LITTER PICK CANCELLED TODAY - Due to the heavy and persistent rain, today's litter pick in Ketton is cancelled. We are rescheduling for Sunday 17 March, again at 10am. Apologies for any inconvenience, and we look forward to some Spring sunshine on the new date.

Hey TotalEnergies, you’re not sponsoring #AFCON2023 for the love of football. You’re using your dirty money to convince sports lovers you care about Africa. #KickTotalOutOfAFCON x.com/Polluters_Out/…

On Tues 19 March, Bruce Durham from Harborough Woodland will be giving a talk in Ketton. Come and hear about impressive projects taking place along the Welland Valley, aimed at reducing flood risk. The talk is at 7:30pm in the Hanson Visitor Centre.

It is great to see that Ketton School is supporting thebigplasticcount.com from 11 to 17 March. Sign up now to help collect evidence which will push the government to take bold action on plastic waste.

facebook.com/groups/4625358… We have another community litter pick in Ketton this Sunday. All welcome.

A reminder that the talk "Water, Woods and Wildlife" is at 7:30pm this evening in the Visitor Room at Ketton Cement Works. All welcome, free admission. Come and hear about impressive community projects along the Welland Valley, all helping to reduce flood risk.

Loving the new Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland. Such a sensible way to improve recycling and reduce litter. When will we have one in the UK @stevebarclay? #plasticfree

Have your say on the future of local transport. Rutland has been allocated £49 million over the next 7 years. facebook.com/share/p/JmJ7xm…

As we approach #NoMowMay there is new evidence that allowing a patch of grass to grow long will also help butterflies. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Have your say on the new nature strategy for Leics and Rutland. Rutland Council wants to hear our views on priorities for protecting nature. Survey closes on 26 May. rutland.gov.uk/have-your-say/…

News of a filming showing in Peterborough on 24 May. Six Inches of Soil is the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food. flourishpeterborough.co.uk/sixinchesofsoil

Ketton Green Festival returns on Sunday 16 June, 2pm to 4pm on Hall Close in Ketton. Lots of fun activities for all ages!

One week to go until the third Ketton Green Festival, next Sunday afternoon, 16 June, on Hall Close. Lots of fun activities for all ages. #GreatBigGreenWeek #SwapTogether

400 ducks have arrived in Ketton ready for Sunday's Green Festival on Hall Close. A few days' rest for the ducks before their race along the Chater.

At Sunday's Green Festival in Ketton, Stamford Cycleworks will be offering free bike safety checks and minor fixes. Leics Police hope to be there too, with bike security advice and bike marking. Bring your bikes to Hall Close, by the play area, 2pm to 4pm. #TheGreatBigGreenWeek

The Ketton Green Festival is TODAY! facebook.com/share/p/TnjzU9…

Friends of the Earth have provided a useful comparison of the General election manifestos, in terms of environmental policies. friendsoftheearth.uk/system-change/…

Our next Community Litter Pick is on Sunday 21 July, 10am to 11:30am. All are welcome. Litter picking equipment is provided. Please bring gloves and suitable footwear. Meet in the layby on the A6121 Stamford Road, at the bottom of Steadfold Lane.

Our next Community Litter Pick is this Sunday, 21 July. If you can spare an hour on Sunday morning, come and help keep Ketton tidy. Meet at 10am in the lay-by at the bottom of Steadfold Lane. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes. Litter picking equipment is provided.

To help Butterfly Conservation, join the Big Butterfly Count. Find a sunny spot and spend 15 minutes recording the species you see. Continues until 4 August.(butterfly-conservation.org)