Dear Friends,
Julia Shaw and Ben Grieg of Pesticide-Free Cambridge have sent us their Power-Point presentation (see below), with the images that we were unable to see last week due to a technical fault .
Though Ben gave a very interesting and informative talk which evolved into a lively discussion, it is great to see the missing images . And those unable to attend will be able to learn about the tremendous work that Ben and Julia are doing.
Also included in the pdf is the survey done by Olwen in Eltisley Avenue after a year of no pesticides .
Discussion included the Council continuing to clean the gutters and the different approaches they are trying; residents encouraged to clear gutters and pavements of tree saplings and trip hazards ; and the importance of the Council cleaning out the drains regularly to avoid flooding.
We were invited to write to Alastair Wilson, Officer for Streets and Open spaces, with our views on making Cambridge Pesticide-Free for the safety of residents and for increased biodiversity and pollinators. His email is: Alistair.Wilson@cambridge.gov.uk
Best wishes,
Pam
Friends of Paradise Nature Reserve 