The health of our rivers and seas
We have seen and heard a lot in the news about the health of our rivers and seas, and the problems caused the discharge of sewage. You can find out more about discharges of sewage and how to report pollution (contact the Environment Agency) and share concerns with your MP at https://theriverstrust.org/sewage-map
You can also look at a recently launched website which has up to date visual information on discharges from storm overflows - more of a problem when we have heavy rain, which may be more likely due to climate change https://www.sewagemap.co.uk/ This morning (Thursday) the map was showing a recent discharge into a tributary of the River Blythe near Balsall Common.
Severn Trent Water also provides information on spills and discharges in its area https://www.stwater.co.uk/in-my-area/storm-overflow-map/
Where are we Now? | ![]() |
We are proud to say that we have achieved the ‘Silver’ award level of the A’Rocha scheme. We intend to build on this and achieve Gold by recycling more, encouraging our church members and other churches to follow environmentally sensitive policies, and looking after our site (the churchyard) to promote ecological diversity and the wellbeing of the natural world. As part of this, we are thrilled to say that we were able to host the YCCN pilgrimage to the Glasgow Climate
Here’s our newly planted native (organic!) Yew hedge and our bee-friendly wildflower area which is showing good results!Summit!
Recycling: | |
We have “recycling” boxes in the entrance to the Church and Hall where you can leave old mobile phones, stamps, spectacles and printer cartridges! These can often be sold to raise funds for the needy or passed to charities who can use them. We also can help with the recycling of many other things - contact us if you would like to help our Recycling efforts as we do need a new Coordinator!
We also try to feed the birds, encourage native wildflowers to grow in our grounds, and welcome people to use our space to relax - but please do so responsibly and do not leave litter! That’s what the bins and recycling boxes are for.