Biodiversity, the number of species in an area, is on the decline, with 19% of species lost on a global scale since 1970. Looking at the Bodding-tons, surrounded by green fields, you might think it doesn’t apply to us, but when did you last hear a Cuckoo in Boddington, or see a tree spar-row or willow tit? All these were common 30 years ago, but have quietly disappeared and 60% of our wild life species like hedgehogs, frogs and even blackbirds and thrushes are in danger of following.  Find out what you can do...

Thenford Deputy Head gardener Emma Thick, has written this article on behalf of Boddington Sustainability Group & Boddington & District Gardeners Association.Thenford Deputy Head gardener Emma Thick, has written this article on behalf of Boddington Sustainability Group & Boddington & District Gardeners Association.

I’ve worked everywhere from organic walled gardens to more suburban plots growing vegetables and fruit in many conditions and these days it’s never been so easy to start. So many varieties of vegetables have been created now for smaller gardens and even window boxes and pots .

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Biodiversity is one of the current buzz words, but Biodiversity is one of the current buzz words, but what does it mean, does it affect us, and can we do anything about it?  Find out what it is and how we can protect it.  Article written by Chris Colles

With rising energy costs, the Boddington Sustain-ability Group (BSG) has been looking at one measure parishioners can take to reduce their bills, whilst also reducing their impact on the climate.
Solar systems can be fitted to household roofs and turn sun light into electricity; powering any appliances that are switched on – washing machine, TV and so on – while the surplus is exported to the electricity grid, or stored in a battery for use at night.

In this article, we briefly explore solar power and share our experiences.  The Boddington Sustainability Group would like to hear about your experiences, and how the Parish Council can support you in the transition.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your thoughts.

One way to head off the challenge of climate change through a reduction of CO2 emissions is the replacement of traditional fossil-fuel oil and gas heating with renewable sources. There are several options available, with heat pumps and wood chip boilers as principle alternatives.One way to head off the challenge of climate change through a reduction of CO2 emissions is the replacement of traditional fossil-fuel oil and gas heating with renewable sources. There are several options available, with heat pumps and wood chip boilers as principle alternatives.

In this article, we briefly explore heat pumps and share our experiences.  The Boddington Sustainability Group would like to hear about your experiences, and how the Parish Council can support you in the transition.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your thoughts.