Saturday 29^th March – The Walled Gardens, Cannington, TA5 2HA

Saturday 12^th April – Carymoor Environmental Centre, Castle Cary, BA7 7NR

These one-day training courses are run by Carymoor Environmental Trust and are aimed at volunteers who will then be asked to pass on their skills to promote the benefits of home composting. The Compost Champions scheme, supported by Somerset Waste Partnership and Viridor, started in 2009 and more than 40 volunteers now pass on their enthusiasm for home composting.

Compost Champions visit events and give talks all over Somerset, sharing their expertise with the public and passing on practical hints and tips. Almost a third of the waste produced from Somerset’s households could be home composted, transforming food and garden waste into a great free fertiliser. So if you’d like to join the team and help make a big impact in reducing waste to landfill then book a place!

The day will cover: Why compost? the composting process; siting a bin; different composting methods; how to use compost; frequently asked questions; championing compost!

Compost Champion training is free but volunteers must undertake to champion the cause in their community. Carymoor will pay reasonable travel expenses, provide display materials and be available to give advice if needed. Lunch will be provided on the day.

To find out more or book a place, call 01963 350143 or e-mail me at rupert.farthing@carymoor.org.uk

There is some more information about the scheme on the Somerset Waste Partnership website: http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/more/composting/champions/