http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/ News from the East of England groundwork site en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 04:02:47 GMT @copyright Groundwork.org /default.aspx?page=12 15 / /images/rssnews.gif Jamie and Jack initially joined Groundwork on a six month contract under the Government's Future Jobs Fund scheme. At that end of that contract, they were kept on for a further six months under the new scheme run by Essex County Council to continue their hard work as part of the Green Team. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/jamie-and-jack.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/jamie-and-jack.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 13:01:36 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles The Green Team are now qualified to use petrol powered horticultural equipment, following Jamie and Ginette's visit to Writtle College in early May, where they both passed the Lantra Awards Pedestrian Rotary and Cylinder Mower Course, and the whole Team's attendance of the Horticultural Machine Induction Course, where they all gained a Certificate of Attendance. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/greenteam-sharpen-their-skills.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/greenteam-sharpen-their-skills.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:10 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles Construction is about to begin on Meadowside skate bowl on Coldnailhurst Avenue in Braintree. A photo-shoot was organised on Monday 30th April including representatives from Greenfields, Braintree District Council and Groundwork; and local residents. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/a-new-skate-bowl-for-braintree.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/a-new-skate-bowl-for-braintree.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:20 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles As part of its commitments to the local community and environmental sustainability, Warner Bros. has been working with Groundwork to support community tree planting. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/warner-bros-planting.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/warner-bros-planting.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 15:17:19 GMT April Cowen News Articles We were delighted to welcome the new High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, the Hon Arabella Stuart-Smith (AKA Mrs Wheelbarrow!) to Groundwork on 2 May. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/high-sheriff-visit.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/high-sheriff-visit.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 15:17:19 GMT April Cowen News Articles Britvic & Pepsi Co have partnered with Groundwork to fund the transformation of outdoor spaces in different regions through a national project 'Transform your Patch' http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/vote-to-transform-your-patch.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/vote-to-transform-your-patch.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:56:51 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles Groundwork East of England celebrates becoming one of Suffolk's 'Green Business 100'. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/one-of-suffolks-green-100.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/one-of-suffolks-green-100.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:04:41 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles Groundwork is working with Colchester Borough Council and the Colchester Countryside Volunteer Rangers through the Marks and Spencer’s @myurbangreen campaign to introduce ‘High Woods in Focus’ - a photographic competition aimed to recognise the talent of local photographers, of all ages and abilities. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/high-woods-in-focus.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/high-woods-in-focus.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 14:39:23 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles The Groundwork Hertfordshire Green Aiders gardening project has been awarded funding for another year from Hertfordshire County Council. Since September 2009 the garden Green Aiders have helped over 150 elderly and disabled adults take back control of their gardens in the Dacorum and Broxbourne areas. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/green-aiders.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/green-aiders.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 15:01:16 GMT April Cowen News Articles The Low Carbon Business Programme, a Solutions for Business programme part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, was recently shortlisted as a finalist in the New Energy Awards 2012 under the New Energy Champion of the Year category. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/low-carbon-award.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/low-carbon-award.aspx Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:17:18 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles Several young learners have certainly hit the ground running since the completion of two Youth East programmes this year! http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/youth-east-update.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/youth-east-update.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:13:34 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles The award-winning energy advice service on offer in Suffolk Coastal has now helped local businesses identify savings of over £600,000, which could mean their fuel costs are cut by over a quarter. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/free-energy-advice-cuts-bills.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/free-energy-advice-cuts-bills.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:26:42 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles Local residents help protect Totternhoe wildlife thanks to Marks & Spencer and Groundwork http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/myurbangreen-totternhoe.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/myurbangreen-totternhoe.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 13:58:38 GMT April Cowen News Articles Bedford and Kempston schools gearing up to compete in “Vegetable Festival” http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/bedfordshire-vegfest.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/bedfordshire-vegfest.aspx Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:11:23 GMT April Cowen News Articles Groundwork East of England is celebrating a win at the recent 'Creating the Greenest County' Awards in Suffolk. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/green-oscar-for-suffolk-work.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/news--events/news/2012/green-oscar-for-suffolk-work.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:17:47 GMT Laura Hayes News Articles With funding from Luton Borough Council, an additional 700 whips from the Woodland Trust were planted adding to 400 previously planted to create a Jubilee Woodland in Lewsey Park. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/jubilee-woodland-planting.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/jubilee-woodland-planting.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:45:23 GMT April Cowen News Articles The Green Team has been busy over the last few months and certainly have not been letting the grass grow under their feet. Some examples of their excellent work across the region can be seen below. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/green-team-update.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/green-team-update.aspx Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:19:27 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles As Spring approaches, Localgiving.com is pleased to offer community organisations, including Groundwork South Essex, a chance to boost fundraising efforts by matching donations £ for £ beginning 1st March at 9am! http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/local-giving-doubles-our-money.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/south-essex/news--events/news/2011/local-giving-doubles-our-money.aspx Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:06:05 GMT Josie O'Brien News Articles Nine young people from East Herts have successfully graduated from Riversmead Housing Association’s Green Team initiative, after completing a 16 week training programme in landscaping. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/riversmead-green-team-11.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/hertfordshire/news--events/news/2012/riversmead-green-team-11.aspx Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:43 GMT April Cowen News Articles @myurbangreen will reconnect urban communities with their environment by being actively involved in shaping their local Greener Living Spaces. http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/myurbangreen.aspx http://www.eastofengland.groundwork.org.uk/luton--bedfordshire/news--events/news/2012/myurbangreen.aspx Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:45:52 GMT April Cowen News Articles