School gardens, outdoor education and improving the natural environment are just a few of the initiatives supported through the EnviroGrant scheme run by Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors).
The Bee Gardeners was started in 2010 by local residents to improve the Titchfield Park, Hucknall community space. EnviroGrant funding has allowed the group to purchase a beehive which will provide a safe haven for the bees in the ‘Bee Garden’. Alongside looking after the hive a local beekeeper offers talks to local schools about bees and how important they are to the environment.
Lea Hawkes, General Manager for Veolia Nottinghamshire said: “We were delighted to support The Bee Gardeners hive and see that the local community are sharing skills, knowledge and resources with others.”
Councillor Jim Creamer, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee said: “It is fascinating to hear about the variety of environmental projects that our local communities get involved in, so it is important that we can help support them and the local and national environment through this EnviroGrant scheme.
“This particular project is not only helping bees to thrive, but is helping spread the message to the next generation that bees are essential to our ecosystem.”
The Nottinghamshire EnviroGrant Scheme is a community fund in which not-for-profit community groups, schools and charities based in the county of Nottinghamshire, can apply for grants of up to £1,000. The grants can be used for projects intended to improve the local environment. Projects with an environmental / green focus are prioritised, however all applications are considered on their individual merit.
For an application form please email [email protected] or see the website www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/envirogrant
If your project requires considerable financial assistance (i.e. more than £1,000), please visit the Veolia Environmental Trust website at www.veoliatrust.org.uk to find out if it qualifies for funding under the Landfill Communities Fund.
To find out more about Veolia call 0203 567 4370 or visit www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire.
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