NHWAG - Opposing the construction of a windfarm at Ingram Grange Farm, Appleton Wiske
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NHWAG is not against wind power
NHWAG is in favour of a National Energy Policy which includes all forms of responsible renewable energy
NHWAG is campaigning for a complete review of Energy Policy to expose the ineffectiveness of Wind Farms in reducing CO2 emissions
NHWAG maintains that the huge subsidies to Wind Farms diverts cash away from more effective renewable energy sources and results in the creation of a few "Fat Cats" paid for by ordinary citizens through increased energy bills
NHWAG maintains that the irresponsible siting of Wind Farms can cause Health problems and The Ingram Grange Farm Site is far too close to houses and communities and is campaigning for a 2 km setback
Jane Davis visits Appleton Wiske to talk about living next to a wind farm
Read her story
A family living 950 metres from a windfarm

DVD available from Appleton Wiske Post Office
The Davis family win a council tax reduction as council admits that their home has lost value because of the neighbouring wind farm.
Forced to leave their home by the wind turbine noise, the Davis family go to the high court, backed by their insurance company, the NFU.
The Wind Turbine Syndrome by Dr Nina Pierpont due to be published in November 2009
Linda's Sunday Lunch
AW Village Hall
23 May
The Flying Oysters
AW Village Hall Dance
10 July
live band & bar
Grand Draw
November
Auction of Promises
AW Village Hall
16 September
NHWAG is not alone.
There are over 200 windfarm action groups in the UK. This represents an enormous expenditure of time and money around the UK.
Affiliations
NAWAG
National Alliance of Wind farm Action Groups
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A good source of research on wind power
Over 80UK affiliated WAGs
US Windfarm Action Groups
Will this plan affect me? YES! If you live in Appleton, Deighton, Hornby, Picton, the Rountons, Smeaton or Welbury
See the Maps to see how close your home will be.
Why should I be concerned about this plan? Because it will reduce the price of your house, if you can sell it at all
What else will these turbines do to me?
  • They will damage your Health - You won't be able to sleep at night
  • Shadow flicker can cause migraines impaired concentration
  • Low frequency noise can make you feel sick, have migraines and palpitations
  • Spoil your view of the countryside
  • Put our homes, roads and footpaths in Danger from turbine failures and ice throw
  • Damage the Environment
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    But won't the plan help the environment and save the planet? No way! Of course we need clean and renewable energy and we need it quickly. However, for every Kilowatt of wind power you need another Kilowatt of conventional power on standby for when the wind stops blowing.
    Read about Wind Power Facts and Fiction
    Why would a neighbouring farmer do this if it is going to be so bad? For the money! It is believed that the owner of Ingram Grange Farm will make £81,000 a year from these monsters. That is £2,025,000 over the 25 year projected life span of the windfarm
    Our problem is that we are going to pay for it for the rest of our lives.
    Why here? The developers approach land owners (usually farmers) until they find one willing to sign up for the money. Read about Why this is happening to us
    Will this affect my future? YES! If your financial plans for retirement depend on the value of your house, or were you hoping to leave some inheritance to your children based on your house?
         
         
     

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