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Carbon Conversations
Carbon Conversations is an inspiring, practical 6-session course on low-carbon living. It was recently featured in the Guardian as one of the 20 best climate change solutions.
based on the psychology of change
emotionally engaging
technically rigorous
up to date, attractive handbook, games and materials
Led by trained volunteer facilitators, groups of 6-8 members meet [...]
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Communicating climate change
George Marshall, one of the UK’s most inspiring and entertaining leaders on climate change, leads this not-to-be-missed workshop at the Judge Business School, Cambridge on Thursday March 26th. All welcome.
Author of the widely acclaimed book, ‘Carbon Detox’ and founder of the Climate Outreach Information Network, George will leave you skilled up, blissed out and ready [...]
House doctor session
22 April 2009, 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Housing experts Katie Thornburrow, Swati Ogale (architects) Andy Brown & Jason Palmer (engineers) will be available to discuss your home and help you plan some carbon reductions. Look at the lightbulb library, browse books on eco-housing and share tea and cakes.
Venue
Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane.
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Cycle picnic to South of the City
27 June 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
A gentle cycle ride through the South Cambs countryside via Gt Shelford Farmer’s Market and Haslingfield Bread Oven. Bring a picnic lunch. Don’t forget to bring a drink and a sunhat!
Venue
We will meet at 10am at the gate at the end of Red Cross Lane (adjacent to Addenbrookes Hospital). Contact Mary Geddes m.geddes40@ntlworld.com [...]
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Beyond the comfort zone
15 June 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Led by Shilpa Shah.
A workshop exploring how to communicate effectively with people outside your close circles – how to get in touch with, listen to, understand and involve people you are less familiar with.
Shilpa Shah was the Akashi project co-ordinator from July 2006-May2008 and now works for Friends of the Earth as a campaigner with [...]
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Sing your heart out for the climate
7 May 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Bev Sedley and Hilary Taylor will lead us in an evening of joyous and celebratory singing with songs from around the world with a climate change theme. You don’t have to be an expert to join in.
Venue
Back Room, Ross St Community Centre, Ross St, Cambridge.
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Blocks, resistances and creative solutions
1 April 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Led by Anne Miller, author of ‘How to get your ideas adopted (and change the world)’, and board member of Stop Climate Chaos.
This workshop will explore:
how to help people think and act creatively
how to deal with people’s non-negotiables (the things they think they shouldn’t be asked to change)
how to work through blocks and resistances
Venue
Lower Hall, [...]
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Confronting cynicism with George Marshall
25 March 2009, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
George Marshall is speaking at our AGM on
Confronting cynicism: positive thinking for difficult times.
George is:
one of leading UK speakers on climate change
the author of ‘Carbon De-tox: your step to step guide to getting real about climate change’ voted one of the top five [...]
Charitable status
Cambridge Carbon Footprint has moved up a gear in 2009. In January we gained charitable status, which gives us great opportunities for fundraising and partnerships. We can now receive tax-efficient Gift-Aid donations. If you would like to help us by making either a one-off or a regular donation please contact andy@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org
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