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Hydro shares go on sale at last!

10 January 20183 November 2014 by Sally

Shares in Abingdon Hydro’s co-operative hydro-electric scheme at Abingdon weir went on sale on Saturday at the launch in the Guildhall. Investment of £1.25 million … Read more

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Categories Economics, Energy, Local government, News

DIY wind turbine success!

14 January 20205 August 2014 by Sally

Bicester Green proved an ideal venue for the workshop which brought 15 participants to Oxfordshire from all corners of the UK to learn new skills, … Read more

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Categories Celebrate, Economics, Energy, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transition

DIY Wind Turbine Workshop in Bicester 31 July – 3 Aug : CAGs, GPS-UK & V3 team up

10 January 201811 July 2014 by Sally

Carbon Cutters have joined forces with Global Power Shift UK and experienced wind-power technicians from renewable energy co-operative V3 Power to provide an exciting workshop in … Read more

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Categories Economics, Education, Energy, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transition

Green Film Night issues a challenge on Climate Change

20 June 2014 by Sally

The historic barn at Stonehill House was a fitting place to watch a historic speech on the moral imperative of Climate Change, by the feisty Costa … Read more

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Categories Economics, Energy, Food, Local government, News, Transition, Transport

Bicycle-powered smoothies at the Spring Cycle Festival

14 April 2014 by Sally

Carbon Cutters demonstrated how to prevent food waste and save electricity on Sunday 13th April when they turned surplus fruit from the Oxford Food Bank … Read more

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Categories Celebrate, Economics, Energy, Food, Local government, Transition, Transport

Chocolate Heaven in the Market Place, and Clubs & Societies Day coincide!

14 April 2014 by Sally

Shoppers were encouraged to make boxes to take home delicious fairly-traded chocolate goodies, and regaled with fairly-traded hot chocolate at our stall at the Local … Read more

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Minister visits site of Hydro scheme

30 November 2013 by Sally

Greg Barker MP, the Minister for Energy and Climate Change, visited Abingdon lock on Monday with MP Nicola Blackwood, to talk to our Abingdon Hydro … Read more

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Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!

21 November 2013 by Sally

Abingdon Hydro was given unanimous approval by the planning committee on 30th October. Hooray! Richard Riggs says, “We already knew the Town Council support us, and … Read more

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Transition message is heard at Eco Fair

31 October 2013 by Sally

Our second Eco Fair was a hive of networking and fun.  Local societies, groups, firms and individuals ran wonderful stalls, while local musicians “Flower of … Read more

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Eco Fair plans proceeding apace!

18 October 20136 October 2013 by Sally

The Mayor of Abingdon, Samantha Bowring, has chosen Transition Towns as one of three themes for her year of office. We are delighted that the … Read more

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13:30 Ancient wildflower meadow tour W... @ Long Mead
Ancient wildflower meadow tour W... @ Long Mead
Jul 6 @ 13:30 – 15:00
Ancient wildflower meadow tour Weds 6th July @ Long Mead
Do you want to see an ancient wildflower meadow on Weds 6th July? This is a fantastic opportunity to see an ancient floodplain wildflower meadow ... Read more
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11:00 Plot to Plate – Grow it, Cook it... @ Abbey Buildings
Plot to Plate – Grow it, Cook it... @ Abbey Buildings
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Plot to Plate - Grow it, Cook it, Share it, Love it. @ Abbey Buildings
Only a week until the very first Plot to Plate festival in the old Abbey buildings! And Carbon Cutters are one of the organisers, so ... Read more
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09:30 How to Reduce Plastic Waste and ... @ Abingdon market place
How to Reduce Plastic Waste and ... @ Abingdon market place
Jul 16 @ 09:30 – 13:30
How to Reduce Plastic Waste and Pollution @ Abingdon market place
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19:30 From Activist to Politician – me... @ St Ethelwolds House
From Activist to Politician – me... @ St Ethelwolds House
Jul 20 @ 19:30 – 21:00
From Activist to Politician - meet the new Vale Climate Lead! @ St Ethelwolds House
Sally Povolotsky, the new Vale Climate Lead, is our speaker on Weds 20th July at 7.30pm in St Ethelwolds House. If the weather is nice, ... Read more
19:30 The Vale Climate Action Plan @ St Ethelwolds House (in-person meeting)
The Vale Climate Action Plan @ St Ethelwolds House (in-person meeting)
Jul 20 @ 19:30 – 21:00
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Latest news

  • Growing trees from seed 19 June 2022
  • AGM Minutes 2022 19 June 2022
  • How to Plant Trees on land in Abingdon 13 June 2022
  • New Raised Beds in Abbey Gardens! 11 May 2022
  • National air pollution data and rating – now live! 3 May 2022
  • Abingdon Green Forum: Report for 1st Quarter 2022 29 April 2022
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