Brutalist Church in Batheaston: A Case for Preservation Over Demolition Saturday, October 11, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage bath batheaston church preservation reuse sustainability community In the village of Batheaston near Bath, a unique example of Brutalist architecture—the Church of the Good Shepherd—is facing imminent demolition. Closed in 2020, the Diocese of Clifton has permission to replace it with four … Read More
Blackdown Repair Café Revives Broken Household Items and Strengthens Community Bonds Friday, September 26, 2025 blackdown sustainability community repair circulareconomy volunteers household wastereduction reuse environment The Blackdown Repair Café is back, inviting locals to breathe new life into their broken household items while fostering a spirit of community and sustainability. After a summer break, the café resumes its monthly sessions … Read More
Wiltshire Households to Receive Five Separate Bins by 2027 for Improved Recycling Sunday, September 14, 2025 waste recycling wiltshire bins environment foodwaste plastic reuse localgovernment contracts By 2027, every household in Wiltshire will be provided with five different bins as part of an ambitious plan to improve waste separation and recycling rates. Wiltshire Council’s Environment Select Committee announced this … Read More
Charity Shop Manager Reveals Bizarre and Unsellable Donations Tuesday, August 26, 2025 charity donations waste recycling thriftshop volunteering damaged reuse community sustainability Caitlin Brennan, manager of the Golden Oldies charity shop in Keynsham, Somerset, has exposed some of the most unusual and unusable donations her shop receives – from dirty underwear to clothes infested by rodents. She … Read More