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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 Bicycle-powered smoothies at the Spring Cycle Festival

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

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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 Minister visits site of Hydro scheme

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Categories Economics, Energy, Local government, News

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 Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!

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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 Transition message is heard at Eco Fair

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Categories Celebrate, Economics, Education, Energy, Food, Gardening, Local government, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transition, Transport

Abingdon’s Second Eco Fair coming this October – Towards a Greener Future!

14 August 2013 by Sally

Abingdon Eco Fair: Towards a Greener Future26th October 2013, 10am -2pm Abingdon’s second Eco Fair will be held in and around Abingdon Guildhall on 26th … Read more Abingdon’s Second Eco Fair coming this October – Towards a Greener Future!

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Local Excellence Market success

29 June 201329 June 2013 by Sally

One of the sunniest days in June brought the crowds out to look at our stall which had a fabulous display of bee-friendly flowers (thanks … Read more Local Excellence Market success

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Categories Bees, Celebrate, Education, Energy, Food, Gardening, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing

Transition Town Abingdon?

19 June 2013 by Sally

As a group we have been mulling over Transition for the last few months. Is it the way forward for Abingdon? The Guardian published a … Read more Transition Town Abingdon?

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Categories Economics, Education, Energy, Food, Gardening, Local government, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transport
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Bright Green Ideas Swap – Discus... @ Zoom - online
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A discussion evening led by our treasurer, Tom Draper-Rodi, where members share what they are doing to cut their carbon footprints.  An eclectic, snappy, round-table, ... Read more Bright Green Ideas Swap – Discussion Evening – Tell us what you’re doing to cut carbon!
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19:15 Air-Source Heat Pump – Our Exper... @ Zoom - Online
Air-Source Heat Pump – Our Exper... @ Zoom - Online
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Tentative Announcement: Wednesday 21st April, 2021 Talk by Guy Matthews: The talk I had in mind is based around our experience of replacing a conventional ... Read more Air-Source Heat Pump – Our Experience, by Guy Matthews

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  • Spring is nearly here! Have you made Marmalade yet? 25 January 2021
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