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Life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself'

George Bernard Shaw
If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

A chance to become a Master Composter!



This spring, the Suffolk Waste Partnership are keen to hear from residents who would like to master of the art of composting  by joining the enthusiastic volunteers that make up the Suffolk Master Composters.

A free two-day Suffolk Master Composter foundation course will be held at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve in Bury St Edmunds where volunteers will receive expert training from the Suffolk Waste Partnership and Garden Organic. This will enable them to act as composting ambassadors to encourage others to compost through promotional talks, events and demonstrations.  The course will be take place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 April from 10am to 4pm.  No experience is required as all that is needed is an interest in putting Suffolk’s resources to good use.

Composting materials and ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteers’ involvement.  In return volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 30 hours to the scheme to help promote the composting message through a wide range of methods, such presentations to youth groups and writing newsletters for community groups.

Suffolk residents who would like to attend  the two day training courses can register their interest by contacting Craig Renton, Waste Advisor on 01473 264795.
  
For more information on the Suffolk Master Composter scheme and training course content, please visit: www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/.

Master Composter, Rupert Tabley from Stowmarket is one of 60 volunteers who have completed their training since the scheme began in November 2007. Rupert said,

"The course was not only instructive but was carried out by dedicated enthusiasts who made the content 'fun to learn'. It is very rewarding to talk to the public about waste reduction, recycling and home composting in particular. So many people are very receptive and glad of the advice – in particular children who are usually very enthusiastic about green issues. It has also been a joy to meet and volunteer with a great group of like-minded people".


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