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Host a 'Do the Math' Film Screening

Mon, 20 May 2013

Local groups are being encouraged to host a screening of a new film about climate change.

Do The Math is a documentary about the rising movement in the United States to change the terrifying maths of the climate crisis and challenge the fossil fuel industry. While it is set in the United States, the maths the film outlines apply globally -- making it important for all of us to watch. It is in English with the option of subtitles in French, German, Portuguese or Spanish.

Find out more about the film and hosting a screening on the website.

 

SMK Campaigner Awards 2013 - Nominations open now!

Mon, 20 May 2013

Are you speaking out and taking action on issues that matter? Or, does this sound like someone you know? Apply or nominate now for an SMK Campaigner Award, which equips people to become more effective campaigners.

The SMK Campaigner Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that a new generation of campaigners are making towards achieving social, environmental and economic justice here in the UK and abroad.

Winners of an SMK Campaigner Award will receive a tailored package of support to help them campaign more effectively. They will also attend a special ceremony hosted by Channel 4 newscaster and SMK Patron Jon Snow

It’s free to apply. For more information, or to apply or nominate, please visit the website.

Help End Cold Homes

Fri, 3 May 2013
 Five million UK households live in fuel poverty - they cannot afford to keep their homes warm. Cold homes have been linked to the death of 7,000 older people each year, and higher rates of asthma and mental illness in children and teenagers.
Now, 120 organisations have come together to ask the government to use the money it gets from carbon taxes to invest in energy efficiency for homes. The scheme could improve an incredible 600,000 homes a year. It would make them cheaper to heat and cut their carbon footprint. Eventually that would mean taking 9 out of 10 households out of the misery of fuel poverty.
 
Organisations involved include Friends of the Earth, Barnados, Age UK and Mencap.
 
You can help by signing a petition today: http://tinyurl.com/cu55wgr

Community How to Website

Fri, 3 May 2013
Community How to is a fantastic resource which lists a huge variety of digital tools to help you with all aspects of running your charity or community group. Whether you’re organising an event, recruiting volunteers, promoting a project or raising funds, there are many ways technology can help save you time and resources.
 

Derbyshire Eco Centre’s Summer Courses

Fri, 3 May 2013
 Derbyshire Eco Centre’s Summer brochure is now available. Courses cover topics including bike maintenance, organic gardening and sustainable construction.
 

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ecocentre