Pawlett Hams Campaign
Saving Pawlett Hams, a community campaign in the spirit of David and Goliath!
It seemed a mammoth task to get EDF to reconsider its plans for a giant saltmarsh at Pawlett Hams near Bridgwater. A saltmarsh that would have destroyed aquatic eco-systems and natural habitat, wildlife homes, as well as ancient farmland, businesses and valued community space for local people and school children. EDF have listened, backed down…
Read MoreConfusion and uncertainty over EDF’s saltmarsh plan at Environment Agency “stakeholder” event
Yesterday, there was confusion and uncertainty over EDF’s plans to create a new saltmarsh at Pawlett Hams, near Bridgwater, replacing and destroying aquatic eco-systems and natural habitat, wildlife homes, as well as ancient farmland, businesses and valued community space for local people and school children. Many local people hastily attended the event hosted, with just…
Read MoreBeautiful moonlight walk to save Pawlett Hams
Last night I was once again with the Pawlett Hams Action Group and local residents for a lovely moonlight walk. Being out in nature, in this wonderful area, is very rewarding. We learnt how to use a nature recording app, ate cake and talked about a local ghost story, which I really hope is true! Pawlett Hams…
Read MoreCampaigners “Run the Hams” in fight to save wildlife and ancient farmland near Bridgwater
A group dedicated to preserving their local landscape have joined together to “Run the Hams” for the second time this year (May 5th) in order to raise awareness of the proposed salt marsh creation by EDF. This followed a sell out “Rock the Hams” music event at Pawlett Pavilion at the end of April. Save…
Read MoreA tiny aquatic beetle, just a few millimetres in size, may be standing in the way of Europe’s largest construction project, Hinkley Point C.
EDF is building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. Hinkley Point C could cost around £46 billion, and the delayed completion date is now reported to be 2031. But for locals, living in a nearby village, there…
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