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Community Events May

Some events and announcements for communities in May

1) New £99 insulation deal

2) Community Transport Project

3) Energy Auditing for Old and listed Buildings - Tues 25^th May

4) Energy Auditing for Community Buildings - Tues 26^th May

5) Event: Feeding Oxford

6) Event - Wolvercote Wander

1. £99 Insulation Deal

For a limited period, local homeowners and private tenants can get cavity wall or loft insulation fitted for a standard price of £99 each. At this low price insulation pays for itself fast in reduced energy bills.

The Council's £99 deal is subject to funding and is being managed exclusively by Cocoon, a long standing partner of the Council. You may have to pay more if your property is larger than average for the number of bedrooms, or access to walls or loft is restricted or extra vents are required.

To find out more, call 0800 8048 777 and ask for the ‘Oxon Deal' or visit www.cocoonyourhome.co.uk

See the flier here.

2. Transport Funding Available

An opportunity has arisen to secure £5000 of funding for a transport specific community based project. The judges are looking for original ideas in three areas:

Vehicles and Fuels, Smarter/Eco Driving and Reducing Car Use.

If you think your community has some good ideas or projects I would encourage you to apply.

More information is attached, it can also be found at www.lowcvp.org.uk/communitychallenge.

3. Energy Auditing for Old and listed Buildings

Sustainable Charlbury have arranged training by EST on Tuesday 25^th May from 9.45 - 4.30 pm. You will need to be registered as Green Communities members before the course. You can do this by going to http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/Green-Communities/About-us/Become-a-Member-or-Update-Profile . There are a limited number of places available to external delegates and these will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Please fill out the application form which can be accessed here: and forward to greencommunities@est.org.uk. For further information please call 0844 848 0077.

Further information

Booking Form

4. "Energy Auditing for Community Buildings"

by an expert from EST Green Communities head office. This will be on the 26^th May, in / near Oxford Town Hall there are 20 spaces available. Please email Mathew.Roberts@est-tvs.org.uk if you're interested in attending, and he will email you final details and booking information

Also of interest, two events in Wolvercote:

6. Feeding Oxford - Tues 4^th May

Come to a debate on food supply: Feeding Oxford: Investing in a Food Supply Fit for the Future. Speaker: Mark Winne

Tuesday 4th May, 8pm at Vaults and Garden, Radcliffe Square, Oxford

Admission is Free, but space is limited, so RSVP to: Ruth West info@CampaignForRealFarming.org (see attached flier for more details)

7. Wolvercote Wander - Sun 9^th May

Come with neighbours & friends on the Wolvercote Wander. See http://www.wolvercote.org/LowCarbonWolvercote/LCW.htm. It's a celebration of the small, low-tech things, as well as the big projects so if you have any ways you're living a lower carbon life, tips, stories, etc - please tell Michael Buck (tel: 515777; e-mail: sheilabuck@btinternet.com ) so that they can be mentioned, and perhaps pointed out, during the Wander.