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See Green Matters Calendar for details of forthcoming events including Repair Cafe meetings.We are joining the Repair cafe revolution by launching our first Repair Cafe on Saturday 11th April 2026 10am-12noon in Warkworth Memorial Hall. Repair cafes aim to reduce waste, share skills and provide a place to socialise. We have volunteers who can repair small electrical and other household items. Others can mend clothes or offer computer support. There will be a magazine swap. Our next Repair Cafes will be on 13th June and 15th August.. See House Rules for the Repair Cafe.
Do you want to air your views on green issues? Then join us for 'Green Gossip' at the cricket club on Friday 8th May 2.30-3.30pm. The cakes are very good! We plan to arrange other dates. Please see our calendar and let us know what suits you. Email: email greenmatters@gmail.com .
** Some Good News **
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has formally assessed the proposal for Little Shore in Amble to be designated Bathing Water and passed it on to the final part of the process – Public Consultation. Bathing Water Status gives Public Health Protection through monitoring, investigation and investment all bound by Legal Protection. This is the very best way to protect any river now and into the future. We therefore urge everyone to support Little Shore's application by completing the short DEFRA survey. If you would like any extra guidance on the consultation See Surfers Against Sewage campaign update.This site provides a one stop shop for various groups/activities in Warkworth that are helping to look after the local environment. Warkworth is a large village in Northumberland, UK. It lies on the banks of the River Coquet, a short walk from the North Sea.
Various community groups have been established, details below. New group members are always welcome.
- Warkworth Green Matters: An over-arching group that initiates environmental actions in and around Warkworth. Membership is open to anyone interested in helping the group achieve its aims.
- Warkworth and Amble Rivers Group: A local subsidiary of Coquet River Action Group (CRAG), a group looking at the quality of the River Coquet throughout its length.
- Litter Picking: Planning for organised litter picks in and around Warkworth. Now coming under the auspices of Green Matters.
- The Bloomers: Volunteers who maintain the various beds & planters located around the village.
- Eco Church: Developments at St Lawrence’s Church to encourage wildlife and plant diversity.