Did you know that Sustainable Wells is an organising group of individuals who care about the planet and who want to make a positive difference?

What do we organise? Well, that’s five projects, some of which you may know about, others you may not, so read on for how each has been progressing so far this year and how you can join in helping any of them make an even bigger difference.

Read the key elements of Wells Neighbourhood Plan which is the subject of a Referendum on the 25th of January 2024 The key question being:
Do you want Somerset Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Wells to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?

As a nation we feel deeply these places matter, highlighted by a YouGov report that found 88% of people when questioned declared freshwater habitats a ‘national treasure’. We know they are worth protecting, but are they actually being treated with care?

As a new year approaches, it’s often the case that we look back at the past year with all it’s good, bad and ugly and start to think about, perhaps even plan the next.

Here’s a development in Walking practices that’s new to me but may be very old school for you... now known to me as a SWICS (See What I/We Can See) walk

So, last week we looked at lovely Christmas Gifts that meant you didn’t have to rush out to the shops and part with lots of money. Heartfelt? Absolutely Costly to the Earth and your Purse? Absolutely not!

This week we’re sharing ideas and recipes for some easy to make food and drink gifts. If you’re a fabulous cook you’ll probably have your own Christmas repertoire and an awareness of who loves to receive what but for newbies in the world of food gift giving here are some ideas.

It’s full steam ahead for joyful sustainable festivities, so off we go … everyone knows about Secret Santa … so here’s some more Gifting With A Bit Of A Difference !

A wonderful opportunity to get involved in a local nature project - flapjacks anyone?

This year, as the Christmas approaches, it does so amidst a backdrop of war, climate catastrophe, poverty, homelessness and loneliness so this year, perhaps more than ever, it's important to remember that we can spread kindness not only to our loved ones but also to others in our communities and the planet we call home.

Give seed saving a try and save your self some money, improve the success of your planting and reduce your carbon footprint too!

This Sunday, The Wells Food Festival plays host to thousands of visitors and Fresh and Good will be there so why not pop along adn say hello!

Is cleanliness is next to godliness? There are numerous clinical studies linking the products most people use on a daily basis containing volatile organic compounds to serious health risks so perhaps we should all be cleaning less!