Harrogate district's green champions will be enjoying their own celebrations on

4 July, at the prestigious Best Action for the Environment Road Show (BAFTERS' awards), organised by Harrogate Council.

 

Popular BBC weather presenter Paul Hudson will be the special guest at the glitzy ceremony and he will be announcing the prize winners.

 

Paul will present the three main BAFTERS Awards to the local school, community group and business that have shown the best environmental action over the past year.  Outstanding achievement awards for energy action and waste reduction will also be announced.

 

The BAFTERS create the opportunity to reward local people who have taken significant action to help protect the environment.

 

Guests will be given the full red-carpet treatment as they gather at the Swallow St. George Hotel in Harrogate for the event, which will be opened by the Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate (Councillor Caroline Bayliss).

 

Paul Hudson presented the BAFTERS Awards last year, and he is pleased to be returning for the 2005 BAFTERS.

 

He said:  "Nowadays we are faced with more and more environmental problems, like climate change, pollution, and too much waste. "As a weather forecaster, I am constantly reminded of the effects of climate change, when I see fiercer storms, floods, hotter temperatures and other extreme weather.  That's why it's so important to take action now, and every one of us has a part to play.

 

"The BAFTERS awards are a great opportunity for local organisations to get the recognition they deserve for helping to protect and improve our environment and I am pleased to be able to present the awards again this year."

 

The awards, which are sponsored by Yorkshire Water, NEDL, npower and the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, have attracted nominations from:

Grewelthorpe CE Primary School
Holy Trinity Junior School, Ripon
Moorside Infants School, Ripon
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School, Ripon

Businesses

Cartridge World
FB Jesper and  Sons
Goosemoor Organics
The Green House
Treves UK

Community Groups
Bilton Conservation Group
Galphay Pinfold Jubilee Garden
Harrogate Car Share
Lions Club of Knaresborough
Nidderdale Local Exchange Trading Scheme

Open Country
Pinewoods Conservation Group
Rotary Club of Harrogate