Cambridge Carbon Footprint

May Newsletter 2009

(for pdf version of newsletter, click here)

Contents

I. Cambridge Carbon Footprint News and Upcoming Events

• Last chance for a carbon conversations group!
• Sing your heart out for the climate
• Renovating for the future-free workshop for builders!
• Tour of Donarbon Waste Facility
• Join in the summer events (and learn to calculate footprints)
• Grow Your Own Session

II Local News & Events

• Reminder of renewable energy survey
• Sustainable Shelford

III. Politics and Campaigning: Good news! By Tom Bragg

IV. Ask Andy: preparing for summer by Andy Brown

V. Gardening Guidance: May in the Garden by Keith Jordan

VI. Martin’s Memo (DIY tips): Halogen Replacements by Martin Roach

VII. Jacky’s recipe: Local pesto Jacky Sutton-Adam

Read the rest…

New Members Meeting: Monday, April 20th

Are you curious about the work of Cambridge Carbon Footprint? Would you like to get involved in encouraging carbon reduction in Cambridge? You are warmly invited to a new members meeting on Monday, April 20th at 7:30pm at our office off Gwydir Street. It is an opportunity to meet people, find out more about us, and find out which of our activities you would like to be involved in and contribute to, such as foot-printing, talks, stalls, groups, energy surveys, DIY group, Akashi, and behind the scenes stuff. All of these projects rely on our volunteers, and we would love to have your help!

Please email Karin at karin@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org if you need directions or have any queries.

Renovating for the future

Cambridge Carbon Footprint is promoting a seminar for builders with the SmartLife Centre for Sustainable Development

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Tim Acheson of Green Hat Construction will speak about how builders can get a share of new refurbishment markets.

Wednesday 13th May at 17:30, with a ‘light supper’ at the SmartLIFE Centre, Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road.

More information

Renovating for the future

A free seminar for builders at the SmartLife Centre for Sustainable Development

How to get your share of new markets

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Tim Acheson of Green Hat Construction will speak about:

• The size and demands of the growing market
• Steps on how to reduce the energy demand of existing buildings
• How to sell these improvements to clients

Cambridge Carbon Footprint is setting up a directory of register of builders able to householders who want to increase the energy efficiency of their building. We will start this list with the attendees of this seminar.

This event is being sponsored by Ridgeions, and participants will be treated to drinks and a light supper.

At SmartLIFE Centre,

Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT
Bookings: 01223 418493
http://bookings.smartlife.org.uk

Grow Your Own Session

Come learn what April holds for you in your garden or allotment! Gardener Keith Jordan will give a summary of this time of year: the produce available now, things to be aware of, half-hardy plants and useful tips. The Session will include a special talk by Dave Fox on ‘How plants work,’ and will allow for some good group discussion/questions throughout the evening. Refreshments included.

Venue: Ross Street Community Centre, Main Hall.