In recent times the burning of rubbish and waste, including plastics, has become a troubling issue globally. Each year around 1 billion tonnes of waste worldwide are disposed in unregulated open dumps which are often set alight, accounting for more than 40% of the world’s garbage disposal. The UK, including Tollesbury, contributes to that

This summer has been really good for berries such as strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries and the more unusual tayberries, loganberries and boysenberries.

A special highlight of the event was a performance by students from Tollesbury School, who shared poems inspired by the orchard.

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This month’s recipes utilise ingredients which are in plentiful supply at the moment.

The Reduce Team of Tollesbury Climate Partnership started the village Recycling Scheme six months ago targeting items that Maldon District Council can’t recycle. It has been an enormous success.

This month’s recipes utilise ingredients which are in plentiful supply at the moment.

The Reduce Team of Tollesbury Climate Partnership started the village Recycling Scheme six months ago targeting items that Maldon District Council can’t recycle. It has been an enormous success.

Earlier in 2024 we were asked by Maldon District Council whether we wanted to be part of a district wide bid to develop local community orchards. Of course, we said yes!

This month we have two recipes which celebrate Easter, biscuits and nests.