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Preparing communities for climate change
Emma Weitkamp and Anne Cox attended a Gloucestershire Communities Prepared Workshop put on by Gloucestershire County Council to give a chance for government and community organisations to think about preparations for Climate Change emergencies. It was heartening to know that, despite the lack of coverage in the media, plans are starting to be made at county level. Anne’s shares her account of the evening... The evening started with a chance to network. I met a vet who is invo
Anne Cox
Oct 62 min read


Coming Together for Flood Prevention
Greening Tetbury members, Emma Weitkamp and Fergus Dignan joined Malmesbury Flood Management’s Wildlife Group to walk the Tetbury Avon tributary from Westonbirt and discuss possible action. Areas were identified where natural flood management measures could be implemented. They also Have Your Say About Our Rivers on 23 September. This consultation meeting was held in Malmesbury to discuss the future, pollution challenges, and conservation of Malmesbury's river systems. Fer
graciefickling12
Oct 62 min read


Key take-aways from Sustain Britain Conference 2026
Anne cox, Trustee of Greening Tetbury shares a summary of key learnings from the Sustain Britain Conference on Friday 18 September.
Anne Cox
Oct 63 min read


Help us Create Wildlife Corridors in Tetbury
Greening Tetbury is creating wildlife corridors by undertaking hedgerow projects throughout the winter months. Nature needs all the help that it can get and developing wildlife corridors is fundamental in this ambition. We're trying to do our bit to help local wildlife and you can get involved too. What is a Wildlife Corridor? A wildlife corridor is an area that connects wildlife habitats that have become separated, usually due to human activities, such as urbanisation or agr
graciefickling12
Oct 53 min read


Grassland Restoration in Action
How grassland is being restored in Somerset. We share highlights from our visit to two land regeneration projects and what we learnt.
David Brown
Aug 303 min read


The Heat Emergency: preparing for hotter summers
Tetbury was issued several rare amber “extreme heat” warnings this summer. Anne Cox, Trustee of Greening Tetbury, explores the impacts of soaring temperatures and how we can respond.
Anne Cox
Aug 245 min read


Join the Public Emergency Briefing in Tetbury
Come to Tetbury's Public Emergency Briefing screening on Wednesday 9 September to understand the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy.
Dan Fletcher
Aug 182 min read


Natural flood management action for Tetbury waterways
Review our river management findings and actions from our walk along the tributary from Chavenage estate into Hermits Cave.
Anne Cox
Jul 62 min read


Sustainable fashion show success: Tetbury embraces pre-loved clothes
The Tetbury community was encouraged to re-use, repair and re-imagine the clothes we wear at our sustainable fashion event in June.
graciefickling12
Jul 61 min read


Meet, Make, Mend sessions launch in Tetbury
Greening Tetbury is excited to introduce Meet to Make and Mend sessions on second Sundays of the month. It's a great opportunity to learn how to repair items yourself, reduce landfill waste, and connect over tea and cake.
Anne Cox
Jul 61 min read


Tetbury groups take action for Great Big Green Week
Learn how local groups, businesses and members of the community got involved in Tetbury's Great Big Green Week 2026.
Anne Cox
Jul 64 min read


What are microplastics? And how do you reduce exposure to them?
Learn about microplastics: what they are, how they affect people and the environment and how to reduce microplastics your exposure to the,.
Mary Dignan
Jul 63 min read


What happens to plastic waste collected by Cotswold District Council?
We lift the lid on what happens to plastics once it's been collected by Cotswold District Council and which three countries other than the UK process our recycling.
John Turton
Jul 63 min read


GT in the community - May 2026
An overview of our activity in May, including engaging with Tetbury Town Council, Malmesbury River Management Group and Tetbury youth.
graciefickling12
Jun 52 min read


Towards a Circular Fashion System
Discover how circular fashion is transforming the industry. We explore why circular fashion is key to a sustainable future and how you can contribute.
Dan Fletcher
Jun 53 min read


Biochar, birdsong and building developments - April's updates
Find out what actions Greening Tetbury took in April and what we learned from events in the month.
Anne Cox
May 103 min read


SOIL, the foundation of all life
Soil is just dirt, right? Think again and read our feature on soil, the foundation of life. There is an astonishing world beneath our feet and we can help reverse the degradation and loss of this living ecosystem.
Anne Cox
May 34 min read


Clean Country Air? A Closer Look at Tetbury’s Air Quality
Is Tetbury’s country air really as clean as we might think? We’ve taken a look at the results from the town’s air quality monitor, what they mean for residents, and how we can work together to improve Tetbury’s air quality.
graciefickling12
Apr 54 min read


Wetlands and water: why and how to ensure healthy rivers
A look at how supporting nature to manage our watercourses organically, and regenerative farming practices, can reduce flooding risk and increase food security
Greening Tetbury
Feb 265 min read


Wild Tetbury: Discovering the Birds and Wildlife on Our Doorstep
Get to know our local wildlife
Greening Tetbury
Feb 23 min read
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