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Peak Oil mentions in National Press - direct or indirect
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Thought I'd start a place for us to collate news articles that would appear to back the case for peak oil being a reality. Not sure if there already exists a better place to go find these articles,…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Iain Bagnall Feb 9, 2011.

 

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Green Tomatoes

Just cooked up a load of green tomatoes at the weekend, as the plants needed to be removed from our balcony as we're selling the place. I trawled the internet for recipes, and found the following, which I can confirm were a hit wit our friends Gareth and Leona.


This chutney:…
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Posted on October 6, 2010 at 19:00

'HertFood' - A presentation on local food by Nathan Surendran and Jean Riddell

Transition Hertford recently put on a talk on local food. I'm relatively new to these considerations, and put myself forward as presenter to make me get out there and learn!



Below is a copy of my presentation, and below that, the mind-map of the notes I took during the discussion. It's intended to act as a stimulant to your own learning, and has lots of links to more information. I'd particularly highlight the main reports I've delved into in the preparation of this presentation,… Continue

Posted on May 27, 2010 at 10:00

Eco Film Festival - Programme Films Available Online

For those who missed the day, or want to watch some of the films again, here is the programme, linked to those I've found online, with the description from the programme in quotes. I've also added briefly 'My Thoughts' to a couple.



The Great Barrier Reef - Three Animated Films for Children - click this link to view


"Follow the fortunes of Hermie the Hermit Crab and see what's…

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Posted on May 3, 2010 at 8:55 — 6 Comments

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At 15:35 on November 28, 2010, Alex Cornish said…
Hope the move goes well! Keep in touch! A xx
At 18:15 on November 12, 2010, hus sain mahmud said…
“The open-minded see the truth in different things: the narrow-minded see only the differences.”
At 13:06 on May 25, 2010, angelina khan said…
Hi, sorry for super brief chat last thurs! Can you advise me on when to set up a web site pls? Would it be best after we have become an official initiative? Is there help to do this once your official? I'm so bad with computers! Thanks.
At 8:21 on May 12, 2010, angelina khan said…
Hi Nathan,

I will come to the next Green Drinks, thanks.

Angie
At 16:11 on May 3, 2010, susan mackervoy said…
thanks for the welcome Nathan! Yes, looking forward to the local food / plant swap event ... and the permaculture one too (feeling inspired by Farm for the Future at the film fest ...). cheers, Susan
At 17:20 on April 19, 2010, Jane Chaplin said…
Hi Nathan
So glad you've joined Transition Hertford. You're going to be a real asset to the group!

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Viv Jones commented on Nathan Surendran's group Eco Film Festival - 2011
"Hi all   Yes its getting close. The film festival is on the 19th November thats just 19 days away. Please come and support us on the day and if you can help all the better please let me know"
Nov 1, 2011
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Local Food

Finding ways to encourage the community to source and produce food locally
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Local Food

Finding ways to encourage the community to source and produce food locally
Aug 24, 2011
Viv Jones commented on Nathan Surendran's group Eco Film Festival - 2011
"Hi Leah - yes we did discuss this last year at length..but eventually decided to go with other films.."
Jul 3, 2011
Leah Cooper commented on Nathan Surendran's group Eco Film Festival - 2011
"Great news and well done! That date is in my diary now and I would love to help in whatever way I can on the day! Did 'The Age of Stupid' come up last year/in discussion?  "
Jul 2, 2011
Viv Jones commented on Nathan Surendran's group Eco Film Festival - 2011
"Hi all   We had another positive meeting with David Thorogood this week and the 2nd Eco Film Festival is definitely going ahead on Sat 19th November. We'll need plenty of help on the day, and lots of support so please keep it free. More…"
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Eco Film Festival - 2011

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Business in Transition

How do we engage / communicate local businesses in Hertford?
Feb 9, 2011
Iain Bagnall replied to Nathan Surendran's discussion Peak Oil mentions in National Press - direct or indirect
"Front page of the Guardian today:   Washington has been urged to take seriously a warning from a senior Saudi government oil executive that the kingdom's crude oil reserves may have been overstated by as much as 300bn barrels –…"
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Eco Film Festival - 2011

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Feb 8, 2011
Alex Cornish commented on Nathan Surendran's group Local Food
"We've just signed up with church farm actually.  The first box was a bit of a letdown but the second was quite good!"
Feb 7, 2011
Iain Bagnall commented on Nathan Surendran's group Local Food
"Sorry, I've not been on top of things recently. We've missed Imbolc now unfortunately. As for veg boxes Alex, we started using Riverford a few years ago, and they've been very good. Closer to home (especially for you) is Church Farm…"
Feb 4, 2011
Beth Charley commented on Nathan Surendran's group Local Food
"I'd be interested in procuring a veg box :). What's the plan for Imbolc? It's not far away at all!"
Jan 30, 2011
Clive Phillips commented on Nathan Surendran's group Energy Group
"I am an energy assessor for the governments loft and cavity wall insulation grant schemes. Contact me to arrange a free home inspection and assessment"
Jan 28, 2011
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Jan 28, 2011
Alex Cornish commented on Nathan Surendran's group Local Food
"Does anyone know any good veg box schemes in Hertford?"
Jan 28, 2011
 
 
 

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11th Jan 2012: The animation from the 2011 East Herts Eco Filmfest is up on the site


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