I would like to begin this months blog in a unique way by providing the link to a recent podcast which was broadcast by the Scottish Community Climate Action Networks 1000 Better Stories Series which was focused upon the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) for Camelon and Tamfourhill. Please have a listen as the community safety engager along with Maya, Olivia and Ms Stroud from Falkirk High School chat about their experiences of creating our CCAP.
At the CCAP Core Group meeting on the 27th March it was agreed to implement the following aspects of the plan for this spring:
Develop the raised beds at Tamfourhill Community Hub and adjacent community woodland and support other local community growing projects.
Organise the planting of trees, including fruit trees at different locations of the community and supported by Tidy, Clean & Green, Our Place and the Forth Valley Sensory Centre.
To work with the Forth Environment Link to deliver additional food and cooking workshops and also in partnership with Forth Environment link establish a new bike maintenance Hub which will train up local people and potentially start a local bike library.
Organise a canal clear up and conservation day for pupils from Falkirk High School.
Support Tamfourhill Community Hub with their energy efficiency audit and explore options for installing a sustainable and non carbon based heating system.
Support local volunteers who are setting up a Rubbish uplift and collection service for the local area.
Work with local groups and organisations to confirm regular monthly community litter picks targeted at key locations.
SPRING CLEAN UP 2023
And finally I would like to highlight this fantastic community event which is scheduled for this Saturday 8th April being organised by Tidy, Clean and Green in partnership with Go Forth and Clyde as part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean 2023. Please go along if you can the details are below or contact tidycleangreen@gmail.com
Safer Communities Youth Action Project 