97th LCCN newsletter

Welcome to the 97^th LCCN newsletter! These come to you regularly with updates on what the Network is doing, other developments and, if you tell us, what you’re doing. We’re keen to find contributors who could send us an update (monthly?) on whats happening in their region that may be of interest elsewhere. And please forward this to anyone who may be interested, reminding them that they can get their own copy at: www.lowcarboncommunities.net

Free Cavity Wall & Loft Insulation for All

Action Surrey in partnership with your local authority and through UK Home Insulations Ltd is now able to offer free insulation for all homeowners or private tenants (with the landlord’s permission). Previously the offer of free insulation was only available to those over 70 or in receipt of benefits, however now insulation is free for all*.

THREE Reasons to insulate your house now!

1. Cavity wall and loft insulation can save you in excess of £300 a year in energy bills** as well as making your house more comfortable to live in. Being warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer!

New local market, Tweseldown Racecouse, from Saturday 26th May

A new market to promote local makers, bakers, craftsmen and sellers of great Vintage items is to open at Tweseldown Racecouse on Saturday 26th May. 9am to 4pm Entrance £1 (Free to under 16s).

This will be a monthly event and will have things for all the family including drop in craft workshops and lots to eat and drink.

You will find vintage and retro treasures, expertly sourced by quality dealers such as Pret-A-Vintage with their beautiful garments and accessories; a wide range of local designer made products, from Used-To-Bees and The Vintage Studios lovingly handmade items to Bare Innocences organic beauty products and a wonderful selection of locally grown or produced artisan food and specialist plants. Try Mummy Makes tempting handmade fudge or take home seasonal plants in unique individual containers from A Vintage Garden.

LCCN newsletter

Welcome to the 96^th LCCN newsletter! These come to you regularly with updates on what the Network is doing, other developments and, if you tell us, what you’re doing. We’re keen to find contributors who could send us an update (monthly?) on whats happening in their region that may be of interest elsewhere. And please forward this to anyone who may be interested, reminding them that they can get their own copy at: www.lowcarboncommunities.net

Resilience Circles

Other groups are forming with similar agendas, this one from the USA:

Greek town develops bartering system

A short news report from the BBC:

Want to know more about ‘Occupy’ ?

This is not a ‘Transition’ event, but we have been asked to advertise it.

Readers may be interested in this alternative viewpoint, which is also looking finding new models in a changing world.

18th May at The Barn, Farnham: