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From 1st October 2008, we're seeking ideas for one hundred and one days to celebrate the Earth from the Air Exhibition at Oxford Castle....ideas which will inspire people in Oxfordshire to think about the county's future and how they can help shape it.
Day 34: November 3rd, Monday
Floodlit World ..now the clocks have changed and the days are shortening ..much easier to see the amazing Earth from the Air pictures at Oxford Castle in the dark, floodlit .. Day 33: November 2nd, Sunday More local food? A LOT MORE ALLOTMENTS? ..why not just Landshare ...a new way to register your interest in growing stuff on your own neigbourly piece of England .... as featured by Hugh on River Cottage Day 32: November 1st, Saturday FRONT PAGE! Get to grips with the extraordinary innovation of Low Carbon West Oxford, which saw them claim the front page of the Times Money section this weekend Day 31: October 31st, Friday
Day 30: October 30th, Thursday Day 29: October 29th, Wednesday TONIGHT! Witney calling: find out who's making the carbon revolution happen across West Oxfordshire. Come to one of ClimateX's famous Joining the Dots events ..and then join the Bin Raiders at the West Ox green fun day tomorrow, Thursday 30th Day 28: October 28th, Tuesday Saving money on your energy bills ..check out advice from the Times: 10 ways to cut your energy bills Day 27: October 27th, Monday TODAY! BBC Autumn Watch launch ... join the millions who will be peering into the countryside with Bill Oddie (BBC2 8pm) - and then see what's happening outside your backdoor eg Oxfordshire Nature Conservation Forum Day 21: October 21st So how much energy are you using? www.Imeasure.org.uk is a clever little free online tool which tells you Pop in your meter readings and you get instant feedback, inlcuding a comparison with other households similar to yours. Day 20: October 20th Start of National Energy Saving Week - loads of tips from the Energy Saving Trust Day 19: October 19th Feeling like an activist... want to see what the local Thames Vallety Climate Action get up? A Public meeting and Film Screening are on tomorrow night, Monday Day 18: October 18th "Why Oxfordshire is a powerhouse in the new eco-economy" How on earth could the Oxford Times put this on the cover of its Business supplement. Find out about the county's extraordinary green business buzz, and think about green job opportunities. Day 17: October 17th. Meet the Oxfordshire team in England's £1m Big Green Challenge. Low Carbon West Oxford are beginning an amazing journey. Could your community join them? Day 14: October 14th TONIGHT: The Psychology of Inspired Action.When facing issues like climate change or peak oil, what helps us respond in empowered and inspired ways? Can learnable self-help strategies help us cultivate our creativity, determination, enthusiasm and courage? Dr Chris Johnstone introduces psychological tools and insights that can make a difference for anyone wanting to take the next step on the climate journey. Day 13: October 13thBBC Alien Invaders Week - explore the alien bugs and beasts clambering all over Britain, from the far corners of the globe. Day 7: October 7th If you're not at Wantage Flood Fair checkout Oxfordshire's Planet Earth season ...an endless array of events across the county celebrating the Earth ...until Christmas Day 6: October 6th A couple of days ago Food fairs ...now try FLODD FAIRS! To cheer us all up it's Flood Awareness Month across Oxfordshire, and Wantage is hosting its very own Flood Fair tomorrow Tuesday 7th October. Lots of practical ideas to keep the waters at bay Day 5: October 5th Host a lightbulb party. A what?! A lightbulb party - with a chic, free-to-borrow, lightbulb library from Eco-St. As the nights draw in, more lights are on, your electricity use is climbing and so are your bills. Today's low energy lightbulbs are smart, trendy, very effective, a fast to come on...miles better than those early clunky ones. Day 4: October 4th FOOD FAIRS! Local food - find your nearest farmers' market and see what's happening to promote Oxfordshire food. Day 3: October 3rd Take somer serious steps to make big savings in your energy bills. Oxfordshire's new Ecorenovation projet is leading the UK in innovation. See insights from the unique Open Eco-homes weekend. Day 2: October 2nd Find out about your own local climate communities From thermal imaging cameras to low carbon scarecrows; from street party junk swaps to the empowering Wychwood V Project Day 1: October 1st Visit Project Timescape: the history and the future of Oxfordshire's landscape Project Timescape is a new interactive landscape visitor centre which allows you to plan the future of your local landscape.
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