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22/06/2008
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Environmental Award |
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We won the environmental awareness category at the Thurrock buisness awards 2008 for the second year running. Thanks to the judges and organisers for a great evening |
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14/06/2008
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Charity day at our house Sunday 15th June 2-6pm |
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We are opening our house and 4 acre wildlife garden from 2-6pm on Sunday. Lots of food, music, green roofs and wild flowers
Phone or email for details |
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20/04/2008
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How to build your own green roof PDF |
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We are in the process of producing a PDF to download giving lots of practical info on building your own green roof from scratch. Should be ready soon |
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19/04/2008
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Build your own green roof |
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We our running 2 courses with Dusty Gedge both designed to give practical advice on how you can build your own green roof or convince others to do it for you.
May 17th in Brighton brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Oct 10th to 12th in Sheffield lowimpact.org
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19/04/2008
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RHS Garden magazine |
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We have a piece about us and the work we do in the RHS Garden magazine May issue |
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19/04/2008
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Green roofs for estate garages |
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We have just had confirmation of funding to green 32 flat roof garages on the Clapton Park estate Hackney. Many thanks to Jamie at Buglife and Dusty(livingroofs.org) |
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23/08/2007
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Gardens Ilustrated September 07 |
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We have a piece about us and our Company in the September issue of Gardens Illustrated. Great picture of our daughter Poppy on the cover. P.D.F. on our press page |
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06/08/2007
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DIY and small scale green roof conference |
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We are talking at a Diy and small scale green roof conference on the 13th October 2007 at Sheffield University, for details contact Wendy Bussey at www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk
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25/06/2007
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£1000 raised at Our Open day, many thanks |
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Our Open day-£1000 raised for Wildlife trust and Gorkha learning. Many thanks to everyone who came it was a great day |
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04/06/2007
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Open day at our house and garden |
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We are having an open day on the 17th June between 2 and 6 pm at Hillrop (see picture opposite) to raise money for the Essex wildlife trust and Gorka learning. There will be info on our turf roof house, 4 acres of wild flower garden, veg growing and the use of sustainable materials. More importantly plenty of food drink and music!
Hilldrop, Laindon rd Horndon on the hill, Essex SS17 8QB Phone 01375 643576 |
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28/05/2007
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Chelsea flower show medal |
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We were awarded a silver gilt for our garden at Chelsea, but more importantly we and the residents had a great time explaining our ideas to the public and press. Lets hope we see more flowers along the railings! |
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20/05/2007
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Chelsea Flower Show |
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If you're going to the Chelsea Flower Show this year make sure you visit us! We're delighted to have been chosen to exhibit at the Show this year.
Our plot is based on a cross section of the estate we maintain in Clapton Park, Hackney, East London. We hope to highlight our innovative grounds maintenance techniques and the importance of resident contractor links. See the Urban green space maintenance link |
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04/04/2007
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Grass Roof Company win Thurrock Business Award |
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The Grass Roof Company were announced as winners in the Environmental Category at the 2007 Thurrock Business Awards in March 2007 held at the Civic Hall. |
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