Useful Websites
We have collected some recommendations from the Live Simply team that we hope will inspire you. If you have a bit of time, we encourage you to explore and see what interests you.
We had a wonderful workshop in the Parish which was organised by The Ecological Conversion Group , you can find all kinds of resources and information on their website in furtherance of their mission: “to help our Church, motivated by faith, to respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”
For a wealth of information, events and resources in our local area go to Woking Environment Action. Their list of links which you can find here is a treasure trove of useful information - whether you want to know how to save water, where to buy from local green businesses or how to get involved in litter picks and nature walks, this is the place to look.
Take The Jump “is a vibrant movement of normal people experimenting with living fully while in balance with nature. Coming together to make practical changes, support and inspire each other, celebrate success and drive a shift in society’s mindsets and cultures.“ If you are looking for ideas on how to begin making changes in your life, this is a great place to start.
In aid of encouraging the “loan, not own” approach to goods, Zero Carbon Guildford and local residents have banded together to promote community sharing and material waste reduction with a library of things.
Surrey Wildlife Trust with its members and volunteers, works to protect wildlife across Surrey, both on our nature reserves and through work with others. They organise wonderful events in the local area.
Cafod is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International. As well as details of the LiveSimply award, you can find lots of ways to take action through faith on their website.
Too Good to Go is a brilliant food waste app that allows you to explore shops and restaurants in your local area and save Surprise Bags of surplus food from going to waste at a great price.
Food waste is a big issue in the UK. The average UK family wastes £810 a year by throwing away food and drink, and £3 billion is wasted by food sectors, at the same time four million people in the UK are living in food poverty. Despite growing awareness of food waste, there are few easy ways for people or businesses to get food near its 'sell by' date to others. Most food waste in the UK (4.5 million tonnes or 70%) is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed. The community fridge in Knaphill enables us to share our abundance, minimise waste and source free food that would otherwise be thrown away.
Serving the Canalside Community in Maybury, Woking, this fridge will help cut food waste, building stronger bonds within the community to redistribute good quality food. You can drop off good but unwanted food, and/or help yourself to what’s on the shelves. Please read the instructions and disclaimer prior to use.
We are open 11am-1pm - Mondays & Wednesdays and are situated at 183 Boundary Road, Maybury, Woking GU21 5BU.
Who can use it?
Anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are, your are more than welcome to come along and see what’s in the fridge each day. Whether you are wanting to do your part in reducing food waste or need a little help, you are more than welcome. If you don’t know how to use it, then just ask one of the friendly volunteers - they all come from around the area.
When is it open?
The fridge is open from 11am to 3.30pm Monday - Friday and is based at Woodhill Church, Chobham Road, Knaphill, GU21 2SX.
It does get busy, so be prepared to queue (especially on Mondays), but it is well worth it!