News
Community Allotment Gardening Club
Wed, 9 April 2014Growing Spaces are helping people to grow more in New Mills through a community gardening project. Initially they are looking for a small team of people to set up and run the allotment. Ideally a mix of gardeners and none gardeners to enable skill exchange. The team will share produce and occasionally help with visiting groups. Toilet facilities and a meeting room are available. Membership is £2/week.
If you think you may be able to commit some time to this project contact Beardwood Farm. Furness Vale, SK23 7QF; Tel. 01663 749038; Mob.07793982648; Email beardwoodnlp@gmail.com
Community Renewable Energy in New Mills?
Wed, 9 April 2014
Transition New Mills are running a quick poll to see if local residents would like more community renewable energy in the area. Inspired by other schemes around the country they’re wondering if local people are interested in hydro, solar, wind or community heat projects.
Poll: http://polldaddy.com/poll/7925408/
Contact the group if you’re interested in helping make community renewable energy happen in the area:http://transitionnewmills.org/contact-us/
National News in Brief
Wed, 9 April 2014-
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change are recruiting a Climate Campaign Worker:https://sites.google.com/site/scaccweb
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Big Six Energy Suppliers Face Ofgem Investigation:www.theguardian.com/business/2014/mar/27/ofgem-competition-commission-big-six-watchdog-fuel-bills
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Ofgem told to control the Big Six: www.nottenergy.com/news/whats_happening/ofgem_told_control_the_big_six_energy_giants_or_face_being_cut_off/
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SHARE OFFER: Engi Co-operative
Wed, 9 April 2014
Egni (‘Energy’ in Welsh) is a co-operative currently looking to install solar panels on seven community buildings in South Wales. These new systems will total 105 kWp of solar PV, saving 1,000 tonnes of carbon over the lifetime of the panels. We are currently offering shares to fund these systems, with a target total of £155,000. Members are projected to receive a 4% return on their investment, as well as a potential 50% tax break on the amount invested.
http://egni.coop
SHARE OFFER: Drumlin Wind Energy
Wed, 9 April 2014
Shares are available for a scheme which will install one or two additional turbines at Ballyrobert, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim and Cavanakill, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh. The offer will close on 30 April 2014.