Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Transition Town Llandeilo Initiative

Habitable, (adj.)
Considered fit to be lived in, or on.
- infrastructure for energy descent
Ø Water;
Ø Waste;
Ø Resources;
An open forum for the public discussion, formulation and creation of solutions, related to the issues of Peak Oil, Climate Change and Sustainable Communities.
Using the benefits of ICT as a medium to generate debate, opinion and action, the group will have an online presence via social networking spaces and the Transition website.
Work Cafes are encouraged as a proactive and participatory means of problem solving and create valuable networking opportunities. While formal meetings are difficult to arrange and can be seen as barriers to inclusion, an open and relaxed approach to knowledge transfer is believed to offer the most effective way of achieving our goals.
Members are able to influence their own level of involvement and cooperation in developing sustainable infrastructure systems:
Ø greywater and rainwater harvesting;
Ø waste reduction and minimisation;
Ø efficient and productive use of local resources
Practical applications and projects are encouraged as a model for rebuilding the social economy, with vision for education and training growth across the third sector. All Individuals, groups, businesses, organisations and local government are welcome and encouraged to assist in the creation of strong and vibrant communities in transition.

Habitable | Google Groups
transitiontownllandeilo.org.uk
Written by: adam.margetts@thearcproject.co.cc

Monday, December 15, 2008

Mega Vehicles

also, Multitruck Skip Tipper


theARCproject is looking for Sustainable Solutions for Community Waste Management.

This range of vehicles seems ideal for the job, local collection services, low emissions and cheap running costs.

All in all a great practical alternative, funding however will be the difficult thing.

There are some grants available for creating Power Stations for Communities; solar and wind charging points to power battery storage cells.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6211076.stm

Friday, September 12, 2008

FREE is always better than ££££


Just a quickie!
For anyone that wants a new copy of:-

MS Office 2007 - Home & Student Suite

Micro$oft, are busy making more and more new $oftware. 

In an attempt to curtail Messers Gate$ global domination, please find enclosed the following little ditty!!

Step 1.
Go to Micro$oft website and download your FREE Trial Version.

After installing your FREE Trial Version!! Upload this useful little document:
Office '07 - Home & Student Edition Document

Enter the 3 digit code and download the .doc file. 

[These codes are all legitimate and legal].

Once installed you can activate for FREE by calling the Microsoft Automated Activation line on an 0800 number.


Enjoy!!

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Summer of Love?

During my 2008 festival and gig tour....so far!!

I have met many WELSH men and women that are PROUD to be Welsh. Proud to be a Celt in a world of Saes! and many that are passionate about it.

But it makes me think, what does it achieve?
Welsh Nationalism?
Solidarity? Community?

Having recently spoken to a lot of Welsh farmers and landowners, I get the impression that Cymru Am Byth is a myth.

As much as I hate to say it, Cymru has lost its way, its yearning and even its meaning.

The Maibion Glyndwr, (in my humble opinion) needs to be revisited. But in a different way.

The mines are gone. The coal is obsolete. The future is what we make it.

No more industry based communities, no more local employment?
WHY?

Because we as the 'United Kingdom', no longer see ourselves as a production industry, but as a service industry.
This is fundamentally the wrong mindset.

Wales (CYMRU) has a heritage. A heritage based in this country, devolved from this country and subjugated from this country.

A long held belief that Wales will be Great Again! Only exists in Rugby,
and of course the Welsh Nationalists. AKA: Europeans.

Again, (in my humble opinion), many towns and villages in Wales, need support. Assisting in the local recycling, reclamation and re-use of mainstream waste.

Landfill Tax Credit in 2008 costs £84.50 per tonne of waste to landfill. On average each individual produces enough wasted energy to justify the Council Tax subsidy!

But we need to think 'outside of the box'. This ideology will not 'float its own boat'. The only way to achieve Sustainable Development locally, is through direct involvement.

I am therefore writing a new blog and website called:

thearcproject

ARC stands for Assisted Recycling Communities.

The domain name is listed across: Google, Yahoo, Facebook and others.

Feel free to view, comment and digest!!!

Regards,
Adam.xx