About SUSTAIN
Sustain West Cork is a new organisation set up to develop solutions to the environmental challenges of the 21st Century.
Initially SUSTAIN was known as SEE and evolved from a small group of enthusiastic and dedicated people who came together to promote a specific event. Their inspiration was the book HARD RAIN by environmental photographer Mark Edwards, published in 2006.
BANTRY HOUSE ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 30th 2.30 - 5.30pm BANTRY HOUSE WALLED GARDEN
Sustain West Cork are proud to announce they are taking over the management & promotion of the Bantry House Allotments from West Cork Development Partnership. Sustain have plans to breath new life into the project including a programme for the unemployed. Come and find out more on Saturday 30th.
The event will include
Gardeners Question Time
Biggest Pumpkin Competition
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd (Open to all)
BANTRY HOUSE ALLOTMENTS
The Open Day planned for this Saturday will now take place at a date to be confirmed in October.
Allotments Available at Bantry House
West Cork Development Partnership feel that there is a growing desire by people to return to the practice of growing there own or
Anaerobic Digester & Commercial Heated Horticulture Project
Work on the Feasibility Studies has commenced we are now looking into how much food waste we can expect to be able to process in the Digester from the surrounding area. If you are are a Food Producer or Food outlet we hope to offer you a Solution to your Organic Waste disposal & an Investment Opportunity & would like to hear from you contact matt@sustainwestcork.com.
Basic Project info below:
Community Powerdown Road Trip to 'The Village'
You are warmly invited to come along to join…..
Sustain West Corks'
"Community Powerdown-on the road"
On our trip to….
“The Village” in Cloughjordan, Tipperary
Sunday 14th March.
Community Orchard Project to be rolled out in West Cork
Community Orchards & Nut Groves
CORK & KERRY TRANSITION GATHERING
Plans are progressing for our Cork/Kerry Transition/Sustainability Gathering. Our committee of volunteers, Matt Mills, Caz Jeffreys, Jeannie Timony are moving the process forward.
Eco-friendly Search Engine: Ecosia
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The address is: www.Ecosia.org
So far Ecosia has saved 14,539,700 m² (17,389,482 yd²) of rainforest! Check it out and forward this email to your friends. It’s never been so easy to be green...
Thanks!
Sustain West Cork Going Forward – A Workshop Review of Vision & Objectives
1. Sustain West Cork Going Forward – A Workshop Review of Vision & Objectives
Sustain is embarking on a new phase in its development. In order to make sure that we are on track and fulfilling our vision, we’ve decided to revisit our objectives and priorities for the next 3 years. We’ll also look at the kind of structure that we need to have as an organisation which will give us the best possible chance of success.
3 Funded Projects for 2010
Here is a brief outline of the 3 Funded Projects for 2010
Updated Funding Bid Success & EGM Notification
We have recently been notified of grant approval for 3 exciting new projects:
Wave expected to hit Dublin on Saturday the 5th of December
Wave expected to hit Dublin on Saturday the 5th of December
Recent flooding events show clear need for global action on climate change
The Stop Climate Chaos coalition is organising The Wave, a mass demonstration demanding action on climate change on Saturday the 5th of December in Dublin's city centre. This action is linking up with simultaneous actions in Paris, London, Glasgow, Belfast, Brussels and Berlin ahead of the crucial global climate summit in Copenhagen next month.
