Environment and Sustainability
Golf Clubs are collectively the third largest landowner in the Country and we at Churchill & Blakedown take this responsibility very seriously. We operate at  many levels , from conservation of wildlife to health and well-being for all ages, to jobs and economic value through local supply chains, golf is good for nature and communities.
Over the last couple of years here at Churchill and Blakedown Golf Club we have been involved with Worcestershire County Council in “Clean Growth” and “Low Carbon” programmes. We also involve ourselves with the Greener Golf Network, who are developing policies and processes for helping Golf Clubs to develope  low carbon and sustainability programs.
We have recently joined the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust as Corporate members and our aim is to develop a truly sustainable course for both the enjoyment of golf and the environment it is played in. The Trust is working with us  to encourage and help to manage the land, for all the  wildlife and sustainability.
• We have renewed all electric lighting with low energy LED lamps and bulbs.
• We have Installed a 48 KWH Solar energy system.
• Our Bar & Restaurant source as much of the ingredients as we can locally.
• No toxic chemicals are used on the Golf Course.
• The irrigation system has been upgraded to allow more controlled, specific, targeted usage.
• Water for summer  irrigation is drawn from a Borehole.
• Non playing areas are being allowed to grow naturally, giving wildlife habitats for insects birds and small mammals as indicated by a recent “Biodiversity Enhancement Assessment provided by “The Natural Networks Programme” which is Government funded.
• We actively encourage wildlife around the course.
• We record wildlife sitings on our “Sitings Board”
• We have a Sustainability Ambassador, a member who liaises with other members, the Club’s Management Committee, local groups and Schools to get the message out there.