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It’ll be the gift that keeps on growing – buy a tree and help create the Forest for Peterborough. Forget the usual socks and smellies, here’s a gift idea with some real meaning that will make a difference in Peterborough for years to come. Know someone who’s difficult to buy for (don’t we all?) – why not buy them a tree! The environmental charity PECT has launched this new eco-friendly gift idea which sounds perfect especially if you can’t see loved ones right now, this is a

What’s that saying about ‘mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow…’ well a small project in Peterborough is hoping to have a mighty impact. Peterborough is to have its first ‘Tiny Forest’ and it’s hoped it will lead to more being created locally and help encourage more around the country. Eco-minded organisations are joining forces in Peterborough to help create the region’s very first Tiny Forest, with the aim of helping to restore biodiversity in the city and tackling climate cha

Tough times need a hero – and it could be you! Peterborough charity PECT is hoping to recruit an army of green minded volunteers in the city to help create a network of wildflower pathways to boost wildlife, local habitats and the community. Could you be a hero for your community, for wildlife and for our planet? 2020’s coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented time of anxiety, financial instability, and feelings of isolation. However, it has also brought communities t

If panic’s setting in about half term and how to keep the kids amused, Peterborough environmental charity PECT has come up with more activities to download for the holiday. PECT has expanded its range of learning resources to help enhance children’s understanding of the world around them and have come up with free educational, inspiring and fun activities for all the family. The charity’s autumn-themed Nature’s School resources aim to bring families together and enable them t

Green projects in Peterborough have been given a vital boost from the National Lottery. The city’s environmental charity PECT has received £50,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Like most it’s been hard hit by the impact of the pandemic and this cash will enable PECT to continue its work protecting, preserving, and enhancing the environment in Peterborough and beyond. Since the pandemic began, the charity’s been providing downloadable resources and virtual events, s

It’s time to register for Nature’s School as a Peterborough environmental charity comes up with a great idea to entertain the kids over the holiday. Schools out but if you’ve been home schooling during lockdown the prospect of the summer break means you’ve got to come up with even more ways to keep the kids entertained… but here’s an answer for frazzled parents! In Peterborough local environmental charity PECT has come to the rescue with a great range of downloadable planet-f

Peterborough-based environmental charity PECT is encouraging the city’s residents to enjoy a better quality of life through a more active lifestyle and through learning how to grow and cook heart healthy meals. Don’t miss the ‘Growing Healthier Communities’ drop-in gardening sessions on Wednesday June 5 and June 12, from 1-3pm. The charity is offering free gardening workshops using local communal spaces, to teach people how to grow and maintain herbs, salads and vegetables. G

Plastic waste is a huge talking point at the moment and Peterborough charity PECT wants to tackle it, but they need your votes for support. Plastic bottles contribute to the millions of tonnes of plastics that end up in the ocean every year, harming marine wildlife and spreading toxic chemicals. In the UK alone about 15 million bottles are used and discarded per day. PECTwants to bring a new bottle reuse scheme to the city through promoting free tap-water refill points in caf

National Tree Week is a great chance for you to do something positive for your local treescape and to get involved with making a difference! This year the campaign takes place between November 25 and December 3. This is the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, and is a great chance for communities to get involved in planting trees across the country. The UK’s tree planting figures remain low, with the UK still maintaining its position as one of the least wooded countries

Your help is needed to support the city’s environmental charity PECT secure vital funding for Peterborough projects. PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust) is relying on public votes to increase its chances of winning funding of up to £25,000 as part of the Aviva Community Fund 2017. Only projects with the most votes will become finalists, so your support is vital. Local residents can vote for two proposed PECT projects: Growing Communities and Green Spaces; and Forest fo

Forest for Peterborough plants its 100,000th tree in the city! The environmental charity PECT launched the project Forest for Peterborough in 2010, with the aim of planting over 180,000 trees in and around the city and surrounding countryside by 2030 – one tree for every person living in the city. PECT’s CEO Carly Leonard explains: “We are so grateful for the support of all the volunteers, individuals and organisations who have dedicated time and enthusiasm towards making thi

Are you a budding photographer? Or do you have a keen eye for capturing the perfect shot? Well, local charity PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust) are looking for some enthusiastic individuals with a passion for photography to join their volunteer team. As part of the role, you’ll have the chance to attend PECT events throughout the year and get a flavour of the charity’s projects. PECT are devoted to protecting and enhancing our city’s environment through various proje

More than 99,000 trees have been planted in Peterborough as part of a project to plant one tree for every person living in Peterborough by 2030. Local charity, Peterborough Environment City Trust has planted a total of 99,506 trees so far with just under 6,000 trees planted this season. Everyone’s getting involved including communities, families and business groups volunteering to make the city that little bit greener. Simon Belham who is the project officer says, “It has bee

Fancy picking up a free tree this month? This March, the charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is getting involved with Disability Awareness Month, by having a stand in Serpentine Green on Tuesday March 21 from 10am. The charity’s giving you the chance pick up a free Crab Apple tree* (supplied as small whips, which are slender shoots) as part of its Forest for Peterborough project. The aim of the project is to plant over 180,000 trees in and around the city and s

If you’re concerned about the environment you can see how green the local candidates bidding to take up the role of the area’s new Mayor will be. Local residents are being offered the chance to quiz the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral candidates on their environmental credentials at a special event, held on Friday March 31. The Devolution agreement for the Cambridge-Peterborough area will see the first Mayor elected for the combined authority in May 2017. Devolution i

Ever feel like you wish you could actually do something to make a difference? Is there something you could be doing to tackle climate change? One practical way to combat the effects of climate change is to plant more trees in order to take more carbon out of the atmosphere. Through its project Forest for Peterborough, the environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is encouraging everyone to get involved! So whether you’re a nature-lover, someone who like

Pick up a spade and join in Forest for Peterborough’s tree planting events this season! Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining in special tree planting days this season. Volunteers can drop-in to tree planting events at Sacrewell Farm (PE8 6HJ) on November 5, 19 and 26 and December 3 and 10.  The planting sessions will take place between 10.

Local charity wants to hear ‘What makes you proud of Peterborough?’ Here at ESP we’re always sharing loads of good stuff about our city and shouting about all the great things going on but here’s a chance for you to have a say on the things that make you proud. What do you like about the local environment in Peterborough? What change do you want to see happen? How can the city and surrounding areas be improved? The independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT

This Saturday August 13 we’re going GREEN! Our city is home to one of the biggest and longest-running environmental events in the UK; the PECT Green Festival. This year the festival is heating up – it’s moved to a new summertime date of Saturday August 13, with fringe events running through to Sunday August 21. Join in this celebration of all things green and have lots of eco fun! “Whether it’s from being inspired by innovative artworks, taking part in a cycle sprint, or tryi

Enjoy a week of fun-filled Green Festival Fringe Events… Don’t miss this year’s PECT Green Festival, held in Peterborough city centre on Saturday August 13. In addition to the Festival’s Launch Day, there will also be a week-long series of Fringe Events that run from August 13-21 . With everything from a ‘Meet the Artists’ event – a chance to hear from the specially-commissioned Green Festival artists – through to exhibitions, children’s events, guided walks, film screenings,