TrustMark App – Government Approved Installers Scheme
TrustMark is the UK’s only government-endorsed quality scheme, and they have just launched a new, free Home Improvement App. Working in close collaboration with the Health & Safety Executive, TrustMark has developed a unique ‘one-stop shop’ Home Improvement App, aimed at helping consumers to better understand the process, requirements and considerations around having home improvement […]
ReMaking Paradise – Exhibition of Eco Banners at St. John’s Church, Tideswell
At the end of October, St. John’s Church in Tideswell (our ‘Cathedral of the Peak’) became a gorgeous explosion of colour, creativity and skill, with 24 banners designed to explore the theme of ‘ReMaking Paradise’. TDEG were delighted to help the Church steward the display, and also organised a visit by our marvellous 1st Tideswell Scouts. […]
United for Warm Homes 27th October 2022
This event was hosted by Tideswell & District Environment Group, with environmental and community groups across Derbyshire invited to come together to learn about the United for Warm Homes campaign and hear more about what is already happening locally. TDEG has signed up to the Friends of the Earth ‘United for Warm Homes’ campaign already […]
Wildlife Sightings – April-September 2022
A little bit late with our summary of all your sightings – but there has been a lot going on. Some really controversial issues, and many lovely sightings on some special group walks, as well as those sightings posted by individuals on our Facebook page or emailed directly to us. As ever, I’m just adding […]
RESTART PROJECT
TDEG whole group meeting – 19th October 2022 Following the successful launch of the Repair Cafe in Tideswell earlier this year, it was felt that it would be good to hear about the work of the Restart Project, which was set up in London more than ten years ago. This project focusses on repairing broken […]
TDEG open letter to local decision makers on the recent Government announcements concerning environmental regulations and policy
Our open letter was sent to Sarah Dines MP, and Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council, on 28 September 2022 Dear Sarah Dines/Barry Lewis We are writing to urge you to do all you can to put a stop to the UK Government’s attack on the natural world. Tideswell & District Environment Group are […]
TDEG COMMITTEE MEETING 21.9.22
Tuesday 21 September 2022 7.30pm Present: Laura S, Lynn, Jules, Deborah, Sheelagh, Andrea, Rob, Laura B, Helen, Bill Apologies: Sue, Suzanne, Adam Chair: Andrea Notes of last meeting (18.5.22): approved. ACTIONS ARISING: a Jules reported that it will not be possible to find out if the library want to keep back copies of Ethical Consumer […]
TDEG Whole Group Meeting – 19 October 2022-The Restart Project
Everyone is welcome to our next TDEG Whole Group meeting on Wednesday, 19 October, 7.30-9.00pm, in the Fountain Square Church, Tideswell. Our speaker will be Fiona Dear, Co-Director of the Restart Project Following the recent successful launch of the Tideswell & District Repair Café, we will be hearing about the national and international repair movement. […]
Cycling ‘Pit Stop’ at Tideswell Co-op
Our community bicycle maintenance kit is go! Huge thanks to Tideswell Cares and Tideswell Parish Council for funding, and to the Co-op for its kind offer to home the toolkit. In the bag you will find a good upright pump, screwdrivers, an adjustable spanner, allen keys, tyre levers, and needle-nose pliers – free to use […]
TDEG Newsletter – September 2022
Dear TDEG Friends – Our usual events have been overtaken this month by the very sad news of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Our Chair, Sue Barber, wished to say the following on behalf of the whole of TDEG…. Message from Sue Barber, Chair of TDEG – The TDEG sends condolences to all […]
