MESS news

We have a link to a new guide which could be useful if you are thinking of moving away from petrol or diesel cars. Go to http://marplemess.org.uk/local-links and follow the link

Three members of the group travelled to Glasgow to make their voices heard on behalf of Marple residents. Other MESS members joined in the Manchester March on Saturday 6th November. See here for photos

A group of MESS supporters met outside William Wragg’s office in Marple to hand over a letter asking the government to do much more to prevent disastrous climate change. Read more about it here

There are four major goals for COP 26

1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach

2. Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats

3. Mobilise finance

4. Work together to deliver

See https://ukcop26.org/ for more information and write to your MP!

On Sunday 1st August we held a memorial service at St. Mary’s Church in Marple Bridge and later that day, a plaque was unveiled on the picnic table at the Community Orchard in Marple. Click here for some photos of the event.

Thank you to our local artist Tracey McGuinness-Kelly for judging the posters designed by primary school children and providing prizes. You can see the winning entries here

A very easy way to reduce carbon dioxide that anyone can do is to buy peat-free compost at the garden centre. Read Gordon’s informative article here

Our latest newsletter is available to read. See link below

Lots of interesting information collating various recent articles from different publications by Madeleine Cuff and Mark Carney among others. Click here to read.

Very interesting article on a new initiative to subscribe to an electric car on a monthly basis. Cost includes insurance, maintenance and charging at public chargers. No upfront deposit. See https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/mar/14/first-there-was-netflix-now-you-can-subscribe-to-an-electric-car?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other