How to Meet Future Energy Needs Locally

Our next meeting is on Weds 16th November at 7.30pm when we will be thinking about how Abingdon can meet its energy needs in the future. Of course a large part of the equation is reducing the amount of energy we need, for instance by draught-proofing and "cocooning" our houses so we don't waste energy heating the great outdoors.. we will be launching our campaign to take infra-red photos or thermal images of the outside of some Abingdon houses to see where the heat is escaping. Would you like us to photo your house? Email us on carbon.cutters@googlemail.com if you would.

We will also be hearing the latest about the Abingdon hydro scheme (click on the picture above left for more details). And of course eating home-made cake and meeting like-minded people over a cup of tea or coffee. Do join us. ... Read this ...

LOCAL EXCELLENCE MARKET THIS SAT 29th! 9.30 - 2.00

Do come and look for the ACC stall at the Local Excellence market this Sat. It will feature the latest info about Abingdon Hydro, and a display about the Thermal Imaging Camera owned by the VoWHDC and on-loan to community groups in Abingdon until Christmas, so that we can all see where our houses are losing heat. We will also have our usual foodie treats, and a demonstration of an amazing device which peels, cores and slices your apples at the turn of a handle! What could be better! ... Read this ...

Apple Day in South Abingdon Children's Centre

 Bridget of GYO veg and John of the Drayton Road allotment association seemed to be having fun...

 ..as did Nicola Blackwood who helped plant the first apple tree for the community orchard we hope will take root in the Caldecott School field...

 ..while local author and apple expert Ruth Ward diagnosed all the apple varieties brought to her and was not stymied once. You can watch the video of the local news on 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15327064 ... Read this ...

Apple Week in the Community Shop and Apple Day next Saturday October 15th!!

The Community Shop in Bury Street (where SpecSavers was) is a hive of activity this week with the apple press busy every day and the Abingdon Hydro model whirring.

Come and donate your windfalls, or stay and watch them being pressed into juice and take some home!

Next Saturday 15th October between 11 and 3 we will be in South Abingdon Children's Centre (next to Caldecott School!) for our first Apple Day. Come and join in the fun!

You will be able to:

·      Sample fresh apple juice

·      Try, and buy local produce

·      Enjoy a home-made soup, roll and apple crumble lunch

·      Explore a fire engine

·      Try veg printing, apple bobbing, etc.

·      Meet the MP and Mayor

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