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We’re bursting with gratitude and joy! A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible schools, churches, groups, and organisations in our wonderful community. Your generous harvest donations have warmed our hearts and lled our shelves with love and hope. But that’s not all! We have some incredible news to share. A gigantic shout-out goes to the amazing Tesco customers who stood by us on Saturday 16th September. You rocked the house! Together, we collected a jawdropping 796 kilograms of food, making it our most signi cant collection ever! Mark your calendars because we’ll be back in action on the 1st weekend of December, and we’re on the lookout for some superstar volunteers to join us in spreading kindness and cheer. If you’re interested in lending a hand, send an email to: info@waterside.foodbank.org.uk. We want to express our deep appreciation for your unwavering support. e cost-of-living crisis has hit our community hard, and our donations are down by 20% compared to last year. Yet, your incredible generosity continues to shine through. ank you for standing with us, even as the prices of essential items have soared. Remember, we’re here to help. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re more than just a food bank; we’re a support system. Whether it’s help with an application, a bene ts check, or a housing query, we are here. Reach out to us via the email: info@waterside.foodbank. org.uk or give us a call. Can you help by donating food? Food donations can be dropped o to Waterside Foodbank in Blackfield on Tuesday 10am-4pm, Thursday 10am-1pm or Friday 10am-1pm or to one of their drop o points in local supermarkets, the most needed items are: UHT milk, toilet rolls, tinned fruit, tinned meat and sh, sponge pudding/ custard, biscuits, milk powder, instant mash, tinned soup, tinned pasta, tinned pulses, tinned vegetables, tinned rice pudding, co ee 100g, pasta sauce, small savoury snacks, long-life fruit juice 1 litre, cleaning sprays and wipes, washing powder, washing up liquid, shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, nappies size 5, 5+ and 6, dry and wet dog food. Collection in Tesco WaterCAN members recently met with Laura Wilson of Community Energy South (CES). CES was established in 2013 with the aim of supporting community energy groups in South-East England. ey are currently collaborating with the New Forest District Council (NFDC) and other local authorities in Hampshire to promote communityled projects focusing on renewable energy development, energy e ciency and the reduction of fuel poverty. One notable project under this partnership is the West Solent Solar Cooperative, which has been operating successfully in the NFDC area for several years. is cooperative generates funds for its investors and for community initiatives, with its solar panels situated on reclaimed land on Pennington Marshes. WaterCAN is now actively seeking to engage with likeminded organisations in the NFDC region to collaborate with CES in establishing a community energy scheme in the Waterside area. We are also planning to meet with the West Solent Cooperative to gain insights from their experiences. Community energy groups like ours are typically funded through a combination of grants, philanthropic investments and community nancing. ese groups have various options for energy generation, including wind turbines and ground sourced heat systems. However, the most straightforward approach is through solar energy, namely solar panels, utilising either roo op or ground-level solar panels. WaterCAN would warmly welcome any suggestions or o ers of local community buildings or unused land that may be suitable for solar panel installations. We are also open to hearing from individuals interested in getting involved in this project. Feel free to contact us at: watercan2024@gmail.com to explore opportunities for collaboration. COMMUNITY ENERGY from WaterCAN
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