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Derbyshire Eco Centre Summer Courses Brochure Available

Wed, 9 April 2014

Teacher demonstrating to class at Eco Centre

Derbyshire Eco Centre’s Summer Course brochure is out now and is jammed packed full of exciting course. Topics covered include solar hot water systems, building a compost toilet and growing organic fruit and veg. There also half day events for families during half term where children go free when accompanied by a paying adult.


www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ecocentre

 

Nottinghamshire Community RePaint Scheme

Wed, 9 April 2014

Nottinghamshire County Council - Proud of our past, ambitious for our future

This scheme accepts donations of unwanted paint at four Recycling Centres: Beeston, Calverton, Newark and Warsop. Site staff sort through these and give away reusable paint to community groups, schools and charities registered on our scheme.

Register: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/communityrepaint/ 

 
Throughout the summer months, the scheme organises public open days to give away reusable paint to Nottinghamshire residents. These happen monthly between April and October: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/waste/recyclingadvice/communityrepaint/paintopendays/ Nottinghamshire residents can book a timeslot by calling Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 5008080.

 

Community Allotment Gardening Club

Wed, 9 April 2014

Dig Together Day can help attract new members

Growing Spaces are helping people to grow more in New Mills through a community gardening project. Initially they are looking for a small team of people to set up and run the allotment. Ideally a mix of gardeners and none gardeners to enable skill exchange. The team will share produce and occasionally help with visiting groups. Toilet facilities and a meeting room are available. Membership is £2/week.

 
If you think you may be able to commit some time to this project contact Beardwood Farm. Furness Vale, SK23 7QF; Tel. 01663 749038; Mob.07793982648; Email beardwoodnlp@gmail.com

 

Community Renewable Energy in New Mills?

Wed, 9 April 2014

Transition New Mills

Transition New Mills are running a quick poll to see if local residents would like more community renewable energy in the area. Inspired by other schemes around the country they’re wondering if local people are interested in hydro, solar, wind or community heat projects.
 
Poll: http://polldaddy.com/poll/7925408/
 
Contact the group if you’re interested in helping make community renewable energy happen in the area:http://transitionnewmills.org/contact-us/