Action packed September for all things environmental

Film Night

Turn Lyme Green presents the film
FASHION REIMAGINED
Tuesday 17 September – 6.45 for 7.00 pm

A young designer’s journey to showcase an ethical and environmentally friendly fashion collection, exposing the practices of the fashion industry. Don’t miss this inspiring film.

FREE. All welcome. Refreshment available. Donations welcome.
Driftwood Café, Baptist Church, top of Broad Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3HR

This event precedes UK’s Sustainable Fashion Week September 20-29. Bridport will have many activities - info from their Facebook page, Bridport Fashion Revolution.

River Lim Action update: there will be a short presentation on this TLG project at the start

Top Tips at Open Homes Event September 21st

We’re delighted to announce that there will be five Open Homes participating in the Dorset wide event in Lyme Regis and Uplyme. You can meet people who have made environmental improvements - like solar panels, heat pumps, EVs, battery storage, better insulation, grow your own, water saving. Dorset Greener Homes has been running across Dorset for three years coordinated by Dorset Climate Action Network. Bookings are open now (one hour slots available).

Water, Wasser, Aqua, H2O
Art Exhibition & Events

Come along for lots of information and to share your views.
DAILY 10.00am to 4.00pm

SPECIAL EVENTS in Lyme @ the Jubilee Pavilion include:
Tuesday, 24th ‘Waste and Recycling Drop-in' with a representatve from Dorset Waste Management explaining new regulations from April 2025. 10.30am-12.30pm

Thursday, 26th ’Sustainable Transport Drop-in’, info on Sustainable Transport, Road Safety and 20mph proposals and Accessibility
All day. 10am-4pm. Do visit, find out more and share your views.
For details, visit www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/our-journey-to-net-zero.

Watch the video to find out more about Low Carbon Dorset.

Litter Pickers Keeping Busy

Wildflowers Get Our Vote on
Town Council Land!

Suzy Gallina writes: Do you like the wild flower patches created by the Council in Lyme? From Turn Lyme Green, it’s a resounding “Yes, we love them.” You can read more here.

Please email the Town Council to show your support for the wild flower plantings: enquiries@lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk

You can also read Suzy’s advice on SAVING SEED from peas and beans which is relevant right now! Please read more here..

Dorset COP 24 - The Power of Community - Nov 2nd

Turn Lyme Green was represented at the first Dorset COP last year -and what a day it was! The event was endorsed by broadcaster Chris Packham and attracted 200 people. This year it is being held in Bournemouth - perhaps we could encourage a car share? Contact us if you would like to go. Bookings are open.

Can You Help Turn Lyme Green?

HELP IS NEEDED WITH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

Do you know the ins and outs of Facebook?
Our on-line life needs help. We are recruiting!

We are looking for someone who can keep our Facebook posts up to date, linking us to the community of local, regional and national environment groups and  our Facebook followers. This is a great way to share your IT skills and get involved with TLG, supporting our events and campaigns.  We would love to talk to you, so do please get in touch.

TOWN COUNCIL'S ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

The next Environment Committee meeting is on Wednesday October 2nd starting at 7pm at the Guildhall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and can speak at the beginning in the public forum. It’s great if we can support the work of the Committee and share our great ideas.

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