Dear All, I hope you are all well. I have a couple of pieces of news that may be of interest to you. The first is to let you know that tickets are now available for the inaugural Dorset COP. This is to be held at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester on Saturday September 9th and […]
Author: Paul Johnson
Valley & Valance June/July 2023
The Great Big Dorset HedgeSurveying our hedges in Martinstown Parish has begun!We have a team of 8 Green Martinstowners surveying our precious hedges as part of the Dorset Climate Action Network’s Dorset wide project, the Great Big Dorset Hedge. The survey records what species of tree are in the hedge, its height and depth, the […]
Ponds for Wildlife
It’s a sad fact that much of our UK wildlife is struggling due to habitat fragmentation or loss, coupled with the impacts of climate change. So what can we do? Many of our most trusted and knowledgeable wildlife and gardening organisations tell us that creating a wildlife pond can be of immense value to our […]
Community Compost Heaps
As the gardening season gets into full Spring swing here is a reminder that there are three active compost heaps in the church graveyard. Uncooked food and garden waste can be taken there and added to the pile as indicated on the notices. You are also welcome to take a bag or two of finished […]
Seed Swap
The next time you are passing the telephone box you may like to pop in and see the new seed swap! A new Green Martinstown venture! If you have any spare seeds – often we only use a small part of any packet of seeds – you are welcome to add them to the collection […]
Meeting Minutes 21 March 2023
Now up and running, though still under construction. It is updatable with no space restrictions. Heather and Paul are administering it and welcome any relevant articles, news to post. They are also dealing with the facebook page. Ideas from the meeting included: Caroline/Frank, Paul, Jane, Lilly, Colin, Michaela, Nigel, Dave, Katie. Andy and Lousia will […]
Recycling at Dorchester Tip
You can recycle / dispose of the following at the Dorchester Tip Address: 118 St Georges Rd, Dorchester DT1 1PE
Bulk Buy Solar Panels Info
Do you want to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions You can do both by installing solar panels on your roof whichever direction it faces.With energy prices so high, payback time can be within 5-6 years. There was a meeting in the Martinstown village Hall on Wednesday 8th February to bulk buy solar panels within […]
