Re-Betchworth Wins Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Community Champion Award
It’s always nice to receive recognition and our work for nature with the Betchworth Community, was recognised by Surrey Wildlife Trust through their new Community Champion Awards.
The Oscar styled Award’s Ceremony, held on 3 August at West Horsley Place, was attended by over 80 SWT staff and community activists. It’s purpose was to showcase nature-based community projects, and enable people to connect with other community groups who are trying to help nature in Surrey.
Re-B was nominated for the Emergent Talent Award, one of three categories. Teams had to show how they connected to one or more of SWT’s aims.
· Connecting and protecting land for nature's recovery
· Encouraging others to take action for nature
· Using sustainable practices
Re-B was one of 4 community projects shortlisted for the Emerging Talent Award and James, Camilla and Norman represented the team at the ceremony. We don’t mind admitting that we did not think we would win and we were surprised but delighted when our name was announced.
The Oscar styled Award’s Ceremony, held on 3 August at West Horsley Place, was attended by over 80 SWT staff and community activists. It’s purpose was to showcase nature-based community projects, and enable people to connect with other community groups who are trying to help nature in Surrey.
Re-B was nominated for the Emergent Talent Award, one of three categories. Teams had to show how they connected to one or more of SWT’s aims.
· Connecting and protecting land for nature's recovery
· Encouraging others to take action for nature
· Using sustainable practices
Re-B was one of 4 community projects shortlisted for the Emerging Talent Award and James, Camilla and Norman represented the team at the ceremony. We don’t mind admitting that we did not think we would win and we were surprised but delighted when our name was announced.
Dates For Your Diary
Wednesday 30 August Re-B Summer Forest School
Forest School as a monthly event in a wonderful local woodland. All sessions are run by Clair Cobbold a qualified teacher and Forest School leader and they are open to 5-10 year children from Betchworth and surrounding villages. Next year’s Forest School programme will begin March 2024. (see page XX)
Friday 11 August Introduction to Scything Hands-On Workshop
This workshop is full but we will make a short video to show the principles of scything.
Saturday 7 October Re-Betchworth Apple Press Day
Plan ahead now to join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate the apple harvest. Bring your crop of apples to have it pressed and bottled. Come anyway to buy the freshest possible juice, pressed in front of your eyes from apples donated by others. We’ll keep the younger family members well occupied, under the creative eye of our Betchworth Forest School leader. Older children will be welcome to help with the pressing of your apples, under supervision. There’ll be cakes, coffee and other refreshments – and even a ploughman’s lunch.
Forest School as a monthly event in a wonderful local woodland. All sessions are run by Clair Cobbold a qualified teacher and Forest School leader and they are open to 5-10 year children from Betchworth and surrounding villages. Next year’s Forest School programme will begin March 2024. (see page XX)
Friday 11 August Introduction to Scything Hands-On Workshop
This workshop is full but we will make a short video to show the principles of scything.
Saturday 7 October Re-Betchworth Apple Press Day
Plan ahead now to join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate the apple harvest. Bring your crop of apples to have it pressed and bottled. Come anyway to buy the freshest possible juice, pressed in front of your eyes from apples donated by others. We’ll keep the younger family members well occupied, under the creative eye of our Betchworth Forest School leader. Older children will be welcome to help with the pressing of your apples, under supervision. There’ll be cakes, coffee and other refreshments – and even a ploughman’s lunch.