8 May 2007 NO single person can prevent climate change but we can all do our bit.  Many people in the Harrogate district, either as part of a group, business, school or organisation, are doing just that and more besides.

 

That is why their efforts are going to be recognised by Harrogate Borough Council and entries are being invited for this year's prestigious BAFTERS Awards (Best Action for the Environment Road Show).

 

A cash prize of £400, donated by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, will be awarded to the best school, and the winning community group will also scoop a cash prize.

 

Representatives from all organisations will get the 'red carpet' treatment at the Awards Ceremony at a top Harrogate venue on 2July which will be compered by popular BBC weatherman Paul Hudson.

 

Simon Johnson, Head of Environment at Harrogate Borough Council is one of the BAFTERS' Award judges.  He said:  "The BAFTERS are an excellent opportunity for all local organisations to show off their environmental work.  One of the great things about the BAFTERS is that any environmental activities can be included - no matter how big or small.

 

"At the last BAFTERS held in 2005 we heard about a huge range of activities being carried out to protect and enhance our environment, such as a community group developing a village garden, a school which promoted energy saving light bulbs, and a business which paid staff to cycle to work.

I'm looking forward to seeing equally diverse entries in this year's BAFTERS Awards."

 

The BAFTERS are free to enter, and entry forms have been sent out to around 300 organisations across the district.  Forms are also available online at or by phoning John Ward-Campbell on 01423 556909. The closing date for entries is Friday 25 May 2007.