President Peter Gammon introduced our speaker, Amy Casey, Environmental Officer at Ashford Borough Council since April 2018. Amy said she was still getting to know Ashford and her remit was very diverse. She gave us pleasing statistics showing that Ashford had risen from being the worst recycling Council in the Country and Ashford is now rising up the ranks rapidly as part of the Mid Kent Joint Management Solutions.
Amy showed us photographs of the incorrect contents of some residents’ recycling bins, nappies being the worst problem. She went through how the contents of the green recycling bins, grey waste bins, food caddies and optional brown garden waste bins were treated. Of particular interest was the separation of the mixture of recyclable waste into different types of useable waste.
There are new initiatives this year such as tree planting, litter picking (common place for years in the rural areas), water bottle filling station in town and the coffee pod collection at the Civic Centre. She patiently answered our questions and left some samples of recycled goods and helpful ‘what can I recycle’ wheels.
We now have no excuse for putting our waste in the wrong bins!
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Mayor Larry Krause told us about his early life in Australia and how he now supports local Charities: 'The Friends of William Harvey' and 'Men in Sheds'
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moreThe Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.
moreOn Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.
moreHaving talked about her plans before the event in South Korea, Megan returned as promised, to tell us how it went. A very exciting trip!
moreOonagh and Kate spoke to our meeting about their work. Samaritans is one of President Renate's charities for her year.
moreOn Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.
moreMcArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.
moreWe were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.
moreSophie's entry, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashford, took first place at National level in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.
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