How You Can Help
On Saturday March 27th, A Rocha North West will be helping Cuerden Valley Park plant new flower plugs to increase the biodiversity of the Park. If you feel you can help, please join them at 12.30 at the "Barn" on Cuerden Valley Park. Any queries email David Beattie david.beattie@arocha.org or tel. mob 07810 250 754. To find Cuerden Valley Park visit www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk/parkmap.htm A Rocha will give you a warm welcome as they help in the International Year of Biodiversity.
At 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday 27 March, the greatest show on Earth for action on climate change will take place in homes, office buildings, town halls and public places around the globe as lights go out for Earth Hour 2010. With 807 cities, towns and municipalities and 82 countries across every continent already signed up, Earth Hour 2010 is set to show the world that a resolution to the threat of global warming is possible through collective action. Whether you are an individual, a business, a school or a city you can show your support. Check out our Earth Hour web-site http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk/ for lots of fun ways to get involved, and make Earth Hour 2010 the biggest Earth Hour ever.
The Leyland Giant Veggie Patch of Bannister Drive in Leyland has its first open day on March 28th. The patch is open 11am to 3pm. It promises to be a fun day with refreshments, face painting, competitions, and colouring activities for children. Please find the time to visit the site and join in the fun. Speak to Jean Lyon or contact South Ribble Borough Council on 01772 625625.
See how you can reduce carbon emissions with the Energy savings trust carbon footprint calculator.
energysavingtrust.org.uk - Calculator
Consider buying an ethical or fair-trade product next time you go shopping.
Help Christian Aid campaign for a fair and just deal in Copenhagen by taking the pledge. Take the pledge by visiting christianaid.org.uk - Take the Copenhagen Pledge
Pray our Eco Covenant Prayer: We thank you, Father, for the men and women of determination who have taken the lead in the struggle to protect your creation from exploitation and degradation. Help us, in our turn, as we make our covenant promises to you to give of ourselves, not counting the cost, for the sake of your dear Son, who died to save not just us, but the whole of your creation.
Amen.