In July we decided to enter the Small Green Steps Award competition. All we had to do was to write to the DCF telling them what steps we had taken over the last 24 months to save energy and tackle climate change, including the positive results we've achieved from these actions. As we had entered the competition also in 2009, but had not been successful, we updated our 2009 application with all the work we had done since July 2009 through to June 2010. Looking back over the past 12 months it was obvious that we had done a massive amount of work through the efforts of our sub-groups and our 350 Day last October. 

In September we learned that we had been short listed for a prize and Gerald Conyngham was interviewed by one of the judges. On the 8th October we discovered that we had been chosen as one of the 4 winners of an Award and had been awarded the sum of £1500. We subsequently found out that this was the second prize out of 38 applicants! The Award Citation in part stated " The time and commitment you have put into reducing the impact you have on the environment is an inspiration for many other groups."

The award ceremony was held at Exeter Castle on the 20th October and was attended by Charles and Paula Mossman to collect the cheque, which will make a very welcome addition to group funds.