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Events

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Edinburgh

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Fuel Poverty and Energy Assistance Package Seminar

Tuesday 23rd February 2010, 9.30am-12 noon

The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh

This seminar was aimed at frontline staff and agencies who are working with people who are struggling to heat their homes and pay for their fuel bills.  It provided information about the causes and impacts of fuel poverty in Scotland and explore the link between fuel poverty and health. Please see presentations below.

Fuel Poverty, Fuel Poverty and Health, Local Partnerships, Energy Assistance Package

Contact Sara h Bromley sarah.bromley@se.energysavingscotland.org.uk

 

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Social Housing Energy Forum SE Scotland – Maximising funding opportunities: renewables

Wednesday 17th February 2010
McDonald Rooms Conference Centre, 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh
Delegates: Housing associations, Local Authorities, Social Landlords
The event is provides an opportunity for networking with other Social Landlords, Energy Suppliers and interested parties, whilst keeping up to date with the latest information about funding opportunities. At the event you will be able to find out about funding available for installing renewable technologies in social housing properties and how you can get the most out of this investment. Over the course of the day you will hear about opportunities such as the proposed scheme for Feed-In Tariffs, the Community Energy Saving Programme, the Community and Renewables Energy Scheme and the Energy Efficiency Design Awards and how these can benefit you as a social housing provider.
View presentations: Feed In-Tariffs, Community and Renewables Energy Scheme, Fife Solar Energy Action Area, Community Energy Saving Programme, Energy Efficiency Design Awards

 

Home Composting Advice and FREE Compost

Monday 8 March 2010 2:30 – 4pm

Compost Giveaway at Gracemount Primary School, Edinburgh.

Collect a free bag of compost made by the council and get home composting advice from the 'Master Composters'. Find out how to get a reduced price compost bin, how easy it is to start composting, or information about improving your composting techniques.

More info:

Email mastercomposter@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

Energy Assistance Package at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Tuesday 11 & 16 March 2010 10am - 2:30pm

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Little France, Edinburgh

Ever wished you could get a  hand cutting your gas & electricity bills? Why not come along and find out whether you could qualify for help through the Scottish Government's Energy Assistance Package. Instant advice on reducing your bills, and the chance to win a new TV in our Prize Draw!

More info:

Email click here or call 0800 512 012

 

Home Composting Advice and FREE Compost

Wednesday 17 March 2010, 2:30 – 4pm

Compost Giveaway at Craigentinny Primary School, 4 Loganlea Drive, Edinburgh, EH7 6LR

Collect a free bag of compost made by the council and get home composting advice from the 'Master Composters'. Find out how to get a reduced price compost bin, how easy it is to start composting, or information about improving your composting techniques.

More info:

Email mastercomposter@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

Nappuccino: Edinburgh and Lothians Real Nappy Project

Thursday 18 March 2010, drop in between 2.15pm and 3.30pm
Blackhall Library, Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH4 5EG

Meet other real nappy users, hear about the different types of nappies available and view trial packs and lending kits. Free coffee/tea and practical advice and information.

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

EAGA Community Energy Event

Friday 19 March 2010 11:00am - 2:00pm
St Brides Community Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DY

Find out what sort of help is available for householders to improve the energy efficiency of their homes; grants and offers as well as advice!

Come along and chat to one of our friendly staff at this event, and see what we could do for you.

More info: Email click here or call 0800 512 012

 

Home Composting Advice and FREE Compost

Monday 22 March 2010, 2:30 – 4pm

Compost Giveaway at Colinton Primary School, Redford Place, Edinburgh,

EH13 0AL

Collect a free bag of compost made by the council and get home composting advice from the 'Master Composters'. Find out how to get a reduced price compost bin, how easy it is to start composting, or information about improving your composting techniques.

More info:

Email mastercomposter@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

Nappuccino: Edinburgh and Lothians Real Nappy Project

Thursday 25 March 2010, drop in between 10.00am and 11.30am
Duncan Place Resource Centre, Duncan Place (just of Duke St, Leith), Edinburgh, EH6 8HW.

Meet other real nappy users, hear about the different types of nappies available and view trial packs and lending kits. Free coffee/tea and practical advice and information.

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

Real Nappy Information Session

Monday 26 April 2010, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. N.B. space is limited. Please email or phone to book your place.

NB This event is being held at the new Changeworks office building at 1 Carmichael Place (off Newhaven Road, opposite Ashley Place - look for the flags at the new Westpoint flats), Edinburgh.

Hear about the many benefits of using real nappies and collect your trial pack or lending kit. Free practical advice and information. To guarantee we will have your size available and to reserve your place, please phone 0131 555 4010 or email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

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Fife

TV Powerdown Event at the Kingdom Centre

Friday 19 - Sunday 21 March 2010, 10am - 5pm
Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes, Fife

Meet the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre staff and get clued up on ways to reduce your gas and electricity bills. We'll be focussing on getting you to stop using Standby with your TV and computer. Complete our questionnaire to receive a free Home Energy Report, and enter our free prize draw to win a TV!

More info: Email click here or call 0800 512 012

 

Energy Assistance Package at Queen Margaret Hospital

Wednesday 17 and 24 March 2010, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife

Meet the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre staff and see if you can get help to reduce your gas and electricity bills. We'll be focussing on getting you to stop using Standby with your TV and computer. Complete our questionnaire to receive a free Home Energy Report, and enter our free prize draw to win a TV!

More info: Email click here or call 0800 512 012

 

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Highland

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Lothians

 

Real Nappy Information Session

Monday 26 April 2010, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. N.B. space is limited. Please email or phone to book your place.

NB This event is being held at the new Changeworks office building at 1 Carmichael Place (off Newhaven Road, opposite Ashley Place - look for the flags at the new Westpoint flats), Edinburgh.

Hear about the many benefits of using real nappies and collect your trial pack or lending kit. Free practical advice and information. To guarantee we will have your size available and to reserve your place, please phone 0131 555 4010 or email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

 

Transition North Berwick Energy Fair

Saturday 13 March 2010
St Andrew Blackadder Church Hall, North Berwick town centre

We join Transition North Berwick in hosting this community event - showcasing renewable technology and raising awareness about the benefits of home energy efficiency. Sure to be a fun day out for all the family!

More info: Email click here or call 0800 512 012

 

Real Nappy Information Session, St John's Hospital

Monday 29 March 2010, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. N.B. space is limited. Please email or phone to book your place.

St John's Hospital, Parentcraft Room (next to OPD3), West Lothian.

Hear about the many benefits of using real nappies and collect your trial pack or lending kit. Free practical advice and information. To guarantee we will have your size available and to reserve your place, please phone 0131 555 4010 or email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010.

Calling local real nappy users. Do you love talking nappies? The Real Nappy Project is looking for new volunteers in the West Lothian area. Call Leslie on 0131 555 4010 to find out more, or use the email address above.

 

Real Nappy Project Nappuccino, Musselburgh

Wednesday 31 March 2010, drop in between 10.00am and 11.30am

Brunton Theatre Bistro, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6AA

Modern real nappies are really easy to use with simple fasteners, shaped designs and are made of modern quick-drying fabrics. Don’t believe us? Try them for yourself!
The Real Nappy Project offers lending kits which include all you need to try real nappies on your baby, for two weeks. Kits feature a variety of different nappies and all the accessories you need. They cost £12 and can be collected from your local Nappuccino. To guarantee we will have your size available order your kit by contacting 0131 555 4010 or emailing realnappies@changeworks.org.uk

Calling local real nappy users. Do you love talking nappies? The Real Nappy Project is looking for new volunteers in the East Lothian area. Call Leslie on 0131 555 4010 to find out more, or use the email address above.

 

Real Nappy Project Nappuccino, Linlithgow

Monday 26 April 2010, drop in between 10.30am - 11.30am
St Michaels Cross House, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL

Meet other real nappy users, hear about the different types of nappies available and view trial packs and lending kits. FREE coffee/tea and practical advice and information.

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010

Calling local real nappy users. Do you love talking nappies? The Real Nappy Project is looking for new volunteers in the West Lothian area. Call Leslie on 0131 555 4010 to find out more, or use the email address above.

 

Real Nappy Project Nappuccino, Penicuik

Wednesday 28 April 2010, drop in between 10.30am - 11.30am
Penicuik Library, Carlops Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9EP

Meet other real nappy users, hear about the different types of nappies available and view trial packs and lending kits. FREE coffee/tea and practical advice and information.

More info: Email realnappies@changeworks.org.uk or call 0131 555 4010.

Calling local real nappy users. Do you love talking nappies? The Real Nappy Project is looking for new volunteers in the Midlothian area. Call Leslie on 0131 555 4010 to find out more, or use the email address above.

 

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Orkney

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Scottish Borders

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Shetland Isles

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Western Isles

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