Newsletter from a local group

The "Sustainable Wallingford" group's latest newsletter is available here for anyone who's interested to read it. ... Read this ...

The People's Millions

The People's Millions - the popular partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and ITV - is now open for applications for 2010.


This is your chance to win up to £50,000 to improve your local area. Come up with a new and original idea that will make life better for people where you live, and you could be on ITV this November, competing for viewers' votes.

The application form and further details can be found at www.peoplesmillions.org.uk

Be quick though, the deadline for entries is 12pm on 14 May 2010.

Thanks and regards

The People's Millions team
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Abingdon Freewheeling 11th April

Freewheeling is a unique cycling event for all, to promote cycling for health, fun, the environment, and just a great way to tour around the beautiful countryside surrounding Abingdon.

The cycling revolution in Abingdon starts on the 11th April.
As the first event for bike week, we have organized 3 supported rides, 4, 10 and 27 miles.
There will be entertainment, cakes stalls on the rides, and free bikes to borrow from Marin and Wilier (supplied by Behind Bars cycles).
We have support from Sustrans, CTC, and the local council and Police.

This should be a good fun, do come and join in!
Could you all do me a favour and spread the word.
If you could forward the attached Flyer to anyone you think would like to come, then that would be great?
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Oxfordshire Ideal Green Home Show 23&24 April

Another chance to see eco-home owners and business people in the flesh and buttonhole them about your own particular eco-problem! I went last year and it was fascinating.
More details at www.ecovation.org.uk ... Read this ...

UK AWARE - 16th & 17th April, Olympia, London

UK AWARE is the UK's only green and ethical lifestyle exhibition, have a look what's on offer this year. http://www.ukaware.com/

Discounted tickets available here ... Read this ...

How to be a good vegetable grower - 17/03/2010

Dear Carbon Cutter,
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Weds March 17th at 7.30pm in St Ethelwolds House, OX14 5EB.
If you know of a notice-board where this lovely poster would look good (or even in your window!) please print one out and put it up. Bring your friends and fellow allotment-holders too! ... Read this ...

Fun activities

A recently-joined member is organising what sounds like some really fun activities for children of all ages.... see below.


Dear Carbon Cutters
I thought you might like to know about 2 events I am running. Please feel free to pass the details on to anyone you think might be interested.
Nicky

* come and learn how to make a “fedge”, dome, tunnel, wigwam or
archway out of living willow Sunday March 7th 10am – 12pm for
information and to book please call Nicky on 07703260932 or email
nicky.warden@virgin.net
*

* *Mucky Pups* *outdoor fun for pre-school children** **? **plant a
seed ? make a bird feeder ? hunt for bugs ? fish for tadpoles ?
bring teddy for a picnic ? puddle jump ? get your hands dirty!**
10am – 11.30am 2nd monday of the month starting March 2010.
Minimum age 2 yrs. If you are interested please call Nicky 07703
260932 or email nicky.warden@virgin.net
** (if you'd like to come but
can't make this time/day please call anyway as I may be able to
run more sessions)* ... Read this ...