GreenTEA News GreenTEA April newsletter 15 AprOur April newsletter includes an invitation to our fifteenth anniversary celebration on Friday 19 April. GreenTEA March newsletter 14 MarOur March newsletter is now out and includes a link to the full Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon report Remembering Nicky Chambers 26 FebIt is with great sadness that we mark the death of Nicky Chambers on 19th February, far too soon at the age of only 57. GreenTEA February newsletter 14 FebOur February newsletter is now out and includes a reminder about the CoWheels car Botley West - last chance to respond 4 FebPlease reply to the PVDP consultation by next Thursday and ask for community benefits! GreenTEA January Newsletter 16 JanOur January newsletter is now out with information about the Salt Cross judicial review and the Botley West consultation. GreenTEA December newsletter 14 Dec 2023Our December newsletter is now out and includes a link to festive recipes and the Welcome the Warmth home upgrade scheme. GreenTEA November newsletter 17 Nov 2023Our November newsletter is now out and includes a brief update on the Salt Cross AAP legal challenge. Energy saving news for winter! 13 Nov 2023Will Salt Cross be zero carbon? Will Eynsham lead the way? Train as an energy champion! Save energy this winter. Plant-based Food Competition 23 Oct 2023We held our first ever “wholesome plant-based food competition” in Eynsham last Saturday 14 Oct 2023 at the Peace Oak Orchard GreenTEA October newsletter 10 Oct 2023The October issue of our newsletter is now out, with a reminder about the Apple Festival this Saturday (14 October) GreenTEA September newsletter 14 Sep 2023This month's newsletter includes a reminder about the October Apple Fest and a low carbon food event at the village show Visit Energy Saving Homes in Oxford 2 Sep 2023Energy Saving Homes open on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September as part of Oxford Open Doors Welcome the Warmth 21 Aug 2023Oxfordshire County Council has secured grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of eligible homes in Oxfordshire Green TEA August newsletter 14 Aug 2023Our latest newsletter includes reminders about Autumn events and options for low carbon transport. GreenTEA July newsletter 16 Jul 2023Our latest newsletter is now out including news on delicious food based events this autumn and a car sharing schemes reminder. GreenTEA June newsletter 15 Jun 2023Our latest newsletter is now out including news on the success of the Salt Cross zero carbon crowdfunder GreenTEA May newsletter 15 May 2023Our May newsletter is now out, including the Crowdfunding link for the legal challenge on Salt Cross Zero Carbon specifications GreenTEA April newsletter 15 Apr 2023The April issue of The Brew is now out including information on the legal challenge on Salt Cross Zero Carbon specifications GreenTEA March newsletter 15 Mar 2023Our March newsletter is now out including information our new Community Action Plan to reach Zero Carbon - meeting on 26 April GreenTEA February newsletter 15 Feb 2023Our February newsletter is now out and includes news on the equiwatt grid balancing trial and rewards, and the swapshop date. Sewage in our streams (and streets!) 31 Jan 2023On Saturday 28th January protests took place across the country about dumping of poo by water companies into our rivers. Local energy trials - Equiwatt 30 Jan 2023An opportunity is now available for residents to get involved in grid-balancing trials. GreenTEA January newsletter 14 Jan 2023Our January newsletter is now out, and includes news on the upcoming Wholesome Plant Diet event at the Cherry Tree cafe. GreenTEA December newsletter 14 Dec 2022Our December newsletter is now out, and includes some thoughts on the solar farm proposal and links to help with winter warmth GreenTEA November newsletter 15 Nov 2022Our November newsletter includes energy saving advice and other links and events to get you through the winter. GreenTEA October newsletter 18 Oct 2022Our latest news includes reports from Great Big Green Week, the energy saver event and car share club GreenTEA September newsletter 16 Sep 2022Our September newsletter is now out and includes details of the upcoming Great Big Green Week, including our Energy Saver event GreenTEA August newsletter 11 Aug 2022Our August newsletter is now out and includes information about our plans for this year's Big Green Week. GreenTEA July newsletter 15 Jul 2022Our July newsletter is now out, and includes more thoughts on the inspector's comments on the Area Action Plan. GreenTEA June newsletter 15 Jun 2022Our June newsletter includes news about a disappointing decision regarding the Area Action Plan, and our response to this. GreenTEA May newsletter 15 May 2022Our May newsletter includes a summary of our AGM (reports below) and further early information on the car sharing scheme. GreenTEA April newsletter 14 Apr 2022Our April newsletter is now out, including information on a new local energy mapping scheme. Our Vision for a Greener 2030 23 Mar 2022Our vision for a greener 2030 could form a vital part of the future Eynsham Neighbourhood Plan - how to get involved GreenTEA March newsletter 15 Mar 2022Our March newsletter is now out, with thoughts on the latest IPCC report and lots of local sustainable travel news. GreenTEA February newsletter 15 Feb 2022Our newsletter is now out, and includes videos from the Great Big Green Week and information on upcoming events. GreenTEA January newsletter 16 Jan 2022Our January newsletter is now out, with more ideas to tackle climate change and an update on the new community bus First and Last Mile needs drivers! 15 Jan 2022Support our new community bus service - drivers needed urgently (to start immediately) GreenTEA December newsletter 15 Dec 2021Our December newsletter is now out, with ideas we can all use to tackle climate change and lots of local transport news. Pay-as-you-go Cars: online event 15 Nov 2021An Introduction to Car Clubs / Car Sharing - (by Zoom) next Monday (22 November) at 7.30 pm: advance registration required GreenTEA November newsletter 12 Nov 2021This month's Brew includes a report on the Youth Summit which took place earlier in the week and tomorrow's home upgrade event. Home upgrade day - tomorrow! 12 Nov 2021A reminder that following on from Great Big Green Week, GreenTEA is running an advice day on Saturday 13 November GreenTEA October newsletter 15 Oct 2021Our October newsletter is now out, including feedback on the recent Great Big Green Week in Eynsham and forthcoming COP26. Great Big Green Week - September news 13 Sep 2021Get ready to shout about nature and climate break-down! GreenTEA news with links to GBGW program Car Sharing in Eynsham 13 Sep 2021The average car or van in England is driven just 4% of the time (RAC Foundation). Is there more scope for sharing? GreenTEA August newsletter 15 Aug 2021Get ready for Great Big Week (Saturday 18th to Sunday 25th September) - help Eynsham shout about climate and nature! Do you have any pictures like this? 8 Jul 2021If so, did they prompt you to make any changes to your home, and have they worked? Eynsham acting on Climate Change 18 Nov 2020GreenTEA is putting on an exhibition to pass on positive news about how Eynsham is at the forefront of low carbon building Climate change - opportunities to act 28 May 2020There are two upcoming chances for local action on climate change - deadlines coming up in June. GreenTEA December newsletter 15 Dec 2019Our latest issue is now out, including information on the upcoming Nature Recovery workshop
Energy saving news for winter! 13 Nov 2023 Will Salt Cross be zero carbon? Will Eynsham lead the way? Train as an energy champion! Save energy this winter. Will Salt Cross be built to zero carbon energy standards? Look out for the results of the legal challenge of the Planning Inspectors’ decision to disallow net zero policies for new homes and energy generation at Salt Cross ‘garden village’. The hearing will be held in London’s High Court on November 14th and 15th and GreenTEA members will be there. Will you help Eynsham lead the way? Our full Community Action Plan for zero carbon energy (CAPZero) is the first of its kind in the UK and the full report will be published soon. We are very excited about the next stage of implementation. We are looking for people in Eynsham and surrounding villages to get involved in the next phase which will involve pilot projects in the community. To reach net zero targets our energy plan expects new development to be built to the highest energy efficiency and generate its own clean energy, so we are watching the Salt Cross decision very closely. To get involved: contact details on the GreenTEA home page. Read the summary and presentation slides on the Low Carbon Hub website and Energy Systems Catapult Case study Train to be an energy champion! Low Carbon Hub is offering free training on Friday 17 November, 10:00am – 4:30pm at Low Carbon Hub offices in Osney Mead, central Oxford You can read about what Energy Champions have been doing here: Energy Champions: Watt’s the buzz? If this sounds like you, please register your interest in this free one-day training course. How to save energy this winter Thermal imaging: don’t forget GreenTEA has a thermal imaging camera which is also available to other groups Sources of funding https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20062/carbon_reduction_and_energy_saving/1605/retrofitting_your_home/2 Retrofitting your home: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/environment-and-planning/energy-and-climate-change/retrofitting-your-home Free Cosy Homes planbuilder to help you plan work in our home https://cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/homeowners/register/ Free Housewarming guides https://lcon.org.uk/energy/housewarming/