Monday 29 June 2009

South Tottenham goes green!

More than 400 residents attended a SOUTH TOTTENHAM GOING GREEN event on Saturday 27 June at Chestnuts Community Centre.

There were a wide range of stalls and activities, including information on recycling, food growing and energy usage and an African drumming workshop and performance; plus bring and buy plants/seeds/books, fair trade, locally grown, home cooked, organic and vegan foods.

Organised by and for local residents the new South Tottenham Going Green network is working to promote local community and environmental action.

Network member Ibilola Campbell, of Tiverton Estate, said "We were pleased to see so many people from all around our area coming together to share their views and learn from each other. Together we need to do all we can to care for our communities and environment."

Dr Bike was on hand for free bike repairs and for children there were green films,
a craft workshop and making books out of recycled materials as well as a craft sale.

Information on planning and development was available, along with a wishing tree for ideas on how South Tottenham could be transformed into a friendlier, greener and more sustainable area.

As a result of this success the Network are inviting local residents to join them for a community picnic in Chestnuts Park on Sunday July 19th, 1-3pm as part of the national 'Big Lunch' day of local events.


This will be one of the thousands of events all over the country encouraging people to meet up and share food in public spaces, and takes place near the children’s playground - please bring food & games.


The South Tottenham Going Green network are local residents involved in a number of community groups, and supported by the Sustainable Haringey network.

Contact STGG: 34a Langham Rd, N15
For more information, visit: www.sustainableharingey.org.uk

Friday 26 June 2009

20th June 2009: HARINGEY ECOTEAMS CELEBRATE END OF SIX-MONTH PROJECT


Around 50 households from Haringey gathered at the CUFOS Centre in Muswell Hill on 20th June 2009 to celebrate the successful conclusion of a project designed to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.

The celebration represents the culmination of a six-month initiative by the Sustainable Haringey Network and national charity Global Action Plan to run a group of eight
ecoteams across the borough. Each team has met monthly to discuss ways to reduce their impact on the environment in the five areas of energy use, transport, waste, water usage and shopping, using a methodology developed by Global Action Plan.

Team members have regularly weighed their rubbish and recycling, and read their own gas and electricity meters. Results are uploaded to a website run by the charity; so that it can assess how effective the programme has been.
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The households taking part recorded a 20% reduction in their rubbish, a 24% reduction in the electricity, and a 16% reduction in their carbon emissions.

Team Leader Jeremy Green said:
Ive really enjoyed the experience. Its been a way of getting to know our neighbours better, as well as doing our bit for the environment.

Sustainable Haringey members are compiling a report of the experience and providing feedback to Global Action Plan. More follow-up actions are also planned.


For more information about Global Action Plan call 020 7025 3821 or email emma.bangar@globalactionplan.org.uk

Tuesday 23 June 2009

June is Haringey Sustainability Month

Haringey Sustainability Month - June 2009
GREEN EVENTS THROUGHOUT HARINGEY

www.SustainableHaringey.org.uk

The events have already started - these are the remaining ones to catch!

Thurs June 25th - Film Show: The ‘Age of Stupid’
7pm @ West Green Learning Centre, West Green Road, N15
Organised by Haringey Independent Cinema.

Fri/Sat June 26/7th - Tottenham Food Co-op and Cafe
12-3pm @ Broadwater Farm Community Centre, 1 Adams Rd, N17
Market stalls/cafe. Organised by Tottenham Food Co-op, and Back To Earth.

Sat June 27th - South Tottenham Going Green
12-4pm @ Chestnuts Community Centre, Chestnuts Park, St Ann's Rd N15.
Food, stalls, drumming, info, plants/books swap, Dr Bike, displays and films. Organised by and for local residents.

Sun June 28th - Arts, Crafts & Nature Appreciation Funday
12-4pm @ In Queens Wood (‘Witches Coven’ open space), N10
Including lots of stuff for kids. Organised by Friends of Queen's Wood

Appeal for Festival Volunteers

Would you like free entry to a festival, have a good time, and help raise much needed funds for Sustainable Haringey?!

The Sustainable Haringey network has teamed up with organisers of a London music festival ('SW4' + Get Loaded In The Park', on Clapham Common on August 29-30th) and are looking volunteers to help out over that weekend.

In return for SH volunteers doing a few hours a day behind the main bar the organisers will make a donation to our organisation. You'll get a free ticket to the festival (normally £75) with generous breaks, free refreshments and time off at the end of the shift to enjoy the event and socialise with friends! The plan at the moment is to arrive 11am each day and to work either the 12noon-6pm shift, or the 2pm-8pm shift.

For people who love volunteering, love festivals and love 'fundraising-made-easy' it could be the perfect summer weekend.

We've been asked to provide 6 or 12 volunteers. The more we provide, the more funding we can raise for our activities for the rest of the year. For example if we can get 12 volunteers (all doing 6hrs per day for both days at £7per hour) we raise £1008. Next year there will be opportunities for our members to do a range of other volunteering jobs (eg stewarding) at longer festivals around the country, also with free entry.

This will be the first time we've done this, so if it goes well it could be the answer to our fundraising dreams!

If you are reliable and can volunteer on our behalf please get in touch with me and provide your details (email, phone, address) as soon as possible, by the end of next week at the latest.

Sustainable Haringey - Festival Volunteers Co-ordinator
Mike Dallimore
07952 831 684


Frequently asked questions

Q. Does this scheme cost Sustainable Haringey any money?
A. No, this will not cost SH any money, this is purely a fun, exciting and imaginative way of raising money for your organisation by supplying volunteers to work on your behalf. The organisational costs of administrating this initiative are covered by the event organisers. This is part of their commitment to supporting the charitable and voluntary sector.

Q. Who is responsible for the staff once they are on site?
A. We are solely responsible for the management and welfare of staff whilst they are working. The package of welfare and job responsibilities is agreed in advance and so that all volunteers know what to expect. We provide support and help to all volunteers to ensure they are happy and fully supported. We want this to be an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Q. How many volunteers will we have to put forward in order to be eligible?
A. We would ask at this stage for teams of 6-18 volunteers, if this is not possible, then we will always make assessments on an individual basis.

Q. Who will co-ordinate and manage the volunteers during the pre event planning?
A. The best way to do this would be for you to appoint a member of staff within your organisation to act as an event liaison officer and our point of contact. The role of this person would be to distribute the event specific information to your volunteers (provided by us in briefing packs). Alternatively if this is not possible we can manage this directly with the volunteers on your behalf.

Q. What happens if the volunteers don’t have experience in the areas of work you require?
A. We will provide the volunteers with all the necessary training and support.

Q. Will the volunteers be covered by your insurance?
A. Yes, the volunteers will be covered under our employers and public liability insurance; we can provide you with all necessary support documentation.

Q. Are there any restrictions on who can volunteer?
A. You can send anyone to represent and fundraise for your organisation so long as they are over 18 years of age.

Q. What do the volunteers need to bring with them?
A. For one day events they just need to bring themselves, some warm cloths and a packed lunch. For camping events, to ensure everyone comes well prepared, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of what each individual should bring along.

Q. How will we receive the payment back to the charity?
A. We will agree pre-event the number of volunteers and hours expected with your team leader or representative. Then at the event we will confirm the actual and final hours worked and send payment by return on receiving an invoice.

Q. Will volunteers get time off to enjoy the event?
A. At camping events volunteers will have time off and breaks. At one day events, we will ask all volunteers to work approx. 6 hours and with breaks and time off before or after their shift to enjoy the event. At overnight events there will always be time to go off and enjoy your favourite band and the atmosphere of a major festival!!

Sing London July 12th

Sing London is a festival aimed at getting the whole of London singing- all kinds of people, singing all kinds of music in all kinds of places. 30 pianos have been placed all over London ready for you to play and sing! Haringey is joining in too…

Join a free two day workshop where you will first learn the basics of posture, breathing and vocal production; Idit Gold, founder and musical director of Singing in London, will then take you through harmony arrangements for The Kinks’ greatest hits.

The workshop will culminate in a performance at Carnaby Street on Sunday 12th July at 2.00pm.

The Gallery, Wood Green Library, High Road, N226XD
Sunday 21st June, 9:45 to 11:45am
Sunday 28th June, 9:45 to 11:45am
Or
The Original Gallery, Hornsey Library, N8 9JA
Sunday 21st June, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Sunday 28th June, 1:00 to 3:00pm

To book call 020 8489 1419 or email elena.pippou@haringey.gov.uk

Tuesday 9 June 2009

Haringey Sustainability Month - June 2009 GREEN EVENTS THROUGHOUT HARINGEY

www.SustainableHaringey.org.uk


Haringey Green Fair
Saturday 13th June
12-5pm
Ducketts Common
Turnpike Lane

Volunteers needed (much appreciated) to come and help with:
- the Sustainable Haringey info stall
- our food zone stall/displays
- mass leafleting about Sustainability month events (see below)

Please come and offer to help out!

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Sustainable Haringey network
June co-ordination meeting
Tuesday 16th June
6.30pm - 8pm
Big Green Bookshop
Brampton Park Road, N22

June Sustainability Month events are now well underway, so we'll get reports on what's been going on so far, what's coming up, and how poeple can help out... Thanks to everyone who's helped distribute 25,000 of our flyers about this! All welcome, particularly new people wishing to get involved.


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OTHER EVENTS

Sat June 13th - Alternative Living
3pm-9pm @ Hornsey Vale Community Centre, Mayfield Road, N8
Workshops, speakers, stalls, local produce and crafts, openspace discussion. Organised by Crouch End Transition Initiative.

Sat June 13th - Queen's Wood
Plant Sale / Open Day
Queen's Wood Lodge Organic Garden - behind the cafe.
Organised by Friends of Queen's Wood

June 13-14th, 19th-21st, 26-28th - Feral Trade Café
12-5pm @ Unit A2, 71 Ashfield Rd, N4
Café and exhibition of local and international person-to-person trading without using companies. Organised by Furtherfield.

June 15-19th - Sustainability Week at St Ann's Hospital
Info stalls, talks, walks, Dr Bike, and bikeride for staff. Organised by Haringey Health Unison.

Sun June 14th - Family Bike Ride
10.45am @ Finsbury Park (by the park café).
All ages/abilities welcome! Organised by members of Haringey Cycling Campaign.

Sat June 20
th - NO! to climate change & capitalism
10.30am @ Wood Green Shopping City (probably outside Boots)
Stall/leafleting. Organised by Haringey Solidarity Group.

Sat June 20
th - Eco Green Holistic Healing Show
11am-4pm @ Shropshire Hall, Gladstone Ave, N22.
Fun, energy saving, pampering, natural home made products, food share. Organised by Thrusted Market.

Sun Jun 21st - Hillfield Park, N10 Street Party
For local residents - with a green theme. Organised by the Hillfield St James Residents Association.

Thurs June 25
th - Film Show: The ‘Age of Stupid’
7pm @ West Green Learning Centre, West Green Road, N15
Organised by Haringey Independent Cinema.

Fri/Sat June 26/7
th - Tottenham Food Co-op and Cafe
12-3pm @ Broadwater Farm Community Centre, 1 Adams Rd, N17
Market stalls/cafe. Organised by Tottenham Food Co-op, and Back To Earth.

Sat June 27
th - South Tottenham Going Green
12-4pm @ Chestnuts Community Centre, Chestnuts Park, St Ann's Rd N15.
Food, stalls, drumming, info, plants/books swap, Dr Bike, displays and films. Organised by and for local residents.

Sun June 28
th - Arts, Crafts & Nature Appreciation Funday
12-4pm @ In Queens Wood (‘Witches Coven’ open space), N10
Including lots of stuff for kids. Organised by Friends of Queen's Wood


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As well as the month of events in June the following activities are supported and co-ordinated through the Sustainable Haringey network…

Ecoteams
Neighbourhood-based small self-help groups to ‘go green’ together. On June 20th they will be celebrating their achievements together!

Local Action
Local community-based sustainability networks and initiatives in Highgate, Finsbury Park, Crouch End, South Tottenham, and Muswell Hill

Working groups
Promoting sustainable food, transport, homes, energy, green spaces, workplaces/economy, and green lifestyles

Growing In Haringey
We’ve launched a major food growing network to encourage and support much greater food production throughout Haringey

Food Co-op market days
The last Fri/Sat of each month, 12-3pm. Part of ‘Back To Earth’ initiatives at Broadwater Farm Community Centre, linked to plans for a city farm and environmental centre in Lordship Rec.

Countrywide networking
We’re in touch with the ever-growing grass-roots movements for change throughout London, UK & worldwide…