Do you have an old bike which weighs on your conscience? Our newest WinACC member Guy writes, "I am actively recycling old bikes for people to save them going in landfill and to try and get more people using bikes"  www.bicyclerecycling.co.uk. He will take your bike away, or tell you what needs to be done to make it roadworthy and quote you a price. And you can even see Guy's carbon footprint!

10 September 2010 - 10:00am - 12 September 2010 - 5:00am Whiteley Village Save money this winter at the Whiteley Energy Weekend The Whiteley Energy Weekend will take place on the 10/11/12 September 2010 in Whiteley Village. The theme is “Save money this winter”. Energy suppliers, suppliers of energy-saving goods such as solar panels, cavity wall and loft insulation, and double glazing, are being contacted to provide a wide range of interesting ‘stalls’ for the market. Fareham Borough Council and Winchester City Council will attend with their recycling and green initiatives. The local schools have also been invited to participate both before and during the event.

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13 September 2010 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm The University of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Join WinACC’s Organisations’ Forum on a tour of the University of Winchester:
• learn about the energy saving technologies used and how they are monitored
• find out about plans to improve further the institution's environmental impact
• get ideas about how to cut your own greenhouse gas emissions.
COST: FREE Booking is essential as places are limited. email richard.boothman@winacc.org.uk.

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If you want a job at WinACC and you are unemployed, ask the Job Centre to put you forward for our Future Jobs Fund vacancy for a Communications and Action Assistant (attachment). Don't delay - interviews are 1 September. Do not apply direct to WinACC - you must be referred from the Job Centre. We also need an unpaid intern or volunteer to help with fundraising, and one for our website - details here. Email winnacc@winacc.org.uk  if you're interested.

18 September 2010 - 10:00am - 11:45am Friends Meeting House in 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH (behind Abbey Gardens)

WinACC's Food Group is relaunching itself at a meeting on Sat 18 Sept at 10.00 in the Garden Room at the Friends Meeting House in 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH (behind Abbey Gardens). All welcome.

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4 September 2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm St Lawrence Parish Room, Colebrook St, Winchester, SO23 9LH

• Hear about what’s going on to influence local people and politicians and cut the carbon footprint of our housing, travel and food
• Share ideas
• Join an action group -  or set up your own.

Tea and coffee from 10.00am. WinACC open meetings take place on the first Saturday of each month. They usually have a topic for discussion, and an update about recent activities and future plans. An opportunity for newcomers and members to get involved

25 September 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm Sutton Scotney Victoria Hall

The exciting new Imaging Here project launches on the 25th September at Sutton Scotney Victoria Hall. As well as introducing the project the event will feature artefacts and information presented by Graham Scobie of the Historic Resources Centre and a video on life in Winchester 50 years ago which offers a rare view of our near past produced by David Lee from the Wessex Sound and Film archive.

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WinACC's pub nights ("GinACC") on the last Tuesday of the month have come to a natural end. We will not meet on 31 August. Next year, we will replace them with evening open meetings, each with a specific theme. More details to follow soon.

2 October 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm meet in Princes Place, off of Kings Avenue, Stanmore

2 October 2010 - 10:30am - 1:30pm St Lawrence Parish Room, Colebrook St, Winchester, SO23 9LH

WinACC's Annual General Meeting on Saturday 2 October will be followed by a social.

Robert Hutchison, WinACC's founder, is stepping down as chairman. This is an opportunity to celebrate his achievements and welcome his successor as chair.

Agenda:

10.00:  Coffee and tea

10.30:  Formal business - presentation of annual report and accounts; appointment of trustees

11.30 approx:  Launch of new WinACC membership and pledge

11.45 approx:  Social

All welcome, though only WinCC voting members can vote at the AGM.

10 October 2010 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm Alresford, Colden Common, Fulflood & Sleeper's Hill Winchester and other places Look at other people's homes and chat to the owners about their experiences with under-floor, cavity and roof insulation, effective LED lighting, wood burning stoves, double glazed sash windows, solar thermal panels and more.  

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16 October 2010 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Wesley Methodist Hall, Weeke (corner of Stoney Lane and Fromond Road)

Come and find out about the story of Weeke - what was it like 50 years ago? How will it change in the next 50 years? We're looking for the person who's lived in Weeke the longest to share their memories. They'll be tea, coffee and biscuits and activities for children too. 

18 October 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester

This is part of the Imagining Here project. If you live in, or have some connection to Weeke, Sutton Scotney and South Wonston, and want to have the opportunity of learning how to use the county archives, then email fiona.handley@winacc.org.uk to reserve a place. 

23 October 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester

This is part of the Imagining Here project. If you live in, or have some connection to Weeke, Sutton Scotney and South Wonston, and want to have the opportunity of learning how to use the county archives, then email fiona.handley@winacc.org.uk to reserve a place.

 

Thank you to the many WinACC members and supporters who replied to Winchester City Council's consultation on the community strategy. The  strategy provides a vision for the future and sets out how Winchester City Council and the other members of the Winchester District Strategic Partnership will improve the quality of life over the next decade. We'll keep you briefed as soon as we know the outcome of the consultation.

If you want occasional WinACC emails with news about the Council and the Strategic Partnership, email "updates" to wdsp@winacc.org.uk.

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We need a vision of  Winchester in 2020 as a sustainable city where people like to live and work. WinACC would like to develop the practical and affordable themes from the event, ’24 hours to save Winchester’'. The themes picked out by our Transport Group included:

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Winchester City Council is seeking views from anyone who lives or works in the Winchester District to help shape the community strategy. The strategy provides a vision for the future and sets out how Winchester City Council will work with other organisations to improve the quality of life for the district's 110,000 residents over the next decade.

The two priorities in the draft so far are better support and services for older people, and more accessible services for residents across the district. WinACC believes that climate change should be a priority. To give your view click here before 14 August. Please don't be put off by the site - you can just say "yes" and "no" till you get to the most important page about 70% of the way through, headed "Priorities". You can also send your comments to Alison Woods awoods@winchester.gov.uk or write to her at Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LJ.

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Why do you love Winchester? If you had just five minutes to enthuse about your wonderful city to a stranger, what would you say? Winchester City Council is introducing an American-style ‘greeters’ scheme to give a personal welcome to Winchester’s visitors. ‘Visit Winchester’ volunteer greeters will act as ambassadors, sharing their passion for the city and introducing them to ‘their Winchester’. Project Manager, Alison Woods, at Winchester City Council, said:

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7 August 2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm St Lawrence Parish Room, Colebrook St, Winchester, SO23 9LH

The next WinACC open meeting has the theme of Low Carbon Food, and will include a bring and buy stall of home-grown produce and a picnic lunch afterwards in Abbey Gardens (unless it rains).
 
We want to share ideas about low carbon food, share allotment  or garden surpluses, and build links across WinACC supporters with an interest in food. All welcome - a good chance to meet new people who share your interest in food. 

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What do you say if you encounter someone who denies that global warming is real, or rejects the evidence that it is caused by human activities, or is simply sceptical about these statements? For some suggestions, take a look at our "Seven near certainties of climate change". We also recommend the 2009 "State of the Climate" report by NOAA for the latest information about what's happening to our climate.