How to pay for better bus services?
DigitalA talk by Zoom (free) Edward Leigh from Smarter Cambridge Transport Few people would disagree that we need better rural bus services. Franchising (re-regulation), which would make it easier to provide an integrated, consistent service, is now an option in Cambridgeshire. But to expand service provision significantly will require additional money. So, the key …
Why all is not well with the River Cam
Digital(photo by Felix Stigter) Thursday 8 July: 8 – 9.30 pm Zoom meeting (free) Talk by Stephen Tomkins of Cam Valley Forum Cambridgeshire has nationally important chalk streams. The chalk aquifer that feeds them also supplies 97% of our public water supplies and is under unsustainable pressure. Stephen will explain this ground water …
‘Action for Climate Justice’ – Workshop, Wednesday 20 October
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeDo you feel bamboozled by all the talk of carbon emissions and COP26? Do you feel helpless in the face of so much bad news? If so, come along to this friendly workshop organised by 2G3S and the UK Youth Climate Coalition. Katie Williams from the UK Youth Climate Coalition will introduce the workshop, addressing …
CamLETS 7 February 2022
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeConversation Evening: CamLETS Monday 7 February 2022, 8.00 pm Peter Pope from CamLETS will talk to us about Local Exchange Trading Schemes (LETS) which are a way for a local community to trade skills, services or goods without using money. Cambridge has had a thriving scheme (CamLETS) since 1993. People from all over …
Talk: Improving Rivers for Wild Brown Trout
Johnson Hall, Stapleford 1 Gog Magog Way, Stapleford, CambridgeRob Mungovan Conservation Officer, The Wild Trout Trust Rob’s talk will look at what can be done to increase the habitat potential of Cambridge’s local rivers and beyond, focusing on the Granta, the Shep, the Mimram, and more. Johnson Hall, Gog Magog Way, Stapleford, CB22 5BQ Wednesday 6 April at 8.00 pm. Refreshments …
Heat pumps NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TONIGHT
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeWarren Pope Volunteer Trustee for Peterborough Environment City Trust Monday 5 September 8 – 9.30 pm (Refreshments from 7.45 pm) Warren is an ESOS Lead Assessor for buildings, processes and transport with extensive experience in the built environment, including consultancy for the selection of renewable technology, energy management and retrofit. His talk will help …
Less carbon, more comfort: retrofitting your home
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeBart Hommels DIY low-energy retrofitter Monday 3 October from 8.00 pm; refreshments from 7.45 pm. Retrofitting your home for energy efficiency means lower energy bills and more comfort: a win-win situation! From easy wins (low cost, relatively simple measures most people could do themselves) to more extensive retrofits, Bart will talk us through what is …
How Hydrogen will play a role in decarbonisation
Whittlesford URC Duxford Road, Whittlesford, CambsOrganised by Eco Whittlesford Come along to find out more about how new hydrogen technologies could contribute low-carbon energy to the economy and even one day to heating our homes… with National Hydrogen Champion Jane Toogood and Caroline Roberts of Johnson Matthey.
Re-imagining Community Energy
Whittlesford Memorial Hall Mill Lane Whittlesford, CambridgeFollowing on from the successful Reimagining our Future … Together event in January, and in collaboration with the Net Zero Now Programme, Haslingfield and Harlton Eco, 2G3S and Cambridge Carbon Footprint are pleased to announce a follow-up event, Reimagining Community Energy … Together. This in-person gathering is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals …
Conversation Evening – Sustainable Food
Great Shelford Free Church High Street, Great ShelfordOur first conversation evening of 2024 will be on Monday 29th January at Great Shelford Free Church, and will be led by Ann Mitchell from Cambridge Sustainable Food. Find out how to lighten your carbon footprint through the food you eat.