Our projects
Bringing a Graveyard Back to Life
Using the skills, enthusiasm & imagination of our Community, we want to transform the graveyard behind Wareham United Reformed Church (opposite Sainsbury’s) into a space that is respectful to those who are buried there, a haven for wildlife and a place where our community can enjoy a gentle stroll or some quiet contemplation over lunch.
Rethinking Rubbish in Action
As part of our drive to reduce the amount of household waste from Wareham that is getting sent to landfill, we'll be running monthly events where you can come and recycle the stuff you can’t put in your household recycling bins. De-clutter and help save the Planet!
Visit Wareham for Nature and Wildlife
This project puts Wareham on the map as THE base for enthusiasts and experts to explore the unique nature and wildlife of Purbeck. Sustainable Wareham and Visit Wareham, in collaboration with many environmental and conservation organisations, have created a website "Nature and Wildlife – Visit Wareham", and have produced a leaflet called Visit Wareham for Nature and Wildlife.
House Martin Haven
In an exciting new development we have been awarded a grant from The Nineveh Charitable Trust to further support the colony of House Martins at Westgate Estate (opposite Purbeck School) in Wareham, which has the largest colony of House Martins in the area.
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Active and Sustainable Transport
This Project looks for ways we can help residents and visitors to Wareham and the surrounding area reduce our high dependency on cars. Some of it is as simple as improving the pavements and footpaths so that walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys. Other action is more ambitious such as supporting safe cycling through led rides.
Schools for Hedgehogs
Although Wareham and Sandford are lucky to have more hedgehogs than most towns in the UK, these funny little creatures are “vulnerable to extinction” and need our help! Sustainable Wareham has therefore mounted a joint project with Dorset Mammal Group to help the hog population thrive.
No Bin, Planet Win!
“Use your loaf - save dough!” was our mantra for a recent foodie workshop held at Wareham United Reformed Church. All sorts of bread from the local Sainsbury’s and Co-op, otherwise destined for landfill, was saved by Wareham Community Fridge and chosen by Felicity for greater things – a star-bakery role in our ½ day workshop!