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In Bishopsworth, UK, a community group called Green BS13<\/a> is showing what can happen when neighbours come together to take action on climate and nature. Their mission is clear: to create a stronger, greener local community, while raising their voices nationally for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe passionately believe in the power of strong local communities who meet face-to-face and take action together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their first project is a Pollinator Pathway<\/a> \u2013 a scheme that transforms neglected spaces into safe, colourful corridors for bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators, while also giving local people somewhere beautiful to enjoy.\u00a0 The idea was inspired by the work of Flora Beverley<\/a>, also based in south Bristol, whose Pollinator Pathway projects have been widely celebrated in the press, including The Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alley before stage 1<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The project began with a simple question: why shouldn\u2019t Bishopsworth have the same hand-painted murals, bug hotels and planters that brighten nearby neighbourhoods?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInstead of feeling down about it, I decided that I had the power to create a community in my local area, so I got to work!\u201d <\/em>Felicity Brown, Founder of <\/strong>Green BS13<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage one kicked off with a community clean-up. Volunteers gathered to litter-pick, weed and sweep a run-down alley, transforming it into a brighter and more inviting space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was so nervous before the first meeting. I kept thinking: what if nobody turns up? But 17 people came!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the clean up<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe alley already feels so much more spacious without the weeds. When a space has a base level of no litter, people are more likely to maintain it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage two will bring even more life to the alley, with pollinator-friendly plants, colourful planters, fresh soil and a mural to make it a place both pollinators and people can be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alley is ready for the next stage<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To make this happen, Green BS13 is turning to Olio. They\u2019ve created an <\/a>event<\/a> on the app to attract more volunteers and are posting wanted listings like this one<\/a> to source compost, planters and plants. Olio is helping the group connect with neighbours who might never have known about the project otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe everyone deserves to live somewhere beautiful, somewhere they feel proud of.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already, the change is clear: a once-forgotten alley is now buzzing with potential, proving that with a little community spirit \u2013 and the help of Olio \u2013 transformation is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project is just one example of how Olio can be used beyond food sharing \u2013 whether it\u2019s finding volunteers, sourcing supplies, or building stronger connections, the app helps communities come together to make change happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you love most about Olio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a way to bring people together. We can spread the word, find volunteers, and source what we need \u2013 all while building community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live in the Bishopsworth area and want to help out, you can join the event on Olio or chip in with materials via the wanted listings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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