ERA - Eco Rother Action
We are an independent climate change response group based in the villages between Petersfield and Midhurst
We host excellent talks, carry out local environmental work and bring people together
Join us to push for positive change
In brief
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Talk: How can we improve the River Rother?
Thursday 28 March, 7pm at the Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood
Aimee Felus from the Arun and Rother Rivers (ARRT) will give us a general introduction to the state of our rivers and the issues facing them. She will go on to explain what the ARRT is doing to improve the situation here with our own river and how we can support that valuable work.
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Next ERA book club
On Zoom, Monday 29 April, 7.30pm
An exploration of the crisis that temperate-zone migrant birds are now facing combines with a celebration of Europe’s birds. Members of our thriving book club will be reading and discussing this.
New members are very welcome indeed. There is more information about ERA Book Club here.
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Talk: Woolbeding and the Rother
Thursday 18 April, 7pm at the Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood
David Elliott will be returning to tell us about the National Trust's proposals for the future of Woolbeding. This talk will also keep the spotlight on our river Rother.
For information on all ERA talks past and future, check out our Events page.
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Most recent ERA talk: adapting to climate change
Zoom, Thursday 18 January
Ian Hawker came back to update us on this wide-ranging topic. Read our report here. Alternatively, any member who missed the talk and would like to see it, please email EcoRotherAction@outlook.com and we will send you a recording.
Environmental and community networking
ERA is happy to work closely with other like-minded local groups, including PeCAN, Mi-CAN, HartingCAN, Growing Together(formerly the East Hampshire Self Sufficiency group), Women of This Town (WOTT), Energise South Downs, Alton Climate Action Network, Community Energy South, Hangers Environmental Network, green and climate groups at local u3as – the list keeps growing.
For information about recurring and one-off events that might interest you, please click here.
Why not kick off the new year with a fresh pop-up lunch - or three - at the bright and sunny(!) Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood?
What is your household’s carbon footprint?
You can follow this link and find out via our very own Household Carbon Footprint Calculator. You will see the impacts (good and not-so-good) of the choices you are currently making. Then you can check out the recommendations for reducing your carbon footprint. Each change is a step in the right direction.
We have been delighted to work with Bepton Parish Council on the development of this useful tool. A great strength is that we can continue to edit and develop it in response to feedback from you, so please do get in touch and let us know what you think!
Global issue, local response
ERA relies on membership fees - £5 a year per person – and donations to fund our activities. These include buying seeds and trees, setting up a testing system on the River Rother, running costs such as village hall hire, website costs, insurance etc. We are looking for a local business or individual to sponsor this website. If that interests you, please get in touch! Your name could appear here on the home page. Alternatively, if you would like to join others who have already made a donation towards ERA projects, please contact us for bank details. Your help makes a real difference.