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Lo-Tech Sumac Skillshare, 28th March

Skillsharer | 14.03.2009 09:55 | Education

Saturday March 28th, Lo-tech Skillshare
@ the Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Forest Fields, NG7 6HX

The latest amazing Sumac Skillshare programme has been announced. Everyone is invited to come along to these free workshops and learn skills for the future!

Lo-tech Skillshare flyer
Lo-tech Skillshare flyer

Print and display flier
Print and display flier


To book email  skillshare@eastsideclimateaction.org.uk or call 07944 889580.



9.30-12.30: Low carbon cooking. Limited numbers – please book.
In a time when oil, gas and wood are coming into short supply, learn how to build a super-efficient cooking stove that works using twigs alone. This hands-on workshop will lead you through the steps of building a basic rocket stove.

Solar Hot Water 9.30 – 12.30. Limited numbers – please book.
An introduction to heating water using solar power, including how to make your own panels.

12:30: Lunch. A delicious and nutritious community meal for donations.

1.30 - 3pm: What Crisis?
What is the climate / resource crisis we are facing? Why aren't we trying harder to stop it? Join in discussions on what we can do as a community.

3.15 – 5.45pm: Linux for beginners
Fed up with Microsoft? Linux is a free alternative to Windows that is written by people for people. This workshop will give you basic skills to get more out of Linux. Bring your laptop (if you have one!)

3.15 – 5.45pm: Bike maintenance: Brakes & Gears
Make cycling EVEN better by learning how to maintain your brakes and gears yourself. Bring your bike.

3.15 – 6.15pm: 12 volt electrics & pedal power. Limited numbers – please book.
Learn how to rig up a solar electric system and convert a bicycle, car alternator and rubber band into a 50w electrical generator.

Skillsharer
- e-mail: skillshare[AT]eastsideclimateaction.org.uk
- Homepage: http://www.eastsideclimateaction.org.uk/skillshare/

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One Nottingham

14.03.2009 12:58

Whilst I'm really happy that the Sumac is putting on another excellent skillhare I'm disappointed that the Centre has teamed up with One Nottingham. This is the organisation led by Graham Allen (Labour MP) and indlcudes members of such bastions of freedom as the Crime and Drugs Parternship, Nottingham City Council, the Probation Service, the Crown Prosecution Service, Nottingham University, Nottinghamshire Police and the Job Centre on its Executive Sub Committee. its priorities include "Developing local leadership for example building towards a Neighbourhood Watch in every area of Nottingham." They are involved in the promotion of Respect for Nottingham, the scheme which boasts about having removed the majority of beggars from Nottingham city centre, introducing Neighbourhood policing in many areas and introducing CCTV on trams and buses ( http://www.onenottingham.org.uk/).
They are the Labour party's attempt to infiltrate our communities and I would have expected the Sumac Centre to have had more sense than to get involved with them.

Local resident


funny thing is ...

14.03.2009 23:33

Funny thing is most of the talks in this 'lo-tech' are actually about using technology in a useful and progressive way. It may be calld lo-tech but the content will actually cover hi-tech.

Well done for putting this on, it sounds like it will be a good event.

hi-tech