ROTARY CLUB OF BRIDGE OF ALLAN & DUNBLANE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 2021
Introduction
Environment is one of Rotary International’s Areas of Focus and in June 2021 the Rotary Club of Bridge of Allan & Dunblane appointed an Environment Officer.
This review document has been compiled from reports and contributions from a number of BofA&D Rotarians whom I thank for their submissions.
Administration
• Paperless communication by email is generally the norm.
• The Club website is used to provide general information for Club members, as well as details of activities and events.
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter etc) is also available for those who subscribe.
Meetings
• Car sharing by Rotarians and their guests, so far as is reasonably practicable.
• A limited menu option reduces food waste by the hotel.
• Hybrid meetings being considered by Club Council.
• Keep Scotland Beautiful Chief Executive Barry Fisher guest speaker at our 29/07/21 meeting.
Events
• Car sharing as before, so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Cups, plates and cutlery reused or recycled SFARP.
• Non-recyclable waste segregated SFARP.
• Club contributes to and supports the work of Friends of Bridge of Allan and Dunblane Development Trust/ Dunblane in Bloom.
Recent Projects
• Purchase and planting of 400 Dogwood shrubs (four varieties) in Memorial Park, BofA.
• Planting of 2,000 crocus corms in BofA and a further 2,000 in Dunblane with the help of pupils from Beaconhurst and Bridge of Allan Primary Schools, also Newton and St Mary’s Primary Schools, Dunblane.
• BofA&D Rotary Club branded pavement planters installed in both towns.
Links
• www.keepscotlandbeatiful.org
• www.friendsofbridgeofallan.co.uk
• www.dunblanedevelopmenttrust.com
• District 1010 Environment Officer Malcolm Rooney <malc.rooney@gmail.com>
HMcC July 2021