Composting and the new shredder
The arrival of the new shredder in 2014 allowed the composting crew much more time to manage the composting process properly by turning and watering the heaps. As a result, very high temperatures were achieved in all the bins which means that this year’s compost supply should be of very high quality and much more free of weed seeds.
We are always in need of extra help at the site, so if you would like to lend a hand, or would like more details about what’s involved, please come along and see us up there. All our helpers agree that it is a great “work-out” in Tatsfield’s lovely fresh air!
The arrival of the new shredder in 2014 allowed the composting crew much more time to manage the composting process properly by turning and watering the heaps. As a result, very high temperatures were achieved in all the bins which means that this year’s compost supply should be of very high quality and much more free of weed seeds.
We are always in need of extra help at the site, so if you would like to lend a hand, or would like more details about what’s involved, please come along and see us up there. All our helpers agree that it is a great “work-out” in Tatsfield’s lovely fresh air!
Fred the Shred's Official Launch!
Saturday 21st June 2014 dawned dry and bright, the perfect setting for the official launch of the Composting Team’s brand new Shredder! If not yet named then I my money is on the favourite – “Fred the Shred”.
“Fred” is a giant orange beast of a machine, which looks a bit like an up-market street sweeper. When it comes to consuming garden waste however, the “Eliet Ultra Prof” knows no equal. On it’s first official Saturday, the village of Tatsfield threw everything they could find at it, and Fred hardly paused for breath.
The new shredder, is the brainwave of the composting team, who realised that their current kit, game as it is, is no longer up to chomping through the tonnage of garden waste that Tatsfielders generate every year. Phil Brett put forward an beautifully crafted grant application with the necessary information from members of the community regarding the need for the site , to Surrey County Council to explain why we needed more, and unlike Mr Bumble in “Oliver”, the SCC came up trumps! Many thanks go to the Council and, in particular, to David Hodge, Nick Skellett and James Painter, who all supported the application, and all of whom attended on Saturday to see Fred in action.
Both the Tatsfield Horticultural Committee and the Parish Council have also been instrumental in supporting the scheme, and providing additional financial support where required. Thanks to all this effort the orange beast will race through huge quantities of garden waste, and help to turn out even more “Black Gold” for us growers.
The great and the good gathered to see the new acquisition in action on Saturday. Martin Allen explained the process to the gathered crowds, and why the new machine will make so much difference. It is also, of course, environmentally friendly, and much quieter than previous machines. A full complement of volunteers (and continued thanks go out to them all) were there to ensure a slick production of “Confessions of a Composter” – and the show was enjoyed by all in the June sunshine.
Surrey County Councillor David Hodge seemed delighted with the acquisition and is very keen to publicise the success of the composting group in Tatsfield, seeing them as a fine example which will encourage other communities to build up something similar.
Of course the Composting site would be nothing without the team of willing volunteers – so many thanks again go to - Barry Bull, Phil Brett, Eddy Leeves, Ray McPherson, Ian McAffer, James Marten, Martin Allen and the 3 DoE volunteers - Charlie Nicholls, John Harber and Joshua Dennis.
Saturday 21st June 2014 dawned dry and bright, the perfect setting for the official launch of the Composting Team’s brand new Shredder! If not yet named then I my money is on the favourite – “Fred the Shred”.
“Fred” is a giant orange beast of a machine, which looks a bit like an up-market street sweeper. When it comes to consuming garden waste however, the “Eliet Ultra Prof” knows no equal. On it’s first official Saturday, the village of Tatsfield threw everything they could find at it, and Fred hardly paused for breath.
The new shredder, is the brainwave of the composting team, who realised that their current kit, game as it is, is no longer up to chomping through the tonnage of garden waste that Tatsfielders generate every year. Phil Brett put forward an beautifully crafted grant application with the necessary information from members of the community regarding the need for the site , to Surrey County Council to explain why we needed more, and unlike Mr Bumble in “Oliver”, the SCC came up trumps! Many thanks go to the Council and, in particular, to David Hodge, Nick Skellett and James Painter, who all supported the application, and all of whom attended on Saturday to see Fred in action.
Both the Tatsfield Horticultural Committee and the Parish Council have also been instrumental in supporting the scheme, and providing additional financial support where required. Thanks to all this effort the orange beast will race through huge quantities of garden waste, and help to turn out even more “Black Gold” for us growers.
The great and the good gathered to see the new acquisition in action on Saturday. Martin Allen explained the process to the gathered crowds, and why the new machine will make so much difference. It is also, of course, environmentally friendly, and much quieter than previous machines. A full complement of volunteers (and continued thanks go out to them all) were there to ensure a slick production of “Confessions of a Composter” – and the show was enjoyed by all in the June sunshine.
Surrey County Councillor David Hodge seemed delighted with the acquisition and is very keen to publicise the success of the composting group in Tatsfield, seeing them as a fine example which will encourage other communities to build up something similar.
Of course the Composting site would be nothing without the team of willing volunteers – so many thanks again go to - Barry Bull, Phil Brett, Eddy Leeves, Ray McPherson, Ian McAffer, James Marten, Martin Allen and the 3 DoE volunteers - Charlie Nicholls, John Harber and Joshua Dennis.