The MUGs Forum AGM is on the 4th May, 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start and will take place online via Zoom video conferencing. We are holding this meeting online as we are still unable to meet in-person in groups of more than 6 people and, even though the situation is improving, we must continue to … Continue reading MUGS Forum Online AGM – Tue 4 May 2021 6:45-9:00pm
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Nature
Nature is fantastic for physical and mental health, but for some people natural spaces can be unwelcoming or inaccessible. Finding work in the conservation sector can be really hard too. The county’s leading conservation charity Kent Wildlife Trust want to know what these barriers are and what they can do to help. The Kent Wildlife Trust want to provide … Continue reading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Nature
Environmental Issues Survey
The outcome of the Earth Day Survey by the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum has highlighted some real issues that we as a community need to address. On the big issues there was extreme concern for: Global warming (67%)Destruction of the rainforests (82%)Plastics in the oceans (89%) At the local level there is extreme concern around: … Continue reading Environmental Issues Survey
Social Prescribing
The Better Connected team works with people over 65 and living in the Medway Towns who are in need of some support to build up their social networks. Recognising that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people’s needs in a holistic way. … Continue reading Social Prescribing
Friends of Broomhill Spring Newsletter
The Friends of Broomhill are pleased to recommence volunteering activities from Thursday 8th April in the Old Orchard and Sunday 11th April 2021 for Park task days. The group will continue to thrive if they can maintain a regular team of volunteers who enjoy attending task days and helping keep the park in good condition, … Continue reading Friends of Broomhill Spring Newsletter
Plantlife
Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up our landscapes. But without our help , this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. From the open spaces of our nature reserves to the corridors of government , Plantlife work nationally and … Continue reading Plantlife
Toxic impact of pesticides on bees has doubled
A recent scientific report contradicts claims that the environmental impact of pesticides is falling and that the toxic impact of pesticides used on genetically modified crops remains the same as conventional crops, despite claims that GM crops would reduce the need for pesticides. Read the full story in the Guardian here.
I-SPY IN APRIL
Easter is here! The warmer weather and the sunshine are bringing our meadows, woods, parks and gardens to life. There is so much to see at this time of year and our April I-Spy gives you just a “snap shot” of Medway’s wonderful wildlife! This includes the amazing slow worm which is now out of … Continue reading I-SPY IN APRIL
Please Respect Our Greenspaces
As we follow the guidance on the roadmap out of lockdown we need to bear in mind the real value of our Greenspaces. Throughout the COVID crisis our greenspaces have not just been places for exercise but also somewhere to find some peace of mind. They have made it possible for our children to have … Continue reading Please Respect Our Greenspaces
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Stay Safe and Follow the Guidelines
As we follow the road map out of Lockdown we need to make sure we stay safe and follow the guidance from the Council and Government on how to meet as Friends Groups. The rules on tasks and event will remain the same over the next few weeks as laid out below and we will … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Stay Safe and Follow the Guidelines
