October 2008

It is with regret that I have to inform you that the Village Green Teams in Leavenheath, Polstead and Stoke by Nayland has, at least for the moment, folded. 
Support and interest in the group has been declining and, crucially, we now find ourselves without anyone in the post of co-ordinator.

It is especially sad given the many successes achieved during the 3 short years of the Green Teams existence. Notable amongst these are local recycling initiatives including the battery boxes, a campaign to keep local post offices open and a ‘say no to plastic bags’ campaign. These and many other ideas helped support real action at a local level to reduce our impact on the world around us.

The recently set-up website will continue to exist as an information resource for local people on green issues as long as funds last.  The battery boxes, including one in Polstead Community Shop, and recycling stable will also continue.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your very valuable support. Without input from many organisations and individuals we would not have achieved our many successes to date.

We would also like to acknowledge the hard work put in by all members of the Village Green Teams in the past, particularly former Treasurer Lynn Mash and former Co-ordinator Carol Lyndsay Smith – a one-woman powerhouse without whom the group would not have existed or prospered. 

Any feedback on the website or future role of the group, or offers of support, would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Julia Stansfield - 01206 265979  email

Helen Chen - 01206 262459  email  

Village Green Teams website