Talk by Guyonne James
TOURISM:
WHAT LIES BEHIND THE SUNSHINE AND SMILES?
Guyonne is an expert and activist in Sustainability, Tourism and Development
How should London manage waste and recycling? What are the options and are we doing it right?
Come and discuss with Highgate and Dartmouth Park Transition members concerned about waste and climate change.
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
with Dartmouth Park Transition Group
Wednesday October 23 at 20.00
Highgate Library
Chester Road, N19 5DH
London’s Waste:
From Hump it and Dump it
to the Circular Economy
Mike Webster
Development Manager at the
London Community Resource Network
This talk is the final of four about how well prepared London is for the challenge of Climate Change.
The first covered ‘Water’, the second ‘Food’, and the third ‘Transport’
Find out more: Transitionhighgate.org
A new event from the Highgate Society’s “21st Century Homes: character – comfort – low carbon” initiative.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED about putting solar panels on your roof to generate electricity or produce hot water? Are you interested in how it can work on schools, community buildings or businesses? Have you been thinking it might be interesting to put some funds into a community solar project? Perhaps you are just interested to see how it works?
Then come to our Saturday event at St Michael’s school, Highgate – meet national and local experts, including installers, and speak with neighbours about their solar roofs!
Come and find out about
- how a solar roof could work for you
- current government incentives
- what it costs
- solar options for conservation areas
- solar PV for electricity
- solar thermal for hot water (and maybe even heating)
- solar on schools and community buildings
- what about investing in a community solar scheme?
- planning guidelines and building regulations
- finding professional advice
- the solar revolution!
TALKS (correct as at 2 April – times to follow soon)
Solar in the UK – towards a Million Solar Roofs (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Why solar? Why now? (Dermot Barnes of Ecodomus)
Solar for hot water – and heating (Dominic Skeaping, London Solar)
Nuts and bolts of a solar PV roof (Jon Cowdrill, Joju Solar)
How communities are building solar in London and beyond (Agamemnon Otero, Repowering London)
Financing solar on your roof (Cara Jenkinson, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group)
Solar and the new Renewable Heat Incentive (Leonie Greene of the Solar Trade Association)
Haringey: the sunshine borough (Haringey’s solar programme) (Ben Brown, London Borough of Haringey)
EXHIBITORS (correct as at 2 April)
SOLAR INSTALLERS
Ecodomus installs renewable technologies for commercial, community and domestic projects (solar PV and solar thermal) see website
Evo Energy “design, supply and install solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems for homes and business across the UK. Evo Energy are Renewable Energy Association Installer of the Year”. see website
London Solar is a “small company of experienced installers based in Hackney. Specialising in high efficiency heating systems, installing boilers, heating controls, hot water systems and solar thermal systems. Giving clear advice and high quality work, to lower the financial and environmental costs of using heat.” see website
Joju Solar ” solar installations for home owners, businesses, public authorities and community organizations.”(solar PV and solar thermal) see website
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
10:10 solar schools. “Schools are a good thing. Solar power is a good thing. We think 10:10 is a pretty darn good thing. What if we could combine all three?” see website
Solar Trade Association ‘Million Solar Roofs’ The STA works in conjunction with its members to achieve the right regulatory framework and incentives for solar to deliver an increasing contribution to the UK’s electricity and heating needs see website
LOCAL GROUPS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Green Camden “is here to help you reduce your environmental impact. Our tips and advice can help you save money, reduce waste, and get involved in your local community.“ see website
Highgate Society “making Highgate a better place in which to live and work, now and in the future. Ensuring that any changes made in the environment enhance the amenity of the area and encouraging sound planning and improving public transport. see website
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group we’re a fast-growing group of local residents concerned about climate change and sustainability. Our aim is to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the Muswell Hill and surrounding areas, encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to live more sustainably. see website
St Michael’s School (solar PV system) “At St Michael?s we aim to help all our children meet their potential through a love of learning”. See website for pictures of solar system
PLEASE NOTE: Inclusion of any companies of organisations in this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Highgate Society or its members!
On Sunday 14th December Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House with the quarterly Highgate Artisan Food, Craft 7 Vintage Fair with over 50 stands on two floors, including Santa’s Grotto.
Duck Pond Market brings you a vibrant local market place for independent designers, crafters and food producers where everything you can buy comes from a good place.
See you on Sunday
StevenDotsch – The Speculaas Spice Company at http://www.speculaasspice.co.uk/ – bringing you the ‘Taste of Christmas’.
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm
Every year a magical Christmas grotto springs up in Lauderdale House as the man himself (Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Père Noël, Saint Nick) pays us a special seasonal visit. Kids of all ages can come along to meet him!
Select a half-hour slot. Within your booked time slot, children will take it in turns to meet Father Christmas with the adults accompanying them.
£11 per child, parents go free.
‘One of London’s top five Santas’ (Time Out)
Every year a magical Christmas grotto springs up in Lauderdale House as the man himself (Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Père Noël, Saint Nick) pays us a special seasonal visit. Kids of all ages can come along to meet him!
Select a half-hour slot. Within your booked time slot, children will take it in turns to meet Father Christmas with the adults accompanying them.
£11 per child, parents go free.
‘One of London’s top five Santas’ (Time Out)