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 →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 →We hosted this meeting with the Furzedown Low Carbon Zone on Wednesday 27th November. Giles from http://www.thinkingworks.co.uk/ gave an interactive talk sponsored by the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. He focused on understanding our own energy supply bills, on the grants and support schemes currently available, and who is eligible, on the energy efficiency challenges in Furzedown’s housing stock, and […]
Read More →The Gatton School Community Garden project won a team award at the BATCA Community Heroes event held this evening at Jasmin’s nightclub in Tooting. Congratulations to nominees Chuck and Deputy Head Hoosen Randaree pictured above with Head Teacher Rifat Batool and their awards. Many thanks to everyone involved, especially the children!Some numbers about the project to date, since March 2013: Around 180 children […]
Read More →Even though the year is moving into winter, there’s six ‘new beginnings’ to share with you below. We hope to see you at these events – all welcome to come along and maybe try something new.. 1 On Tuesday 26th November we are starting to plan for the 2014 Tooting Foodival. Do join us and suggest some new […]
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 […]
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