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Low Carbon Oxford North - LCON

LCON is taking practical action to combat climate change by helping people in the north of Oxford to cut their carbon emissions.

Carbon busting is easy and fun. Firsty we help you calculate your carbon footprint. Then we offer advice on how you can cut your carbon consumption over a year. You're free to decide what steps to take - there's no guilt-tripping or difficult maths involved.

We are looking at a range of other activities as well:

  • Food and food waste
  • Transport
  • Renewable energy generation
  • Buying goods and services
News from Low Carbon Oxford North

LCON first event at the Summertown Festival accompanied by Steven Bond's Earth Rover – a milk float bristling with solar technology. The weather was not good, but passersby gave encouragement and there were many stories of people starting down to Low carbon road.

This was followed on by their first public meeting in the North Oxford Association centre. A packed house heard grim stories of the climate changing contrasted with exciting examples of what can be done in Oxford. Guest speakers included James Painter (Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism) and Barbara Hammond (Low Carbon West Oxford). Many people expressed interest in their plans for Carbon Conversations and the Commonwealth Climate Challenge, both of which are covered below.

Future meetings are planned for the South of the area in St Margaret's Institute in November and in the Cutteslowe Community centre.

GreenHouse: A Commonwealth Climate Challenge gives 12 households in each of 12 cities in 12 countries across the Commonwealth 12 months to reduce their environmental impact. LCON publicised the Commonwealth Climate Challenge at our public meeting in July. We are still wanting to recruit more households so please do get in touch with Brenda Boardman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . by Sept 12th if you would like to take part in this fantastic opportunity. Please go to our website for the application form or contact Brenda directly.

Carbon Conversations

Carbon Conversations is an inspiring, practical 6-session course on low-carbon living:

  • based on the psychology of change
  • emotionally engaging
  • technically rigorous
  • up to date, attractive handbook, games and materials

LCON is planning to start a course of Carbon Conversations which will commence on Wednesday 15th September and will comprise fortnightly meetings running up to Christmas. The first course is being facilitated by Tim Nicholson and Amanda Stibrany and will cost participants £20 for the course.

  • If you'd like to confirm your interest in taking this or a future course, could you please contact Tim This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by 1st September.

 

For Further Information:

Contact Low Caron Oxford North or visit their website www.lcon.org.uk

 

 

 

Sustainable Blewbury

Sustainable Blewbury initiatives are organised around five main themes:

     Energy - to decrease use of fossil fuels and encourage renewables
     Travel and transport - to reduce dependence on cars and wasteful transport
     Food and farming - to promote local production and fair trade
     Natural environment and heritage - to promote protection of Blewbury's special features
     Waste and recycling - to increase reuse and recycling


They have recently had a series of showing 3 different films and are organising a series of talks on food and farming.

For further information:

visit  www.sustainable-blewbury.org.uk  or

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Burcot and Clifton Hampden

Welcome to Burcot and Clifton Hampden Community Action Group.

BCHC CAG has an interesting selection of of meetings coming up. See events list.

For further information

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Kidlington vs Climate Change

Aims and objectives of the group

KvsCC meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Dogwood pub in Kidlington. Anyone can come along and see what we do. Membership is free, and members can be as active or passive as they choose.

 

KvsCC aims to:

· raise awareness of climate change, its causes and what we can all do about it, in Kidlington and the surrounding area;
· bring people in the Kidlington area to the point of willingly deciding to take action on climate change - in their lives, their places of work and/or in the wider community.

 

 Anthony Simpson at Kidlington Fair Nicola Blackwood, MP for Oxford West & Abingdon attends the Fair

 

  

Founded by Anthony Simpson in July 2007. KvsCC has held a number of successful events, including:
· stands at the Kidlington Gala,
· a showing of "An Inconvenient Truth" at Exeter Hall, Kidlington.
· Organising the first Kidlington Sustainability Fair (13 June 2009) with 20 stands and around 250 visitors; and an even bigger event in 2010.

  • · Gatherings at the Dogwood. The first gathering was in early November 2007.
    · Regular articles published in the local newsletter Kidlington News;
    · Links with Climate Exchange, Cherwell District Council, Kidlington Voice, Midcounties Co-operative Society - 5 members of KvsCC attended "The Big Climate Event" at the Oxford Town Hall on 7th November;
    · Scout Troop Night: with nearly 40 scouts, with quizzes and activities to raise/test awareness about food, energy, heating, transport and consuming stuff!
    · Age of Stupid" film night - for which we had a sell-out of 250 tickets, and Q&A with our MP Dr Evan Harris, as well as Chris Goodall & Oliver Tickel.
    Group member Steve Gerrish organised a workshop event for 50 people in Kidlington called "Climate Change Condensed".

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    If you want to get involved contact the group or pop into the Dogwood for one of our meeting.

      

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    Duns Tew Community Action Group

    A group of people in Duns Tew are trying to involve the village in carbon reduction activities. They held a successfull swap shop in the summer of 2009 and another as part of the CAG County Wide event in January 2010. Their latest activity was a village bike day in May, which was fun and many people came along to learn new skills.

     People in Duns Tew look at goods to swapDuns Tew Swap Shop

     

    Members in the village are meeting to discuss what they want to do. At one of their first meeting, by writing their ideas on paper, they were able to prioritise some of the future activities.  The 'bike day' has become a realisty. What next? What about trying to get people to share their harvest from fruit trees, allotments and gardens. More ideas and help are always welcome.

    group memebers write what they wish to achievetime to prioritise the idea

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    For Further information

    Email Duns Tew Community Action Group

     
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