tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21355990388175123492024-02-19T10:41:17.343+00:00Transition Town TenterdenGetting the Transition ball rolling in the WealdJeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-38921327752140723042019-05-01T12:56:00.000+01:002019-05-01T12:56:01.059+01:00Keep Tenterden GreenA new local pressure group has sprung up in response to the rise in green sites being developed locally, and the number of potential sites being discussed by developers. I seem to recall we were talking about things like this a few years back but as always it never generates the appropriate level of outrage until sites start being fenced off and dug up. Not that there are any sour grapes or "I told you so", in fact we welcome the fact that people are now getting angry about all of this.<br />
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The group is called Keeping Tenterden Green, and you should check them out. On Facebook and Instagram @KeepingTenterdenGreen and on Twitter @TenterdenGreen.<br />
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-50166549567313412432017-02-16T19:39:00.001+00:002017-02-16T19:39:12.895+00:00TOMORROW<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUN0QxRB7e0">TOMORROW - Trailer - YouTube</a><br /><br />
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We have an opportunity to screen this film in Tenterden so we feel it is only right we try to find out how many people would come to a screening before we try to find a venue. Here's the trailer:<br /><br />
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Our friend Stephanie Karpetas, a social entrepreneur who works on community energy programmes throughout Kent, will be running a free energy bill checking service at<br />
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Bring your bills and take some action during #Bigenergysavingweek. She'll be there for following three Wednesdays, too. Let's see how much money she can keep in your pocket!<br />
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-29099909443923495382016-04-28T08:25:00.000+01:002016-04-28T08:25:51.321+01:00Disgusted of Tenterden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-56811513911326690722016-04-04T13:32:00.000+01:002016-04-04T13:32:20.945+01:00Post-Clean Up DayWe had a pretty good turnout and some decent weather for Clean Up Tenterden Day yesterday. About 30 people in total came out and volunteered their time for a good cause - namely, to rid Tenterden and St. Michaels of a bunch of its litter. They did that very well indeed - there was a total of 26 bags of rubbish at the end of it all. The event was a collaboration between T3 and Tenterden Town Council, and the Council was represented by Cllrs. Ken Mulholland (who was also representing the St. Michaels Village Committee), Sue Ferguson, Justin Nelson and Nic Gooch. We also had a contingent from the Rotary Club and a team from NatWest Bank. Well done to all who participated!<br />
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As usual during sorting we happened upon some unusual items of litter. Here are some of them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See? Even Mercedes owners chuck stuff in the verges. Nobody is exempt.</td></tr>
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We'll see you all next time!Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-49105622782987707642016-02-24T09:57:00.002+00:002016-02-24T09:57:38.261+00:00Update on Tilden Gill DevelopmentHere's an update from my friend S J Beecham about the public inquiry taking place in Ashford right now. All I can say is, if you CAN make it there, even for an hour, please do try. The planning Inspectors will note that.<br />
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The public inquiry started today and will run until Thursday, possibly Friday. The inspector has made one visit to the site and may make another.<br />
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I was disappointed in the turn-out - I know a lot of people are against this, and I know it's a workday, it's in Ashford etc. etc. but a public presence does matter, and the inspector will note it. You don't have to be there at 9:30, or stay for the whole day, but it would be helpful to put in an appearance.<br />
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The Inspector, Paul Clark, wants information on five main issues:<br />
- Can acceptable access be provided<br />
- Character and appearance of site<br />
- Significance of heritage<br />
- Housing supply<br />
- Affect on local social infrastructure<br />
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The appellant has requested that access be a "reserved matter" (i.e. no decision made until outline planning stage) but the inspector has pointed out that he will read all documentation and take everything into account - he will decide whether it will be reserved or not later.<br />
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The inspector also said that, when it comes to housing supply, he does not want arguments based on exact numbers (as these can and do change, often frequently) but is more interested in understanding the robustness of the housing supply situation in the borough.<br />
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The appellant's case so far seems to be:<br />
- Insufficient 5-year housing supply in Ashford borough;<br />
- TENT1 was allocated and the proposed site is similar land, so that should pass too;<br />
- Other access can be provided (no details given so far);<br />
- Council's refusal was "confused and incoherent";<br />
- Wants to rely on other cases on other sites as the core documents provided in this case are "untested";<br />
- No borough local plan;<br />
- Ashford not delivering social housing;<br />
- NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) doesn't put a cap on maximum housing - so even if Ashford does have enough housing, and is delivering it, it doesn't mean developers can't build more;<br />
- Enough mitigation can be made such that the development won't harm the surrounding area, including the AONB<br />
- Proposed site currently so degraded that it's of no value for agriculture, amenity, or as a setting for Belgar farmstead.<br />
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Council's rebuttal so far:<br />
- Lack of access renders whole project undeliverable;<br />
- 5-year plan more than sufficient - appellant is basing argument on old figures;<br />
- Proposed development is contrary to planning policies already in place, and is unsustainable;<br />
- Proposed level of growth for Ashford is significantly different from the rural areas of the borough (hence cannot be used to support that level of growth in Tenterden);<br />
- Council on TENT1 allocation warned that it should not be used to justify further piecemeal development;<br />
- Site is neither urban, nor urban fringe, so development would adversely affect listed buildings and AONB;<br />
- Re: "incoherency", lack of clarity had not been raised before today (and subsequent evidence suggested there was no misunderstanding)<br />
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So far, landscape architect Helen Neve and environmental/conservation architect Allan Cox (representing the Council) have been called to give evidence. Ms Neve was also subject to a cross-examination of well over 2 hours. I'm not going to to precis that, but feel free to message me if you want more details. The gist is the appellant sees the land as having no value other than to build on - some of the claims they've made so far have been beyond ridiculous all the way into outrageous. We've only heard some of those in passing, more info will be supplied tomorrow. "Clutching at straws" springs to mind, but that's perhaps not surprising as there's apparently more than I realised riding on this. This is apparently being viewed by developers in the region as a test case. If they can get this passed - on good farmland, with no access, with listed buildings on site, adjacent to an AONB and ancient woodland, and nobody but the landowner wants it - they can get anything passed, and it opens the door for unrestricted building in sensitive rural areas.<br />
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It's a 9:30am start tomorrow at the Civic Centre in Ashford, and is expected to run late. Anyone can attend. Parking is in the Stour Centre carpark (£10 for the day) or in Ashford Station B across the road (which I think is £6.90). A lawyer will speak tomorrow for the residents' association. Once all evidence is given and cross-examinations done, you may be able to speak if you want to so long as you ok this with the inspector beforehand (it looks like time will run very tight).<br />
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-17362621418913104052016-02-19T10:40:00.001+00:002016-02-19T10:40:39.433+00:00Clean Up Day 2016 is Coming!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We at T£ would like to invite you all to come on down to our semi-annual Clean Up Tenterden litter pick, on April 3rd at Highbury Hall. As usual we'll be gathering at 11am and sending you all off to different areas of the town (you can choose where you want to go) so you can pick up rubbish, bring it back so we can sort it, and then it'll be collected for disposal/recycling the following day. </div>
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-62225411125385111152016-02-17T17:58:00.000+00:002016-02-17T17:58:30.031+00:00They're At It AgainSo this plopped onto the doormat the other day...<br />
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Looks like Mr. Day is trying to get that land sold and developed again.<br />
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Last time, there was such an outcry by the general public against it that both Tenterden Town Council and Ashford Borough Council denied the application. It went to appeal, and subsequently to the Planning Inspectorate, and they will be hosting the public inquiry next week in Ashford (see letter).<br />
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Last time, the access point suggested was next to the Priory Way garages which were in disrepair. This time, that access point cannot be used since the ABC approved the construction of flats on the site. So the access point this time (get this, right) is apparently going to be two of the houses in Tilden Gill that are owned by a housing association.<br />
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Evidently the developer, Gatefield Estates, has a ton of money with which to force the housing association to sell the houses to them, which they will then demolish in order to create an access road.<br />
Feeling pissed off yet? I know I am.<br />
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The public inquiry will be held at the Civic Centre in Tannery Lane, Ashford, on Feb 23, 24 & 25 next week. I encourage everyone who can attend to go and lodge your objections (again)!Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-83062356278604630792016-01-25T09:41:00.000+00:002016-01-25T09:41:37.250+00:0010 Reasons to Eat Local Food<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Eating local means more for the local economy.</span></b> According to a study by the New Economics Foundation in London, a dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy. When businesses are not owned locally, money leaves the community at every transaction. <a href="http://fogcity.blogs.com/jen/2005/01/vote_with_your_.html">(reference)</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Locally grown produce is fresher.</b></span> While produce that is purchased in the supermarket or a big-box store has been in transit or cold-stored for days or weeks, produce that you purchase at your local farmer's market has often been picked within 24 hours of your purchase. This freshness not only affects the taste of your food, but the nutritional value which declines with time.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Local food just plain tastes better. </b></span> Ever tried a tomato that was picked within 24 hours? 'Nuff said.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Locally grown fruits and vegetables have longer to ripen. </span></b> Because the produce will be handled less, locally grown fruit does not have to be "rugged" or to stand up to the rigors of shipping. This means that you are going to be getting peaches so ripe that they fall apart as you eat them, figs that would have been smashed to bits if they were sold using traditional methods, and melons that were allowed to ripen until the last possible minute on the vine.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Eating local is better for air quality and pollution than eating organic. </span></b> In a March 2005 study by the journal Food Policy, it was found that the miles that organic food often travels to our plate creates environmental damage that outweighs the benefit of buying organic. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4312591.stm">(reference)</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Buying locally grown food is fodder for a wonderful story. </b></span> Whether it's the farmer who brings local apples to market or the baker who makes local bread, knowing part of the story about your food is such a powerful part of enjoying a meal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posing for the Kentish Express photog.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughter Rosie with the rubbish we collected.</td></tr>
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Hopefully we'll do another one in springtime, unless someone else wants to carry the torch....<br />
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<br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-36253646479212905902015-08-21T19:11:00.001+01:002015-08-21T19:11:30.645+01:00Clean Up Day 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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See you there!Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-40715319376780932892015-07-09T23:44:00.001+01:002015-07-09T23:44:37.870+01:00Living With The Land | Part 1 | Forest Gardening<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8owF5E4FaWY" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-68452995712753718422015-07-09T23:43:00.001+01:002015-07-09T23:43:59.309+01:00Living With The Land | Part 2 | Natural Building<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FhX8BTwkiD0" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-69905340006722001582015-04-07T17:31:00.001+01:002015-04-07T17:31:37.694+01:00Cache in Trash Out Geocaching Events<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5eIwxTAaxKw" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-7804357975547681322015-01-28T19:10:00.001+00:002015-01-28T19:10:26.198+00:00Our food. Your questions. What are McDonald’s fries made of?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/el0EDgyO39w" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-86675771136075090972015-01-27T17:24:00.001+00:002015-01-27T17:24:57.627+00:00Fairtrade sugar - what difference does it make to people's lives?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAwqxTcD_Xw" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-8027012855392668732015-01-27T17:18:00.001+00:002015-01-27T17:18:34.887+00:00Edible Education 101: Michael Pollan (2015)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/idZ3R38-z3c" width="480"></iframe>Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-9153932493973215342014-07-19T01:33:00.003+01:002014-07-19T01:33:35.456+01:00Sir LitternotThe newest weapon in Ashford Borough Council's fight against litter is a fictional knight named Sir Litternot. ABC have been promoting the knight and his noble quest against the litterbugs by having him visit the local towns and villages, handing out bags, stickers, stationery and fridge magnets emblazoned with his slogan "Use litter bins and everyone wins!"<div>
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Apparently cleaning up litter costs the nation around £885m annually, so if this campaign goes any way towards stopping people from dropping litter, so much the better. Good luck to Sir Litternot and his trusty band.<br /><br /></div>
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Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-49193779935991580392014-04-10T09:47:00.000+01:002014-04-10T09:47:07.751+01:00The Demise Of Hike & BikeWell folks, it had to happen. For a long time now the attendance at <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hike & Bike Wednesdays </i> has been limited to just me, Carolyn, Justin and John (and sometimes Rosie, my 18-month-old daughter). For that reason it has been decided to call a halt to the proceedings and instead have a once-per-month 'Green Drinks' style meeting. The venue and the day have yet to be decided upon, but rest assured it will be promoted heavily and you will definitely know about it.<br />
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When we started <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hike & Bike Wednesdays</i> back in 2011 (or as they were known back then, <i style="font-weight: bold;"> Bike To Work Wednesdays</i>) the idea was to catch people who were coming back from work either by bicycle or on foot, have a drink and a chat with them about Transition and so on. Initially we had a good turnout, but for one reason or another (work, family, we understand what it's like), people have dropped out until it's just us three or four. Sometimes even we haven't been able to make it.<br />
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So anyway, watch this space, chaps and chappesses. We will be sure to let you all know what's happening.Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-8096276031662184802014-04-10T09:35:00.000+01:002014-04-10T09:35:06.551+01:00Clean Up Day is This Sunday!Hi folks!<br />
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Just a reminder that Clean Up Tenterden Day is this coming Sunday! Please join us for an hour or two of litter picking, starting at 11am.<br />
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This time we are starting from Highbury Hall (which gives us a handy place to shelter in the event of inclement weather!) but otherwise the idea is just the same. We will be at the hall from 10am, however, so if anyone feels like starting a bit early, we'll be there with the kettle on!<br />
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By the way, if you right-click and save the above poster, you can then print it out and put it in a convenient window... just sayin'.Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-59268307055237110752014-03-27T10:08:00.003+00:002014-03-27T10:08:25.296+00:00Cache in Trash Out Geocaching Events<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5eIwxTAaxKw" width="480"></iframe><br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-50124114872431226312014-03-27T10:08:00.001+00:002014-03-27T10:08:24.878+00:00Cache in Trash Out Geocaching Events<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5eIwxTAaxKw" width="480"></iframe><br />Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-36488364103419944562014-03-25T19:30:00.002+00:002014-03-25T19:30:19.472+00:00Charity Bike RideThis April, a group of students from Homewood School in Tenterden are organising a charity bike ride in aid of the Caldecott Foundation (a school in Ashford for disadvantaged children) and the Canterbury Oast Trust (who run the Rare Breeds Centre providing those with disabilities with employment and skills). This is the second year that they have organised the bike ride and are hoping to grow numbers.<br />
Jack Tate, the organiser, asked me to tell the rest of T3 about the event. I said to Jack that I'd go one better and stick the info up on our web page so that all our followers could hear about it.<br />
The event takes place from Homewood on the 6th April 2014, starting at 10am. They have a family friendly 6 mile route or a 22 mile more advanced route (both were used last year and went down well). It was a really enjoyable day with a raffle and food van in aid of two really good causes. The cost is £5 per head entry so if you think that it is something that you or someone you know might be interested in , drop Jack a line at <a href="mailto:jack-tate1@live.co.uk">jack-tate1@live.co.uk </a>or <a href="mailto:interact.homewood@live.co.uk">interact.homewood@live.co.uk</a>., or message Jack through his Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackariastate.">https://www.facebook.com/jackariastate.</a><br />
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Climate change is a fact. The debate is over, in the words of President Obama. So why do so many politicians and others still disbelieve it?<br /><br />
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You wanna know what I think? They secretly DO believe it. They are just scared of how much it's going to cost to switch to alternative energies in order to alleviate the effects of it. They seem to think that spending money on test drilling for fracking is a better idea than investing in wind, solar etc., you know, clean, sustainable, renewable energy. They want to pretend it's not happening.<br /><br />
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We humans seem to want to maintain our lovely lazy wasteful lifestyles and changing to different energy sources and investing in your local economy and getting out there and relearning old skills like sewing, knitting, hedge laying etc. seem like a lot of work for a long-term gain, whereas fracking seems like, yeah, it's expensive, but it's more or less instant, we can keep our petrochemical driven vehicles going for a while longer before we have to return to horse and cart, phew!<br /><br />
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Humans are lazy. And climate change denial is part of us wanting to keep on being lazy and rely on men in suits and white coats to tell us what to do, rather than getting off our backsides and actually DOING something.Jeff Hickmotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024527446189594739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135599038817512349.post-54850555925819265482014-02-10T19:07:00.000+00:002014-02-10T19:07:19.368+00:00Events Update<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">
Well, the New Year is well and truly here and what a wet and nasty one it's been. But does that put us out of action? No! We have been busy plotting our return, and we have two events lined up with more to follow. </div>
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<b>T3 PLANT AND SEED SWAP, SATURDAY MARCH 22ND, Highbury Hall, 11AM</b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;">Gardeners, on the first day of Spring, come on down to Highbury Hall in Tenterden, bring your excess seeds, seedlings and even mature plants and swap them with others that you DO want. Yes, swap - no charge for anything! If you want it, take it. If you don't require it, bring it and drop it off!</span><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;">Almost every keen gardener ends up with more seeds and plants than they actually need... instead of letting them go to waste, swap them for others that you can use. Get swapping and get growing!</span><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;">We'll be open to the public from 11 am and the Highbury hall Cafe will be open with cakes, teas and coffees. Entry is free and we're there till 4pm.</span><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;">Join us for a mass litter pick of Tenterden's byways, cul-de-sacs, crescents, closes, etc. This time we are starting at Highbury Hall, which will be somewhere nice and dry to shelter in the event of bad weather! Let's clean this town!</span><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;">We're starting at 11am, but the Highbury Hall Cafe will be open to the public from 10am onwards, so if you need a little time and a cuppa to get yourself together, this will be ideal.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.012001037597656px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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