Monthly Archives: May 2011

New Support for Climate Change Community Groups in Wales

Pathfinder is a new Welsh Assembly funded programme which is available to support communities across Wales who are taking action on climate change. They are eager to talk to as many community groups as possible, and also identify groups whom … Continue reading

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Renewable Energy in the UK

A new report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) proposess 30-45% of the UK’s energy should come from renewable sources by 2020 and with off-shore wind farms currently being a very expensive option, nuclear power is being suggested as … Continue reading

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Newsletter Spring-Summer 2011

To see the Spring-Summer 2011 issue of the Talybont Energy newsletter click on the link below: Talybont Energy Newsletter Spring-Summer 2011

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Funding in Powys in 2011

PAVO held a Funder’s Fair in Llandewi in mid Powys last Friday the 6th of May where a number of funders who have monies available for community groups came together under one village hall roof. A very useful session it … Continue reading

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Talybont Energy Community Fund

Talybont Energy has created a community fund of £5,000 for 2011 which is available for sustainable projects which benefit the local community of Talybont, Pencelli and Scethrog. If you have a project which meets ToUE’s aims (below) and you wish … Continue reading

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Video of Mr Chips and Boris b-bug in Countryfile Race

Boris b-bug appears at 3.04 in this clip and Mr Chips at 5.04. Worth watching the whole 6 minutes though – what fantastic scenery we live in. Thanks to David Thomas of Crickhowell & Black Mountains Tourism for the video.

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Mr Chips stars in BBC Countryfile Race

Mr Chips (our community car which runs on recycled vegetable oil) fulfilled his key role with aplomb in yesterday’s BBC Countryfile race from Bristol to Machynlleth. His brand new livery attracted considerable attention apparently as he carried the weary competitors … Continue reading

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April Car Club Report

Another fairly busy month for Bluebell and Mr Chips – 1537 miles and 498 kg carbon saved thanks to some lift sharing on those journeys. We have now reached 8.6 tonnes carbon saved – ever nearer to our original 10 … Continue reading

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