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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

Fun (and rain!) in the Park

10 January 20189 June 2014 by Sally

Carbon Cutters joined forces with Abingdon Hydro and the Church in Abingdon on a stall at Fun in the Parks. After a thorough soaking at … Read more

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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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10:30 Plant & Seed Swap @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
Plant & Seed Swap @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
May 9 @ 10:30 – 12:30
Plant & Seed Swap @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
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Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
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10:30 Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
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Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
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13:30 Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
Jun 6 @ 13:30 – 16:00
Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
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  • Eco-Action News for March 2026 is out! 14 March 2026
  • Intrepid author to visit Abingdon! 3 February 2026
  • Letter to Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the Proposed Abingdon Reservoir (SESRO) 28 March 2025
  • March edition of ACC Eco-Action News is out! 15 March 2025
  • Health Climate and the Future of Oxfordshire 24 February 2025
  • Draughtbusters Abingdon 30 January 2025
  • Giving you the power to drive electric in Oxfordshire 12 January 2025

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