http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org For People who care about their Environment Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:06:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Small grants of up to £1,000 are available for projects that improve the local environment... The Cleaner Greener Communities project, is available to community groups this year within the Heads of the Valleys area. Cleaner Greener Communities is a partnership project between Keep Wales Tidy, BTCV Cymru and Groundwork Wales, to encourage ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/08/13/green-grants-for-rhondda-cynon-taf-community-groups/ The Children's Food Campaign has written a letter to Burger King's Head of Marketing, attacking the chain for its promotion of fast food to children using the new Indiana Jones film. The letter criticises the chain for using Indiana Jones posters, packaging and toys to promote its Kids Menu. The promotion ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/30/childrens-food-campaign-takes-on-burger-king-over-indiana-jones-promotion/ Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, has won the prestigious Green Flag Award for the fourth year running. The award is the national standard for quality parks and green spaces, recognising excellence in the management and delivery of service within the Parks sector. Ynysangharad Park is one of only 19 sites across ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/23/ponty-park-wins-green-flag-award/ alkers and cyclists of all ages celebrated the completion of a cycle route at the county boundary between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend. The Cwm Ogwr Fach section of the Celtic Trail between Tonyrefail and Blackmill was officially opened by Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones. The attractive traffic-free route near the entrance to ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/17/cwm-ogwr-fach-cycle-route-opens-between-tonyrefail-and-blackmill/ Here's a useful clip on sustainable living by downshifter writer and evangelist Tracie Smith [youtube]VGmEd9jmEPQ[/youtube] http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/12/sustainable-living-worklife-balance-by-tracey-smith/ It's time we updated the Main Photo on the Rhondda Cynon Taff Green Drinks Website! Since last year we have been using a nice photo of former mayor Councillor Jane Ward - see the old pic here. The Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf handed over the reins to Councillor Margaret Davies over ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/11/two-months-late-but-getting-there-really-fast-on-foot/ Plans for a national cycle training standard across Wales were announced this week in a bid to improve safety and the take-up of cycling amongst children and young people. At a Walking and Cycling and Conference in Cardiff, the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Jane Davidson, said the Welsh ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/07/01/wales-to-adopt-cycling-proficiency-for-the-21st-century/ Despite having their planning application rejected last year by the Local Council and losing an Appeal via the Welsh Assembly, developers continue in their attempt to over-develop at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf. A new Planning Application is being considered. A Site Meeting on 1st July 2008, see the full story ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/06/27/new-planning-application-angers-hirwaun-villagers/ A food waste recycling scheme is gathering momentum in Rhondda Cynon Taff with even more residents taking part. The weekly Food Waste Collection is a new initiative adopted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. The new food waste recycling scheme has already been launched in Brynna near Llanharan, Trealaw in the Rhondda and ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/06/27/food-waste-recycling-spreads-to-graigwen/ Talented youngsters from throughout the county borough are taking part in a musical showcase to voice their commitment to recycling and improving the environment. The second Enviro-Vision Song Quest will take place at the Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd on Monday July 7th at 7.15pm and include bands from six comprehensive schools ... http://greendrinks.rhonddacynontaff.org/2008/06/25/enviro-vision-song-quest/