WELCOME TO GREENING SHEDFIELD PARISH
Our community coming together to make our home a greener happier place to live.
Who Are We?
Climate Change has become both a national and international problem. The predicted effects of Climate Change are now beginning to affect life across the world, as well as in the UK which has already experienced plenty of extreme weather.
There are now national and international cries for something to change on a monumental scale – yet the problem is so big, individuals feel powerless and isolated, wondering how they can possibly make a difference.
This campaign is designed to be an effective community response to an international problem. It is designed so all members of our community feel they have influence by acting together.
The project will be run under 5 ‘pillars’ to focus our efforts and help to engage the community in practical and achievable tasks to support the local environment.
We include Shedfield, Shirrell Heath and Waltham Chase.
How are we doing this?
The Greening Campaign has received Lottery Funding to support 20 communities across Hampshire tackle issues around climate change (we’re one of them)! To do this effectively, they have partnered with other specialist organisations who will help us on their area of expertise. The aim of the Greening Campaign is to bring communities together through a program of ‘Engagement’, to give residents a voice in how they tackle climate change, and to guide and support them to achieve a real difference.
The Pillars
Want to help save YOU money?
Energy prices are rising and the need to reduce CO2 output has become more important than ever before. The only way to face this problem is if we all make small steps together. Why not book a thermal imaging scan on your home and see where heat is “leaking”? Simple changes save money and CO2. Missed our last week of this? Why not check out our calendar to see when we’re next holding this in your area.
Recent Events
The Tree Walk
The weather stayed dry for the Tree Walk on 8th February. 32 local people along with children and dogs were led by Katy Gary from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for a walk through the beautiful woods of New Place Hotel. We spotted 13 species of birds and were able to see many emerging flowers. It was a great way to meet local people who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Look out for details of the next walk, focused on developing pollinator corridors, which will be held in Waltham Chase in April.
Tree Planting
On the 2nd of February many volunteers, young and old, took part in tree planting events across the Parish. It was a fantastic achievement with over 1,000 whips of many different species planted on Shedfield Common and the Waltham Chase recreation ground. The weather was sensational, and it was just FUN to meet so many nice people doing good things for our community.
The Launch Event
We kicked off our week of launch events on 1st Feb with a joint event in Waltham Chase with the Meon Valley Repair Cafe. Great to see so many people who came to talk about the Greening project at the Methodist Church Hall. The event focused on waste prevention with Mel’s Mobile Bike Repair Service, Jo from Revive and Revolve handcrafted upcycled textiles and the lovely Carrie who had come all the way from West Sussex to talk to people about preventing food waste. The stars of the show were the waste monsters entered into the competition though! Thank you to Shedfield Scouts, Cubs, Squirrels and Brownies, and also to The Waltham Chase Methodist Church Youth Group for entering such incredible creations.
Upcoming Events
Here are the nearest events, want to see what we’re doing in the future? Click the button below to see our 2025 calendar!
