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Considering Tomorrow Today<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Embracing Locally Driven Initiatives Actions speak louder than words <\/strong><\/p>\n The world is changing and we must change too. Environmental change is set to make Earth uninhabitable by humans. Globally, democracy is disappearing, big business and economic markets grab power and communities around the world are recognizing the need to take action to preserve our shared future. Wenvoe Forum is committed to exploring and encouraging action here in Wenvoe that can pave the way toward a more resilient tomorrow. By embracing locally driven initiatives, communities (and that means us!) can not only reduce their ecological footprint but also foster social and economic well-being.<\/p>\n Thirty years ago sustainability was all about fish stocks and the Amazon rainforest. Now it goes far beyond environmental conservation – it\u2019s a holistic approach that integrates economic viability, social equity, environmental stewardship and respect and care for each other. At the community level, sustainable practices are essential for:<\/p>\n The journey toward a sustainable future is a shared endeavour, and every community has the power to drive meaningful change. Through education, collaboration, and proactive planning, we can create resilient communities that not only survive but thrive in the face of future challenges, but it requires action. Each community needs to secure renewable energy, food and water security and waste management and needs to take responsibility for its own resource management.<\/p>\n At a basic level, here are just a few easy, everyday actions we can take:<\/p>\n Simple measures, community projects and small changes can serve as a starting point and lead to big impacts over time. It is not just about environmental preservation – it\u2019s about being a part of a vibrant, interconnected community that values innovation and cooperation now and will impact on the well-being of our children and grandchildren and future generations and is a good place to live now and in the challenging years to come.<\/p>\n At the Tuckers\u2019 Plant Sale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Wenvoe Forum members continue to look at ideas for the re-use \/ re-purposing of various resources. To this end, we\u2019re having a \u2018donations\/fund-raising\u2019 table @ Glenys & Mike Tucker\u2019s forthcoming VE80 plant sale on Saturday May 10th \u2013 in support of the Wenvoe Wildlife Group, and other local charities.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to donate any surplus sporting goods, equipment (no clothing, thanks), garden tools, gardening equipment or plant pots etc. (in useable condition) that you no longer use, then we would be pleased to receive them. You can drop off any items between 5th and 10th May with Forum member Gareth Stone (gareth.stone1@btinternet.com) or just bring them along on the day.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget that all year round a couple of existing Wenvoe Facebook pages support the idea of reusing existing resources \u2013 the Wenvoe Recycling & Reuse Group @ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/18704 75136410648 and the Wenvoe Buy and Sell pages, @ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/30194691648 39088.<\/p>\n Gwenfo.Forum@gmail.com<\/p>\n Wenvoe Hop Growers <\/strong><\/p>\n We now have 13 members in the group growing hops in Wenvoe that we harvest together and contribute to the Cardiff Community Hop Growers. Last year most of us had a good crop and the resulting brew Taff Temptress, by Pipes Brewery, Pontcanna was first class and much enjoyed.<\/p>\n However, our main aim has always been to brew a Wenvoe ale one day. We need far more hops, and so far more hop growers, if we are to succeed. One of our newest members has an allotment and has lined up an area for planting hops, so who knows that day may not be so very far in the future.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good time now to plant the hop rhizomes, or it is possible to grow from seed. The hop vines take a while to fully develop; the first year they are busy building a root network. If you have space to train them upwards, they can be very tall but you can also grow them along the fence and there are dwarf varieties like Prima Donna. Even before they produce a harvest they are quite attractive plants.<\/p>\n Sian Jones looks after the hop growers and if you would like to join in, please contact Sian via e-mail : gwenfo.forum@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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