Abingdon Carbon cutters: "Oxford is my world"

About us.....

Abingdon Carbon Cutters is a Community Action Group formed to help reduce the carbon footprint of Abingdon in response to climate change, and to promote a sustainable and resilient lifestyle for our town as fossil fuel stocks decline. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at St Ethelwold's House, which is here.

At some meetings, we have guest speakers to present various topics, and at others we discuss our own personal actions to address climate change. The group has a focus on encouragement, both of one another, and of the town community.

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

"Oxford is my world"

Please find the latest Oxford is My World update below, containing information on Oxford Bike Week, council tax rebates for solar hot water installations and Small Change Big Difference Week.

Best wishes,

Charlie Morris-Marsham.

"Add your voice to those concerned about climate change by signing the 'Oxford Citizen's Climate Change Pledge'"

Charlie Morris-Marsham on behalf of the 'Oxford is My World' Partnership

Sustainable Energy Officer
Environmental Health
Oxford City Council
Ramsay House
10 St. Ebbes Street
OX1 1PT
Tel: 01865 252564
Fax: 01865 252344

Mail to: cmorris-marsham@oxford.gov.uk

Website: www.oxfordismyworld.org

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Oxford is My World: Your Guide to Saving the Planet, June 2009 Update

Visit the Fitter Travel Show, Wednesday 17 June, 12-2pm, Oxford Town Hall

Oxford is joining towns, villages and cities across the UK to host cycling events with the theme of ‘Get more out of life; live local, get cycling,’ during Bike Week (13 and 21 June).

On Wednesday 17 June there will be a Fitter Travel event at the Town Hall, 12-2pm, including stalls and information on healthier, greener and safer ways to travel, Bike Doctors on hand to fix bikes, transport advice from the Energy Saving Trust and an opportunity to win £50 worth of cycling gear.

For info about Bike Week events in Oxford visit:

www.oxfordismyworld.org/calendar.php

www.bikeweek.org.uk

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Rebate helping Oxford to go solar

Oxford City Council has teamed up with British Gas to offer a £400 Council Tax rebate for those who install a Solar Hot Water System through British Gas.

Home solar hot water systems can produce up to 60 per cent of your households yearly hot water demand. British Gas use government accredited solar energy equipment and installers.

If you are interested in taking up the scheme contact British Gas on 0845 971 7731 and quote the reference OXFCT

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Small Change Big Difference

The local Energy Saving Trust advice centre will be coming to Oxford on Monday 13th July as part of Small Change Big Difference Week.

The Energy Saving Trust offers free and impartial energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport advice.

For more details call: 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk