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This the Our Green Warrington Blog Page. Here you will find articles and interviews on the importance of our green space, placemaking, successful developments, valued local and national grassroots community groups, conversation and much more. If you have an idea for a blog or interview subject do get in touch!
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Our Green Warrington
Oct 24, 20217 min read
Peel Hall: an interview with campaigner and wildlife photographer, Ste Dodd
After years of campaigning to save this important natural asset from development, the land at Peel Hall remains under threat. It has been...
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Our Green Warrington
Sep 11, 202112 min read
The Inspirational 'Incredible Edible'
Incredible Edible is a remarkable grassroots national movement that began around the kitchen table of its founders back in 2008. Created...
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Our Green Warrington
Jun 27, 20214 min read
Nina's Blog: Data, can we be sustainable with it or without it?
Data, can we be sustainable with it or without it?
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Our Green Warrington
May 30, 202116 min read
David Thrower: Reimagining Warrington's public transport service
To whom should we be looking for inspiration and guidance if we are to reimagine Warrington's public transport service?
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Our Green Warrington
May 22, 202111 min read
Heritage: Latchford History Group
Learning about local history and heritage can help to inspire a sense of community and belonging.
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Our Green Warrington
May 6, 20216 min read
Interview: The Land Trust's Mary Breeze
The Land Trust is a national land management charity that works to adopt derelict land and turn it into attractive, usable, public space.
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Nina Dar
Apr 29, 20213 min read
Nina's Blog: A Thought for Food
Food is not just fuel for most of us, it is emotional, about enjoyment, lifestyle, sharing, culture, identity, and communication.
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Our Green Warrington
Apr 5, 202120 min read
News, Articles and interesting stuff
Our Green Warrington's latest newsletter, featuring news, pieces on green space, architecture, the environment and placemaking
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Nina Dar
Mar 21, 20213 min read
Nina's Blog: Being Sustainable is not just about climate change
"Being sustainable is not just about climate change."
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Our Green Warrington
Feb 7, 202115 min read
The Importance of 'Placemaking'
The notion of ‘placemaking’ has been around for decades, but it is only relatively recently that this idea has gained real traction.
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Our Green Warrington
Nov 1, 20205 min read
Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Dave Bowman talks about the beauty and history of this wonderful Warrington nature reserve
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Our Green Warrington
Oct 24, 20206 min read
Friends of St Elphin's Park
Jean Flaherty tells us about community group, Friends of St Elphin's Park
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Our Green Warrington
Sep 27, 20202 min read
A little competition
What should happen to the site of the old Grappenhall Hall School? We want your ideas!
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Our Green Warrington
Sep 16, 202016 min read
In Woodlands we Trust
Why we need the Lumb Brook Valley
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Our Green Warrington
Aug 12, 202015 min read
Analysis of the Planning White Paper 2020
Planning for the future: What might it mean for Warrington?
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Our Green Warrington
Jul 25, 20204 min read
Ryan Bate: What has happened to Warrington’s Local Plan?
It has now been over twelve months since the consultation closed on Warrington’s Local Plan. Some 3,500 people responded to the plan. So...
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Our Green Warrington
Jul 10, 20208 min read
Interview with The Wintles' founder, Bob Tomlinson
Described as "Britain's happiest eco town", Our Green Warrington interviews The Wintles creator, Bob Tomlinson.
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Our Green Warrington
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Dave Weston: Lockdown location, location, location
Dave Weston takes us on a walk through the wonderful woods and fields of South Warrington.
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