During two summer weekends of 28-29 June and 5-6 July 2008 people will be able to visit eco-houses in Brighton & Hove who will be opening their doors to the public. Eco Open Houses is a joint project between the Brighton Permaculture Trust, the Low Carbon Trust and Brighton & Hove City Council.
Visit www.ecoopenhouses.org for more information.
The event aims to empower and inspire members of the public to make environmental changes to their own homes through seeing what practical steps other people have taken in their homes. It is about people learning from the experience of others and making positive changes to reduce their environmental footprint.
The houses will demonstrate:
-environmental renovation
-insulation methods
-renewable energy
-reduced energy bills
-water savings
-waste water recycling and rainwater harvesting
-green roofs
-natural and recycled materials
Eco Open Houses – June/July
Talks: 'What's Your Waste Line?' – Thu 19 Jun
The second in a series of talks on Energy and Resources for the Transition to a Sustainable Future, organised by Transition Brighton and Hove. Thu 19 June, 7pm for 7.30 start, till 10pm, at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton (map). Tickets £3 at the door.
'Waste-Resources and the Carbon Agenda: the technological, economic and socio-political drivers of change to 2015'
Peter Jones Director of Biffa Waste Services Limited with specific responsibilities in external affairs and strategy development
'Increasing Public awareness of Waste in Sussex'
Marie Harder, Professor, Waste, Energy and Resources Group, Brighton University
Presentation and discussion: The Rocky Road to a Real Transition - 12th June
The Transition Towns Movement and what it means for social change. Alice from Trapese will explain the new booklet they have produced which is meant as a critically constructive discussion of the political contexts of Transition Initiatives and with a chance for discussion and questions plus thinking about how to move forward.
12th June 7:30-9pm at The Cowley Meeting Room, 52 Providence Place.
The booklet can be downloaded here
The room we are using has capacity for around 20 people, please send an email to alice.trapese(at)gmail.com if you would like to attend so we know how many people to expect and can find a bigger venue if necessary.
Workshop: Harvest Brighton & Hove – Wed 4 Jun
Workshop held by the B&H Food Partnership and Food Matters to explore how we can eat more local food in Brighton & Hove. Click here for more info (or click the image to see the flier). Places are limited so please book by calling 01273 431700 or emailing ann*at*bhfood.org.uk.
Meeting: Food group – Tue 3 Jun
7:30pm, on Tuesday 3 June, at Simon’s House – 7 Beaufort Terrace in Hanover (map). Please bring a dish to share (vegan and veggie only please). Agenda to follow nearer the time.
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