Local News - Models go green

Wimbledon, Putney, Wandsworth

Silver Service In a leafy location opposite Wimbledon Common in the heart of residential properties lies Parkside Hospital which is celebrating its 25^th year serving the surrounding community. more

A Greener Mills Quite a crowd gathered to see inventor Trevor Baylis turn on the new Wind Turbine at Merton Abbey Mills. more

Tennis Photos On his first visit to the Centre Court, Michael photographed the epic encounter between Pancho Gonzales and Charlie Pasarell - at 112 games still the longest match in Wimbledon history. SUPERGIRLS contains reproductions of his photographs, classic action shots and revealing and intimate studies of over 30 leading female players... more

Wimbledon Bookfest achieved its place on the literary festival calendar, following the success of its first festival last October. Find out what's happening this year. more

Clapham, Battersea, Fulham

Trees for Cities has opened for its annual initiative in Battersea Park, taking place this year on Saturday 20 September. Click here for more

Epsom, Sutton, Cheam

Kempton Race Nights It was a blustery warm evening at the races as the media from all over London were welcomed by the staff at Kempton. More

Kingston

John Lewis staff took part in the wrong trousers day wearing a variety of outfits from jeans to pyjamas and raised over £300 for their Charity. There were a few eyebrows raised by their customers but once they knew why the usually impeccable staff were dressed as they were they were happy to see money being raised for children.Check out the building on July 6th for another suprise

Models go green

Location: Blogs Local News Clapham, Battersea, Fulham
Posted by: Local News Editor	28/08/2007
Fashion models trade the glamorous catwalk for a leafier setting, to help Trees for Cities launch their Tree-Athlon campaign. Katherine Poulton and an array of stunning models are putting their green foot forward in aid of Trees for Cities this week, and prove their eco-friendly credentials by backing the charity’s campaign. They join top model Lily Cole, who ran the 5km race as a Tree-Athlete in 2006. The Tree-Athlon is a three-part event for fit tree lovers of all ages: it includes a 5km run, a ‘tree wish’ and a fashion swap. Participants can bring along a clean item of clothing they no longer want, and take away something they do – with all left-over clothes being donated to TRAID. The aim is to encourage a sustainable lifestyle, by recycling clothes and reducing waste. Katherine Poulton, ICM model and former Tree-Athlete, says of her commitment to environmental causes: ‘The Tree-Athlon with a fashion swap is both sustainable for the planet and eco-friendly. We all want to see cities go greener and it’s a fun way for everyone to get fit whilst doing their bit for the environment – I ran it last year and had a great time!’ This year Channel 4’s City Gardener Matt James and stand-up comedienne, Shazia Mirza will be running once again. Funds raised will go towards the planting and care of thousands of trees across the UK and internationally. The Tree-Athlon is taking place in London’s Battersea Park on Saturday 15th September. Register online at www.tree-athlon.org.

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