Buildings and Energy action group
Our friends at the North of England Civic Trust (NECT) are running two really interesting training days at the beinning of October. Spaces are free but, and are available on a first-come-first-served basis by emailing skills@nect.org.uk.
Please contact us to find out about the Buildings and Energy group.
BBC Radio 4: Listen on iPlayer
Three real-life Carbon Busters tackle one family's emissions in Sarah Woods' green comedy.
Featuring George Monbiot and Paul Allen
The Crosby Ravensworth Anaerobic Digester group are arranging a visit to Newcastle University. Places are limited but free.
Please contact us at the Buildings and Energy group as soon as possible to book a place.
Hexham transition group, are trying to get a hydro scheme going - but they need as many people as possible to register their support.
Go to http://www.energyshare.com/hrh and find out more about the project.
See info in Herald of 7/5/11. £3 inc refreshments.
The North of England Civic Trust has a Heritage Skills Initiative that is running many events in Cumbria during 2011. See here for more details: http://www.nect.org.uk/heritage-skills-initiative/hsi-projects/hsi-cumbria-programme
A FREE one day conference exploring the current methods, materials, research and case studies on the refurbishment of traditional buildings.
This cutting-edge conference explores current knowledge and research in this field, together with practical case studies appropriate to Cumbria's broad range of building stock. The speakers, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are all practically involved in the subject and the seminars are complemented by a closing debate, where there will be an opportunity to raise questions.