Battle Area Green Drinks

22/08/2025

A talk on insects, in Hastings on 23rd October (y)

About the Event Insects are fascinating, beautiful, and essential — without them, ecosystems grind to a halt. Yet their numbers are in alarming decline. In this urgent and inspiring talk, Professor Dave Goulson will explain the causes of insect decline and how each of us can help reverse it — wh...

23/03/2025

Another fascinating infograph from . What is your regular tipple?

Does anyone here make their own plant based milk? Love to hear how, does it curdle in tea? How long does it last?

Anyone tried powdered plant based milk?

15/03/2025

Another fascinating infograph from . What ideas do you have re packaging?
One idea is to take our containers to a supermarket/deli and get them to use this rather than wrap produce in plastic.

04/03/2025

It is Seed Planting season. How are you germinating your seeds without using plastic? Do you use a soil block? Toilet Roll? Any other ideas?
We'd love to hear...

24/02/2025

Are you available on 22nd March to assist...?

Did you know?
- 72% of UK adults say litter makes them less proud of their area
- 53% say seeing councils take action would inspire them to care more
- 95% of past volunteers enjoyed taking part!

Now in its 10th year, the is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Save the Date: Join the Great British Spring Clean in Battle, Saturday 22nd March

19/02/2025

What type of tomatoes are you currently buying?

A thought provoking infographic from today.

18/02/2025

At the last meeting, Nicky shared that her aim is to have her home plastic free. Fabulous! What top tips do you have to reduce plastic?

I'll start...buy food products in glass or tin jars

14/02/2025

Fresh water is so important....not only for our homes, but also for the food we eat.

Why not check out how healthy the water is in Battle's ditches, streams and rivers this weekend in Rye.

11/02/2025

How healthy is the water in Battle's ditches, streams and river?

To find out, Strandliners have a free event "Love our Rother" where you can take along a sample of water from a nearby ditch, stream or river and they will test this to see how healthy it is.

Love Our Rother 2025 is on Saturday 15th February from 11 am to 3 pm at the Tilling Green Community Centre, Mason Road, Rye TN31 7BE.

For more details, go to https://strandliners.org/

09/02/2025

What does your lawn look like in the summer?

The benefits of a wildflower lawn than a monoculture are numerous.

Biodiversity: Wildflowers provide food and shelter for many animals and insects, which increases biodiversity.

Pollinator support: Wildflowers are a vital food source for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and moths.

Climate change: Wildflowers can help fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gases and sequestering carbon in the soil.

Medicinal uses: Some wildflowers contain compounds that can be used to treat disease.

Soil health: Wildflowers can improve soil health and reduce soil erosion.

Any others?

The best time to plant a wildflower lawn is March -April, so now is the time to get those seeds.

Thanks to ForkRanger for the photo.