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Dewlay’s Wind Turbine Goes Up!

By on September 27, 2010
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TURBINE INSTALLATION MARKS GREEN FUTURE FOR DEWLAY CHEESEMAKERS

Dewlay’s green credentials are set to soar with the installation of its wind turbine on September 8th, making the Lancashire cheesemaker the first cheese company in the UK to be powered by wind energy on this scale.

The 126 metre turbine, installed at the rear of the company’s 18 acre site, is set to reduce the company’s carbon emissions by 2,992 tonnes per year, and sees the culmination of work that has been carried out alongside Wind Direct over the past two years.

It will undergo a 40 day test period during which the blades will stop and start before it is fully commissioned next month.

Operations Director, Nick Kenyon, explained: “We have been working on this project for quite some time so it is really exciting to see it finally come to fruition.

“When the turbine is fully operational it will meet all of our energy needs for the dairy. It will not only be cleaner and greener but will also allow us to stabilise energy supply, which is vital in protecting our business for the future.”

Dewlay’s commitment to its environmental responsibilities has a long standing history, with it sourcing milk from a team of local farms, and other initiatives including recycling of plastic and cardboard, using recyclable film on sliced cheese and more efficient use of water.

Nick continued: “The dairy industry as a whole accounts for a high proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions, so we are confident that our wind turbine will lead the way for the rest of the industry.

Dewlay’s initiative has been applauded by Dairy UK – the industry mouthpiece – as a welcoming project in the industry’s continuous efforts to meet ambitious green targets by 2015.

“Initiatives like this are a great example of ways in which the dairy sector can keep improving its environmental performance… the dairy industry is making milk greener,” commented Fergus McReynolds, environment manager for Dairy UK.

Frances Karki, Chief Operating Officer of Wind Direct, which is supplying, installing, financing and operating the turbine, also added: “This project emphasises Dewlay’s commitment to protecting the environment. It is a clear symbol of their green credentials and further strengthens the company’s competitive standing in the dairy industry.”

As part of its commitment to the local area, Dewlay will also be launching a number of initiatives to support other environmental projects in the region, as well as acting as an educational resource for local schools and groups in the Northwest.

“This is our biggest green project to date but we see it as only the first steps on our journey to be greener,” Nick concluded.

  • Dewlay is a family run business based just outside Garstang, Lancashire, producing award winning cheese and supplying to major supermarket chains such as Booths, Waitrose, ASDA and Sainsburys.

  • The business was established in 1957 by George Kenyon and is today run by third generation Nick and Richard Kenyon. The dairy occupies land covering 18 acres and has produced several award winning cheeses including Garstang Blue.

    What do you think of the new Wind Turbine in Garstang? Have your say below!

Garstang Goes On Air With Preston FM 103.2

By on August 18, 2010
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Preston FM will be out and about all summer, visiting six different venues in and around Preston - and we'd love you to come along and get involved.
We're taking our studios to Leyland, Ingol, Ribbleton, Garstang and Moor Park, before ending up in the City Centre with a special fortnight of celebrations to mark our second birthday as a full-time community radio station.

We'll be in each venue for two full weeks, and we'll be broadcasting our regular programmes live from each location as well as running special workshops, training sessions and drop-ins for anyone who fancies coming in and having a go at radio.

We'd love to hear from you if you live in any of the communities we'll be visiting - especially if you've got a story to tell or are involved in a local event or activity that we could help you to promote whilst we're out and about. Keep reading for full details about where we're going to be, and how you can get involved in Preston FM when we visit you this summer.

When are you here?

We'll be camping out in the Discovery Centre on the High Street in Garstang (in the old Tourist Information centre) for this fortnight, and bringing you all the latest from the Garstang Arts and Music Festival as well as meeting people and organisations from the world's first Fair Trade Town. Pop in and see us (during the opening hours below) or book in to one of the workshops we'll be running whilst we're in town by calling 01772 880791:

  • Wednesday 25th August, 2-4pm

  • Wednesday 25th August, 6-8pm

  • Thursday 26th August, 2-4pm

  • Monday 30th August (Bank Holiday), 12-2pm and 4-6pm

  • Saturday 4th September, 12-2pm

Opening Hours

Whilst you need to book for our workshops, which run at specific times, there's no need to book if you want to come and have a look around - you're welcome at any time. Except in Leyland, when opening times will be slightly different, we'll be open to the public in all of the tour venues as follows:

  • Monday to Thursday: 10am to 9pm

  • Friday: 10am to 5pm

  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm

  • Sunday: CLOSED

So drop in, say hello, meet our presenters and find out more about how you can get involved with Preston FM.

Preston FM's "12 Weeks of Summer" project is funded by the Media Trust through the Community Voices programme.

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