We're a fast-growing and effective network of local people, businesses and organisations working together to transform Winchester into a low carbon district. We have a positive vision for the future - low energy bills, healthy lifestyles, strong communities – with a target to reduce CO2 emissions by one-third by 2015. Together we will achieve this: become a WinACC member today to play your part.
Low Carbon Winchester - open meeting
Saturday, 4 September 2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
St Lawrence Parish Room, Colebrook St, Winchester, SO23 9LH
- Hear about what’s going on to influence local people and politicians and cut the carbon footprint of our housing, travel and food
- Share ideas
- Join an action group - or set up your own.
Tea and coffee from 10.00am.
WinACC open meetings take place on the first Saturday of each month. They usually have a topic for discussion, and an update about recent activities and future plans. An opportunity for newcomers and members to get involved
Posted Tue, 2010-08-17 21:53
Imagining Here - Archive Training 2
Saturday, 23 October 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester
This session has been organised as part of the Imagining Here project. If you live in, or have some connection to Weeke, Sutton Scotney and South Wonston, and want to have the opportunity of learning how to use the county archives, then send an email to fiona.handley@winacc.org.uk to reserve a place.
Posted Thu, 2010-09-02 14:25
Imagining Here - Archive Training 1
Monday, 18 October 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester
This session has been organised as part of the Imagining Here project. If you live in, or have some connection to Weeke, Sutton Scotney and South Wonston, and want to have the opportunity of learning how to use the county archives, then send an email to fiona.handley@winacc.org.uk to reserve a place.
Posted Thu, 2010-09-02 14:22
Imagining Here - Weeke Launch
Saturday, 16 October 2010 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wesley Methodist Hall, Weeke (corner of Stoney Lane and Fromond Road)
Come and find out about the story of Weeke - what was it like 50 years ago? How will it change in the next 50 years? We're looking for the person who's lived in Weeke the longest to share their memories. They'll be tea, coffee and biscuits and activities for children too.
Posted Thu, 2010-09-02 14:15
Whiteley Energy Weekend
Friday, 10 September 2010 - 10:00am - Sunday, 12 September 2010 - 5:00am
Whiteley Village
Save money this winter at the Whiteley Energy Weekend
The Whiteley Energy Weekend will take place on the 10/11/12 September 2010 in Whiteley Village. The theme is “Save money this winter”. Energy suppliers, suppliers of energy-saving goods such as solar panels, cavity wall and loft insulation, and double glazing, are being contacted to provide a wide range of interesting ‘stalls’ for the market. Fareham Borough Council and Winchester City Council will attend with their recycling and green initiatives. The local schools have also been invited to participate both before and during the event.
Posted Mon, 2010-08-23 15:24
Carbon saving at the University of Winchester
Monday, 13 September 2010 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The University of Winchester, SO22 4NR
Join WinACC’s Organisations’ Forum on a tour of the University of Winchester:
• learn about the energy saving technologies used and how they are monitored
• find out about plans to improve further the institution's environmental impact
• get ideas about how to cut your own greenhouse gas emissions.
COST: FREE Booking is essential as places are limited. email richard.boothman@winacc.org.uk.
Posted Mon, 2010-08-23 15:20
Re-launch meeting of WinACC Food Action Group
Saturday, 18 September 2010 - 10:00am - 11:45am
Friends Meeting House in 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH (behind Abbey Gardens)
WinACC's Food Group is relaunching itself at a meeting on Sat 18 Sept at 10.00 in the Garden Room at the Friends Meeting House in 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH (behind Abbey Gardens). All welcome.
Posted Wed, 2010-08-18 17:51
Imagining Here Launch
Saturday, 25 September 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Sutton Scotney Victoria Hall
The exciting new Imaging Here project launches on the 25th September at Sutton Scotney Victoria Hall. As well as introducing the project the event will feature artefacts and information presented by Graham Scobie of the Historic Resources Centre and a video on life in Winchester 50 years ago which offers a rare view of our near past produced by David Lee from the Wessex Sound and Film archive.
Posted Tue, 2010-08-17 14:57
WinACC AGM - business and social
Saturday, 2 October 2010 - 10:30am - 1:30pm
St Lawrence Parish Room, Colebrook St, Winchester, SO23 9LH
WinACC's Annual General Meeting on Saturday 2 October will be followed by a social.
Robert Hutchison, WinACC's founder, is stepping down as chairman. This is an opportunity to celebrate his achievements and welcome his successor as chair.
Agenda:
10.00: Coffee and tea
10.30: Formal business - presentation of annual report and accounts; appointment of trustees
11.30 approx: Launch of new WinACC membership and pledge
11.45 approx: Social
All welcome, though only WinCC voting members can vote at the AGM.
Posted Wed, 2010-08-11 16:09
Open GreenHouse
Sunday, 10 October 2010 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Alresford, Colden Common, Fulflood & Sleeper's Hill Winchester and other places
Look at other people's homes and chat to the owners about their experiences with under-floor, cavity and roof insulation, effective LED lighting, wood burning stoves, double glazed sash windows, solar thermal panels and more.
Posted Tue, 2010-08-10 12:12
