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Carbon Conversations Facilitator Training
Due to popular demand, we are holding a two day workshop aimed at facilitators in areas beyond Cambridge. It introduces the materials and key skills needed to run a successful Carbon Conversations group and costs £165 per person.
Included in the price are:
1 copy of the Member’s Handbook, 1 copy of the Facilitator’s Guide, lunch [...]
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Carbon Conversations Facilitator Training
14 November 2009 to 15 November 2009
Venue: Ross St Community Centre, Ross St, Cambridge
This two day workshop is aimed at would be Carbon Conversations facilitators in areas beyond Cambridge. It introduces the materials and key skills needed to run a successful Carbon Conversations group. Included in the price are:
1 copy of the Member’s Handbook, 1 copy of [...]
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Calendar of Events (Sept/Oct)
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We’ve some wonderful workshops and events coming up in September and October. Please email us to let us know you’re coming (it helps us plan for numbers). All of these workshops are free, but donations (£2-4) are requested to help us cover the cost of the room. [...]
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August 2009 Newsletter
You can download this newsletter in a pdf version here.
I. Cambridge Carbon Footprint News and Upcoming Events
Ed Miliband is a carbon conversations fan!
Manchester Report
Carbon Conversations Courses starting soon
CCF is moving!
Fundraising News
Intern opportunity
Volunteers needed in September
Mark your calendars: Grow Your Own session, communication workshop [...]
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DIY! A practical workshop on home energy improvements
26 October 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue: 253 Hills Road, Cambridge
With Martin Roach, CCF’s DIY expert. This workshop will guide you through the practicalities of making your home snug and climate-friendly for the winter, demonstrated in Martin’s own home.
Please email Sally or Siobhan, or call 01223 971353 for queries and to book.
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POSTPONED: Social Dreaming about Climate Change
20 October 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
This event has been postponed until further notice, we apologise for any inconvenience. Please contact the office if you would be interested in attending on a future date.
With Dan Jones, of Cambridge Groupwork. When people share their sleeping dreams, the images resonate and spark, tapping into areas of the collective unconscious connected with deep social [...]
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‘Curious Climate’: a communications workshop POSTPONED
13 October 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
This workshop has been postponed. We will post details of new arrangements on the website. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Sally@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.
Venue: Tibbetts Room, St. Luke’s Church, Victoria Road.
Climate scientist Stephen Peake will help you feel confident in talking about climate change. We’ll explore creatively what the science tells [...]
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Eco-renovation: getting started
5 October 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue: Tibbetts Room, St. Luke’s Church Centre on Victoria Road
The first in this season’s Home Energy series, with Tim Acheson (eco-builder), Andy Brown (engineer), and Swati Ogale (eco-architect). Our experts will introduce you to the principles and planning behind successful projects, and guide you through the systems, materials and technologies that are available. [...]
Grow Your Own: Autumn Review
14 September 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Ross Street Community Centre, CFR room
A chance to meet fellow gardeners, share your gardening successes and failures, and pick up some seasonal tips and inspiration with local expert Keith Jordan. All levels of gardening experience are welcome.
Special to this session: we’ll look back over the last season — how was it for you and [...]
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‘Who Killed the Electric Car’ and ‘Cheat Neutral’ films
18 June 2009, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday 18 June, 6-8:30pm, Arts Picturehouse, Regent Street
The short, humorous film on carbon-offsetting, ‘Cheat Neutral,’ will be followed by the feature-length ‘Who Killed the Electric Car’ and a post-film discussion with Rosemary Randall (CCF) and Alex Randall of Cheat Neutral. Tickets available through the Arts Picturehouse.
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Age of Stupid film screening
17 June 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Wednesday 17 June, 7:30pm, Winstanley Theatre, Trinity College
See this new documentary-drama-animation film that has everyone talking. Starring Oscar-nominated Pete Postelthwaite, the film considers our current inaction around climate change from a future perspective. Shown in conjunction with Trinity College as a part of the Cambridge Environment Festival. The film is free and open to the [...]
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Summer Calendar 2009
Download the summer calendar pdf
There are quite a few events happening in June and July, so download the summer calendar here to make sure you don’t miss any of them!
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June Newsletter 2009
(for pdf version of newsletter, here)
Contents:
I. Cambridge Carbon Footprint News and Upcoming Events
‘Beyond the Comfort Zone’ workshop
Volunteer at CCF’s summer events!
Films: Age of Stupid, Cheat Neutral, and Who Killed the Electric Car
Tour of Donarbon Waste [...]
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Grow Your Own Session
6 July 2009, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
There is so much to do in the garden in mid-summer – weeding, watering, harvesting, staking, planting AND dealing with the all the produce at home! In this session, Keith Jordan will help you know how to best manage your summer veg crop and prepare for the autumn, including labour-saving tips to [...]
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Eco-renovation
Cambridge Carbon Footprint’s joint Eco-Renovation seminar with SmartLife on May 13th was an outstanding success. 20 local builders gathered to hear an inspiring talk from Tim Acheson of Green Hat Construction about the £140 million opportunities opening up for the construction industry in renovating Cambridge’s existing housing stock over the next 10 years. Sponsored by [...]
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