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Welcome to the late May edition, containing info, updates, and a host of upcoming events. Happy reading!
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1. IN THE NEWS1.1 Our new GovernmentWe live in interesting political times. You can see the new Coalition’s Energy and Climate Change programme for Government here: http://programmeforgovernment.hmg.gov.uk/energy-and-climate-change/ Notably: increasing the target for energy from renewable sources, reducing central government carbon emissions by 10% within 12 months; retaining Energy performance certificates... 1.2 International Year of Biodiversity2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) by the United Nations. An excerpt from the Global Biodiversity Outlook 3 states: ‘We can no longer see the continued loss of biodiversity as an issue separate from the core concerns of society: to tackle poverty, to improve the health, prosperity and security of present and future generations, and to deal with climate change. Each of those objectives is undermined by current trends in the state of our ecosystems, and each will be greatly strengthened if we finally give biodiversity the priority it deserves.' (CBD, Global Biodiversity Outlook 3, 10 May 2010)’ 1.3 Latest news from UNFCCChttp://news.unfccc.int/web/nllp.asp?o=yczctpnj&s=hkomb5gqcoxzcnwd ANALYSIS - U.N. climate chief faces widening rich-poor split: http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-48591620100518 1.4 The Hartwell Paper:A new direction for climate policy after the crash of 2009 . An interesting and thought provoking take on current climate policy: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/27939/1/HartwellPaper_English_version.pdf
2. RESOURCES2.1 Chris Johnstone on ‘Inspiration, Finding Your Power and Transition'Chris Johnstone's 'Find Your Power' has just been revised and republished, this time by Permanent Publications. 2.2 Oxfordshire Waste Partnership reuse directory online:2.3 Documentary on Climate DebtFor a great documentary on climate debt see the current edition of ‘Fault Lines’: Avi Lewis travels to Bolivia to explore the country's climate crusade from the inside. http://www.oneclimate.net/2010/05/20/fault-lines-the-other-debt-crisis-climate-debt/ 2.4 Eco-renovation Case studies folderHaving a stall at a fete? We’ve got a nifty A4 size folder of Eco-renovation case studies, plus posters and leaflets that people can take away. Email jo@climatex.org if you’d like one for your stall. 2.5 Transition VideosA whole host of Transition Videos are available here,including Rob Hopkins talking to Princes’ Foundation for the Built Environment, and a greatTED talk in Oxford: http://transitionculture.org/essential-info/interviews-and-talks-audio/ 2.6 Making Local Food Work:Local Food and Climate Change – a great resource by the Plunkett Foundation: http://www.makinglocalfoodwork.co.uk/
3. COMMUNITIES UPDATE
3.1 Abingdon Carbon Cutters: Group plans £1m hydro-electric plant: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/abingdon/8159392.Group_plans___1m_hydro_electric_plant/ 3.2 £5,000 prizes for community based low carbon transport projectsLowCVP and Energy Saving Trust launch Community Challenge The LowCVP and Energy Saving Trust today launched the Community Challenge, which offers prizes of up to £5,000 for community based projects promoting low carbon vehicles and fuels or smarter, sustainable travel. Entry forms are available on the LowCVP website at www.lowcvp.org.uk/communitychallenge. The deadline for entries is 4th June 2010. For further details visit www.lowcvp.org.uk/communitychallenge or call 020 8469 1333. 3.3 OxfordStreets for People street party weekend 18 and 19 SeptemberFind out more here: http://www.oxstreets.org.uk/ 3.4 Transition Eynsham AreaTEA have a whole host of events coming up - see events below – or their website: http://www.eynsham.org/teahome June 19th Eynsham SwapShop 10-12noon at the Baptist Church, Lombard St., Eynsham July 3rd Eynsham Carnival TEA entry: ‘Bicycle Flotilla’ and EAWW (our 'Waste' working group) stall. July 17th Long Hanborough Recreation Hall 7.30pm. Free film show "In Transition 1.0" followed by discussion. Oct 2nd Aston SwapShop 10-11.30am at the Village Hall, Aston. Oct 16th Appleday 10am-2pm Eynsham Village Square / St Leonard’s Hall. Oct 16th Eynsham SwapShop at the Baptist Church, Lombard St., Eynsham 3.5 Sustainable Blewbury NewsletterSee the latest update here: http://www.sustainable-blewbury.org.uk/news.htm 3.6 BUILDING THE SKILLS AND CAPACITY OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IN OXFORDSHIREOxfordshire is part of the 'South East Region Learning and Development for the Third Sector' programme. It is funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and European Social Fund (ESF) and provides free support for voluntary and community organisations in Oxfordshire. The programme offers: Organisational training needs analysis / Advice / Access to training providers / Signposting to funding. In addition, grants of £500 are available for voluntary organisations with 5 -249 staff to improve leadership and management. If organisations can find match funding a further £500 is available The Thames Valley is supported by Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action, 01865 251946, hilary.burr@ocva.org.uk . www.ocva.org.uk <http://www.ocva.org.uk> OCVA also delivers an in-house programme of training and events http://www.oxnet.org.uk/sites/ocva.org.uk/files/Training%20AprilJune.pdf 3.7 Reviewers wanted for new Climate communities resourceI’m in the final stages of compiling a new resource for community groups, and would love one or two people in community groups to review it. If you have about an hour to read through and make comments on it before 2nd June, please email jo:climatex.org ’d like to review, and have about an hour to read through and comment 4. ECO-RENOVATION
4.1 Thursday 3rd June 7.00 -8.30pm Eco-renovation Club event: insulation seminar with Richard TwinchRichard will present and discuss options for insulating roofs, walls and floors starting from theory to practice. His informal presentation includes handling various insulating materials and demonstrating Thermographic imaging, and you’ll go away with a spreadsheet outlining various options for insulation. There will also be a chance for informal networking over a glass of wine and snacks. Venue: Oxford University Centre for the Environment, Oxford University Centre for the Environment, Dyson Perrins Building, South Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QY Wheelchair accessible venue. Parking available nearby in Mansfield Road. Please sign up in advance so we know how many to expect: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MT3273R NOTE: Richard is offering insulation seminars for local groups – if you’d like to book him his contact details are below. ** If you do this before July 2010 we can cover the costs of the event ** Contact him: Richard Twinch Design Phone: 01865 202108 Email: twinch@community.co.uk Web: www.twinchdesign.co.uk 4.2 Saturday 19th June. Tim and Jo's eco-renovated 1970s flat in SummertownSession 1: 2-3pm Session 2: 3-4pm See how a tired two bedroom flat in Summertown was given a comprehensive eco-make-over to become a stylish, bright, warm, healthy low carbon home. Learn about numerous simple measures that collectively make a big difference - it is now low carbon and low cost but very comfortable. As seen on BBC TV Openhouse. You can see a case study of their flat here: http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/1970flat.html Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C86M2SM 4.3 Ecoworkshops http://www.ecoworkshops.co.uk/Going Green: Re-inventing Family Homes and Lifestyles This workshop is perfect for homeowners undertaking their own home redesign or briefing builders or Architects. Use SEED-groups professional knowledge and years of experience to help inspire and inform your eco design. This is a unique opportunity to ask eco advisers questions; meet like minded people and build your network of sources and recommendations. Price £65.00 Book this workshop by choosing a date below: Saturday, 22nd May, 2010 10.15am to 4.00pm Saturday, 26th June, 2010 10.15am to 4.00pm 4.4 Open Homes Events 2010Oxfordshire ClimateXchange and COIN aren’t organizing an Oxfordshire wide Eco-Homes open days event this year, but we do that some eco-renovated homes will be open during the heritage Open Days:. If you’d like to open your home, please register with them directly: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/organisers/ (and please let us know so that we can do an email round beforehand).
4.5 See the latest Green Communities Newsletter: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe
5. JOBS
5.1 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY OFFICERPart-time, fixed-term until March 2012. Salary range £24,646 - £27,052 pro rata The role, in brief, is to identify and deliver renewable energy projects at Schools and Community Centre buildings within Oxfordshire. Based primarily at Speedwell House, Oxford but will require travelling throughout Oxfordshire to visit sites. Details can be found on the County Council website www.oxfordshire.gov.uk under the Jobs tab. Closing date for applications is 31 May. Interviews 11 June. 5.2 FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, Northmoor TrustPart-time, 3 days a week, with the possibility to become full time in future £18,000 pro-rata Are you well organised, outgoing and looking for a new direction? Northmoor Trust is looking for a Fundraising and Communications Administration Assistant to work in its small Development and Communications Team. See www.northmoortrust.co.uk for job and person specification. For more information regarding the role please contact Jayne Manley, Director of Development and Communications on 01865 409423. Closing date for applications is Thursday 10th June and interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd June. 5.2 'Situation Vacant: Transition in Action Project Manager (Totnes based)'This is a new position of significant responsibility and profile to enable Transition Town Totnes to successfully navigate new terrain and expand its reach and impact through starting the process of implementing its recently launched Energy Descent Action Plan (EDAP). http://transitionculture.org/2010/05/14/situation-vacant-transition-in-action-project-manager-totnes-based/ 6. UPCOMING EVENTSMore events than we can put down here – so do look at the online calendar: http://climatex.org/whats-new/ plus a full list of Environmental lectures available here: http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/oxfordenv/index.php If you’d like to add you own event, please do so via the link under the events calendar: http://climatex.org/whats-new/
6.1 SCIENCE OXFORD LIVE CLEAN AND GREEN FESTIVALThurs 27th May 7.30 pm – The Future of Farming full info on: www.scienceoxfordlive.com/ 6.2 TEA events:June 19th Eynsham SwapShop 10-12noon at the Baptist Church, Lombard St., Eynsham July 3rd Eynsham Carnival TEA entry: ‘Bicycle Flotilla’ and EAWW (our 'Waste' working group) stall. July 17th Long Hanborough Recreation Hall 7.30pm. Free film show "In Transition 1.0" followed by discussion. Oct 2nd Aston SwapShop 10-11.30am at the Village Hall, Aston. Oct 16th Appleday 10am-2pm Eynsham Village Square / St Leonard’s Hall. Oct 16th Eynsham SwapShop at the Baptist Church, Lombard St., Eynsham 6.3 Fri 28th May: Oxford Nappy Free Baby Workshop: Create a unique bond with your baby learning how to recognise and respond to baby's toileting needs. Find out more about this eco -friendly ( and baby-friendly) alternative to full - time nappies. Last Friday in month at Barracks Lane Community Garden. For more info see www.oxfordnappyfreebaby.co.uk or contact Amber Hatch at amberkhatch@yahoo.co.uk 6.4 Saturday 5 June11 am – 4 pm GREEN FAIRScience Oxford Live, St Clements, Oxford Come and find out some of the simple things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Chat to the experts and discover ways that local companies are making it possible for us all to be green! Bookings www.scienceoxfordlive.com, 01865 810000. 6.5 The Plundered Planet: how to reconcile prosperity with nature - A James Martin 21st Century School Public Lecture and Panel DiscussionMonday 7th June, 5pm to 6.30pm, Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ Key speaker: Professor Paul Collier, Co-Director of OxIGED, a member of the James Martin 21st Century School Panellists: Mr Charles Badenoch, Vice President, Advocacy & Justice for Children, World Vision International; Mr Jamie Drummond, Executive Director of ONE ; Mr Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Editor of the Financial Times Full details at http://www.21school.ox.ac.uk/news_and_events/events/2010-plundered-planet.cfm Tickets are free, but please pre-register at www.21school.ox.ac.uk/registration/ Contact: events@21school.ox.ac.uk 6.6 Oxford Energy Futures11 June Rewley House, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA A conference focusing on cutting-edge energy topics given by researchers at Oxford University and with contributions from scientists and practitioners at other organisations and businesses. Cost: Full fee £75, students £40. Free places available to Oxford postgraduate students who present a poster (poster space limited). Fees include refreshments and lunch.
6.7 Sunday 13th June3pm: "The Simple Future Beyond Oil"A talk on our economic and ecological future by Paul Mobbs Banbury and Evesham Area Quakers -- Adderbury Gathering Adderbury Quaker Meeting House, Horn Hill Road open to anyone - - entry free - - tea after Why does the price of petrol continue to rise? Why is Britain's future uncertain since the peak and decline of North Sea oil and gas production over the last decade? Why might a global shortfall in the production of energy or certain raw materials precipitate a radical review of what society is able to do for us in the future? These and other questions will be examined as we look at the difficulties of maintaining the affluence of modern society against the ecological limits that are influencing present economic and social trends. Rather than simply pursuing “more growth” as the solution to today's problems might the solution be to accept “less”? For more information please call 01295 720900 or 01386 840406 Link to poster for event -- http://www.fraw.org.uk/mei/adderbury_gathering_poster.pdf 6.8 Saturday 19 June 11 am – 4 pm OPEN DAY AT WESTMILL WIND FARMGuided tours, related displays and a new Wind Sound sculpture by Will Menter will be unveiled. Korky Paul, famous illustrator and author, will preside over a turbine-naming ceremony, handing out prizes for a naming competition from local primary schools. Pictures by the winners of a photography competition will be displayed. Have a grand day out at your local wind farm! Contact: Liz Rothschild 01367 240508 lizrothschild@phonecoop.coop 6.9 Saturday 19th June, 1-4pm KIDLINGTON ECO FAIR
Kidlington vs Climate Change will be holding its second Eco Fair on at Exeter Hall in Kidlington, OX5 1AB. Entry is free. There will be a wide range of attractions & organisations to capture your imagination, including a chance to ride a superb Energy Bike, find out more about local recycling & food, talk to experts about solar power installations in your home, or look at some eco-products on the market. Contact: kidlingtonvsclimatechange@yahoo.co.uk 6.10 Challenge North Leigh Fair Saturday 19th of June, 2010 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Website: http://www.challengenorthleigh.org/ Venue: Cuckamus Green, North Leigh Details: 1pm to 4pm for the fair and 7pm to 11pm for the celebration party! 6.11 Oxford Green Spaces Sponsored Circular Walk, Sunday 27 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm.The 'Oxford Green Spaces Sponsored Circular Walk', has been created by CPRE Oxford, in association with The Ramblers, The Friends of Warneford Meadow, The Friends of Oxpens Meadow and the Friends of the Trap Grounds. More information, a sponsorship form, route map and directions, can be found on our website: www.cpreoxon.org.uk or can be obtained by calling our office on: 01865 874780. 6.12 Saturday 3rd July Composting Workshop Barracks Lane Garden2pm-4pm. Composting Workshop led by Martin Stott (Master Composter trained by Garden Organic). A practical workshop on how to make the best compost. Full info: www.barrackslanegarden.org.uk
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