HARINGEY SUSTAINABILITY MONTH - June 2011

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Weds 1st June, 7pm (film 8pm): Green on the Screen: 'No Impact Man' Film - follows a family's efforts to make no carbon impact and tread lightly on the Earth. Watch and see what happens... Feast on film, food and courageous conversations. @ Moors Bar, Park Rd, N8. www.moorsbar.com/green-on-the-screen

Wed 1st June, 6-8 pm: The Buzz About The Bees - Talk on the wonderful world of Bees! @ Marcus Garvey Library, Philip Lane, N15. Organised by Living Under One Sun, in partnership with Haringey Libraries. www.livingunderonesun.co.uk

Wed 1st June to Sun 19th June, 1-5pm (Wednesdays to Sundays only) Transforming London’s Green Lung – a ‘2020 Vision for the Lee Valley’ Exhibition tells the Lee Valley Regional Park regeneration story, taking visitors on a journey from post war regeneration to the latest London 2012 developments providing a unique perspective on London’s largest open space. @ Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London N17

Wed/Thurs/Sun each week, 11am-4pm: Living Under One Sun Community Allotment: Volunteers Wanted - Come and help grow fruits and veg, Share and gain skills and knowledge, Meet neighbours, share ideas and get some exercise, Find practical ways to do good by our planet, Celebrate harvest festivals and food from around the world. @ East Hale Allotment, Mill Mead Road, N17 Buses: 41, 123, 230, W4. Contact: Lyn 07722051414 Leyla 07414545640 www.livingunderonesun.co.uk

Wed/Thurs each week, 10am-1pm: Visit the community tree & plant nursery - Green Routes, Finsbury Park, N4. To the right of the Manor House entrance as you enter the park. Come and help with whatever needs doing, find out about the project over a cuppa and meet others. More info: http://transitionfinsburypark.org.uk/nurseryblog

Thurs 2nd/9th June, 7:30pm-10:30pm: Stroud Green Knitters & Crocheters. Group for the experienced and newbies. Come along to knit and meet other knitters. Learn from others. @ The Noble, 29 Crouch Hill, Stroud Green, N4 4AP

Sat 4th June, 10am-12noon: Avenue Orchard Monthly Meetup and work Day. Come along to learn some new skills for looking after fruit trees and bushes. And meeting some like-minded people. @ Corner of Avenue Road and Newsham Avenue, N15, just behind the concrete wall.
http://avenueorchard.wikispaces.com

Sat 4th June, 10am-2pm: Friends of Railway Fields Monthly Practical and Meeting. Join us for some light practical conservation activities, then lunch, butterflies and our monthly meeting to help plan our summer events. @ Railway Fields, Green Lanes, N4 - opposite Harringay Green Lanes station. http://friendsofrailwayfields.wordpress.com

Sun 5th June: Big Lunch Day - everyone is encouraged to organise food sharing in local public spaces. Just do it - DIY! www.thebiglunch.com

Sun 5th June, 12-4pm: “The Big Lunch” in Chestnuts Park, N15. Come sing-a-long, Meet friends, Bring & Share food and enjoy fun activities for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair and the entire family for a fun filled day. Near the community centre, 280 St Ann’s Rd, Tottenham N15 5BN. Organised by Pyramid Health And Social Care Association & Chestnuts Community Centre. www.phasca.com

Sun 5th June. Starts 10am: (All day event, join or leave at any time): Guided Walk along the historic New River path - Enfield Town to Angel Islington. 15mile guided walk led by John Polley. Free & open to all. Starts 10am outside the Crown & Horseshoes pub on the New River at Enfield Town, passing through Haringey early afternoon. Finish around 6pm at Sadlers Wells Theatre, Roseberry Avenue, Islington. Route, timings & more details at www.newriver.org.uk Phone: 07814 546772

Mon 6th June, from 9.30am: Work on Priory Common Orchard - volunteers welcome. Next to junction of Priory Road and Redston Road, N8. Info 020 8347 7684

Tues 7th June, 11:30am-1.30pm: Knowing Through Growing - Get with the Plot! @ Stroud Green Library, Quernmore Road, N4 4QR Come and support this plant growing project at the local library - just let knowingthrugrowing@me.com know you're coming first. If you have gloves, please bring them along.

Wed 8th June, 7-8:30pm 3-week Alexander Technique Introductory Course. Practical course to help people learn how to look after themselves, physically and mentally and therefore be better able to help others in their needs. @ Enterprise Centre, 160 Page Green Tce, N15 4NU. Pay what you can, suggested donation £35. Money raised goes to Haringey Alliance for Public Services. Must book in advance, details: http://learnwithjeremy.co.uk/

Thurs 9th June, 7-8.30pm Lee Valley Regional Park - A London Classic Janet Green, Lee Valley Regional Park's Partnership Manager, gives an illustrated talk outlining the compelling development story of Lee Valley Regional Park, a popular green lung in the city enjoyed by over 4.5 million Londoners every year. @ Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London N17

Thurs 9th June, 6-8pm: The Buzz About The Bees - Lively talk on the wonderful world of Bees! @ Wood Green Central Library, High Rd, N22 Organised by Living Under One Sun, in partnership with Haringey Libraries. www.livingunderonesun.co.uk

Sat 11th June, 9.30-2.30pm: Haringey 40:20 launch (Community action for carbon reduction). @ Haringey 6th Form Centre. Organised by Haringey Council. Please register in advance if possible - haringey4020@haringey.gov.uk

Sat 11th June, 10am-5pm: North London Bike Power Workshop. For those wanting an introduction to renewables and are mad about bikes, this course is a great way to learn about creating electricity from bicycles. It will also help to promote Bike Week, 18th - 26th June. Price: £40 per person (17 places). @ Green Lens Studio, 4a Atterbury Road, London, N4 1SF For more info and to book: http://www.magnificentrevolution.org/2011/04/north-london-bike-power-workshop/ Organised by Transition Crouch End, Green Lens Studio and Magnificent Revolution www.transitioncrouchend.org.uk

Sat/Sun 11th/12th June: Eco-house weekend. An opportunity to see a range of existing homes which have been retrofitted with energy efficiency and microgeneration measures to cut their carbon footprint. 15 houses will open in Camden, Islington, Haringey and Hackney, offering a chance to talk to owners about their experience of installing energy efficiency measures.4 houses in Haringey will be open (see the weblink). Passes for the weekend at £10 to individuals, £20 for professionals available from www.victeri.co.uk, with full details of the houses, how to reach them, cycle tour etc. www.victeri.co.uk/eco.html

Sat/Sun 11th/12th June: Open Garden Squares Weekend. 5 venues in Haringey - Bowes Park Community Garden (Sat 2-5pm); Edible Landscapes London - unusual edible perennials (Sun 12-5pm), FOOD from the SKY - Budgen's roof garden (Sun 11am-5pm); Jamboree Finsbury Park (Sat 12-3pm); Queen's Wood Lodge Organic Garden (see below) - info: www.opensquares.org

Sat/Sun 11th/12th June, 2-5pm: Queen's Wood Organic Garden Open Days and Plant sales. Prize winning garden open for visits. Bees, wild flowers, mini- beast habitats, and a pond as well as a range of fruits, herbs, vegetables and wild flowers. Cafe open too and plants for sale. Buses 134/43 stop at the entrance on Muswell Hill Rd, N10 3JP. Organised by the Friends of Queen's Wood.

Sun 12th June, 6pm: Reel News / Haringey Solidarity Film Show - the fight against climate change and other environmental issues. Films, discussion, drinks. Films are by the Reel News collective and will include "One Million Climate Jobs Now!" from their latest release. @ Giuseppe Conlon House, 49 Mattison Road, London N4 1BG. Free / donations. Organised by Haringey Solidarity Group. www.haringey.org.uk + www.reelnews.co.uk

Tues 14th June, 6.30-9.30pm: Sustainable transport, bicycle use and maintenance, electric cars, car clubs and testing electric bikes on the hills in Alexandra Park. @ The little community building known as CUFOS at the top of The Avenue N10 2QE, behind Alexandra Palace: see www.cufos.org.uk. Organised by Muswell Hill Sustainability Group http://mhsgroup.org/

Wed 15th June, 6.30pm-8.30pm: Railway Fields Nature Walk and talk with David Bevan. Renowned London Botanist will be taking you around Railway Fields and pointing out all the interesting flora and fauna, followed by a talk about the history of the reserve. The event is free, however refreshments will be provided so a suggested donation of £3 to cover costs would be appreciated. @ Railway Fields, Green Lanes, N4 - opposite Harringay Green Lanes station.

Sat 18th to Sun 26th June: UK Bike Week - everyone encouraged to get on yer bike more throughout this week!

Sat 18th June, 1-3pm: Foraging at Meadows Orchard. Come along to this 'Urban Harvest' event for inspiration about edible flowers to include in our edible landscapes. Instead of our usual monthly foraging walk in June we'll be talking, admiring and tasting all kinds of edible flowers. @ Meadows Orchard Project, behind the Hornsey Central Health Centre, 151 Park Rd, N8 8JD Map: http://tinyurl.com/6g63kc7 http://shepherdscothealinggarden.ning.com/ + www.UrbanHarvest.org.uk

Sat 18th June, 11am-1pm: Tottenham Carnival Parade The Parade will begin at Eade Road N4 1DJ and end in Church Road N17 8DU. Come and join in this celebration of Tottenham's vibrant cultures and communities. Info: www.tottenhamcarnvial.co.uk

Sat 18th June, 10am-12noon: The Buzz About The Bees - Lively talk on the wonderful world of Bees! @ Wood Green Central Library, High Rd, N22 Organised by Living Under One Sun, in partnership with Haringey Libraries. www.livingunderonesun.co.uk

Tue 21st June, 8pm: 'Avoiding Heffalump Traps' - presentation and discussion about world population growth. Part of Highgate School’s Environment Week - open to all. @ Dyne House, Highgate School, Southwood Lane, Highgate Village, N6 www.HighgateClimateActionNetwork.org.uk

Sat 25th June, 12noon: Demonstration to defend Haringey's public services and oppose cuts. Assemble Wood Green Civic Centre. March to Tottenham Town Hall. Or join in as the march passes Turnpike Lane and Seven Sisters tube stations. Bring banners and things to make a big noise as it passes key community facilities and services under threat. Organised by Haringey Alliance for Public Services (supported by Sustainable Haringey) www.hapsnews.net

Sat 25th June, 2-6pm: Solar power and home insulation - stand at the Methodist Church Garden Party The 39 solar panels which Muswell Hill Sustainability Group have installed will be on public display for the first time + information on solar energy and home insulation. On the lawns behind the building known as North Bank, 28 Pages Lane N10 1PP. Organised by Muswell Hill Sustainability Group http://mhsgroup.org/

Sat 25th June: Launch of 'The Bus', a living memorial to Nigerian writer and campaigner Ken Saro-Wiwa Ken Saro-Wiwa was murdered in Nigeria for calling for environmental protection for communities being exploited and destroyed by oil exploitation by multinational corporations. There were international protests in response: 'The Bus' is by artist Sokari Douglas Camp. @ Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Rd, N15. Exact details to be announced. www.platformlondon.org + www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

Sun 26th June, 1-5pm: Reducing Waste and Increasing Recycling - the Sustainable Haringey Summer Gathering All welcome to come and join in this discussion as part of building up Haringey's borough-wide green network.@ Railway Fields, Green Lanes, N4 - opposite Harringay Green Lanes station. www.sustainableharingey.org.uk

Wed 29th June, 7-9pm: Road to Redemption: talk on the history of ale-brewing in Haringey. @ Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, N17


** Information above is as supplied to Sustainable Haringey. Please check the links for any alterations/updates.

North London Bike Generator Workshop

For those wanting an introduction to renewables and are mad about bikes, this course is a great way to learn about creating electricity from bicycles.
The workshop will take place on:
 
When: Saturday 11th June
Where: Green Lens Studio, 4a Atterbury Road, London, N4 1SF
Time: 10am to 5pm
Price: £40 per person, £35 concessions
Tickets: Bike Power Workshop

Magnificent revolution facilitates this workshop for those interested in learning the ins and outs of pedal power generators. Our workshops have a good balance of theory and hands-on experience. Participants will discover how to use their own bike as part of a small power station, capable of powering computers, stereos, TVs and other small household appliances. Participants will find out about:

Basic system design
Load assessment
Power generation
Electricity storage using batteries
Conversion of DC to AC electricity by inverters
Control and monitoring of power

For more information and to book, click here: here

Magnificent Revolution is a not-for-profit London based cross-disciplinary organisation working in education, ecology, engineering, design, art, music and film www.magnificentrevolution.org

Spring salad gathered on foraging walk in Alexandra Park on Sat 16 Apr 2011

Communicating Renewable Energy Day London May 17 2011

Click to read the full flyer Communicating Renewable Energy Day London May 17 2011

How they orgarnise recycling in a German town

...as described in The Guardian, here.

Sustainable Haringey Gathering this coming Sunday 13 March Hornsey Vale Community Centre N8 9LP

Dear SH Activists, just a reminder about the Gathering this coming Sunday afternoon from 12.15. The timetable is:

12.15 - 13.00 networking and group meetings
13.00 - 13.45 Lunch - please bring food to share
13.45 - 14.30 - reporting back what has been happening
14.30 - 16.00 - Growing in Haringey - current projects and presentation from Sarah Williams of Capital Growth.

Tea with the chance to see what growing sites in the Borough are up to.

16.00 - 16.30 - SH business meeting and forward planning for June Sustainabilty Month

Discounted Permaculture Design Course, London

ATTENTION:  reduced price of £350 if paid before 11th March

Concerned about climate change, peak oil and our children's future? Want to go green? Interested in creating Sustainable Local Communities? Thinking about making significant changes in your life? Fed up with the problems and want to start looking for solutions? Then this full Urban Permaculture Design Course accredited by the Permaculture Association Britain (PAB) is for you.

Held over 5 weekends, in central London (border zone 1 and 2), it provides a broad introduction to the ethics, principles and applications of permaculture primarily from an urban perspective, and is for anyone who believes that we need to find ways to care for ourselves, for each other and for the Earth.

The course will give you a detailed understanding of permaculture tools, which will allow you to realise your own sustainable designs, be it buildings, food growing, communities, economic systems, retrofitting urban house, etc. Upon completion of the course you will receive a permaculture design certification qualification accredited by PAB and become part of a local permaculture support network.

The workshop will be taught by Graham Burnett from Spiralseed and Rakesh Bhambri, plus up to 5 specialist teachers. Graham is one of the most senior permaculture teachers in the London region and author of several books on sustainability, permaculture and community activism. Rakesh  has a diverse background of experience, including IT, natural medicine, yoga, and of course permaculture. He has spent much of the past 7 years facilitating permaculture, forest gardening and low impact living workshops in Croatia, which culminated in starting an off-grid eco village. He is currently in London setting up several sustainable community projects.

Dates
Week 1     26+27 March
Week 2     9+10 April
Week 3     16+17 April
Week 4     14+15 May
Week 5     28+29 May

Location: The workshops will take place at Lilian Baylis Old School, Lollard Street, SE11 6PY, we will also have a few hands on practical workshops which will be walking distance from the main site.

Cost
* £550 Full payment
* £400 Low income discount
* SPECIAL OFFER £350 if paid before 11th March

For more information on what to expect on the course
http://www.transitiontownbrixton.org/?p=3173

How to register
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFdjeUVDVENNSHYyOXczMENHWXFaSXc6MQ
If you have trouble registering or need more info, feel free to email or call
Rakesh 07575 009 322 rootsmanrak@yahoo.co.uk


What to expect

The course will start with an introspection of why you are on the workshop, asking you to creatively look into yourself to establish your life journey, your ethics, your guiding principals. This helps you to establish your goals, your purpose, your reason for studying permaculture, which will help you get more from the workshop.

We will cover the history and definitions of permaculture. We will cover the ethics and principles of permaculture, which are the bedrock upon which permaculture and sustainable living/design is built. This will be covered several times throughout the 10 days, and in different ways (including some games), so they embed themselves in slowly but surely.

We will cover many design and analysis techniques, so you are capable of using and adapting a design or analysis technique for almost any situation.
You will learn the beautiful art of observation.

We can cover various smallholding design and food growing concepts if people wish, but we anticipate most people on this workshop live in the city and probably do not have access to large pieces of land. We will therefore concentrate more on how to work with nature in designing urban spaces. We will look at community gardening, urban forest gardening and community forest gardens.

We have a unique module in which you  look at your day to day energy consumption, and how you can tweak your day to day life to become more energy and time efficient.

We will cover food production, including soil fertility, water retention. We will cover how to design efficient growing spaces. We cover building and retrofitting houses and other structures, including urban techniques of cleaning waste water, making composting toilets, etc.

There will be several practicals, including
Helping to design and or make a green roof on a row of council garages
Survey and mapping a site where we will design a forest garden and food growing project
Making a wormery or compost
Pollarding or coppicing trees
Making a self sufficient raised bed system
We will cover transition towns (delivered by Duncan Law, a founder member of Transition Town Brixton).

We will include resilient economics and right livelihood. We will also include a module on using permaculture to design resilient, ethical, businesses.

You will be taught several surveying and mapping techniques, which you will then have plenty of opportunities to put into practice.

We will have a module on natural bee keeping, and be given a chance to help on some new local bee keeping projects.

There is potential for a lot more, and have built flexibility into the syllabus, so if someone from the course has a specialist subject and the group wants to hear about we can give them the space.

All the workshops will be delivered using participatory and accelerated learning techniques, so it will be a mix of different styles (people learn in different ways), so we use games, discussions, modelling, practicals, as well as a few lectures.

The course is designed to remind and reinforce subjects, so the concepts embed themselves. All the learning culminates in a group design exercise, which for most people is the best part of the workshop. You are split into small teams and each is given a project to design, over the last 4 days of the workshop. You are given the tools to hold a client interview, analyse the information and create a design. The designs are then presented back to the entire group, with feedback, followed by a celebration.

There will also be scope for optional extra activities, such as film showings, yoga classes, etc.

How to register
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFdjeUVDVENNSHYyOXczMENHWXFaSXc6MQ
For more information email or call Rakesh
rootsmanrak@yahoo.co.uk
07575 009 322