Creation Care

Sheldon Road Church is committed to do all we can to care for God’s Creation in our worship, lifestyle and engagement with our community. We include this commitment in our church vision: Caring for the whole of God’s creation so that it thrives now and into future generations. We are part of A Rocha UK’s Eco Church programme, and we are currently working towards the Gold Award.

May 2026

Living Lightly 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

“Bee Together for People and the Planet - A partnership that sustains us all”?: It’s International Bee Day, 20th May. By observing World Bee Day each year, we can raise awareness of and celebrate the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, and on the many challenges they face today.

Make bee houses for solitary bees in your garden (https://growwild.kew.org/get-involved/resources/how-to/make-solitary-bee-house)
Make organic, sustainable food purchase choices
Buy local honey and bee products https://www.mbka.org/
Avoid harmful pesticides in your garden (a spray of water, vinegar and a drop of washing up liquid gets rid of weeds)

Find out more here: https:// www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en

(Image 3 shows Bees recovering on Penlan Farm, Wales - Durston family home)

Food Waste: While we wait for the Council to supply us with separate food waste bins, what can I do about reducing my food waste at home? Soooooo many ideas here: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Think about these facts, then see what you can do:
4.4 million tonnes of edible food are thrown away each year in the UK
£17.5 billion worth of food is wasted annually in the UK !!!!!!!!!
16 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions are created in the UK from wasted food

Plant Sale time!: Book the date now: Saturday June 27th in the morning. This is an opportunity for you to pass on your excess seedlings or plants, or anything garden-related. It’s usually a very well supported event, and involves a lot of our community as it’s held outside the church building. There will be more information next month, but starting potting up now!

Medical Blister Pack recycling: We hope to have a dedicated receptacle for your used tablet packs very soon. Remember to start saving your packs now, and bring them to the Church Spring Clean on Saturday May 16th…..and stay to give a helping hand with little/larger tasks!


Repair Café: In Calne – Saturday 2nd May; Town Hall