News

Save water

The Temporary Use Ban (formerly hosepipe ban) now includes parks and gardens open to the public. As a result plants and trees will only be watered using watering cans. 

We will be arranging some community watering activities soon! Email Anisha.Mistry@camden,gov.uk if you are interested, or like us on Facebook to be kept updated about the schemes.

For more information about how to save water visit Green Camden, or contact us for a free water pack!

Get ahead of the games

Travelling around Central London will be difficult during the Games. So why not take advantage of our improved cycling and walking facilities, as well as Legible London signage to help you easily get around Camden, keep fit and do your bit for the environment.

For advice about cycling in Camden, visit our website camden.gov.uk/cycling.

For information about how your journey might be impacted by the Games, visit Getaheadofthegames.com.

Welcome to Transition Highgate

Camden's latest transition group is in the midst of planning their first projects and events. If you would like to get involved, please visit transitionhighgate.org.

You can also find them on Facebook at facebook.com/transitionhighgate, or follow them on twitter @TransitionN6.

Over 1,500 home energy visits successfully completed

During this last winter, over 1,500 households in Kentish Town and Cantelowes wards benefited from a free home energy visit. Residents were provided with energy efficiency advice and a range of small measures to help reduce bills, cut carbon and keep their homes warmer.

Although this programme has come to an end, there are still many ways we can help you reduce your energy consumption, visit our saving energy web pages to learn more.

Recycle your television

As the London area switches over to digital TV, Camden residents can recycle all unwanted electrical goods right from their doorstep.

If it is in good working order you can donate it on Freecycle or Freegle, or if the equipment uses a plug or a battery it can be collected free of charge between 16 April and 28 June 2012.

Book a collection today by calling 0800 085 1050 or visit our website for more information.

Events

It’s Real Nappy Week from 16 – 22 April!

Nappucinos

Nappy Ever After will be running Nappucinos for people wanting to learn more about Real Nappies, at their Chalton Street Store NW1 1HJ on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of that week at 10am and 2pm. There will also be a Saturday demo on 21 April at 12.30pm.

The Great Real Nappy Change

Join Real Nappies for London as they attempt to break the world record for the most real nappies changed at one time.

Come along from 4pm, and enjoy the Calthorpe Project’s beautiful community garden.

The record attempt will commence at 5.30pm.

Saturday 21 April, 4pm, Calthorpe Project, 258 – 274 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8LH.

Capital Growth’s St. George’s Day give away

Capital Growth are giving away the components of their garden installation for St.George’s Day in Trafalgar Square. This includes a shed and polytunnel!

For more information visit: capitalgrowth.org. Please note this offer is only available to Capital Growth spaces.

Saturday 21 April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Hampstead Heath Walks with Marylebone Birdwatching Society

Dust off your binoculars and join Marylebone Birdwatching Society on their weekly strolls across Hampstead Heath taking in the sights and catching glimpses of the birds that are around.

For more information visit, birdsmbs.org.uk or email: birdsmbs@yahoo.com.

Tuesday 24 April, 10am, Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill Staff Yard, NW5 1QR.

Ultimate Eco Cleaning

Real Nappies for London and Ultimately Eco Cleaning Co. have come together for the ultimate workshop to help you green your housework. This offers a great opportunity to plan your house cleaning and learn about the healthier, more ethical and better for the environment materials to clean your home.

Wednesday 25 April, 10.30am – 11.30am, 96 Chalton Street, NW1 1HJ.

Transition Primrose Hill hosted talk from founder of the Ecocide Campaign

Come along and listen to environmental lawyer, Polly Higgins’s talk about her proposition to make Ecocide, the destruction of eco-systems, the 5th International Crime against Peace.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Monday 30 April, 7.30pm, Primrose Hill Community Library, Sharpleshall Street, NW1 8YL.

Compost Awareness Week 6 to 12 May – free bins

Camden Council, London Community Resource Network and North London Waste Authority will be giving away free compost and free compost bins on 12 May at Alara Wholefoods, Camley Street, N1C.

Visit our Facebook page for more details, or email Green Camden.

Offers

Become a Master Gardener

Are you an experienced and passionate food grower? Would you like to support your local community to grow their own food? Then becoming a North London Master Gardener may be just the thing for you.

Find out more at: mastergardeners.org.uk

Bike Maintenance Service

Whether you’re a cyclist, an employer operating or thinking of operating a cycle to work scheme, or a young individual interested in a bike-related apprenticeship, visit GetMoreBikes in Kings Cross for all your cycle needs.

Getmorebikes is launching in May. Find out more at: www.getmore.so, or call 0800 213 946.

Green Camden zones update

The Pirate Castle in Camden Town is well on its way to becoming a Green Camden Zone. Thanks to the charity, Broadway London, they now have volunteers to support the running of their community garden.

You can learn more about the castle and their garden at thepiratecastle.org.

If you would like help setting up something similar, please email: greencamden@camden.gov.uk. For inspiration, visit: camden.gov.uk/gcz.

Tell us what you are doing

We always want to hear from you. If you have anything you wish to share with your fellow Green Camdeners please email: greencamden@camden.gov.uk  or tell us about it on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/grncamden.

A big thank you to all those who have liked our page so far!

Please note that you are advised to do your own research into any external events or offers, not offered by Camden Council, which are highlighted in this newsletter.