June 2012 |
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National Recycling Week and For more green events going on this month in Camden, visit our Facebook page National Bike Week events: 18-22 June Free Dr Bike and bike marking sessions We are hosting a week of free cycling information stands including cycle guides, exchanging places, Dr Bike safety checks and bike marking with the Metropolitan Police. Wednesday 20 June, 11.30am – 3pm, Russell Square, WC1 Thursday 21 June, 11.30am – 3pm, Fitzroy Square, W1 and 4.30pm – 7.30pm, Regent’s Park, Broadwalk by Honest Sausage Café Camden Peripherique cycle ride A fun, summer bike ride taking in the many sights of the borough. Sunday 24 June, 10.30am, Camden Town Hall Judd Street, WC1H For further events, cycle rides and Dr Bike sessions visit: bikeweek.org.uk, searching by postcode, town or type of event. National Recycling Week events: 18-22 June Reduce, reuse and recycle stall Join our sustainability advisors at these hands on stalls, where you will find tips on how you can recycle more, waste less food and save money too! Wednesday 20 June, 10.30am - 12.30pm, St Pancras Community Centre, 30 Camden Street, NW1 0L Wednesday 20 June, 11am – 3pm Morrison’s, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AA Thursday 21 June, 12 – 3pm, St Pancras Library, Argyle Street, WC1H 8EQ Recycling training and information workshop Are you interested in recycling? Want to find out more about the service? Learn about why we recycle, what you can and can’t recycle, and where it all goes at this fun, interactive workshop run by the Green Camden team. Thursday 21 June 1 – 4 pm, Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street WC1H 8EQ To book email: greencamden@camden.gov.uk Elderflowers and envisioning: picnic on the Heath A musical picnic collaboration between Transition Belsize, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town. Bring an instrument and some local food and drink to share, and swap ideas on how to create a more vibrant community around Hampstead Heath. Meet at the band stand at 7pm. Wednesday 20 June, 7pm – 11pm, Parliament Hill, NW5 1QR Transition Belsize Food Growing group Dig deep and join Transition Belsize’s food growing group, every Friday at The Premier Inn Hotel Car park site, where they will be installing some apple trees and fruit bushes. Next session: Friday 22 June, 4pm – 7pm, The Premier Inn Hotel, Ornan Road, NW3 Free draught proofing workshop Our free draught proofing workshops for residents are back! Delivered by experienced draught busters from Transition Town, every Camden attendee will receive £20 worth of draught proofing to get started on their own home. To book, email: greencamden@camden.gov.uk Wednesday 27 June, 1pm – 4pm, location on request. 'How to' workshop: Start growing food at home This practical workshop is aimed at beginners. It includes: recommendations on what to grow, how to make your own seedling pots, as well as the opportunity to plant some seeds to take home with you. A donation of £3.50 is requested to cover costs. To book, email: food@transitionhighgate.org. There are a limited number of spaces. Family fun day Don’t miss our fun-filled family day! There will be a host of stalls, children’s games and competitions providing you with hints and tips on how you can reduce, reuse and recycle more at home. Saturday 7 July, 12 – 2pm, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park Estate NW1 Love Food Hate Waste – train the trainer Would you like to take an active role in reducing food waste? Then look no further, we have a few spaces left on a LFHW trainer the trainer session, where you will be given the confidence and knowledge to promote food waste reduction. Email: greencamden@camden.gov.uk to register your interest. Thursday 12 July, 11am – 4pm, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA Free home insulation Do you have high energy bills or find it hard to heat your home during the winter months? Insulating your home can reduce the amount of energy you use, helping to cut your fuel bills and carbon emissions. Many energy companies are currently offering free or even cash-back deals to install loft and cavity wall insulation so it’s well worth getting in touch with your supplier to find out if you are eligible. More energy advice is available on the Green Camden web pages or by calling the free Green Camden helpline on 0800 801 738. Discounted compost bins Turn your kitchen and garden waste into a rich compost to keep your garden blooming with our discounted compost bins. Find out more at camden.getcomposting.com Free compost Pop on down to Alara Wholefoods, Camley Street and help yourself to some free compost. Alara Wholefoods Ltd, 110 – 112 Camley Street, N1C 4PF Free wood chip for your garden Is your community group in need of wood chip? Our friends at the City of London have an endless supply they are looking to donate. If you are interested, email greencamden@camden.gov.uk, stating your name and community group. Free smarter driving training We are offering free sustainable driving training for Camden residents and businesses. The training takes 50 minutes from a central London location – a car is provided. To be eligible, you need to have held a driving licence for at least 12 months. To book a session email: airquality@camden.gov.uk. Timberland Earthkeepers Grant 2012 Any projects involved in Community Greening nationwide can apply for this grant. So if you plant trees, grow vegetables or taking steps to improve biodiversity in your community, then this is for you. For more information, and how to apply, visit their webpage. Find your nearest park and wildlife site Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) has launched a new website to help you find your nearest parks and nature areas. You can search by postcode, place name or using their map. Find information on all Camden green spaces and wildlife sites at gigl.org.uk Introducing 'The Conservation Volunteers' The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) have re-launched with a new name ‘The Conservation Volunteers’. If you are interested in getting involved with nature conservation work in Camden, then take a look at their programme of activities at btcv.org.uk Sky ride local We have been working with British Cycling and Sky to organise a series of 10 led rides in the borough. The rides are aimed at all abilities and are led by British Cycling qualified Ride Leaders. For further information and to sign up for rides visit: goskyride.com/camden Volunteers needed for re-use event Get involved with ‘Stuff for Free’, a fun, community re-use event helping to redistribute good quality goods to new homes, whilst reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. Volunteers are needed to help out on the day. If you are interested, please contact Camen Gupta at stuffforfree@healthyplanet.org or 0203 405 2485 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. |
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