http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/ Ham Hydro Weblog OpenACS 5.0 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:53:55 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5870136 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5870136 Thanks to all our supporters -  we have got through to the next round of the energyshare funding bid. We'll keep you posted.... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:53:55 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5861934 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5861934 Information about the project can still be found here as we will always be working closely with Ham United Group, however for up to date information please check out our new website at www.hamhydro.org  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:38:13 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5763593 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5763593 The public meeting was very well-attended and was a great opportunity to present the details of the scheme. James gave a fine presentation and we had a lot of useful feedback from the audience, particularly from some concerned anglers. As a result we recognised that we've been a bit slow to respond explicitly to the concerns raised regarding potential environmental impacts of the scheme. But we're learning all the time, and happy to accept input from local people. Share issue questio... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:46:57 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5743687 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5743687 Ham Hydro has a new logo and it's thanks to Teddington-based designer Richard Tomlin of the Fusion Effect.  Richard lives and works less than half a mile away from the lock and has been a keen supporter of the Project.  He was only too keen to offer his artistic skills to design Ham Hydro's new logo.  It represents the archimedes screw and the ripples of the water and is really helping to give Ham Hydro a strong identity.  So a big thank you to Richard at the Fusion Effect ... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:09:34 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5667118 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5667118 Energyshare: please support us to win funding of up to £100,000......see below The first round of energyshare funding is available ! We’re thrilled to announce that Friends of the Earth will be joining representatives from energyshare, River Cottage and British Gas on the fund decision making panel. And remember, this is just the beginning. energyshare’s founding partners, River Cottage and British Gas are committed to finding more funding. As a start British Gas are commi... Wed, 25 May 2011 14:53:49 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5660612 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5660612 We are holding a public meeting on June 16th, at Grey Court School hall from 7pm to 9pm. The Directors of Ham Hydro CIC will be there to explain the scheme and answer questions. All welcome. Please enter the school via Sandy Lane. Mon, 23 May 2011 20:31:00 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424285 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424285 The annual Hydropower Seminar at Henley upon Thmaes was yesterday and Chas Warlow and I attended.  It was at this seminar last year that the Expression of Interest was announced for Teddington Weir and it was interesting to reflect on how far we have come since then.  This years seminar consisted of interesting talks from a range of experts as well as an update from the Environment Agency.  I took the opportunity to remind people of the difficult to quantify but extremely valuab... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:29:42 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424272 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424272 A group of people from Ham Hydro and the Richmond Environment Network attended this conference at London's Guildhall on Monday.  It was interesting and informative for all and a great oportunity to network and meet new people.  Mary Walsh and I spoke on pannels discussing legal structures and comercial pitfals for community projects. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:21:58 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424264 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5424264 Ham Hydo has been successful in gaining legal support on a Pro-Bono basis from one of London's top law firms.  The charity Carbon Leapfrog, which helps new eco business overcome hurdles, has secured the help of a top city firm (name to be disclosed shortly).  This is a big boost to Ham Hydro as one of the direct results of our success is a need for legal support with the lease and contracts to be negotiated. We have got this far with the fantastic assistance provided by Ham Hydr... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:14:17 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5404045 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/noticeboard/one-entry?entry_id=5404045 Crossing over the suspension bridge I spoke to a Japanese lady yesterday that I see daily on my way to work.  Needless to say her family is affected by the recent disasters in Japan.  We were talking the nuclear worries and in the light of the possible nuclear issues in her country she felt it was important to look to alternative and use clean energy.  Having always lived with nuclear power, she now feels that something like the Ham Hydro project should ... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:59:14 GMT