Ollerton and District Economic Forum
The Eco-shop is a project initiated by Ollerton and District Economic Forum (ODEF). ODEF is a charitable company that is working to regenerate the former coal mining community of Ollerton in Nottinghamshire. It was formed by local people at the time of the pit closure in 1993 when there were significant job losses in all the traditional industries, including textiles. ODEF provides a variety of public services including training, employment and community support. There have also been many regeneration projects led by ODEF that have successfully tackled local issues such as transport and the environment.

Contact: David Heathcote (Development Manager)
Telephone: 01623 863887
Email: info@odef.co.uk
Website: www.odef.org.uk

Eco-logic
Eco-logic is an organisation with sustainability at its core. Our intention is to create a healthy working and learning environment, encouraging individuals to improve their physical and mental health and also their knowledge, skills and experience within the land-based and environmental sector. We will do this through the provision of training, work experience, volunteer opportunities and personal development programmes. We aim to promote a holistic approach to life whilst demonstrating respect for the natural world. We also aim to operate as specialised contractors within the field of environmental management and training, developing economically viable ideas within this area, in order that we may create employment opportunities for others.

Contact: Andy Hollis
Telephone: 07708 875094
Email: ecologic@ahollis.co.uk

Sherwood Sustainability and Environmental Associates
Sherwood Sustainability & Environmental Associates is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing expert advice and solutions to the private and public sector. Our experienced associates cover both rural and urban environments and offer a range of disciplines in the following areas:

• Strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal
• Environmental impact assessment
• Ecology and conservation
• Environmental management for organisations
• Sustainable development
• Community environmental regeneration and development
• Education and training
• Environmental research and feasibility  studies

Contact: Kate Hiseman
Telephone: 01623 867550
Email: enquiries@sherwoodsea.org.uk
Web: www.sherwoodsea.org.uk

Dukeries College, New Ollerton
The Dukeries College is part of the Dukeries Complex which serves Ollerton, Boughton and surrounding villages as a community hub for the provision of a wide range of services. The College itself is home to a farm unit which the students and staff have utilised in order to produce, prepare and display, amongst other things, plants for sale at the Eco-shop, focusing on key dates such as Christmas and Mothers day. The College are using their Curriculum to teach students through the farm unit, integrating it into subjects such as Science, Environmental Science, Art, and Business, giving students a greater understanding of where food comes from, how they can successfully grow their own food and plants and the opportunity to develop business plans linked to the farm unit and Eco-shop.

Contact: Jane Paling
Telephone: 01623 860545 ext 192
Email: JPaling@dukeries.notts.sch.uk
Web:  www.dukeries.notts.sch.uk

Feelgood Foods
Feel Good Foods is a local not for profit community group made up of local people and based in the Ollerton area.  It is an unincorporated association based on the principles of a local food cooperative where families come together and grow their own fruit and vegetables either in their own back gardens or on the projects allotment to share with other members.  The objective being to encourage the local community to lead healthier lifestyles through growing their own fruit and vegetables and to help children to understand where food comes from and how to grow their own.