High Wycombe environment groups mark 45 years combined

Summarised from Bucks Free Press's report · Updated 5 Nov, 17:47 · Archive

Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Wycombe Environment Centre marked their 20th and 25th anniversaries respectively at an event in High Wycombe.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Wycombe Environment Centre celebrated their milestone anniversaries at Trinity United Reformed Church in London Road on 4 November, with more than 60 people attending. Asad Rehman, chief executive of national Friends of the Earth, spoke about the importance of local groups in raising awareness and organising community events on climate change. Mike Chadwick and Richard Andrews reflected on Wycombe Friends of the Earth's two decades of work, while Ellen Hawes discussed the Environment Centre's 25-year history.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth is currently campaigning to reduce plastic use and raise awareness of plastic waste. The Environment Centre runs a monthly Repair Café at All Saints Church and the Refresh Store in Church Street, which sells surplus fabrics and craft materials. The Mayor of High Wycombe Cllr Imran Hussain attended the celebration, and Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds sent a message of support. Both organisations are seeking volunteers.

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• High Wycombe environmental groups celebrate milestone anniversariesWycombe Friends of the Earth and Wycombe Environment Centre have celebrated milestone anniversaries at an event attended by more than 60 people.Bucks Free Press · 5 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Wycombe Friends of the Earth · Wycombe Environment Centre · High Wycombe · Asad Rehman · Emma Reynolds

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