New Website September 18, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , add a commentSustaining Dunbar has a new website at www.sustainingdunbar.org.uk. Please take a look, and let me know what you think. It still needs content added, so all contributions are welcome.
Food Group Meeting Wed 17th Sept September 11, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe food group will be having a meeting on wed 17th sept at 6pm in Hallhill centre. The main topic for discussion is the community allotment/orchard. Colin Will is keen to take this forward and I have also invited Stuart McPherson along, he is the councils biodiversity officer. There will also be a chance to further plan the Apple Day for oct 18th. All welcome
Co-ordination Group Meeting, Wed. 10th Sept. September 6, 2008
Posted by Philip in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe next Co-ordination Group meeting will be on Wednesday, 10th Sept. at 8pm at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre. All welcome.
Bakery Meeting, Tuesday 9th Sept. September 6, 2008
Posted by Philip in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe Bakery group is holding its next meeting at 8pm on Tuesday 9th Sept. at Philip’s house (27 High St.)
We will be reviewing progress with the business plan, discussing the setting up of a legal entity for the group and how best to drive the project forward. Anyone with an interest in the setting up a community bakery in Dunbar is welcome.
Food Group meetings August 19, 2008
Posted by Philip in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe food group are having their next meeting on Wednesday 27th August at 5.15pm at Isobel Knox’s house, 3 Rosebery Place (on North Road). Among other things, they will be discussing possible allotments/community gardens at Winterfield.
There will also be a meeting with Stuart Pryde, who has responsiblity for allotment provision with East Lothian Council, on Wednesday 3rd September at 6pm at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre. Everyone welcome at both these meetings.
Job opportunity in Dunbar July 23, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , add a commentDo you have a keen interest in energy efficiency and carbon reduction? Are you highly motivated and able to work independently? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? We are currently recruiting for the post of Administrator of the Dunbar Carbon Neutral project. For more information, please see the job advert and description.
Good Energy Promotion February 28, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , add a commentBuying your electricity from 100% renewable sources is one of the most straightforward and effective ways to reduce your household’s contribution to Climate Change, and a vital step in addressing issues of Peak Oil. Good Energy believes that it is the power of communities that can influence change and has put together a special offer for Transition Town members. Sign up between now and the 15th March and receive £30 off your first bill.
Good Energy is the only supplier in the UK that provides 100% renewable electricity. It buys from over 350 renewable generators across the UK, all run entirely from wind, small-scale hydro, wave, solar power and sustainable biomass.
Switching to Good Energy has never been easier - you can apply online at www.good-energy.co.uk/affinity/qw30t or call 0845 601 1410, quoting QW30t to get your £30 discount.
Support the Climate Change Bill February 26, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe public consultation period for Scotland’s Climate Change Bill is now open. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make your voice heard. It will take you no more than two minutes.
Visit the WWF website and support a strong Scottish Climate Change Bill. You should take the action before 23 April 2008.
Big Green Challenge November 30, 2007
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farNESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) is running a Big Green Challenge with a £1 million prize fund. This prize is about encouraging change and innovation and they’re challenging communities to reduce their CO2 emissions by 60%. The ten finalists, once selected, will have a year to show that they can turn their ideas into action. The winner will be announced in late 2009.
There’s a chance to learn more in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Is Sustaining Dunbar up to the challenge?
New website launched! November 16, 2007
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farThis website for the Sustaining Dunbar Group in now live! (It’s a bit empty at the moment, so please feel free to send content to me)
