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After another successful market, despite the weather, we are now taking a winter break. The next Calon Rural Market is scheduled for Saturday, 31st March. In 2012 we are talking about making the market a more regular fixture but we need others to help out. If you are interested please get in touch!
Click here for details of who we had at the last market.
If you are interested in being involved as a trader or helper get in contact with us at ruralmarket@calon.org.uk.
Local Producers
Although the first rural market is over we are still keen to hear from local producers who may be interested in attending the next event. We are especially eager to hear from businesses offering food products including raw ingredients.
Local Organic - Where to buy organic in Wales
Download this excellent publication here.
Draethen, Waterloo and Rudry Traffic Consultation Paper produced thanks to the initiative of the Rudry Community Group. View Paper
Bedwas Bites Back
Thanks to everybody who voted, Bedwas Workmen’s Hall won £40,000 in ITV’s Peoples Millions to allow refurbishing work to take place. The community truly united!
Compost Bins
Caerphilly Council are encouraging people to compost their own waste by offering 2 different size bins for the greatly discounted price of £10 each. Compost Bin Link
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We are a community group open to everybody. We look at issues affecting our community and tackle them proactively. We do this through running our own events, helping other community organisations to achieve their goals, and campaigning for improvements with local authorities. Our focus is on sustainability by using new and existing resources from within our communities wherever possible. We believe we are already making a difference. Please see below to see what we have done so far!
Our focus is on the South Wales communities of Machen, Draethen, Waterloo, Graig-y-Rhacca, Bedwas, Rudry Trethomas and Lower Machen.
• Community Orchard Planted
• Rural Market
• Village Clean Up
• Community Transport
• Recycling Initiatives
• Assisting Machen Primary School with various projects
• Networking with local businesses to make people aware of local skills
• To have our communities prepared in the face of challenges associated with fossil fuel depletion and climate change
• To use an approach which involves combining the furtherance of social cohesion and education
• To create a plan for our future that prepares us for challenges ahead
• To facilitate education and training/re-skilling in sustainable ways of living
• To create sustainable resources
• To co-ordinate new and existing resources for the benefit of the communities in the short and long term
• To have a lot of fun doing it!
• Alternative transport
• Traffic calming
• Green Cafe
• Renewable Energy
• Home Energy Savings
• Footpaths and cycle tracks
• Rural Markets
• Education Programmes
• Car Share
• Youth Facilities
• Local needs for the elderly and infirm
• Community Walks
