Green Tring

The Climate Change Working Party is a group of Councillors and community members who want to carry out local actions and campaigns that can make a difference, given the climate crisis. As a group we are conscious of not only the joys of nature, but to the necessity of protecting the health of the planet.

Ongoing projects include reducing car use by encouraging walking and cycling, taking forward plans for EV chargers on Town Council property, looking into a bottle-refilling stations for the public, leaflets on cycle paths in Tring, publicising green grants to the community, as well as supporting initiatives from Tring in Transition and other local community groups. The working party also has an interest in local bus routes, proposing that we support the design and development of an East-West Hertfordshire link (414).

The Council wishes to express its thanks to everyone for their efforts in making Tring such a pleasant place to be. Our situation in the Chiltern Hills makes our town special and with unique opportunities to protect local biodiversity, as well as promoting enjoyment and appreciation of the ‘great outdoors’. The Town Council want to do all in its power to retain Tring’s unique character and protect its environment.

Tring’s Justice & Peace Group began the ‘Make Tring a Bee Town’ campaign back in 2020 and, through lots of hard work from members of the Group, Tring Town Council and Dacorum Borough Council, new pollinator friendly areas have been established in and around the town and brought about changes in mowing practice of road-side verges. The group has also encouraged Tring residents to grow pollinator friendly plants in their own gardens by handing out free seeds and plants as well as encouraging people to leave areas of unmown grass to allow wild flowers to grow and seed thus supporting better habitats for pollinators. The work of the group continues as they campaign to stop pesticide use locally and nationally. Read more http://www.justiceandpeacetring.org/

Tring is proud to be a Fairtrade Community, and was first awarded this status in 2007. Fairtrade is rooted in sustainability and makes a huge difference to the lives of growers and producers around the world. Tea and coffee were some of the first products launched by the Fairtrade movement and today there is a tremendous range of products to choose from including chocolate, gifts and clothing. One third of the Fairtrade standards (which producers need to meet to be certified Fairtrade) are concerned with protecting our environment. Look for the Fairtrade Mark to ensure you are supporting producers and doing your bit for the environment. Tring is proud to have a fantastic range of independent cafes, restaurants and businesses many of which support Fairtrade.

Read more about Fairtrade fairtrade.org.uk/

Tring’s Own Apple Fayre has been held annually each October since 2006. A month long programme of activity starting with an Apple Parade and concluding with an Apple Day held in Jeacock’s Orchard, Dunsley, Tring. Other apple fayre events include an apple-themed farmers’ market, talks and demonstrations.

As well as promoting local apples and orchards, the aims of the Apple Fayre are to enhance local awareness of local food growers and producers, and their local outlets; to encourage people to both grow their own food and consume local food; to promote an understanding of the seasons and seasonal produce; and more generally to help people connect their own lifestyles to impacts on climate, biodiversity and landscapes. The first Apple Day was organised by Martin Hicks and he continues to play a central role in organising the Apple Fayre along with the support of Tring Together.

Tring’s Own Apple Fayre was the winner of the ‘Made in Herts’ category of CPRE The Countryside Charity’s 2022 awards. The award recognises excellence in sustainable farming and local foods, products using local materials or traditional craftspeople and artists, in particular working in rural areas or with rural themes.

Find out more tringtogether.org.uk/apple-fayre

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