Local people are invited to join Planet Wimborne which is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all things sustainable across the town and the surrounding area.

Spokesman Jean Morgan said: “We’re an inclusive, enabling group – a community of local people concerned about the climate and ecological crises – and we welcome individuals and organisations who share this concern, all of whom have an equal voice.”

Environmental initiatives united under the Planet Wimborne banner include local groups focussing on waste prevention, biodiversity and horticulture, fair trade and climate action; several churches and a theatre group are also involved. All of these rely on an army of dedicated volunteers giving up their time and energy.

Jean said: “Through this collaboration and networking, we seek to inspire, educate, campaign and raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues, helping to conserve and protect our planet for the benefit of people and nature. Why not come and join us?”

You can visit the website http://planetwimborne.org/ or email planetwimborne@gmail.com or come and see them on the Planet Wimborne stand during the Folk Festival weekend 10-12 June.

A key annual event in the Planet Wimborne calendar is the Wimborne Green Festival on 15–22 October. Programme details will be available later this year.