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      <title>Volunteering at Elvaston Castle</title>
      <description>Groundwork Derby &amp; Derbyshire are currently delivering an 8 week volunteer programme, working with individuals living in Erewash, at Elvaston Castle Country Park.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:58:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Grow, Cook, Eat</title>
      <description>A series of free food growing and cookery sessions taking place in Cotmanhay every Friday until July funded by Derbyshire County Council.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Alvaston Walks in May</title>
      <description>Come along for a series of short walks with the Alvaston Walking Group this May - meeting at Alvaston Library at 10am each Wednesday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:41:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Newsletter for Spring 2012</title>
      <description>The latest issue of the Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield &amp; Mansfield and Crestra Limited newsletter is now available.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 09:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsey-Jane Buxton</author>
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      <title>Get swap-shopping at the EcoHouse</title>
      <description>The EcoHouse swap-shop takes place every week Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:42:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Planting at Coton-on-the-Elms</title>
      <description>Thanks to a major new initiative, Coton has recaptured its proud heritage. Elm trees have been planted at each of its four main gateways, creating a unique welcome for residents and visitors. </description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Free Biodiversity Courses</title>
      <description>Groundwork Derby &amp; Derbyshire are working with Wild Derby, West End Bowls Club and The University of Derby to highlight ways in which we can improve our gardens and open spaces for the benefit of wildlife and people. </description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:50:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Trent Vale Photography Competition Results Announced</title>
      <description>The winners of a year-long photography competition have been announced in a celebration evening held at the Willow Works, Beckingham.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsey-Jane Buxton</author>
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      <title>Green Light Festival - 31st March 2012</title>
      <description>This festival of sustainable living promises to be an inspiring fun filled day for all the family.</description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/leicester--leicestershire/news--events/news/2012/green-light-festival.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:22:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Anneblakesley</author>
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      <title>Free Course for 16-19s</title>
      <description>Environmental charity Groundwork Derby &amp; Derbyshire is offering a free horticulture training and work experience course for young people aged 16-19 who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs).</description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/derby--derbyshire/news--events/news/2011/free-course-for-16-18s.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 10:59:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Leicester Community Partnership wins funding for Eyres Monsell</title>
      <description>This community project is designed to help tackle anti-sociual behaviour and vandalism in the surrounding area.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:49:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Groundwork wins Respect Award 2012</title>
      <description>Young people from the Nursery Farm Estate, Ashby make a positive contribution to their neighourhood.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jubilee Tree Planting</title>
      <description>Dozens of trees have been planted in Netherseal to give a royal seal of approval to the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, with youngsters from St Peter's Primary School amongst those who took part - helping to plant over seventy new trees. </description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/derby--derbyshire/news--events/news/2011/jubilee-tree-planting.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>City Mayor to aid Big Tree Plant at Western Park on the 9th March</title>
      <description>Sir Peter Soulsby and local residents help with The Big Tree plant.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:49:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Anneblakesley</author>
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      <title>Transform Your Patch - we need your vote!</title>
      <description>Local Groundwork Projects in the running for Transform Your Patch.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:49:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Anneblakesley</author>
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      <title>Community Paint Offer</title>
      <description>Would somewhere in your community benefit from a splash of colour?</description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/creswell-ashfield--mansfield/news--events/news/2012/community-paint-offer.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:54:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsey-Jane Buxton</author>
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      <title>Jubilee at Long Eaton School</title>
      <description>A valuable contribution to the tree canopy of Long Eaton was made this week as trees and shrubs were planted as part of a community project organised by the ECO-Interactors at the Long Eaton School.   </description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/derby--derbyshire/news--events/news/2011/jubilee-at-long-eaton-school.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Harton</author>
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      <title>Winter 2011-12 Newsletter</title>
      <description>The latest newsletter for Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield &amp; Mansfield and Crestra Limited.</description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/creswell-ashfield--mansfield/news--events/news/quarterly-newsletter/winter-2011-12-newsletter.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Garry Campbell</author>
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      <title>Jobless young people are offered hands on training</title>
      <description>Are you between 16 and 18 years of age, looking for work and interested in learning new skills? Then read on...</description>
      <link>http://www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/leicester--leicestershire/news--events/news/2012/training-for-the-jobless-young.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:33:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Anneblakesley</author>
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      <title>Groundwork Signs the Carbon Reduction Plan Pledge</title>
      <description>GWLL joins the quest to reduce citywide emissions of CO2.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Anneblakesley</author>
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