Be warmer at home!
Brrrr – the house is cold and draughty and heating costs are going up.
- What can you do NOW to be more comfortable?
- Who do you get to do it?
- Is it expensive?
- And might there be some financial support?
Our expert speakers have plenty of answers – and there will be time to chat with them over a cup of tea.
2.00 pm – doors open
2.15 pm – Sarah Harrison, a home energy consultant, will talk about ‘Where your heat is going, and easy ways to stop it!’
2.35 pm – brief introductions from our other guests:
Tom Ruxton of the HEET Project (a not-for-profit organization with a team offering us very low-cost draughtproofing and other
measures to keep the house warm, plus whether switching to other suppliers can help cut costs)
John Sleeman, local heating engineer specializing in energy saving John Rudge, local window restoration/draughtproofing specialist
Julie Oram of Camden sustainability team: energy-saving and how Camden can help
2.50 pm – the chance to chat over tea with our expert guests about YOUR concerns, what to do next, and whether they may be able to help
4.15 pm – close
For more information phone us on 07790 870712
or go to www.highgatesociety.com
(click on ‘sustainable homes’ and ‘events’)
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!
Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?
This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need. If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.
Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could? Then come along to our new friendly, recharging and uplifting singing experience.
Tune Up Fridays are led by choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey. He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.
No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.
When: Friday May 30 2014, 7.15 to 8.30
Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS
Fee: £10 and a smile
Or book online and save 10% http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php
Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?
This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need. If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.
Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could? Then come along to our new friendly, recharging and uplifting singing experience.
Tune Up Fridays are led by choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey. He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.
No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.
When: Friday May 30 2014, 7.15 to 8.30
Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS
Fee: £10 and a smile
Or book online and save 10% http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php
Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?
This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need. If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.
Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could? Then come along to our new friendly, recharging and uplifting singing experience.
Tune Up Fridays are led by choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey. He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.
No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.
When: Friday May 30 2014, 7.15 to 8.30
Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS
Fee: £10 and a smile
Or book online and save 10% http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php
Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?
This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need. If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.
Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could? Then come along to our new friendly, recharging and uplifting singing experience.
Tune Up Fridays are led by choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey. He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.
No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.
When: Friday May 30 2014, 7.15 to 8.30
Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS
Fee: £10 and a smile
Or book online and save 10% http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php
We invite you to join Singing in London for our Open Evening at Lauderdale House. We are passionate about singing musicals for enjoyment. No previous experience or ability to read music is necessary – just love to sing.
Our Open Evening is completely free and you can meet our members, join in our practice to see what being a member of the group would be like. You simply need to tell us you’re coming along as numbers are limited to ensure everyone’s enjoyment.
Register and find out more on our website – http://www.singinginlondon.com/open-evenings
Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?
This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need. If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.
Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could? Then come along to our new friendly, recharging and uplifting singing experience.
Tune Up Fridays are led by choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey. He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.
No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.
When: Friday May 30 2014, 7.15 to 8.30
Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS
Fee: £10 and a smile
Or book online and save 10% http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php