Environmental Updates from the Riverside
A monthly review of the environmental issues with Ideas how we can all play our part
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Environmental Updates from the Riverside
Richard Pearce is a member os the Rotary Club of Maidstone Riverside and produces a monthley Newsletter covering all aspects effecting our environment giving the latest news, ideas and contacts as to our we can all play our part in saving our environment.
Past Updates
see also Environment Newsletters - Maidstone Riverside Rotary
Richard's April Newsletter
focuses on Electronic waste with a lik to "Material Focus" giving a wealth of information.
The May Newsletter includes a piece on how rainfall is affected by climate change and the consequences of this issue.
We can all do something to reduce our Carbon Footprint. In this June issue Richard provides a link to calulate this.
In this July Issue Richard highlights the far reachin and devstating effects of "Climate Change". He also lists the time it takes for many of the things we discard to break down.
Sadly bees are on the decline. In this months issue Richard highlights the importance of our pollinators and the exciting initiative taking place within our District to reverse this decline.
In a Rotary District largely surrounded by water Richard looks at the 2021 IPCC Report on rising sea levels showing that sea-level rise is affecting the lives and livelihoods of coastal
communities around the world.
October 2024
Our lifestyle choices can make a huge difference to our personal Carbon Footprint this month Richard looks at Holladay transport along with simple things we can all do at home to reduce our carbon emissions.
Following the hurricanes in America and the flooding in Spain we should all now be fully aware of the dramatic impact that Climate Change is having on us. This a focal point on Richard's update.
This month Richard reviews the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) Incliding Triple Finance to developing countries. Richard also bids farewell to this regular Newsletter handing over to fellow club member Nick Quinn. Thanks Richard for your input in this critical area.
See the new format, with more information on this month's newsletter which focuses on water usage and some useful tips as to how to minimise this precious resource. It also includes an environmental roundup.
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Protecting The Environment
back Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.
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The Safeguarding regulations that are observed by Chislehurst Rotary
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Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Chislehurst, a very lively, active club of which I have the honour of being President during the year 2023-2024.
moreBooking conditions and application form for pitch(es) at the Summer Fair.
moreA plan of the area of Chislehurst Common for the Chislehurst Summer Fair on Saturday 14th June showing the layout of pitches (subject to change as necessary).
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Our members enjoy an active social programme and the opportunity to help others. The Rotary Club encourages service to the community both locally and internationally.
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Providing food for public consumption is subject to food safety law. The information on this page will help you to decide if you can provide food at one of our events and, if so, what additional steps you may need to take to protect the public.
moreThe Programme for the Summer Fair contains the plan of the Fair, list of exhibitors, the entertainments schedule, and advertisements by our very generous sponsors.
moreAdvertisements are welcome in our Summer Fair Programme - an electronic brochure, usually 12 or 16 pages, 4-colour throughout - which gives brief details of all the stallholders and the day's entertainments programme.
moreAdvertising in the Summer Fair Programme
moreRotary Clubs operate within areas of service - to their local, national and international communities and to the Club itself. The service areas within our Club are: Community; International; Foundation (Rotary"™s charity organisation); Club; and Social.
moreNo car parking is permitted on The Common for members of the public attending the fair. Stallholders that need a vehicle to remain on the Common must apply for a parking permit.
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Community Service is the Club's link with the local community. Emphasis is placed on links within the immediate Chislehurst area, where substantial efforts and contributions are made to help local charities and to undertake projects to help those in need.
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We are a small, but enthusiastic, Club with a strong commitment to helping those less fortunate overseas; ensuring that any aid is provided where it is needed and managed locally so that all funds are used wisely and effectively.
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The Rotary Foundation is a world wide charity whose aim is to support the efforts of Rotary International in its mission to achieve worldwide understanding and peace through local and national humanitarian, educational and cultural support programmes.
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The Club Service Committee works with our elected Club Council to ensure, as far as possible, the smooth running of the Club
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The Social team (a sub-committee of Club Service) deals with all the social aspects of the Club. If we can raise some money for charity, then that is an extra bonus!!
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