Cleaning up the Trym Valley
About 16 SusWoT and Friend’s of Blaise litter pickers turned up at the entrance to Trimside of the Doncaster Road, opposite Badock’s Wood in Southmead to clear that section of the Trym
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Most Litter Ever Picked in a day by SusWoT
Litter Picking in Westbury 25 November 2018 There were 13 SusWoT members cleaning up rubbish in Westbury on Sunday 25 November. They were divided into three groups and tackled the Fly-tipping in the woods by the Dingle near Grove Road, the fly-tipping in the woods above the Trym near Vintery Leys and in the nearby …
Cleaning the Trym on Sunday 28 Oct
The weather was good on Sunday so a last go at cleaning the Trym took place. Next month it will be normal litter picking! Ten people turned up to clear the Trym and 18 bags of rubbish were collected. But the triumph for the day was getting out the last motor bike. Congratulations to (L …
SusWoT at the Village Show
SusWoT was there!
Picnic for the Cleaners
On Sunday 9 September SusWoT cleaners had their celebratory picnic by the Trym. After the Litter Picks and River Cleans the lower reaches of the Trym are pretty clear of litter and the water looks clear, but there is still not much life and no otters. About 120 person hours of effort were expended on …
Westbury Village Show
Remember to visit the SusWoT stall at the Village Show on Saturday 1st September 11am-5pm. We will be selling juice and talking about our current projects.
Another successful day in the river
Another rearranged river exercise. 5 of us spent a few hours of the bank holiday in and around the Trym, clearing out an array of junk and litter. The big 3 this time were 3/4 of a Vespa, a trailer axle and a moped. Plus around 15 bags of bottles, cans and assorted litter.
C.H.E.E.S.E. Project – Vacancy
The award-winning C.H.E.E.S.E. Project reveals energy waste from homes by using low-cost interior thermal imaging surveys. The aims are to reduce fuel poverty and carbon footprints to mitigate climate change. Surveys require cold weather, so are carried out from November to end March, they are free to low income families. Begun in 2014 with funding …
River Clean rescheduled for Monday
Once again, heavy rain has stopped play for today (Sunday 26 August). We are arranging to meet tomorrow instead to continue our work cleaning and improving the river Trym. If you’re available for a couple of hours on Monday (27 August) and would like to get involved, please email suswot2050@gmail.com or contact Max or Liz.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Rubbish
Sometimes you need 4 barrows!