Breaking habits – going for green!

Posted on 9 January 2012 by admin
13 March 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Curious about Carbon Conversations but don’t want to commit to a group?  As part of the Cambridge Science Festival 2012, we’ll be offering a Carbon Conversations taster session.

We’ll calculate your Carbon Footprint, and take you through some sample activities. Come along to find out more!

Where? Wesley Church, Octagon Room

Numbers limited, pre-booking essential:  email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.

You can see the entire Cambridge Science Festival programme here.

 

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Talking About Climate Change

Posted on 8 January 2012 by admin
21 March 2012
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

A two-hour interactive workshop with Penny Henderson on communicating climate change.  Details to follow.

Venue:  Future Business, Milton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1UY

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Rain Water Harvesting Workshop

Posted on 21 September 2011 by admin
27 October 2011
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Ross St Community Centre, Ross St, Cambridge CB1 3UZ

Hear Graham Cross of Halsted Rain, UK leaders in the collection and use of rainwater in the urban environment, talking about a new approach to the rainwater harvesting market with a focus on affordable, easy to install and visually discreet solutions that help reduce mains water consumption and manage sustainable drainage.

The aim of this workshop is to promote rainwater harvesting as a means of living more sustainably.

There is not enough fresh water to meet the demands of a growing population, changing climate will affect water availability.

There are many uses of water that do not require treated drinking water, such as irrigation, vehicle washing, and toilet flushing.

This workshop will introduce the participants to rainwater harvesting techniques and innovative prototypes being developed

To Book:  Email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org, Tel: 01223 659962 or 07837 183271

Free event, though donations to cost of room hire always appreciated!

We strive to make our events open and accessible to all.  Please contact the office if you have any special requirements and we will do our best to comply.

www.cambridgecarbonfootprint.org Registered Charity No. 1127376

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Stalls training!

Posted on 20 September 2011 by admin
24 October 2011
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

Facilitated by Bev Sedley and Beejal Parekh

Stalls at local events are a great chance for CCF to reach new people and they are a fun opportunity for volunteers to chat to locals and enjoy community events. The training is for new and old volunteers alike, a useful refresher for anyone that hasn’t been on a stall in a while, and a great introduction and confidence booster for those that have never done it  before! Learn how to use our interactive activities for stalls, make suggestions for new ones, practice talking to the public through role play, and have a rummage through our stalls box!

We’ll be covering:

- How to set up the CCF stall

- How to use the Carbon Abacus Game and the Carbon Footprint Calculator and our activities

- How to engage members of the public to talk about climate change

- What being the ‘lead person’ on a stall involves

Venue: Cambridge Carbon Footprint, Future Business, Milton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1UY

To book a place on the training email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org

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Climate Friendly Homes – Surveyor Training

Posted on 13 September 2011 by admin
18 October 2011
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/action/climate-friendly-homes-project/

Come to this training to become a surveyor for CCF’s Climate Friendly Homes Project:
The project provides a free service to householders to help them make practical plans to reduce their carbon emissions.

Surveyors will learn how to:
- Deliver an individualised report offering suggestions and advice about what can be done to cut the carbon footprint of a home, and save on bills.
- Help householders install an electricity monitor
- Provide information tailored to circumstances on grants, suppliers and discount
- Advice and support

If you would like to book a place on the training email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org

Venue:  Cambridge Carbon Footprint, Future Business, Milton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1UY

We want our events to be as accessible as possible.  Please contact us if you have any additional needs and we will do our best to accommodate them.

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