Wingates NOT Wind Farms

Activily opposing ALL wind farm proposals surrounding Wingates village
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Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

 

~Will Rogers

 
Welcome to your site. 'Wingates Not Wind Farms' action group is set up to fight the proposals by Novera Energy, Coronation Power,  Res (UK) Ltd  and BT plc in their plans to build several wind farm sites which would envelope Wingates village and the surrounding area. There are other companies also looking to push proposals in our vicinity.
Our 3 key objectives are simple
 
  1. Protect Northumberland landscape
  2. Protect Northumberland people
  3. Protect Northumberland local businesses

 

 

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We are not against renewable energy. Far from it, but we believe this is purely a money making exercise! It could be argued that the sites are selected purely on the basis of land owner consent, and not by effective wind generation. It could also be debated that offshore wind farms are the right way to go. More space and more renewable energy, however these sites cost more to build and the government subsidies are less for offshore than onshore. Question is, is it for the benefit of the environment or the benefit of the proposers shareholders?                   

Wingates Not Windfarms
Awareness Walk        Sunday 16th May 2010
 
We invite you to join us on a walk through and around the village of Wingates. Come and appreciate the landscape that is currently under threat from various wind farm proposals.

 

The walk will set off from Wingates Village Hall at 11am and will be on public footpaths and rights of way passing through some of the areas under threat from current wind farm proposals. The total distance will be in the region of 5 miles and will be a moderate degree of difficulty. There will be a shorter walk also approx 2 miles.

 

As there are likely to be lambs and wildlife in the areas we will be walking can everyone please respect this and we also suggest dogs remain at home.

 

Light lunch will be available to purchase at the hall (soup and rolls) after the walk along with tea coffee and hot chocolate etc.

 

We will also be running a raffle and tombola on the day.

All monies raised will go towards our fight to prevent the invasion of these huge structures on our beautiful landscape.

 
Location of Wingates, Northumberland.
 

Wingates
Nr Morpeth
NE65 8RW
Driving Directions
Click the map to open an interactive map in a new window.

The Scale of things
 
Should this be near a National Park?
This artists impression gives you a rough idea of the pure size of the proposed wind turbines in this area. The Angel of the North is 20m tall from base with a wing span of 54m. The proposed turbines are approx 127m to the highest tip of the blade.
 
 
Keep fighting!

Thanks for your support and your continued donations. We need to continue to donate as we are going to need extra funds if as anticipated these plans go to appeal. Click here to find out how you can help.