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SUMMARY:Summer Shade and Home Cooling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Cambridge Retrofit Hub\, a local charitable non-profit community benefit society\, for a stimulating interactive workshop which empowers you to “Beat the Heat” in your home this summer. \nThis workshop will help you find innovative solutions for summer cooling and solar shading. Explore your options from cost-free and low cost to deeper retrofit with ideas for homeowners and tenants. These are interactive workshops where you can handle materials and ask questions\, supported by experts in the field.    More info in the poster below:
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/summer-shade-and-home-cooling-workshop/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260106T190221Z
CREATED:20251105T151932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T190221Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Evening - The Future of Water
DESCRIPTION:This will be a discussion evening about how our water supply will be changing in the medium term and might develop longer term. \nWith this in mind we hope to start a conversation about steps we as consumers can take to conserve water including water recycling.  A speaker from Cambridge Water Victoria Thatcher\, will talk on this topid and  we will also have a representative from one of the local groups concerned with river water quality and nature conservation.  Councillor Peter Fane will talk about planning issues.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/conversation-evening-water-conservation/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20250912T102905Z
CREATED:20250909T100914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T102905Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Evening - Energy Efficiency in the Home
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will focus on practical steps to save energy and reduce heating bills in the home\, with real examples from homeowners who have improved their property by retrofitting. \nCome and hear how Claire Lord\, who used to be one of our members\, has totally retrofitted her home. \nHear from Mike Trower about his intriguing “new” low-energy house in Stapleford that residents are curious about. \nFind out how you can save money on your bills with quick and easy energy efficiency measures\, and about more substantial refit projects \nFree event; all welcome \nVenue: Cox’s Close Community Centre  Cox’s Close\, Stapleford\, CB22 5SP
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/conversation-evening-energy-efficiency-in-the-home/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20241105T173703Z
CREATED:20241105T173703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T173703Z
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SUMMARY:Recycling and Waste: Thinking outside the Bin!
DESCRIPTION:A talk presented by Jon Crisp \nWaste education officer\, Cambridgeshire County Council \nFree event with refreshments.  Donations welcome! \nOrganised by Eco Whittlesford. \nsecretary@ecowhittlesford.org.uk
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/recycling-and-waste-thinking-outside-the-bin/
LOCATION:Whittlesford URC\, Duxford Road\, Whittlesford\, Cambs\, CB22 4ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Meetings,Other local events,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T213000
DTSTAMP:20241108T213820Z
CREATED:20240410T104112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T213820Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion Evening-Perspectives on the Future of Personal Transport
DESCRIPTION:Perspectives on the Future of Personal Transport \nThis conversation evening is designed to be engaging and enjoyable. \nThere have been several trends in personal transport over the last few years and we will be concentrating on two of them. Both have an environmental impact. These two trends are coming together with the advent of electric cars. \nWe will start off with a short team quiz embracing the two trends so everyone has the same knowledge. The quiz will then broaden out into items for discussion. \nAt the end of the discussion\, we will examine some of the considerations for buying an electric vehicle\, and this will then lead to considerations of local infrastructure\, government policy and maybe\, if time permits\,  geopolitical impacts that will limit vehicle choices. \nIt is almost certain you will learn something about electrical vehicles\, their environmental impacts\, and possibly something about climate change including the two events in 1957 that really initiated the knowledge base we have built up today. \nSo you should come away better informed\, better able to weigh up pros and cons and have had an enjoyable experience. Does that sound worthwhile?  See you there!
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/the-future-of-personal-transport-discussion-evening/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240129T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240129T213000
DTSTAMP:20240125T143511Z
CREATED:20231028T172903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T143511Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Evening - Sustainable Food
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind out how to lighten your carbon footprint through the food you eat.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/conversation-evening-sustainable-food/
LOCATION:Great Shelford Free Church\, Ashen Green\, Great Shelford\, Cambs\, CB22 5EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20230930T133804Z
CREATED:20230725T141651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T133804Z
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SUMMARY:Re-imagining Community Energy
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis in-person gathering is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainable energy solutions.\n\n\n\nExpert speakers from Octopus Energy’s community energy project\, Younity; Cambridgeshire County Council’s Head of Energy Services\, Eithne George; and Grantchester Heat Project organiser and filmmaker Josh Newman;\nStalls from Transition Cambridge\, Cambridge Carbon Footprint\, and local people at various stages of actual community energy projects\, including solar\, wind and heat networks;\nPlenty of time for questions and discussion with people from other communities to explore how can work together to develop our own community energy schemes.\n\nCommunity Energy programmes often start with reducing energy needs in the first place\, so we’ll also have local retrofitting experts on hand who can answer your questions about transitioning to comfortable\, cost-effective homes that are good for us and the planet.Expect engaging discussions\, inspiring talks\, and networking opportunities with experts in the field. \n\n\nWhether you’re an energy enthusiast\, a community leader\, or simply curious about green initiatives\, this event is for you! \nEntry is free and open to all\, but registration is essential.  If you wish to attend please register in advance using Eventbrite: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-community-energy-together-tickets-710219675167 \nThe venue is Whittlesford Memorial Hall\, and the event will run from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 22nd October. \n\nWe hope to see many of you again at this event! \nIf you would like to be involved on the day\, perhaps as a general helper or to run a stall/share your own experience of community energy\, do get in touch on hnheco@gmail.com.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/community-energy/
LOCATION:Whittlesford Memorial Hall\, Mill Lane Whittlesford\, Cambridge\, CB22 4NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T210000
DTSTAMP:20230308T140122Z
CREATED:20230308T140122Z
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SUMMARY:How Hydrogen will play a role in decarbonisation
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Eco Whittlesford \nCome 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… \nwith National Hydrogen Champion Jane Toogood and Caroline Roberts of Johnson Matthey.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/how-hydrogen-will-play-a-role-in-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:Whittlesford URC\, Duxford Road\, Whittlesford\, Cambs\, CB22 4ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T213000
DTSTAMP:20220908T063048Z
CREATED:20220908T061817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T063048Z
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SUMMARY:Less carbon\, more comfort: retrofitting your home
DESCRIPTION:Bart Hommels \nDIY low-energy retrofitter \nMonday 3 October from 8.00 pm; refreshments from 7.45 pm. \nRetrofitting 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 involved and answer questions such as: what are the risks?  What is the right balance between insulation and ventilation?  When should you call in the professionals?  etc. \nThis talk is linked to our 5 September talk on ‘Heat pumps and other low-carbon heating options’.  For the pdf slides presented by Warren Pope at that event\, go here \nCox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)\n \nor by Zoom* \n  \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \n  \n*For the link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line Bart Hommels.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/less-carbon-more-comfort-retrofitting-your-home/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T213000
DTSTAMP:20220905T120534Z
CREATED:20220813T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T120534Z
UID:1416-1662408000-1662413400@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heat pumps NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TONIGHT
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWarren Pope \nVolunteer Trustee for Peterborough Environment City Trust \nMonday 5 September 8 – 9.30 pm \n(Refreshments from 7.45 pm) \nWarren 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 homeowners understand how heat pumps work\, how they are designed and installed and why they are a good option for improving energy efficiency.  He will also investigate alternative low carbon heating options and new technology; followed by a Q&A including some common “is it true?” questions. \n  \nThis talk is linked with 3 October’s talk: ‘Less Carbon\, More Comfort? – Retrofitting your home’ \n  \nCox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford  NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE\n \nor by Zoom* \nTopic: 2G3S Talk Warren Pope – Heat PumpsTime: Sep 5\, 2022 08:00 PM LondonJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85279213569?pwd=ZVRnSVV4dlNhMjVqd0gxbE9OaGtDdz09Meeting ID: 852 7921 3569Passcode: 375144 \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \nFor a link to a recording of this event\, watch the website or email 2G3S with the header line Warren Pope Recording\n \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/heat-pumps-and-other-low-carbon-heating-options/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T213000
DTSTAMP:20220307T103323Z
CREATED:20220307T103323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T103323Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Improving Rivers for Wild Brown Trout
DESCRIPTION:  \nRob Mungovan \nConservation Officer\, The Wild Trout Trust \nRob’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. \n  \nJohnson Hall\, Gog Magog Way\, Stapleford\, CB22 5BQ\n \nWednesday 6 April at 8.00 pm.  Refreshments from 7.45 pm \nor by Zoom* \n  \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \n  \n*To be sent the Zoom link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line Wild Brown Trout. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/talk-improving-rivers-wild-brown-trout/
LOCATION:Johnson Hall\, Stapleford\, 1 Gog Magog Way\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T213000
DTSTAMP:20220118T160500Z
CREATED:20211120T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T160500Z
UID:1154-1644264000-1644269400@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:CamLETS 7 February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Conversation Evening: CamLETS \nMonday 7 February 2022\, 8.00 pm \n  \n  \nPeter 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 Cambridgeshire can become members….or should we set up our own scheme in the 2G3S area? \nAll welcome! \nCommunity Room\, Cox’s Close\, Stapleford CB22 5SP\n \n7.45 pm (refreshments) \nOr by Zoom from 8 pm \nTo be sent the Zoom link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com \nwith the header line CamLETS
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/camlets-7-february-2022/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T210000
DTSTAMP:20210914T121813Z
CREATED:20210914T121813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T121813Z
UID:1081-1634758200-1634763600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Action for Climate Justice' - Workshop\, Wednesday 20 October
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKatie Williams from the UK Youth Climate Coalition will introduce the workshop\, addressing the following issues: \n\nWhat is climate justice?\nHow are people around the world affected by climate change\, and what are they doing about it?\nHow is Cambridgeshire affected by climate change\, and what can we do about it locally?\n\nThis will be followed by general discussion.  We want you to leave the workshop with a few good ideas for things you CAN do locally to make a difference\, and some recommendations for books\, websites\, podcasts etc for further information. \nThis workshop is going to be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 20 October\, in the Community Room at Cox’s Close\, Stapleford; or by Zoom.   Email greengroupssss@gmail.com for details and to reserve a place.  Free; all welcome – see you there!
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/action-climate-justice-workshop-wednesday-20-october/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Other local events,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T213000
DTSTAMP:20210615T162352Z
CREATED:20210611T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T162352Z
UID:957-1625774400-1625779800@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Why all is not well with the River Cam
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n(photo by Felix Stigter) \nThursday 8 July: 8 – 9.30 pm  \nZoom meeting (free) \nTalk by Stephen Tomkins \nof Cam Valley Forum \n  \n\n\n\n\nCambridgeshire 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 crisis and suggest that our own action and behaviour towards our water resources is the key issue.  He will answer questions and lead a discussion. \n\n\n\n\nStephen read Natural Sciences at Cambridge and taught Biology in schools in Uganda and Cambridgeshire before moving into teacher training.  With a long-standing interest in environmental education\, he developed the first International GCSE in sustainable development.  He now chairs the Cam Valley Forum\, working for optimal benefit for us\, as users\, and for the river’s own long term wellbeing. \nPlease email the 2G3S address with the heading ‘River Cam’ for a link to attend the meeting.  For further related information see a report from the recent Earth Optimism talk about Precious Water here. \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/not-well-river-cam/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other local events,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T213000
DTSTAMP:20210420T055216Z
CREATED:20210420T055216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T055216Z
UID:884-1620676800-1620682200@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to pay for better bus services?
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Zoom (free) \n\n \nEdward Leigh \nfrom Smarter Cambridge Transport \n  \nFew 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 question is\, where do we get the money from? \n  \nSmarter Cambridge Transport is an apolitical\, voluntary organisation\, advancing integrated\, sustainable and equitable transport for the Cambridge region. \n  \nAll welcome! \n  \n*To be sent the Zoom link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com \nwith the header line Bus Services. \n\n \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/pay-better-bus-services/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T213000
DTSTAMP:20210212T064534Z
CREATED:20210211T080335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T064534Z
UID:829-1615492800-1615498200@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cambridge Nature Network
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n \nThe Cambridge Nature Network \nThursday 11 March 8  pm by Zoom* \nJames Littlewood\, CEO of Cambridge Past\, Present and Future \nTo reverse the local decline in biodiversity\, our nature sites need to be better\, bigger and more connected.  One way to achieve this is through a local nature recovery network and one is being proposed for Cambridge.  The Cambridge Nature Network is based on five priority areas for recovery\, including the Gog Magog Hills and River Cam Valley.  To be successful it will need the support of local communities\, local councils\, government agencies\, business\, landowners\, university colleges and charities.  Initial work is being progressed by local charities Cambridge Past\, Present & Future and Wildlife Trust BCN. \n  \nJames Littlewood is leading this work for CPPF\, with whom 2G3S have a strong relationship.  Wandlebury lies within Stapleford parish; 2G3S and CPPF hosted an Apple Day there in 2019.  After his talk James will answer questions both on the Cambridge Nature Network and more broadly about the work of CPPF itself. \n  \n* To take part\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the heading Cambridge Nature Network and you will be sent the link nearer the time. \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/cambridge-nature-network/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20210204T075132Z
CREATED:20210204T074938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T075132Z
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SUMMARY:Local Planning
DESCRIPTION:Why is the Local Plan so important to everyone in the District?  How can we influence its development and direction? \nA talk via zoom by Brian Milnes\, District Councillor for Sawston and Lead Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Licensing\, followed by a Q and A session. \nA shortened regular 2G3S planning  meeting will follow shortly after 9 pm\, to which everyone is invited to stay.  Topics to be discussed include the East-West Rail proposals; tree planting; the Plantlife road verges campaign; the next Environmental Forum with Anthony Browne. \nTo be sent the zoom link\, contact greengroupssss@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Local Plan’.  We look forward to seeing you on Monday! \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/local-planning/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,planning,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201123T213000
DTSTAMP:20201021T170904Z
CREATED:20201021T170904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T170904Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Dietary Choices Conversation Evening
DESCRIPTION:  \nCONVERSATION EVENING:  \nSUSTAINABLE DIETARY CHOICES \n \nDuncan Catchpole\, founder of The Cambridge Organic Food Company and committee member of Cambridge Sustainable Food\, will talk and answer questions about how the food system is contributing to climate change\, and how we can make good dietary choices from an environmental perspective. \nHe will also update us on an exciting project to transform the local food system for the better: the Cambridge Food Hub. \n8 pm Monday 23 November 2020 \nA Zoom meeting: contact greengroupssss@gmail.com with the heading ‘Sustainable Dietary Choices’ to be sent the link \nAll welcome! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/sustainable-dietary-choices-conversation-evening/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201026T213000
DTSTAMP:20201011T152708Z
CREATED:20201011T152708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T152708Z
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SUMMARY:Extinction Rebellion Conversation Evening
DESCRIPTION:2G3S Conversation Evenings: Climate Change \n \n \nExtinction Rebellion \nWe are delighted to welcome Jenny and Derek Langley from Cambridge XR who will give their personal insight into what XR is all about\, followed by a chance to ask questions \n8 pm Monday 26 October 2020\n \nA Zoom meeting: contact greengroupssss@gmail.com \nwith the heading ‘XR talk’ to be sent the link\n \nAll welcome! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/extinction-rebellion-conversation-evening/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200928T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200928T213000
DTSTAMP:20200813T104332Z
CREATED:20200813T104332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T104332Z
UID:665-1601323200-1601328600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:What hope for cooks and forests dying in Africa?
DESCRIPTION:This will be a meeting held via Zoom.  Bill Powell  was to have spoken at our April meeting about the need for cleaner and more efficient cooking methods using farm and forestry waste in Uganda\, including demonstrating a stove that he had seen used; but unfortunately the meeting couldn’t go ahead because of the pandemic.  We have now arranged for him to talk to us online and answer questions.\nLockdown didn’t only stop the UK in its tracks\, it also came to Uganda\, with all education closed.  This left an instructor from the main forestry college stuck in Kampala and running out of money.  Benedictor Waniala is an expert on many kinds of biomass stove and suddenly had time to work closely with Bill\, who together with his family paid Benedictor to build ten large efficient family stoves of a kind used in remote areas of Latin America. \nBill will describe some of the  people and cookstove projects he has been involved with in Uganda.  Actual demonstrations of stoves will have to be postponed of course! \n \nTo take part in this meeting\, please email greengroupssss@gmail.com using the heading ‘Africa talk’\, and the Zoom link will be sent to you just before the meeting.  If you haven’t used Zoom before there are tutorials on their website\, or on YouTube.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/hope-cooks-forests-dying-africa/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200627T150000
DTSTAMP:20200625T062225Z
CREATED:20200625T062225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T062225Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk: Stapleford Parish Pit
DESCRIPTION:A wildflower walk to Stapleford Parish Pit led by 2G3S member John 0’Boyle.  There is uneven ground on the site so sturdy footwear is advised.  There is no charge for this event. \nStapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs\, managed by a group of Friends under the trusteeship of the Parish Council.  The pit was formed by the extraction of a hard chalk (clunch) for use as a building material and the repair of local roads.  The Friends are working towards improving the rich grassland flora of the site.  70 wildflower species have so far been recorded.  For those who came on this walk last year\, it will be interesting to see how the site has developed. \nAccess: Try to come by foot or bike\, but if you need to drive you can leave your car at the Magog Trust car park and walk back down the road towards Stapleford (note there is a parking charge for non-members of the Magog Trust).  After 200 yards on the left there is a signpost to the Pit just after the Gog Magog Cottages private road.  Walk up the path and meet at the gate at the top.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/guided-nature-walk-stapleford-parish-pit/
CATEGORIES:Other local events,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200613T143000
DTSTAMP:20200608T113752Z
CREATED:20200608T113752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T113752Z
UID:598-1592042400-1592058600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum is an annual student-run conference which aims to create discourse with the community and student body of Cambridge\, and encourage positive action towards sustainability. This year’s theme is ‘Towards a Sustainable Future: Local Actions\, Global Betterment’.  It will be held via Zoom. \nHere is the agenda: \n10:00 – 10:10 Introduction to CCSF\n10:10 – 10:40 Interconnectivity of individual actions and global changes –  Prof Jane Heal\, Emeritus Philosophy Professor at Cambridge and Trustee of Cambridge Carbon Footprint\n10:40 – 11:10  Ocean preservation and reduction of plastic consumption in local businesses – Mariasole Bianco\, founder of NGO Worldraise\n11:10 – 11:20 Break\n11:20 – 11:50 Sustainability in relation to major engineering and infrastructure projects – Dr. Theo Hacking\, Director of Graduate Education & Research Strategy at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)\n11:50 – 12:10 PhD students flash talks\n12:10 – 13:00 Break\n13:00 – 13:30 Tackling climate change: The role of climate legislation – Dr. Alina Averchenkova\, Distinguished Policy Fellow\, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)\n13:.30 – 14:00 The ‘Cambridge Food Hub’ project – Duncan Catchpole\, founder and owner of the Cambridge Organic Food Company\n14:00 – 14:30 Better air\, better health? Biogas cooking innovation in Kenya – Dr Natasha Grist\, Senior Adviser at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership \nMore details here \nThe event is open and free of charge!! Get the ticket here and you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom platform on the day before. \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/cambridge-climate-sustainability-forum/
LOCATION:Digital\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other local events,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200224T213000
DTSTAMP:20200121T082823Z
CREATED:20200121T082749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T082823Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation  Evening: Eco-friendly gardening in a time of climate change
DESCRIPTION:This winter our Conversation Evenings are on the theme of climate change. \nWe are meeting at 8 pm on Monday 24 February at Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Stapleford.  Come along and share your thoughts about protecting soils and encouraging wildlife in your garden; and tips on plants to grow in a potentially hotter and drier climate.  A friendly discussion over a hot drink (did someone say something about cake?)
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/conversation-evening-eco-friendly-gardening-time-climate-change/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200120T220000
DTSTAMP:20191222T172211Z
CREATED:20191222T171947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T172211Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Evening: Are natural disasters OUR FAULT?
DESCRIPTION:Are natural disasters OUR FAULT? \nMost deaths caused by so-called ‘natural’ disasters have human responsibility behind them.  Floods kill more people every year than all other natural disasters. Yet it is clear that climate change\, primarily caused by burning fossil fuels\, greatly exacerbates the power of storms and floods\, generates long-term droughts\, and causes heat waves that lead to tens of thousands of early deaths.  As always\, it is the poor and disadvantaged who suffer most – particularly those in low-income countries who did not cause the problem in the first place. \nBob White\, Professor of Geophysics at the University of Cambridge\, will lead our discussion on this topical issue. \n8 pm Monday 20 January 2020  \nLarge room\, The Three Horseshoes\, Stapleford \nFree; all welcome!
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/conversation-evening-natural-disasters-fault/
LOCATION:The Three Horseshoes Stapleford\, 2 Church Street Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190416T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190416T213000
DTSTAMP:20190305T162622Z
CREATED:20190305T162622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T162622Z
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SUMMARY:Water - and why we shouldn't take it for granted
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Anglian Water are coming along to talk to us about how they operate\, what issues they face\, and the campaigns they run. Among other things they will cover: \n\nwhere our water comes from\, how plentiful or otherwise it is\, and how to save water\nhow to dispose of waste down the sink or toilet wisely so that we don’t pollute our waterways with corrosive liquids\, poisons\, fats\, solid waste such as wet wipes\, etc\nthe use of ‘grey water’ in new housing\, and whether there is any scope for modifying existing domestic water supplies to make use of waste water\n\nThey are interested in feedback from us\, so come along with your questions and let us know what your concerns are.  This is a free event.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/water-shouldnt-take-granted/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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