Hydro shares go on sale at last!
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 Hydro shares go on sale at last!
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DIY wind turbine success!
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 DIY wind turbine success!
DIY Wind Turbine Workshop in Bicester 31 July – 3 Aug : CAGs, GPS-UK & V3 team up
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 DIY Wind Turbine Workshop in Bicester 31 July – 3 Aug : CAGs, GPS-UK & V3 team up
Green Film Night issues a challenge on Climate Change
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 Green Film Night issues a challenge on Climate Change
Bicycle-powered smoothies at the Spring Cycle Festival
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 Bicycle-powered smoothies at the Spring Cycle Festival
Chocolate Heaven in the Market Place, and Clubs & Societies Day coincide!
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 Chocolate Heaven in the Market Place, and Clubs & Societies Day coincide!
Minister visits site of Hydro scheme
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 Minister visits site of Hydro scheme
Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!
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 Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!
Transition message is heard at Eco Fair
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 Transition message is heard at Eco Fair
Eco Fair plans proceeding apace!
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 Eco Fair plans proceeding apace!