Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health. A recent report from The Lancet Commission on pollution and health (2017), estimates that within the UK, air pollution is linked to 50,000 deaths each year.
Could you play a part in tackling this in Thame?
The Queen Elizabeth Circle Recreation Area lies south-west of Tythrop Way. As part of a joint project with 21st Century Thame and Thame Town Council we have planted trees here – but they need a team to sustain them. Could you help?
Since the launch of the Green Living Plan in 2020, two new walking routes in and around Thame have been developed: Thame Inner Circuit and Thame Outer Circuit. Find out more before going for a walk
To get involved in future, similar events, or to be added to a list to be invited, please complete the form below. With thanks to the Sponsors who made this event possible. Presenters on the night included Green Energy Services did not have a speaker slot but the contact details are also here if you … Read more
Get involved in this project Volunteers are needed to maintain this area in the future. Work includes: If you want to get involved then let us know using the form below. Funded by Partners
Partners Other ways to reduce your carbon footprint If you are looking at your energy usage at home, another great starting point is to learn about the COSY HOMES OXFORDSHIRE > Planbuilder for your own home. You can start to build your ideas and questions in advance here https://app.cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/ If you want to get started … Read more
Get involved in this project Become a ‘Verge Volunteer’ Funding needed Funds are needed to cover the costs yellow rattle seed so if you, or the company you work for are interested in covering this cost, please get in touch through the form above. Partners
This project currently needs a lead. Could you take on the running of the work? Activities involved are: promote the availability of the camera in the lead up to and during winter months. If you think you could play this role, please contact us using the form below. Funded by Partners
Get involved in this project Funding needed This project is currently seeking funding. If you can help in anyway please contact us through the form above. Partners
Be part of the team creating a travel plan for Thame. Interested in cycling, walking, driving, public transport – be part of the solution.
Queen Elizabeth Circle Rec and land adjacent to the Skate Park need a maintenance team for a couple of years. Can you help ?
There are lots of ways of saving energy in our homes – we just need to make the effort to look at each unit and see if there is a change that can be made. For condensing boilers – here is a great FREE tip.
The Freshwater Habitats Trust (based in Oxford) is looking for volunteers to help grow thousands of endangered wetland and water plants for planting out at selected sites in Oxfordshire and has asked me if the volunteers of Thame Green Living can help.
Eight easy ways to reduce your Christmas carbon footprint.
Recently there has been a coroner’s verdict that air pollution made a ‘material contribution’ to the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah. This is a world first. This gives us even more urgency to make changes in our own back yard to help continue to improve the air quality in our own locality. A report by the Glasgow Caledonian … Read more
BRAND new litter picking group Thame Wombles has been overwhelmed with support in its first two weeks. Tidy-minded Thame residents have already collected more than 40 large refuse sacks of litter from streets and hedgerows in and around Thame since the group’s creation on 23 January. The venture has been so successful that local firms … Read more
People seem to be making a real effort to have a less wasteful Christmas, whether that be buying less, sourcing eco-friendly gifts or using plastic-free reusable/recyclable wrapping. This is great to see and I’m so glad it’s becoming easier to shop this way! The South Oxfordshire website has all the information you need about standard … Read more
There are lots of great online resources for upcycled craft ideas – it’s amazing what you can make from waste! We always love making this simple reindeer picture frame with families during December – all you need is a cardboard box, red nose, a couple of eyes, paper for antlers, and paint. And a big … Read more