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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Rural transport, the challenges and opportunities
21st May, Henry Warren hall, Nyewood
Matt from Community Transport Sussex will be talking about overcoming the challenges of rural transport, removing the barriers to access, and opportunities for the future. Could a community car share schemes work in YOUR community?
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Recent talk: Save Our Soils!
23rd April 2026, James Skillicom
James explained the role of our super-heroes of the soil –earthworms! The talk covered the lives and habits of earthworms and explained how we can all help, in practical and achievable ways, to arrest and reverse declining earthworm populations. And he brought a cast of real earthworms (no pun intended).
A full report will be posted shortly.
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ERA sponsored riverside walk
19 April
Our 2026 sponsored walk took place on 19th April, walking from Woolbeding bridge to Stedham alongside the river, on a glorious April day.
It’s not too late to sponsor someone or donate, if you wish, on our GoFundMe page.
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Most recent book club book: Clearing the Air by Hannah Ritchie
This is the second book that we have read by this author and we thoroughly enjoyed it. To quote one of our group, ‘if I had a Christmas card list I might just add her to it!’
Hannah Ritchie is using data to fight climate pessimism / denial / fatalism etc. She knows that we have to act, and fast, but that this is possible. We know what needs to be done, we have the tools already and we need to do it now
Our E. coli project
We are investigating E.coli levels in the River Rother and its tributaries as it flows from Petersfield to Midhurst. We use a Fluidion Alert One analyser to assess the E.coli levels in our water samples. These bacteria levels are an indicator of water quality, with high levels being a potential health risk and having the potential to be harmful to the environment.
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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.