The South Hill Show Schedule is out!
Get growing, making and baking ahead of Show day on SATURDAY 19Th AUGUST!
Many thanks to our sponsors, supporters and friends. We welcome any new entrants and committee members.
If you are part of an organisation or group, or a producer; get in touch to arrange having a stand on show day.
Hard copies of the schedule will be available from the Parish Hall, Golberdon in the next couple of weeks.
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“If we wait for governments, it will be too late. If we act as individuals, it will be too little. But if we act as communities, it might just be enough, and it might just be in time.’
Review and links from the event which was very well attended, with around 100 people attending from 10:30 – 3pm
Saturday 20th August 2022
There’s something for everybody – flowers, vegetables, fruit, handicrafts, photography, cookery, and more.
Start planning now.
What will your prize-winning entry be?
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The recent COP26 event in Glasgow has got everybody thinking about how to be “more green”. While it’s clear that governments around the world need to take action, they aren’t the only ones. So what can we as individuals do in the meantime? There are heaps of advice and information “out there”, but as my mother used to say, “Enough is as good as a feast”, so here in a nutshell are a few ideas:
(excerpts from an article on the Consumers Association Which? website, Make Black Friday green: Five ways to shop small and buy better
Many winter bargains aren’t as attractive as they first seem. So is it worth forgoing the shopping frenzy and seeking out smaller, independent shops and more sustainable shopping instead?
Since it caught on in the UK around a decade ago, our enthusiasm for Black Friday has grown exponentially. According to Statista, shoppers spent £7.95 billion over the 2020 Black Friday weekend.
Offers now appear weeks in advance, and many continue well into December.
But not only can the deals sometimes be duds, the November shopping rush can also add to your environmental impact.
If the rush for bargains is leaving you cold, here are our tips to ensure you don’t end up regretting a purchase, plus some alternative ways to shop.
The UK Buy Nothing Day campaign began in 2000, with a simple message: Shop less, live more.
You can participate in Buy Nothing Day by literally doing nothing at all. It’s a 24-hour detox from consumerism, and it’s free.
So if you’re determined to avoid over-consumerism and save money this Black Friday, Buy Nothing Day could be the answer.
Also, explore the Which? Website for ways to save money while reducing your carbon footprint, and look out for this logo in their many product reviews.
With the introduction of Windows 11 coming up shortly, many people will feel they are forced into buying a new laptop or desktop computer. But your old computer may be capable of upgrading – you can find out how to check here…
Machines that can’t upgrade will still be perfectly capable of doing everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, word processing, and playing videos. Before you go out to buy a new machine, have a look at what your requirements are. Sometimes it may just be a matter of upgrading a component (e.g. a new stick of RAM) instead of buying a whole new machine. If you do need a new machine, then consider donating your old one to someone in need https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5SqHJMTKZx5sYhlltXJvB1Q/give-a-laptop
The temperature has dropped by about 10°C in the past few days! If your house is anything like mine (1980s bungalow!), you’re really feeling the difference, but what can we do about it? Make a note to do some research before taking radical action, but there could be some easy solutions. Have a look at our SHARE booklet “A Guide to Saving Energy In The Home” for inspiration.
SHARE is revising their carbon footprint analysis from October 2019, and will share the detail in the new year. Households in South Hill are relatively well-off, with an average carbon footprint roughly twice that of the UK average. So far it is clear that as a parish our main carbon emissions come from heating (mainly oil), groceries and travel.
Heating Is your precious warmth leaking out through windows and doors? Close curtains and doors to keep the heat inside. Turn your thermostat down by 1°C. Can you feel the difference? If so, are you wearing a sweater? If not, go get one! Seriously though, most people wouldn’t notice the one degree difference, and it can result in huge savings, of cash and carbon.
Is your house properly insulated? It can be difficult and expensive (though not impossible) to retrofit an older property with external or internal insulation, but there are some simpler solutions (e.g. thick curtains, draught excluders, insulation of roof spaces). When the time comes to replace that old fashioned oil boiler, be prepared to consider the greener alternatives. If your house is well insulated, a ground source or air source heat pump could be the answer, ideally powered by renewable energy (e.g. solar panels). There are currently incentives available from the government, such as Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and the government’s recently announced heat pump grant scheme.
Groceries Buy your food locally to reduce the amount of food miles, and buy seasonal. Think rich soups and warming casseroles! There are many local suppliers that you can buy directly from, for example our advertiser Callington Fresh Produce, or Dupath Farm Shop, Applejack Barn and Tamar Valley Food Hub. Meat farmed locally has a much lower carbon footprint than imported meat, so check out for example our advertiser Phil Cole (Coombe Bridge, South Hill), or Chris Rounsevell or Tamar Valley Meats.
Travel Can you reduce your mileage by car sharing, or using public transport? If it is local, walk or cycle instead of using your car. Consider working from home if you can. Even just working from home for one day a week can make a big change to your annual mileage. Consider taking a staycation instead of a faraway holiday.
TOY SWAP SHOP 19th December, 10.30-14.00 at the Parish Hall, Golberdon. Find a new home for your pre loved items and swap for something different. Contact Ali 07305 044049 or email SHARE@south-hill.co.uk
Wednesdays and Fridays
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Call Luisa on 07972856788 for details
The past year has been extremely challenging for support groups everywhere, and Slimming World has been no exception.
Some have found this period very difficult (stress and comfort eating); some have actually found it easier (no eating out or socialising over cake); some have concentrated on weight maintenance. All are glad to be getting “back on the bus” for the sake of their health and wellbeing.
Our lovely consultant Luisa Glinn has worked extremely hard to keep everybody from going off the rails. She has organised weekly Zoom sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, and personal messaging and phonecalls for those less comfortable with technology. Last summer, when we were “unlocked” for a few weeks, we met in a barn on Luisa’s farm so that we could remain socially distanced but still get the help and support we are used to.
We’re flooding back to the Methodist Church schoolroom for our weekly dose of common sense and empathy. Members who stepped back from Slimming World during the pandemic are being welcomed back, and many new members are joining. All are welcome, and with luck by the end of June we’ll be able to use the kitchen to make our tea and coffee – exciting times!
I have absolutely loved groups being back and getting everyone excited about the healthy journey ahead x Luisa (Consultant)
Lockdown was hard but Luisa was always there for us no matter what. Karen
Love being back in group with all and getting to share our experiences though lockdown and a big thank you to Luisa for all her support though this difficult year. Wendy
I love being part of the Social Team… keeps me on track… Great to get back to the Scales and see everyone . Fab support as always x Dawn
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