Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
Cox’s Close Community Room, Stapleford CB22 5SP Do 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 …
In May we had an interesting discussion about 'Doughnut Economics' by Kate Raworth. We have decided to meet quarterly, and so our next meeting will be at The Rose, Stapleford, at 8 pm on 25 August. The book we have chosen this time is not so much theory, more one person's account of how we …
Warren 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 …
Bart 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 …
In February we will be discussing ‘Regenesis’ by George Monbiot, who attended the Cambridge Literary Festival recently to discuss the issues raised in this book. As usual with George Monbiot, this is a well-argued and challenging book. The depth and breadth of his research is impressive, and yet the book is very readable with the …
Rory Cosgrove of South Cambs District Council will talk about small cheap ways we can all save energy. In particular we will consider what steps are open to tenants (who for example cannot install solar panels, or building insulation). Details to be confirmed, so please check this web page nearer the date.
Following 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 …
Our 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.
It is very easy to get depressed about the state of the world. For 2G3S the threats to our natural environment have a particular resonance. But there IS a lot …
This will be a discussion evening about how our water supply will be changing in the medium term and might develop longer term. With this in mind we hope to …