BIO-DIVERSITY: How to Garden for Wildlife, Weds 18th May at 7.30pm

In this latest of our series of informal evening get-togethers we are lucky to have a speaker, Steve Head, who is passionate about his subject.

Come and hear him explain how to encourage bio-diversity in your own garden, and help the planet at the same time!

As always, entry is free, as is coffee and cake, but a donation towards costs is appreciated.

Bring a friend!

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Carbon Conversations NEW GROUP STARTING APRIL 18th!

Following the success of Carbon Conversations series one and two, we still have places available for the next series to be held in Marcham starting in April. Hurry, places are limited! If you'd like to speak to someone who has already attended, we can put you in touch. Carbon Conversations: Looking for a low-carbon future? Join us for six friendly practical meetings about climate change and carbon reduction. The aim is to help you halve your carbon footprint! April 18th... Looking for a low-carbon future May 2nd.......Energy in the home May 16th......Travel and transport May 30th......Food and water June 13th.....Consumption and waste July 11th......Moving on Coffee from 7pm - meetings 7.30 to 9.30 pm. £3 per meeting including coffee and cake! For more information or to book a place please contact: Christine Whild 01865 391270 christinewhild@aol.com OR Nicky Warden 07703 260932 nicky.warden@virgin.net ... Read this ...

Abingdon Green Drinks!! April 7th

Do join us for real ale, organic cider, or just a frank exchange of views about all things green!

For more info get in touch with Paul Buckingham on 01235 550540 or 07802 935827 or email him on paul@sustainablelifestyles.co.uk

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Green Spring-cleaning!

The latest in our series of "How to" meetings, this will be a fun evening of sharing recipes and hints on cleaning with traditional ingredients - lemon juice, vinegar, soda - which can keep your home sparkling without the use of harmful chemicals. Bring your own tips, hints and recipes, and a container if you want to take some home to try!

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A Car Club in Abingdon?

The latest in our series of meetings. Cliff Jordan helps run the very successful car-share club in East Oxford, Common Wheels. Come and hear how we could set one up in Abingdon! Get all the convenience of car travel when you need it, with none of the hassle and expense of keeping your own car!

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Abingdon Green Drinks

This Thursday sees the first session of Abingdon Green Drinks. Come along to the King's Head and Bell any time between 7.30 and closing time and meet up with fellow "greenies" for a pint or two and a chance to put the world to rights, or at least start reducing our carbon footprints! ... Read this ...

How to Insulate Your House: Carbon Cutters Meeting Weds 16th Feb at 7.30pm in St Ethelwold's House, Abingdon

Our next meeting is a really practical session for this time of year: "How to Insulate Your House (and Avoid Problems)". As we all know, it doesn't make sense to spend money on renewables unless and until you have stopped losing all that lovely heat through your roof, walls and floor.... Richard Twinch is a local architect with vast experience of adding insulation to existing homes. Come and fire your questions at him! ... Read this ...