Winchester Action on Climate Change

Alan Lovell, Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Company “Infinis” will be giving a lecture at Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester on Friday 1 August from 7.00-9.45pm. The lecture will be based on the film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, bringing out the implications for the UK. It will be followed by drinks and a presentation in the planetarium dome about environmental issues. Tickets £5 per person. Places limited so early booking advisable. Click here for further information or telephone 01962 891904.

South Wonston Energy Saving Group is holding its first meeting at The Pavilion, Recreation Ground, West Hill Road South, South Wonston on Monday 7 July at 7.30pm. All welcome. Robert Hutchison, Chairman of WinACC, will introduce a discussion about the aims that the group might set for itself. The group has been initiated by David Selby, 01962 881796.

The 20^th July will see the first conference for Hampshire, where non-government organisations trying to reduce the effects of Climate Change will be given the opportunity to gather together to share information and ideas.

WinACC has one free seat to give away on a first-come, first-served basis to a prospective WinACC representative. If you’re interested please contact Catrina Pickering, catrina.pickering@winacc.org.uk, 01962 827083.

Colden Common will be holding its first open meeting to discuss, brainstorm and share ideas around the launch of a Greening Campaign in Colden Common later this year. 

The Greening Campaign is a regional initiative, complementary to the aims and objectives of WinACC, that aims to motivate people to reduce their carbon footprint.

The meeting will take place on Friday 20 June from 7.30pm at Colden Common Community Centre.

For further information, please contact Michael Chater, 01962 714609.

With support from architecture plb and Winchester Cathedral, WinACC, in collaboration with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Partnership, is organizing a reception for Winchester businesses to be held from 1800-1930 on Thursday 12 June at Priors Hall, The Close. The main aim is to bring together Winchester businesses to allow them to explore the benefits of adopting a more ‘sustainable’ approach, in line with the WinACC message, with a view to helping to reduce Winchester’s carbon footprint. Further information from Stephen Duncan stephen.duncan@hants.gov.uk, 01962 845243

The Science and Technology Advisory Panel has issued an update of its activities. 

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