Cowbridge youngsters take part in recycling project -
05/03/07
Young members of 1st Cowbridge Scout Group have been learning
all about recycling to help them work towards a global awareness
award.
The Cubs from the Impala Pack, aged 8 – 11, took a break from
their regular activities to meet a Waste Awareness Officer from the
Vale Of Glamorgan Council. She encouraged them to think about the
rubbish that is produced at home and what happens to it once it is
thrown away.
A variety of recycling games were played during the session to
identify what items can be recycled and the Cubs designed a poster
to help promote what they had learnt to take home to their
families.
Vale Council Waste Awareness Officer Helen Ball said: “We are
always keen to work with young people to help educate them about
the importance of recycling and how they can make a real difference
to the environment. They will hopefully become committed recyclers
and carry this on for life."
Alan Izzard, Akela (Scout group leader), said the Cubs had
really enjoyed learning about recycling. He said: “The response
from our Cubs was excellent. They have all promised to ‘do their
best’ for recycling and are really enjoying the fact that they are
helping to protect the environment both now and for the
future.”
Miles Punter, the Vale Council's Head of Visible Services, is
delighted that the Cubs responded so positively. He said: “Up to
85% of our household rubbish can be recycled or composted and the
Vale Of Glamorgan Council is particularly interested in encouraging
young people to learn how they can help protect the environment by
disposing of rubbish responsibly. Projects like these help to do
this as well as providing a fun activity for the group.”
Scouting caters for boys and girls aged 6 – 25. Cowbridge Scout
Group are always on the look out for new members. If you are
interested in becoming a Beaver, Cub or Scout or are an adult who
would like to help out on a voluntary basis please call the Welsh
Scout Council’s 24 hour freephone number 0800 652 3142. Further
information about Scouting is available at www.scouts.org.uk/parents.
The Council currently provides a free kerbside recycling
collection for glass, paper, cans, plastic and cardboard. For
further information please call 029 20 673000, or e-mail visible@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.