News
Transition Buxton Offering Free Home Energy Appraisals
Fri, 6 July 2018
A group of trained volunteers from Transition Buxton are offering free home energy appraisals to local householders. Reducing the energy we use at home is a big part of improving our carbon footprint and increasing our resilience. If we improved the thermal efficiency of our homes we’d be warmer and happier, and we’d save money. Knowing where to start is hard; what to prioritise and how much it will cost.
The volunteers involved have been trained by Marches Energy Agency (MEA) and can offer impartial advice. This is a great chance to get your home ready for winter whilst the sun is still shining. Request a visit.
July Newsletter Out Now
Fri, 6 July 2018Our July newsletter is out now, packed with all the latest information on community-led climate change action in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
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Nottinghamshire Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Fund Open
Fri, 22 June 2018
The EnviroGrant fund has been updated to focus on projects that help Nottinghamshire to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It is available for not-for-profit community groups, schools and charities based in the county of Nottinghamshire (excluding the city). The fund offers grants of up to £1,000. The next submission deadline is 11th October: https://bit.ly/1WGaXlR
Map Jam Now Available for New Mills
Fri, 22 June 2018
Torrside Brewing is one of several local businesses profiled in the new map
Transition New Mills has produced an online map jam that shows projects and businesses in the town that are helping create a more sustainable and resilient future. It includes local producers (including local farms, people selling eggs, and breweries), Incredible Edible sites, local renewable energy producers and balsam bashing areas. https://bit.ly/2sorfJL
Help Build a Strawbale Building in Derbyshire
Thu, 14 June 2018
Whistlewood Common has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to help build their straw bale roundhouse this summer. The building will be sited on a community-owned woodland and used as a classroom, workshop venue, event space, theatre and arts venue, as well as being available to hire for individuals and groups.
If you've always wanted to learn sustainable building skills this is your chance. The roundhouse will feature rammed tyre foundations, straw bale walls, a floor made from 9000 wine bottles, lime render (outside), lime plaster (inside), a shingle roof (local cedar), a timber frame (local timber), a verandah with a living roof and a stage facing an amphitheatre.
Follow the group's Facebook page to be kept informed of opportunities to help with the build, inclduing fortnightly Saturday afternoon sessions.
You can follow the progress of the build on the Roundhouse Blog.