Summer 2010 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter:

  1. Cambridge Carbon Footprint Events

    1. 27th July, 7.30 – 9.30pm: Eco-renovation workshop: Eco-renovation on a Budget
    2. 7th September, 7.30 – 9.30pm: Grow your own workshop – Autumn Review
  2. Open Eco-Houses & Eco-renovation News – Liz Serocold
    1. Cambridge Carbon Footprint in the News
  3. CCF at the Big Weekend
  4. Politics and Campaigning: Sustainable Growth? – Tom Bragg
  5. Gardening in July – Think positive and creatively! By Keith Jordan
  6. Ups and Downs – Monitoring Electricity Usage by Martin Roach

Read the rest…

Eco-renovation Workshop: Choosing an eco-friendly heating system

18 November 2010
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Venue: St Lukes Church Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 2DE

Dave Jordan from Ridgeon’s Sustainability Team will discuss the options and answer your questions.

These workshops are run by Cambridge Carbon Footprint’s Low-carbon Network.  Please book a place by calling 01223 971353 or writing to info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.

Free of charge and open to all.  Donations are invited towards the cost of room hire and refreshments.

Eco-renovation Workshop: Eco-renovation of Victorian and listed homes

14 October 2010
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Venue: St Lukes Church Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 2DE

Architect David Crowther will talk about the issues and solutions and answer your questions.

These workshops are run by Cambridge Carbon Footprint’s Low-carbon Network.  Please book a place by calling 01223 971353 or writing to info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.

Free of charge and open to all.  Donations are invited towards the cost of room hire and refreshments.

Eco-renovation Workshop: Getting started

16 September 2010
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Venue: St Lukes Church Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 2DE

Andy Brown (Engineer) and Tim Acheson (Builder), both specialising in sustainability, will introduce you to the principles and planning behind successful projects, explain what may be appropriate for different types of house and guide you through systems, materials and technologies.

These workshops are run by Cambridge Carbon Footprint’s Low-carbon Network.  Please book a place by calling 01223 971353 or writing to info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.

Free of charge and open to all.  Donations are invited towards the cost of room hire and refreshments.

Grow Your Own Workshop – Preparing for Spring

8 November 2010
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Venue: Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, CB1 3UZ

A chance to meet fellow gardeners, share your gardening successes and failures, and pick up some seasonal tips and inspiration with local gardener and allotment holder Keith Jordan and former Trinity College Head Gardener George Thorpe. All levels of gardening experience are welcome!

Special to this session: Time for planting garlic and sowing broad beans. Other preparations for the winter months and next spring. Pruning, planting and caring for fruit trees and bushes. Looking after stored produce.

Sessions are free of charge and open to all. No need to book.

Donations are invited towards cost of room hire and refreshments.

More details about Grow Your Own Workshops.

NB Ross St Community Centre is accessible for disabled people with disabled parking bays near the side entrance.

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