Local Initiatives
Community bid to buy the Hop Pole
Following the announcement of a Community Ownership Fund in the 2021 Budget, an opportunity arose for making another effort to buy the Hop Pole pub for the community. The Limpley Stoke Community Benefit Society (LSCBS) was formed to apply for the Government funding and to raise the additional sums needed to buy and renovate the Hop Pole.
Success!
The Save The Hop Pole campaign managed to raise just short of £500,000 by the deadline of 15th February 2022 and has been able to purchase the pub. Completion was on 25th Feb 2022. A further £300,000 grant was awarded in December 2022 from the Communities Ownership Fund. Additional funds are still required to complete the renovation. If you are interested in becoming a shareholder, please go to the Save The Hop Pole website at www.savethehoppole.org for more details.
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Freshford & Limpley Stoke Home Energy Group (FLHEG)
As a result of the declaration of a climate and ecological emergency by Freshford and Limpley Stoke Parish Councils, a Home Energy Group has recently been formed to look at ways of reducing the carbon footprint of local homes, and reduce energy costs.
For further details about FLHEG and useful information on how to increase the energy efficiency of your home, please click on the link below:
Freshford and Limpley Stoke Home Energy Group webpage
Nature Chain
Creating wildlife corridors for the villages of Limpley Stoke and Freshford
Kick started with funding from Limpley Stoke Parish Council, local enthusiasts have set up ‘Nature Chain’, an action group/forum to encourage the neighbourhood to create more wildlife habitat in village gardens and local landscape. All contributors to the initiative are welcome however large or small the contribution, which can range from those with a window box to local landowners with many acres. Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive ideas, hints & tips on how to increase biodiversity in your garden. We also publish articles and hold regular talks.
Nature Chain on ITV News!
Nature Chain was featured on the 6pm ITV News West Country on 6th July 2022.
To watch a recording of the news item, please go to www.naturechain.co.uk
Contact and Information
For more information, please visit the Nature Chain website www.naturechain.co.uk or email thenaturechain@gmail.com