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Potholes in Cambridge - a better way of the public reporting problems?
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I've just come upon this website run by the CTC. It's far easier to use, and vastly superior to, the one used by the County Council for the public to report potholes:…Continue

Tags: transport, safety, sustainable, potholes, roads

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Harmsworth Feb 16, 2010.

 

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FREE tree packs - for Community Groups, Schools and Youth Groups

The Woodland Trust has a fantastic range of FREE tree packs available to communities, schools and youth groups.Individual trees, small copses, traditional hedgerows and woodland are invaluable features of thriving neighbourhoods in our villages, towns and cities. They enhance the places where we live, learn, work, rest and play.If you know of some public land in your local area, your community wants to attract wildlife, introduce welcome shade, protective shelter and provide a great, green…See More
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Free Water-Saving Devices from Cambridge Water

In light of the drought in the region being declared, it might be timely for CCCC signatories to promote Cambridge Water's FREE water-saving devices: http://www.cambridge-water.co.uk/customers/water-saving-products We have found the aerated tap inserts to be most excellent on modern taps. Hippos and Hogs…See More
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Lecture: The Fluid Dynamics of Green Buildings

Prof. Paul Linden FRS will give this lecture on Monday 31st January 2011 at 5.30 pm at the Dept. of Chemistry, Lensfield Road. Open to everyone who is interested. More details.See More
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Waste wood recycling and re-use

We discovered a new Cambridge-based co-operative over the summer holidays: Cambridge Wood Works. They offer a wood-collection service (any wood, including that in furniture) that is not skip based, so does require a little more organisation and planning, but is cheaper - and guarantees that the wood you are disposing of is recycled or reused - rather than (as must often be the case) ending up in landfill.Their premises, near the Grafton…See More
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World Water Day 2010

Don't forget that it's World Water Day on Monday 22 March - http://www.worldwaterday2010.info/ - we're monitoring our use closely and encouraging all the pupils (and staff) to use water more carefully all day. This site - http://www.waterwise.org.uk/showerpower - has some very useful resources and posters.We cut our water use by 8 tonnes per day (14%) just by installing water-saving devices to…See More
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First Steps: Baselining at Citylife Centre

March 24, 2010 from 2am to 4pm
How to get started. This is the first of several small group meetings where you can bring your energy bills along, and we will help you turn that into CO2 emissions data.We invite participants to bring electricity and gas bills along, ideally for the last 12 months, and whatever information they have about fuel use for travel.See More
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Procurement at SmartLIFE Centre, Cambridge

February 22, 2010 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Workshop and talks from public and private sector to help you find ways to make your organisation's procurement more sustainable.If you have any questions you'd like answered at the event, please add them as comments below.See More
Andrew Harmsworth might attend Feb 4, 2010
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WWF Earth Hour 2010 at Your community

March 27, 2010 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Join people and organisations in cities across the world in a global demonstration of support for decisive action to tackle climate change. For further information visit www.wwf.org.uk/earthhour
Andrew Harmsworth is attending Feb 4, 2010
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Involving Children & Young People in Policy & Practice Solutions for a Sustainable & Climate Smart Future at Clare College

February 2, 2010 from 10am to 2pm
The National Children‘s Bureau is running a series of free Regional Action Workshops throughout England on the theme of involving children and young people in sustainable living and climate change agendas.The event will feature speakers giving the national and regional perspectives and experiences and group work to help participants learn, network and action plan.The event is suitable for anyone wanting to involve children and young people in their work including planners, policy makers/leads…See More
Andrew Harmsworth might attend Jan 21, 2010
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Potholes in Cambridge - a better way of the public reporting problems?

I've just come upon this website run by the CTC. It's far easier to use, and vastly superior to, the one used by the County Council for the public to report potholes:Fill That HoleOn it we can see that Cambridgeshire is doing REALLY badly at this compared to the vast majority of the UK's authorities:League Table(148/212 at time of linking).I've been reporting potholes, ruts and striations on…See More
Discussion posted by Andrew Harmsworth Jan 21, 2010
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Expo '09 at SmartLIFE

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October 23, 2009 from 12am to 4pm
Charter Expo 09 launches the practical help programme for organisations addressing climate changeGet help for your businessHear from current signatoriesShape the support offered over the coming year– Exhibitions – Stalls – Workshops – Talks – Networking –Register in advance and we'll waive the £20 entrance fee.Join the Network, then come back to this page and... Register in the panel to the…See More
Andrew Harmsworth is attending Oct 23, 2009
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Rosemary Randall and Andrew Harmsworth are now friends Sep 25, 2009
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Andrew Harmsworth commented on 'Green Leys'
We like the Eco-Schools programme and are working towards our Green Flag award. I think we'll be the first secondary-level school in Cambridgshire to achieve it. Lots to do though!
Sep 15, 2009
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Mark Skipper commented on 'Green Leys'
Thanks for sharing that, Andrew The Eco-Schools website featured on the Green Leys page is a great resource.
Sep 15, 2009

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The Leys School, Cambridge
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Head of Physics. Chair of Sustainability Committee.
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FREE tree packs - for Community Groups, Schools and Youth Groups

The Woodland Trust has a fantastic range of FREE tree packs available to communities, schools and youth groups.

Individual trees, small copses, traditional hedgerows and woodland are invaluable features of thriving neighbourhoods in our villages, towns and cities. They enhance the places where we live, learn, work, rest and play.

If you know of some public land in your local…

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Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:42am

Andrew Harmsworth

10th Annual Lecture Series in Sustainable Development 2012

The University of Cambridge Engineering Department's 10th Annual Lecture Series in Sustainable Development 2012 begins tomorrow and continues into March. Open to the public.

 

 Further details online here: http://www-esdmphil.eng.cam.ac.uk/special-features/distinguished-lecture/2012 .

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 4:19pm

Andrew Harmsworth

Sustainable Materials - with both eyes open

A new book has been launched, along the same lines as David Mackay's excellent "Sustainable Energy - without the hot air", called Sustainable Materials - with both eyes open.

 

It can be purchased in hardcopy form, downloaded or read online at…

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Posted on January 31, 2012 at 4:14pm

Andrew Harmsworth

Free Water-Saving Devices from Cambridge Water

I n light of the drought in the region being declared, it might be timely for CCCC signatories to promote Cambridge Water's FREE water-saving devices:

 

http://www.cambridge-water.co.uk/customers/water-saving-products

 

We have found the aerated tap inserts to be most…

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Posted on June 11, 2011 at 3:30pm

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At 9:37am on March 7, 2010, munasmunas said…
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HELLO
My name is miss munas i saw your profile today at(cambridgeclimatechangecharter.org.uk) and fund you worthy to be mine as some one whom i can lay on his arms as long as love is concern, caring and teassing you all the nightlong and ,l will also like to know you the more,and l want you to send an email to my email address (munasbaby@yahoo.com) so l can give you my picture for you to know whom l am. Here is my email address I believe we can move from here! I waiting for your mail to my email address above. miss munas
(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life)
At 3:42pm on October 27, 2009, Angie TavernorAngie Tavernor said…
Just spent an hour with our electrician - putting in the sub-meters might not be as easy as i thought - very old circuitry which could have knock on effects. Still working on it!
At 10:26pm on October 14, 2009, Ian BroughallIan Broughall said…
Thanks - it is done :)
At 9:57pm on October 14, 2009, Ian BroughallIan Broughall said…
Hi Andrew,

Are you interested in Electronic and IT Plastic receyling.
My company (SAMIAN Solutions) can handle both here in the UK

You can contact me here - or at ian.broughall@samian.co.uk

Keep up the great work at Leys :))

Ian
At 2:53pm on September 15, 2009, Amy TillsonAmy Tillson said…
Hi Andrew! Welcome to the network!
 
 
 

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