http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/ LCZ Weblog OpenACS 5.0 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:43:47 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=4359880 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=4359880 After the summer break we are back at The New Inn Monday 5 of September 7-9pm and after that we meet on the first Monday of each month. This a free (nonpolitical) social and networking opportunity open to everyone who has an interest in all things environmental and nature related. Come along, enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere with likeminded people. Please look for the green drinks picture (above right) on our table. For more information join our mailing list hamgreendrinks@gma... Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:43:47 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=8573892 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=8573892 The "Big Six" energy companies are giving away free insulation -  but only for a few more weeks, until the Green Deal kicks in. See what's available at http://www.richmond.gov.uk/free_home_insulation_offers.pdf . Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:54:06 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7504233 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7504233 The HUG network this evening effected a remarkable retrieval of solar panels that had been stolen from the Kew Football Club roof. An eagle-eyed HUGger spotted the stolen goods at the notorious, shady dumping ground in the woods on Ham Lands, alerted the HUG network and a small but determined team retrieved the panels and carried them back to their rightful place in the sun. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:53:01 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7089320 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7089320 Free draughtproofing on offer in Ham & Petersham! If your front door is letting in draughts, we can fix it. Just contact the Street Champions....   Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:17:55 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7039601 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=7039601 Want to know where how to identify where your home is 'leaking' energy? Join us on Thursday, 2nd Feb.  Street Champions will be out and about visiting local residents with our Thermal Imaging cameras and offering advice on inexpensive energy reduction measures they can make. Meeting at base camp (as it will be cold) - The Little House, Ham Close at 7pm.  If you have any questions, please contact me - jean@swlen.org.uk 020 8940 8709 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:36 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6700216 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6700216 Around 100 people turned out on a windy November evening to celebrate their contribution to the success of the Low Carbon Zone and the Street Champions project. There was lots of interest in the thermal imaging sessions and Ham Hydro was also represented. A few glasses of imported French wine were drunk, I hear. Alexis Hatto made a great video about the Zone (to be uploaded soon) and Catherine & Chris Lyons also had a stand showing how they retrofitted their Victorian cottage. Catheri... Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:18:32 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6520729 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6520729 Even though it was actually too warm to get as much useful information as we wanted, we still got something out of it, including George's pumpkin (the inside of which went into pumpkin soup - thanks Zoe): Spot the need for a radiator panel? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:52:02 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6520657 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6520657  Energy-saving trick or treating Street Champions from the Low Carbon Zone which covers Ham and Petersham have come up with a unique way to help their neighbours and friends to save money, using thermal imaging cameras. On Monday night a newly trained team of Street Champion volunteers donned Halloween outfits and took to the streets armed with the high-tech cameras to help people see if their home was an ‘energy trick’ or an ‘energy treat.’ The environmentall... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:43:22 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6140025 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=6140025 Ten trained on Thermal Imaging Course On Thursday 8th September Street Champions, HUG members, Energy Assessors and Richmond Council staff all benefitted from a whole day's training on thermal imaging from thermography specialists FLIR. The company running that ran the training course, held at Ham Youth Club, are the world's largest infrared training organisation. The Introduction to Building Thermography course gave an oversight into thermal imaging but also trained us in camera operation, ... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:24:35 GMT http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=5778260 http://e-voice.org.uk/hamunitedgroup/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=5778260 The Summer issue of the “Ham & Petersham” magazine has come out: as usual the centre-spread is an update on the Low Carbon Zone and the Street Champions Project. If you have a spare half an hour to deliver a few copies to your street, I’m sure the publisher, Peter Rixon, will be happy to accept your help. Please email him at peterrixon@hotmail.com . For the purposes of generally evaluating the project, we are going to run some focus groups – if you are a resid... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:27:30 GMT