Rhayader in Transition

Welcome to Transition Town Rhayader & District
Croeso i Drefu Yn Troisianu Rhaeadr

search

Latest News

Transition Town Rhayader & District AGM & Pancakes
at The Crown Inn, North Street, Rhayader
7-30 to 9-30pm on Tuesday 21st February

Come and join the fun - all welcome!
___________

COMMUNITY GARDEN NEWS

Creation of a Community Garden at the Old School, Cwmdauddwr is nearing completion.  (click here for full article ) Volunteers please see the notice board on the shed door for work-day dates.  We are also looking for people to help look after the garden when it is completed.  Do drop in and have a look when you are nearby.  Hope to see you there!

Eco-refurbishment of the Old School Community Centre in Cwmdauddwr

Work to install a variety of carbon saving measures at The Old School is nearing completion and demonstrates various aspects of sustainable retro-fitting including double-glazed windows, solar thermal and photo-voltaic panels.  (click here for full article)

Please click here for more information.

New Food Co-operative....

We have discussed starting a Food Cooperative for buying local and organic produce and would like you to help by telling us whether you would be interested in setting up this group.

Please tell us if you might become one of the producers, would be a consumer or if you could be a volunteer helper.  Do let us know if you have any other helpful ideas or suggestions.  Many thanks.

click here to tell us what you would like from the cooperative.

______________

PDF Print E-mail

Housing and Energy

......Oil dependent for construction, running costs, heating, lighting including gas and all fossil fuels.....

Our homes are central to our lives – it is our biggest and most important investment.  Money spent now on improving your home will save you money in the long run whilst also helping to prevent climate change.

Click  here for advice on the best ways to retro-fit older buildings in the community with correct insulation, double glazing and draft proofing.

We are campaigning for all new buildings to comply with the BREAM standards and where appropriate lobby to have domestic renewable energy systems become an integral part of all new builds.

For further information about Transition Town Rhayader & District please click here
 
PDF Print E-mail

Energy Saving Tips

Research local building materials to reduce transportation and raise awareness of sustainable building materials amongst local builders.

Draughtproofing and insulation –  2 easy steps for a big energy saving.  Many houses have the equivalent of a football sized hole in the wall owing to draughts from windows, doors and chimneys.  Ask us about our Grants and Free Insulation - click here

Use energy efficient appliances to help save money and energy.  Go to www.sust-it.net

Do not leave household appliances or computers on standby – switch them off.

Install low-energy lightbulbs and turn off all lights when not in use.

Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need and keep any spare hot water in a thermos flask for future use.

Whether it is double glazing or combined heat & power, there are many things you can do to make your home more durable and energy efficient.

Consider a post-peak oil housing plan.  Take account of electricity, heating, size, water, location and durability.

Buy local or second-hand furniture - less energy needed and minimises waste.

Take a course in DIY - it’ll make you useful in the home and in the community.

Club together with friends and neighbours to 'bulk-buy' goods you all use - saves on oil for transportation.

For further information about Transition Town Rhayader & District please click here
 
PDF Print E-mail

Transition Town Rhayader & District's Energy Plans

We have already identified six possible sites which could supply a huge amount of hydro energy to the grid and give Rhayader and district a regular income to develop additional local low carbon schemes.

Plans are also underway to equip a community-use building with a range of sustainable energy systems to both benefit the local community and promote commitment to sustainable living.

We already have a scheme to provide home energy surveys which give you advice on how to be more efficient and calculate your household’s C02 emmisions.  Free or grant-aided insulation is also available via our scheme.  To find out how to apply for these grants click here

 
 


Joomla 1.5 Templates by Joomlashack