http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org Working Together On Climate Change Mon, 21 May 2012 16:11:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/talking-about-climate-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=talking-about-climate-change http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/talking-about-climate-change/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:50 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=11455 21 March 2012, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Cambridge Carbon Footprint has a unique approach to personal decision-making about carbon reduction.  We use group work and conversations at stalls to explore and share the challenges of making sustained and sustainable behaviour change. In this interactive workshop we will explore some key ideas, and invite discussion around common mechanisms such as making excuses or not [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/talking-about-climate-change/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/rain-water-harvesting-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rain-water-harvesting-workshop http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/rain-water-harvesting-workshop/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:29:44 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=10372 27 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 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 [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/rain-water-harvesting-workshop/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/stalls-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stalls-training http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/stalls-training/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:09:29 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=10362 24 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 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 [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/stalls-training/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/climate-friendly-homes-surveyor-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-friendly-homes-surveyor-training http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/climate-friendly-homes-surveyor-training/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:10:09 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=10252 18 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 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 [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/climate-friendly-homes-surveyor-training/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/grow-your-own-workshop-autumn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grow-your-own-workshop-autumn http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/grow-your-own-workshop-autumn/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:27:13 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=10034 19 September 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Venue: Ross St Community Centre As the growing year starts to wind down, come and review the year with fellow gardeners Keith Jordan, George Thorpe and Emeshe Gengeliczki An informal workshop to discuss what has gone well, what has been eating or infecting your crops (and preventative methods), sowing green manures, storing crops for [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/grow-your-own-workshop-autumn/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-seasonal-meal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=autumn-seasonal-meal http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-seasonal-meal/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:45:54 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9794 23 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Come and join us for our autumnal seasonal meal. Please bring food and drink to share, with as much of it local, seasonal and home-cooked as possible! Let us know what is in your dish and where the ingredients came from with a tempting label! There will be a prize for the most local [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-seasonal-meal/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/visit-to-straw-bale-build/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-to-straw-bale-build http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/visit-to-straw-bale-build/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:23:23 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9699 1 October 2011,

Their house is still under construction, and Rachel has been kind enough to offer CCF a tour of the site! If you'd like to come along please contact beejal@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/visit-to-straw-bale-build/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/workshops-and-presentations-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workshops-and-presentations-training http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/workshops-and-presentations-training/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:41:09 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9632 26 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 2 November 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 9 November 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

We are offering a free three-session training course for people interested in running workshops and giving presentations, as part of CCF’s essential outreach. This is a great opportunity to develop your presentation and workshop skills, helping us to increase other organisations’ understanding of climate change and carbon reduction. Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/workshops-and-presentations-training/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/thermal-imaging-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thermal-imaging-training http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/thermal-imaging-training/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:35:46 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9626 20 September 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 4 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 20 October 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Alex Rice will be running a training session on how to use and interpret information from CCF's thermal imaging camera After completing the training volunteers are able to book to use the camera, in the past volunteers have used the camera on their own house, neighbours, at local events, taken it into schools and workplaces etc. Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/thermal-imaging-training/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-come-dine-with-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=autumn-come-dine-with-me http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-come-dine-with-me/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:08:27 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9485 Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/autumn-come-dine-with-me/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/ccf-volunteer-lunch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccf-volunteer-lunch http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/ccf-volunteer-lunch/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:41:06 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9469 21 July 2011, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

If you are a volunteer or would like to become one, then come along to this lunch to meet the CCF staff, trustees and other volunteers. Booking necessary - email info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org.uk and let us know of any dietary requirements. Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/ccf-volunteer-lunch/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/no-impact-man-free-film-screening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-impact-man-free-film-screening http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/no-impact-man-free-film-screening/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:12:47 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9243 25 July 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Follow the Manhattan-based Beavan family as they abandon their high consumption 5th Avenue lifestyle and try to live a year while making no net environmental impact. The film screening will be followed by discussion. Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/no-impact-man-free-film-screening/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/training-giving-workshops-and-presentations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=training-giving-workshops-and-presentations http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/training-giving-workshops-and-presentations/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:09:51 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=9102 Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/training-giving-workshops-and-presentations/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-renovations-group-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eco-renovations-group-meeting http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-renovations-group-meeting/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 11:54:56 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=8317 30 June 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Following on from our revamp meeting, interested volunteers will be meeting to discuss and share ideas for eco-renovations events and start planning to make them happen! If you'd like to get involved contact beejal@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org Continue reading →]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-renovations-group-meeting/feed/ 0 http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-ren-and-cfh-revamp-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eco-ren-and-cfh-revamp-meeting http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-ren-and-cfh-revamp-meeting/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 11:59:40 +0000 admin http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/?p=6189 26 May 2011, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Are you interested in CCF's Eco-Renovations and Climate Friendly Homes Projects? Changes are afoot! At this meeting we'll be discussing the future of the Eco-ren and CFH projects, it will be after our AGM where we will be discussing the future of CCF as a much more volunteer-run organisation. We'd love to get a bigger, [...]]]> http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/eco-ren-and-cfh-revamp-meeting/feed/ 0