group was afounding memberofNottingham Nottinghamshire Transport 2000 works for Sunday 4th Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers meeting. 10.30am at Rise Park Community Centre. Phone 975 63 76for details. environment. NT2000 is not ‘anti-car’ - it City Council’s Bus Users -Consultative transport policies within Nottinghamshire Monday 5th Greenpeace Support Group meeting at the Narrowboat Pub, Canal Street. Contact David Meatcher on 925 7186. campaigns for services which provide an Committee in the early 1980’s, which eventually that give greater priority to the environment. Tuesday 6th Gedling Borough Wildlife Group walk of around 4 miles - Blidworth. Meet outside the Little John Pub, Ravenshead alternative. These include the provision of became the Public Transport Users Consultative These policies should aims towards saving Contact Ian Grimwood on 98 7 4406for details. ' adequate public transport services, safe facilities Committee, bringing together policy makers, lives and conserving natural resources by - Tuesday 6th NOGS (Nottingham Organic Gardeners) meeting. Contact Mike Poyzer on 958 7006 afier 6.30pm. for cyclists and pedestrians and good public planners, users and operators. The committee restraining traffic, improving rail and bus Tuesday 6th Oxfam Campaigning Group meeting. 7.30pm at Nottingham County Library, Angel Row. transport information. folded in 1984, but the experience of the services, and making walking and cycling Contact Mike Satchwell on 976 5009. 1 -11? committee was used to establish the City more pleasant and safer. NT2000 also Wednesday 6th Green Network editorial meeting - all welcome. 3pm at Lawrence House, Talbot Street. Phone 941 7849for details. As these issues are of concern to other Council’s Green Charter and set up the advocates making maximum use ofrail and Wednesday 7th Nottingham EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency) meeting. 7.30pm at the Rainbow Centre, 182 Mansfield Road. environmental groups we have often run joint Nottingham Green Partnership - which includes water for freight transport. Contact Rachel Jones on 939 5830. campaigns, with groups such as Friends of the NT2000 in its Transport sub-group. Thursday 8th Buses and Town Centres - In or Out Conference. 10am-4.30pm at Florence Boot Hall, University of Nottingham. Earth (FoE) and the Railway Development Fee £80 (£50 for voluntary groups). Contact the CPD Secretary on 951 4883. Society. The first car free day was set up with NT2000 also set up Pedals, the Nottingham Oliver Elliott, Notts Transport 2000. For more Thursday 8th Friends of the Earth meeting, with a talk from Simon Festing of FoE UK, on Biodiversity and protecting wildlife sites. FoE, as well as the Nottinghamshire Transport cycling campaign pressure group, and Buswatch information about Nottinghamshire Transport 7.30pm at Nottingham County Library, Angel Row. Contact Tim Gray on 922 3439. Campaign, which has now widened to involve - to carry out specific campaigns. 2000, contact Ron Gillott on 920 1238. Saturday 10th Tour of sites to be affected by the proposed Fourth Trent Crossing, starting from Simkins Farm (West Bridgford) at 9.45am. Contact Stan Taylor ofSneinton Environmental Society on 987 5035. See article for details. Saturday 10th Notts Cyclists’ Touring Club Beginners Section ride along the Southwell Trail - all welcome. Meet at 10.30am, at Lowdham WI Hall (Main Street). Contact Graham Lansdell on 986 0299for details. CAMPAIGNING ACTIVITIES Week 10th-18th National Wildlife Week. See articlefor details. NT2000 continues to campaign on awide variety Week 10th-19th National Bike Week. See article for details. ofissues, with a small band ofdedicated voluntary . Sunday llth BTCV/Spadework Training Event - Meadow Flower Identification, from 10am-4pm. members, last year being particularly eventful Cost £5.00 (waged) or £2.50 (unwaged). Call 931 331 6for details. for transport issues in Nottinghamshire. The Monday 12th Nottingham Permaculture Association meeting. Phone Phil Corbett on 94 7 49 77for details. ‘bus war’ between Nottingham City Transport Thursday 15th Notts Transport 2000 meeting. 7.30pm at the Tom Hoskins pub, near Nottingham BR Station. and Nottingham Omnibus was concluded, and Phone Ron Gillott on 920 1238. phase one of the Robin Hood Railway Line was Friday 16th Critical Mass Cycle Ride to protest against traffic congestion. Meet in the Market Square at 5.15pm. opened - with NT2000 officially represented at Contact Box CTM, Rainbow Centre, 182 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3HW. the opening of Station. Friday 16th Launch of Green Transport Week (17th-25th June), with the Secretary of State for Transport. See article for details, or call 977 4338. We continue to campaign with more specialist Sunday 18th Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride. Contact Merilyn Louden on 977 43 74. environmental groups in Nottinghamshire, Monday 19th Pedals meeting. 8.30pm at the Ferry Inn, Wilford (preceded by a short ride at 7pm, from Queen’s Bridge Road, opposite including FIELDS, STOP and the Save the Nottingham BR Station). Contact Hugh McClintock on 981 6206. Greenbelt Campaign. The group helpedthe STOP Tuesday 20th Public meeting organised by Nottinghamshire Transport 2000, with Phil Keynes (Notts County Council Environment campaign for the removal of the Greater Officer) talking about ‘Travel to School, Health and the Environment’. Nottingham Orbital Road proposal from the 7.30pm in Nottingham County Library, Angel Row. Contact Ron Gillott on 920 1238. ' County Council Structure Plan. We also continue Wednesday 21st Air Pollution advice ‘Clinic’, with a panel of‘experts answering questions about health and traffic pollution. to actively campaign against the Fourth Trent i Call 977 4338for details. Crossing in co-operation with FIELDS. Saturday 24th BTCV/Spadework Training Event - the Rights ofWay Network, from 1 0am-4pm. Cost £5 .00 (waged) or £2.50 (unwaged). The group has made worthwhile contributions Call 931 33 1 6for details. towards the preparation of the Nottingham BR Saturday 24th Notts Cyclists’ Touring Club Beginners Section ride to Costock - all welcome. Meet at 10.30am, at Wilford Toll Bridge. Station Public Transport Information Display, Contact Graham Lansdell on 986 0299for details. . the County Council’s Nottinghamshire bus map Tuesday 27th Bulwell Environmental Group meeting. Crabtree Farm Estate Community Centre. Contact Diana Langley on 92 7 3813. and guide, and the Queens Medical Centre Public Wednesday 28th Nottingham Women’s Environmental Network meeting. 8pm at 5 Meynall Grove, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham. Transport guide. Call 960 5843 for details. NT2000 members on a visit last year to the Ivanhoe line in Leicestershire, after their AGM. JULY 1995 . NT2000 continues to liase with our local Tues, Wed, Thur, & Sun’s BTCV activities - see June. representatives, including MPs and MEPs. We Sun’s (& some other days) Notts Wildlife Trust conservation activities at wildlife reserves around the county. Contact Erin McDaid on 958 8242. recently lobbied the two local MEPs over the NT2000 is currently campaigning over the This is a project that he has been helping to Siinday 2nd A Grandchildren, Grannies and Grandads woodland walk in Bestwood Country park - 1‘/2 miles. Transport available if issue of the Trans-European Network currently proposed development of an industrial estate at develop and which NT2000 has been involved you cannot walk all the way. 2-4pm. Meet at Bestwood Lodge Drive Car Park. Call 967 0042 for more information. being debated by the European Parliament. The Chilwell Dam Farm at Strelly, and the proposal with. Sunday 2nd Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers meeting. 10.30am at Rise Park Community Centre. Phone 975 63 76for details. group also lobbied the County Council’s for a road/rail freight terminal at Toton Sidings. Monday 3rd Greenpeace Support Group meeting at the Narrowboat Pub, Canal Street. Contact David Meatcher on 925 7186. environment committee earlier this year, over We have also contacted the government and the The group publishes a regular newsletter with Weekend 8th-9th Farm and Gardens open afternoons, raising funds for FIELDS (campaigning against the Fourth Trent Crossing). it’s planned abolition of the Sherwood Forester mediaover the current uncertainties over funding information about current campaigns and 2-6pm, starting from Simkins Farm, Adbolton Lane. Price £1 (covers admission to the farm and all 15 gardens). bus services. We are extremely pleased to see for stage two of the , out to activities, and holds it’s monthly meetings at the Forfurther details contact J. Scott on 982 2616. that a revised Sherwood Forester service is now Mansfield. Tom Hoskins Pub on the third Thursday ofEach Weekend 8th-9th BTCV Fencing course, based in the Southwell Area. Cost £2-50 or £5-00. Call 931 33 1 6forfurther details. taking place this summer. Month (details in the Nottingham Green We will be holding a public meeting on June 20 Calendar). Everybody is welcome - you don’t Green Contact Details are also available from The Rainbow Centre on 958 5666. An important part of our campaigning is good as part of Green Transport Week, from 7.30pm have to be an expert on transport issues to attend. To be sure of receiving Green Network News every month, your name can be added to our mailing list. media coverage. NT2000 gives regular TV and inNottingham Central Library. The main speaker The group welcomes new volunteers, as well as These are the voluntary (optional) subscription rates for 1 year’s issues; Individuals - £2.50, Groups - £5.00. radio interviews in response to various transport will be Phil Keynes (Notts County Council constructive criticism or praise about how the Greater Nottingham Green Network thanks Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council for their support. plans and announcements, as well as continuing Environment Officer), who will be talking about group functions and our campaigns. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of other contributors, or of the Editorial Group. to write letters to newspapers on diverse transport ‘Travel to School, Health and the Environment’. Printed by Desa, on ‘Cyclus’ recycled paper made from 100% post-consumer waste. issues. Oliver Elliott, Notts Transport 2000.