We have finished our latest series of local Carbon Conversations – exploring personal choices for carbon reduction in travel, home energy, food and in general consumption, all in a friendly and non-judgemental way. There were even some laughs, in a subject where gloom and self-denial seem to be the norm. But gloom and denial are […]
Read More →In our next free ‘Carbon Conversation’, we’ll be looking at the choices for reducing our own carbon footprint in the food we buy (or grow…). Our relationship with food is tied up with many aspects of our health, comfort, wellbeing, family life, enjoyment, culture: we’ll touch on those.And we’ll look at the example of Hodmedods – building a […]
Read More →On Monday March 4th we will be looking at carbon-reduction choices and opportunities in the home (including energy consumption and efficiency), and at ‘what’s important to you in your home?’ We will be joined by architect Susan Venner, who will share her experience of an 80% carbon reduction & refurbishment project at her Victorian house […]
Read More →Saturday 26th saw the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido. Over 600 swimmers raced in many different classes in sunny weather. There were no wetsuits in use…however many competitors wore excellent hats. If you have never seen the Lido, here is one swimmer’s hat representing the pool, complete with Lego shark: TTT had a stand all […]
Read More →South Thames College has won the prestigious 2012 Green Gown Award in the ‘Best Newcomer’ category, from a strong field of 5 other finalists. Sadiq Khan MP will celebrate the Award with a local presentation to Sue Rimmer, Principal of South Thames CollegeThe Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken in tertiary education across the UKThis […]
Read More →Carbon ConversationsOn Monday evening 25th June, we started our latest series of Carbon Conversations workshops with a talkative and diverse group. We will cover a lot – in particular focusing on what can be achieved at the individual, family and community levels. What are some of the participants’ reasons for joining? Responses included: ‘we’ve just […]
Read More →We’re starting a new series of fun and participative Carbon Conversations workshops on Monday June 25th at The Selkirk, Selkirk Rd, Tooting Broadway, from 630-830 pm, and continuing on the following three Mondays. Please click here for the detailed flyer. We’ll explore values, behaviours and feelings, and we will ‘count the carbon’ in our daily lives, so […]
Read More →Liz has been hosting a series of ‘Carbon Conversations’ meetings with neighbours in her front room: Our latest ‘CC’ is now taking a break for the summer, so I thought I’d take the opportunity for a quick update on how it’s gone so far, since we started meeting once a week. In mid June a […]
Read More →The next Carbon Conversation in Tooting starts next week on Monday 20th June. Organiser Liz Darley says: “It should be fun and you should learn some new things!!” Carbon conversations are six meetings that explore how individuals and families can reduce their carbon footprint. Participants will find out how to make practical plans to reduce […]
Read More →Is our future worth a conversation? Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint? Would you like to take some practical steps on climate change? You are invited to take part in Carbon Conversations: a course of meetings starting soon in Tooting 8-10 participants will meet as a group to explore climate change in […]
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