Local Directory for Sustainable Living

We used February's Eco Cafe to brainstorm a Local Directory for Sustainable Living. This will be a living document, so please feedback to ecochallengewestcott@gmail.com with thoughts/ideas/wisdom….specifics/general points!

House:
Heating
Insulation
Lighting
Grants
Action Surrey
Chimney umbrellas (dramatically reduce draughts and stop rubbish falling down the chimney)

Cleaning:
Eco Products and where to get them
Eco Eggs/ball for washing clothes
Guppy bags to catch micro plastic fibres in our clothes, ensuring they don’t get into the water
courses.

Washing:
Shampoo bars
Soap instead of shower gel…and soap saving bags to put it in.
Sanitary products
If need to use Faith in Nature products, can refill at Renee’s health food shop in Dorking High
Street

Plastic Alternatives:
Silicon food covers
Beeswax wraps

Shopping:
Refill shops: Fetch’em from the cupboard - shop on Ashtead high street or within Greenwise
Grocers and Cafe on Fetcham High Street. Another due to open within a new, enlarged Dorking
Deli.
Buy less
Take own containers to Waitrose meat/fish/deli counters or to Dorking Butchery
Local fruit/veg/sausages/bread etc from Food Float - stall on Dorking High Street Fri/Sat and a veg
box scheme.

Garden:
Water butts
Water siphons
Slug repellant: wool pellets/eggshells
Peat-free compost
How to recycle plastic plant pots?
Rainwater tanks to provide water to flush loos
Tree planting - James Friend scheme

Food:
Seasonal
Local (see Food Float)
Milkman (Milk & More)
Eat less meat

Repair/Reuse:
Repair Cafe - Christian centre, first Saturday of the month
Library of Things. Small at present! https://www.guildfordmakerspace.org.uk/guildford-library-ofthings/
Dorking Men’s Shed?
Make do and mend

Recycling:
Trash Nothing
Besom
Gumtree
Dorking Selling page
Debra shop in Dorking takes furniture
Terracycle - lots of centres for collection of particular items
Eg: The Grange shop behind Oxfam collects Pringles boxes, crisp packets, and sliced bread bags
Holy Trinity: biscuit wrappers
Dorking Domestic Appliances £15 to have your old appliance stripped down with every reusable
part recycled.
Tools with a Mission
Give a Car
Ink cartridges
Blankets/clothes etc for refugees
Educate ourselves about what goes in our green bins to recycle right

Transport:
Electric vehicles….charging points locally
Q of hydrogen cars in next 5 years
Taking the train:
Trainline now doing split ticketing. Best for checking trains, often cheaper to buy tickets direct from
operators (and not just for their lines)
The man in Seat 61 www.seat61.com for info on how to travel round Europe (and further afield) by
train.
Rome2Rio
Rail Europe

Clothes:
Ethical clothing companies
High street shops with eco ranges: H&M/M&S/etc
Charity shops
Labour behind the label - campaigning for garment workers rights worldwide, and challenging
shops/manufacturers to be transparent about who makes their garments and how much they’re
paid - 6 items challenge!
Pledge to buy no new clothes for a year
Clothes swaps with friends
Dorking Alterations (at Pump Corner) - to alter clothes that don’t fit properly.

Baby:
Washable nappies/wipes etc
Beatitudes in St Martins Walk - to offload or buy baby/kids toys/equipment/clothes
Leisure
Encouraging walking/cycling/dancing/music!
Anything that doesn’t involve using power….
And helps us appreciate the beautiful place we live.

End of Life:
Natural Burial Site at Clandon Wood

Sarah Massey, 12/03/2020

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning, or Wednesday morning.

Where and When - Sunday Morning

We meet at Holy Trinity Church (find us) on Sunday mornings. There are two Sunday Services to choose from:

The 8:30 am Book of Common Prayer Communion Service

This is a traditional service, with organ-led traditional hymns. It is a beautiful and peaceful way to begin your Sunday morning. The service lasts about 45 minutes.

The 10:15am Parish Service is either a service of Morning Worship, or Communion.

This is a more informal service, with a mixture of traditional hymns and modern worship songs. The service usually lasts about an hour. This service is also livestreamed on Zoom. You won't be able to use your camera or microphone, but will be able to see, hear and join in with the service, from the comfort of your own home.

Mask wearing is no longer mandatory in church, but there are designated seating areas for those who prefer to wear masks.

If you feel unwell, please do not come in person - join us on Zoom at our 10:15am Sunday services.

For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space (if you're driving) and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our Welcome Team who will answer any questions you might have about the service, and help you find a seat.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after both services. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to pause and reflect before heading home. All refreshments are free.
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access to the side of the church, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Where and When - Midweek

On Wednesday mornings, at 10am, there is a small, friendly and informal Communion Service, held at St John's Chapel (find us). There are a choice of sofas or chairs to sit on. The service usually starts with a song (unaccompanied but joyful!) and lasts about 30 minutes. Refreshments are usually served afterwards.
Parking directly outside St John's is limited, so if you want a guaranteed parking space, it is a good idea to arrive 10-15 minutes early. However if you are able, there is on-street parking available in Furlong Road or St John's Road. A warm welcome awaits you!

Getting Connected

Small Groups
While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some mornings and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Do get in touch with us if you'd like to know more about any of these services, or if you have any other questions about coming along to church.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.