3:50pm Sunday 14th June 2009
THE official launch of a campaign that aims to make a Winchester neighbourhood greener was held on Saturday (June 13).
Greening Fulflood is encouraging residents to reduce their carbon footprint and save some money in the process.
It staged a free event at Western Primary School in Browning Drive with plenty of activities to kick-start the campaign.
They included a 'freecycle' bring-and-swap stall, children's games and a recycled fashion show. There were also information displays, organic vegetables, and free low-energy light bulbs.
Members of the school choir provided the entertainment, and refreshments were also available.
Greening Fulflood, which held its first exploratory meeting in February, is hoping to attract as many residents to join its campaign as possible.
Its members are currently delivering leaflets to each home in the area with tips on how to save resources.
They include switching to low-energy light bulbs, turning the tap off while brushing teeth, and walking or cycling short distances instead of driving.
Next month (July) residents will be asked how much energy they have saved to gauge the success of the group.
The campaign is the first of its kind in Winchester, though similar schemes already exist in Alresford, Oliver’s Battery and Colden Common.
Several groups are backing the Fulflood scheme. They include Western Primary School, Winchester City Council, Southern Co-operatives and Winchester Round Table.
Visit www.greeningfulflood.org.uk for more details about the campaign.
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