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Furzedown Low Carbon ZoneWe had a productive monthly planning meeting last week – please see the minutes and actions here. In outline we’re at the stage of visiting local partners to explore sites where there is space and interest to be involved by ‘hosting’ renewable energy generation equipment – whatever technology is appropriate – and sharing in the […]
Read More →Trying to read today’s report from the IPCC about the effects of climate change on our planet, along with a mass of media commentary, feels like swimming through treacle, but the overall message is clear: the climate is changing like never before and with a high degree of certainty, the activities of our species are […]
Read More →Arts & Making Happening Right Now In Tooting, courtesy of SMArT The newest items on the board this week are are on yellow post-its. You can email Jeni for more info on jeniannewalker@gmail.com. Alternatively just take the contact details from the post-it you are interested in. Great news for our next Meet & Make! Cressida […]
Read More →This year’s Ecobuild had plenty to catch the eye and ear. I was particularly interested in the Resource section on reuse and the circular economy. Here’s three projects which sounded good: The RSA’s Great Recovery Project about how redesigning systems can help conserve valuable resources and minimise waste. The London Re-use Network who give young […]
Read More →The Meet & Make at Sprout last Wednesday was really relaxing. The next time I feel like stepping off the treadmill of life for a few moments I might just reach for another ‘cathedral window’ quilting project which was our featured craft. Just look what we achieved in the 2 hours! It turns out it […]
Read More →The sunshine on Saturday was a welcome break after long weeks of endless rain and stormy weather. It turned out to be a special day as a core group of Tooting Transitioners ventured out on their first outing to the historic market town of Lewes in East Sussex in hope of a “Fun Day Out”. […]
Read More →We want to share this exciting news from the Furzedown Low Carbon Zone (FLCZ) AGM last week. There’s no time like the present, and we have decided to take the plunge and try our hardest to establish a community renewable energy project in Furzedown. What will that look like? In outline we’ll be supporting the […]
Read More →Furzedown Low Carbon Zone AGM Furzedown Project, 91-93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ We have postponed the AGM, originally scheduled for January 16th, to next Thursday 23rd January from 7:30-9:00 pm. The FLCZ was established in 2011 to promote practical local action on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green jobs. We are considering a community renewable energy generating project, and […]
Read More →Much like a tree in winter the Meet & Make notice board is looking a little sparse due to the season, we are all drawing our energies and preparing for flourishes throughout the rest of the year! Do check out the picture for what is going on and get in contact or chat to me […]
Read More →I was reminded in Amsterdam recently, what a vast difference there is between cycling in the Dutch capital and cycling in London. In central Amsterdam, bicycles and feet seem the primary mode of transport followed by trams. Far fewer cars, less pollution, a more pleasant environment and a slimmer looking population from this brief survey. […]
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