News
Transition Belper Candlelit Vigil
Fri, 4 December 2015
Over seventy people braved the cold and windy weather to attend a climate change candlelit vigil on Belper Market Place last Sunday. Organisers from the newly formed Belper 'Inner Transition' Group were delighted with the turnout, which included a visit from Mayor Dan Booth and Deputy Mayor Gary Spendlove. One intrepid supporter cycled all the way from Nottingham in storm conditions to attend the event!
The Inner Transition group aim to focus on spiritual development, wellbeing, building community oneness, pursuing personal growth and strengthening our connection with the earth around us.
Belper Inner Transition on Facebook or contact Clair Michna
More time to have say: Nottinghamshire's first shale gas application
Fri, 4 December 2015The consultation for people to give their views on a planning application for shale gas exploration in north Nottinghamshire has been extended by a further two weeks until 23rd December.
Nominate your Fuel Poverty Activists for £1500 Award
Tue, 1 December 2015
The Community Action Award Scheme, supported by DECC and British Gas, recognises best practice amongst those who are working to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency in their local communities. In the current phase, five successful agencies will receive a grant of £1,500 and one full place at the NEA Annual Conference in 2016 including travel and accommodation, worth £500. The closing date for entries is 5.00pm on 8th January 2016.
For more information and an application form go to Community Action Awards
Divest Derbyshire Campaign Launched
Sun, 22 November 2015
Twelve groups across Derbyshire have launched the Divest Derbyshire campaign. A month before the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, the groups are calling for Derbyshire County Council to dis-invest from investments in fossil fuels within 5 years. The pension fund has £290 million invested in fossil fuel companies.
Institutions across the world including churches, universities, local authorities in the UK such as Bristol City Council and Oxford City Council, and the Environment Agency, have already committed to divest from fossil fuels.
See http://bit.ly/1LNKkHz for the online petition.
Contact Lisa Hopkinson on 07908-649648 or divest@transitionchesterfield.org.uk
Have Your Say on Sherwood Landscape Scheme
Sun, 22 November 2015Community groups and voluntary organisations interested in conserving and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of the wider Sherwood Forest are being invited to take part in a survey.
Nottinghamshire County Council are working with partners to develop the ‘Miner to Major’ Landscape Partnership Scheme for Sherwood Forest and want all local groups to get involved.