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Carbon Conversations Facilitator Training

14 November 2009to15 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 the Facilitator’s Guide, lunch and refreshments on both days of the training.

Games packs and more copies of the Member’s handbook and Facilitator’s Guide will be available to buy at the workshop.
Times: Saturday 14th Nov 9.30 – 5.00. Sunday 15 Nov 9.30 – 5.00
Cost: £165.00 per person

Some bursaries may be available for those on low incomes. Please contact us for details.

Trainers: Rosemary Randall, founder of Cambridge Carbon Footprint and author of Carbon Conversations, Penny Henderson, Groupwork trainer and CCF member.

Accommodation in Cambridge. A list of b&bs can be found at http://www.visitcambridge.org/wheretostay.php. We may also be able to find you accommodation with Cambridge Carbon Footprint members who will put you up at cost.

Please email Sally or Siobhan, or call 01223 971353 for queries and to book.

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 Facility
  • Cycle Picnic to South City
  • Facilitator Training Session
  • Next Grow Your Own Session
  • Donations Made Easy

II Local News & Events

  • Upcoming talk: ‘The Global and the Local: Sustainability in Food and Shopping’
  • Environment Festival
  • The Work that Reconnects: a day workshop
  • Help for your garden: a new Cambridge company
  • New online resource for renewable energy

III. Politics and Campaigning: news from your roving reporter

by Tom Bragg

IV. Ro’s Review: ‘The Spirit Level’ and ‘Prosperity Without

Growth’

V. Gardening Guidance: June in the Garden by Keith Jordan

VI. Martin’s Memo (DIY tips): Future of Lighting and DIY Log by

Martin Roach

VII. Jacky’s recipe: Broad bean dip by Jacky Sutton-Adam

Read the rest…