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The best ways to reduce dependence on oil and minimise carbon emissions are to:

And … whenever possible, try to shop ethically!

We welcome ideas about how Blewbury could develop along these lines and what your views are. If you have thoughts about this, would like to get involved, or just want to be kept informed by email about what's going on please contact Sarah Deco:sarahor 01235 851441.

Flowers in allotment         Garden

What we are doing

Surplus produce stall

We are running a weekly stall for people wishing to sell surplus garden produce, including fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, cut flowers, preserves, free-range eggs, and other home produce.

Produce stall  Produce stall  Produce stall

When? Saturday mornings starting 22 May 2010, from 10 am to noon, through the summer.

Where? The shop (garage forecourt) on London Road.

Information for producers: This will be available at the stall and the Post Office, or can be downloaded. There are two sheets: a short guide for producers, and a form to keep track of your produce and sales.

Allotment orchard

More information? Contact Sarah Deco, Sarah's email addressor 01235 851441.


Apple Day

We are holding an "Apple Day" on 16 October 2010 to celebrate the abundance of food produced locally – see our events page for more information.

Orchard survey: As part of this, we are conducting a survey of apple orchards and other fruit trees in the village. There is a survey form and more information on our environment page.


Community orchard

The Blewbury Village Gardens Association (otherwise known as Blewbury allotments) has started a community orchard, planting apple and greengage trees.

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Locally produced food

We list below a small selection of interesting local food producers. For a longer list centred around Wallingford, see Sustainable Wallingford's free guide.

Q Gardens – Milton Hill, Steventon OX13 6AB, 01235 820988, www.qgardenshop.co.uk. Fruit, vegetables, beef, lamb and pork as well as a wide range of other local products. Pick your own fruit.

The Old Farm Shop – Milton Hill, Harwell OX14 4DP, 01235 831247. Eggs, lamb, poultry and game, unsprayed fruit and vegetables.

The Old Farmhouse Bakery – Steventon OX13 6RP, 01235 831230, www.theoldfarmhousebakery.co.uk. Traditional and unusual breads and pastries, British cheeses.

Upton Cider Company – Upton OX11 9JE, 01235 850808, www.uptoncider.co.uk. Organic cider, apples and cob nuts.


Other ideas under discussion

Permaculture

Permaculture is based on a philosophy of co-operating with nature and facilitating the development of a system that is self-sustaining and self-supporting. By observing natural systems it is possible to produce an environment that is rich in bio-diversity, needs very little maintenance, and which leaves the environment enriched rather than depleted. We are planning to start a permaculture group to discuss using these methods in gardens and allotments, or larger projects such as a community orchard or forest garden.


Ethical shopping

Look for the Fairtrade logo on food products. Fairtrade is an approach to growers that promotes long-term, sustainable development and fairer treatment of the poor and disadvantaged around the world.

Buy Traidcraft products in the village.  Fairtrade poster


Initiatives in Blewbury

Sustainable Blewbury supports and promotes local food production, community initiatives, ethical trade, healthy eating, and reducing associated travel. The following initiatives are underway or in the planning stage:

Breadmaking at home
Food items on shelf

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