Blog - Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
30th November 2019
AAFAF hosted the second of two community conversations about how green spaces could be used in the Ambleside.
The event was held at Ambleside Parish Centre.
Looking at ways to create 'spaces to connect' people. Ideas were collected and votes taken for favourites.
AAFAF hosted the second of two community conversations about how green spaces could be used in the Ambleside.
The event was held at Ambleside Parish Centre.
Looking at ways to create 'spaces to connect' people. Ideas were collected and votes taken for favourites.
20th November 2019
AAFAF hosted the first of two community conversations about how green spaces could be used in the Ambleside.
This event was held at Ambleside C of E Primary School.
Part of the Coop Funded "Spaces to Connect" project.
AAFAF hosted the first of two community conversations about how green spaces could be used in the Ambleside.
This event was held at Ambleside C of E Primary School.
Part of the Coop Funded "Spaces to Connect" project.
29th November 2019
AAFAF hosted an inspirational evening With Pam Warhurst the founder of Incredible Edible.
AAFAF hosted an inspirational evening With Pam Warhurst the founder of Incredible Edible.
12th November 2019
A few members of the group attended the Sustainable Transport Conference at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
Rerouting Expectations: Future transport options in the Lake District.
The conference was facilitated by Friends of the Lake District
Sponsored by ACTion with Communities in Cumbria and Cicerone Press
The highlight of the day was a link up with Karmen Mentil from Werfenweng in Austria.
See the Alpine Pearls Website
To see a summary of the days events click on the Rerouting Expectations below.
A few members of the group attended the Sustainable Transport Conference at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
Rerouting Expectations: Future transport options in the Lake District.
The conference was facilitated by Friends of the Lake District
Sponsored by ACTion with Communities in Cumbria and Cicerone Press
The highlight of the day was a link up with Karmen Mentil from Werfenweng in Austria.
See the Alpine Pearls Website
To see a summary of the days events click on the Rerouting Expectations below.
Summary of the Conference Presentations and Discussion.
20th September 2019
A few members of the group joined the Global Climate Strike. We set up by the market cross in Ambleside at 11 am and engaged in many conversations with visitors and local people.
A few members of the group joined the Global Climate Strike. We set up by the market cross in Ambleside at 11 am and engaged in many conversations with visitors and local people.
19th September 2019
Rhona, Paul and Mary interviewed Alex.
The interviewing pod at Lancaster University.
Interviewing for the student internship to devise and assess the photovoltaic capability of Ambleside.
Rhona, Paul and Mary interviewed Alex.
The interviewing pod at Lancaster University.
Interviewing for the student internship to devise and assess the photovoltaic capability of Ambleside.
18th September 2019
Freshers day at the University of Cumbria. And a chance to see Incredible Edible Ambleside's raised beds.
Many of the students are studying environmental subjects relevant to AAFAF. Forestry and conservation in particular. There was much interest in the different aspects of climate breakdown and many conversations about approaches to mitigating the damage.
Freshers day at the University of Cumbria. And a chance to see Incredible Edible Ambleside's raised beds.
Many of the students are studying environmental subjects relevant to AAFAF. Forestry and conservation in particular. There was much interest in the different aspects of climate breakdown and many conversations about approaches to mitigating the damage.
14th September 2019
St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside...Sustainability Event
Members of Ambleside Action for a Future engaged in conversations with local people.
St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside...Sustainability Event
Members of Ambleside Action for a Future engaged in conversations with local people.
31st August 2019
Despite seriously inclement weather, representatives of our group summitted two peaks
Red Screes and Low Pike
A Mass SUMMITING - each of the Wainwrights, in the Lakeland Fells hosted by:- Another Way
A record-breaking attempt for the most people simultaneously summiting each of the Wainwrights in the Lakeland fells – highlighting the need to bring our planet back from the brink of disaster.
Despite seriously inclement weather, representatives of our group summitted two peaks
Red Screes and Low Pike
A Mass SUMMITING - each of the Wainwrights, in the Lakeland Fells hosted by:- Another Way
A record-breaking attempt for the most people simultaneously summiting each of the Wainwrights in the Lakeland fells – highlighting the need to bring our planet back from the brink of disaster.
25th July 2019
Ambleside Sports Day
A to Z - Ambleside to Zero Carbon had a very good day at Ambleside Sports on Thursday 25th July. We had a table in the craft tent and spoke to a large number of visitors and locals about the unfolding climate emergency and our ambition for Ambleside to become carbon neutral by 2030. We provided leaflets with ideas on how to reduce carbon emissions on a personal level and how to access the internet search engine 'Ecosia' which plants a tree for every 45 searches you make. Another initiative is AmblesideRefill scheme which puts taps on the map for local participating establishments, shops and cafes. The Refill App enables smart phone users to locate the nearest refill, for their water bottle and in consequence reduce the number of single use plastic bottles.
For a little fun we ran a competition to guess the total number of miles travelled by a selection of fruit and vegetables displayed in a basket. We had a total of 40 entrants with the winner receiving a prize of afternoon tea for two, compliments of Rattle Ghyll Cafe. Along with our food miles menu it was a great way to highlight just how far some of our food travels.
The correct answers to the competition are displayed
Ambleside Sports Day
A to Z - Ambleside to Zero Carbon had a very good day at Ambleside Sports on Thursday 25th July. We had a table in the craft tent and spoke to a large number of visitors and locals about the unfolding climate emergency and our ambition for Ambleside to become carbon neutral by 2030. We provided leaflets with ideas on how to reduce carbon emissions on a personal level and how to access the internet search engine 'Ecosia' which plants a tree for every 45 searches you make. Another initiative is AmblesideRefill scheme which puts taps on the map for local participating establishments, shops and cafes. The Refill App enables smart phone users to locate the nearest refill, for their water bottle and in consequence reduce the number of single use plastic bottles.
For a little fun we ran a competition to guess the total number of miles travelled by a selection of fruit and vegetables displayed in a basket. We had a total of 40 entrants with the winner receiving a prize of afternoon tea for two, compliments of Rattle Ghyll Cafe. Along with our food miles menu it was a great way to highlight just how far some of our food travels.
The correct answers to the competition are displayed
21st July 2019
Launch of Incredible Edible Ambleside
Working as a group and having fun, building and planting up the raised beds outside "Langdale" on the University of Cumbria Campus. Followed by delicious food (including vegan!), good conversations and fun.
Launch of Incredible Edible Ambleside
Working as a group and having fun, building and planting up the raised beds outside "Langdale" on the University of Cumbria Campus. Followed by delicious food (including vegan!), good conversations and fun.
15th July 2019
Big Brainstorming Day
We leafleted the majority of Ambleside homes inviting local people to come and talk with us and exchange any ideas they might have with regard to mitigating climate breakdown.
We had a presence at the Market Cross from 1pm until 6pm collecting ideas making connections and talking to people. The occasion also heralded the launch of Refill Ambleside.
The event extended into the evening from 7pm in The Parish Centre.
Many fruitful and some challenging conversations were held with both local people and visitors to the area.
Big Brainstorming Day
We leafleted the majority of Ambleside homes inviting local people to come and talk with us and exchange any ideas they might have with regard to mitigating climate breakdown.
We had a presence at the Market Cross from 1pm until 6pm collecting ideas making connections and talking to people. The occasion also heralded the launch of Refill Ambleside.
The event extended into the evening from 7pm in The Parish Centre.
Many fruitful and some challenging conversations were held with both local people and visitors to the area.
20th May 2019
AAFAF Meeting:- Councillor Dyan Jones announces that SLDC are to fund Consultant Rhona Pringle from CAfs to facilitate carbon zero Ambleside.
SLDC backs towns zero carbon target.
AAFAF Meeting:- Councillor Dyan Jones announces that SLDC are to fund Consultant Rhona Pringle from CAfs to facilitate carbon zero Ambleside.
SLDC backs towns zero carbon target.
SLDC Councillor Dyan Jones announces funding to support Carbon Zero Ambleside 20th May 2019
13th May 2019
Mike Berners-Lee gave an illustrated talk based on his recent book
"There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years"
Mike Berners-Lee gave an illustrated talk based on his recent book
"There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years"
30th April 2019
Q&A evening with Professor Jem Bendell
Focusing on Adaptation and Resilience.
27th April 2019
Members of Ambleside Action For a Future, including Ambleside Incredible Edible were holding conversations with students and members of the community at the University of Cumbria Showcase Day on Ambleside Campus.
Q&A evening with Professor Jem Bendell
Focusing on Adaptation and Resilience.
27th April 2019
Members of Ambleside Action For a Future, including Ambleside Incredible Edible were holding conversations with students and members of the community at the University of Cumbria Showcase Day on Ambleside Campus.
26th February 2019
South Lakeland District Council unanimously agreed to recognise global warming as an “emergency”.
Read the full SLDC Motion (Item 2)
South Lakeland District Council unanimously agreed to recognise global warming as an “emergency”.
Read the full SLDC Motion (Item 2)
7th January 2019
Gillian's Second "Extinction" Talk on Climate Breakdown at the Parish Centre in Ambleside
Gillian's Second "Extinction" Talk on Climate Breakdown at the Parish Centre in Ambleside
12th November 2018
Gillian's First Talk about Climate Breakdown at the Parish Centre in Ambleside
Gillian's First Talk about Climate Breakdown at the Parish Centre in Ambleside
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