August 24th, 2010 — activism, events
This is your invitation to a very timely Saturday workshop on September 18.
Energy prices are due to rocket within 5 years and this will place immense hardships on not only the Tasmanian economy, but on communities and individuals. Simply put: We Are Not Ready!
With this in mind, Waterworks community members are invited to a stimulating workshop to explore this theme – with people from other sustainable communities.
Please do join us. Download flyer HERE for details and how to register. And please do pass on to others who may be interested.
August 10th, 2010 — energy saving, transport
Although Dynnyrne area is quite well serviced with buses, there are many reasons people give for not using public transport.
Problem is that our urban car culture is so strong that most of us are used to jumping into cars without thinking – and are not in tune with our own bus services.
To make it easier, make these two links ‘favourites’ in your browser.
Huon Rd Timetable
Dynnyrne Timetable
Conveniently, when you go to these links the very next bus going along that route will be highlighted.
(For those who don’t use computers much, you can print out each route on an A4 page and pin it up in a convenient location.)
August 9th, 2010 — food + gardens
The Community Garden at ‘137’ Waterworks Rd is chugging along nicely. The broccoli has been extraordinarily productive – even after the browsers gave them a good pruning!
Grand broccili: Since the floppy fence was installed the night time raids have almost stopped – or maybe it’s just that the perky onion and garlic sprouts don’t appeal!
Floppy fence
Here’s the onions getting Jonah’s special mix from a special pixie:
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July 30th, 2010 — community organising, events, road safety
Hi all,
Thank you to everyone who turned up to make the Sunday afternoon Street wall painting a wonderful and fun event. We counted 20 adults, 7 younger and 7 small children taking part throughout the day. We had a great time.
Have a look at the wall. It’s very colorful and inspirational. Many cars passed by and slowed down to find out what was going on. It’s all about raising awareness to look out for each other on the road, share the space and make it safer for everyone to use. (Click continue reading for more pictures.)
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July 29th, 2010 — energy saving
A number of people have asked about service people who can do basic home upgrades (to reduce energy losses) at reasonable rates.
We are compiling a list of such resources. Meanwhile try the following (South Hobart area):
Andrew Doube
Home assessment, retrofit planning and installations.
Ph 0429 015 371
Myles Griffiths
Smithy’s Handyman Service
Ph: 6224 3357
Mob: 0439 882 357
Patric Collin
Mob: 0408 236 935
Daniel Tardy & Cathryn Wynn-Edwards
Small weatherproofing / landscaping jobs etc
Mob: 0415 696 323
July 18th, 2010 — landcare + faunacare
All welcome to the AGM of Waterworks Landcare Group.
When: Tuesday evening July 27th at 8pm
Where: at Dave and Jo’s place, 152 Waterworks Rd.
July 12th, 2010 — Climate Connect Project, energy saving
The outstanding energy saving opportunity that came out of our Climate Connect Project was hot water cylinders.
Little do most people know how much energy is lost from them and how easy it is to cut back on those totally unnecessary losses.
So…. how much heat is being lost? Download our information summary HERE.
July 9th, 2010 — activism, road safety, transport
A ’street wall chalk painting’
When: 25th of July (last Sunday of this month), 1.30pm.
Where: In front of Dorka’s house, 101 Waterworks Road
What: Turn the wall into a colorful space around the theme “the street is there for everyone to share”
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July 8th, 2010 — Climate Connect Project, energy saving
All around our nation, home owners have been gradually insulating ceilings, windows and floors – because these are relatively easy to do.
And that leaves just the walls. And we don’t know what to do!
That’s because walls are hard to get at.
Now Waterworks Community has produced a ‘How to insulate the walls of your home’ guide for those who are keen to have a go. You can download it HERE.
July 7th, 2010 — Climate Connect Project
Climate change is personal as well as political.
If you haven’t undertaken this household survey yet then you can still do it.
This is part of our Climate Connect project (understanding the barriers to taking action on climate change) and is now being undertaken statewide.
We’ve had tremendous feedback from this exercise, many people find it very very beneficial for themselves.
Click here to take the survey. It takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Energy prices are due to rocket within 5 years and this will place immense hardships on not only the Tasmanian economy, but on communities and individuals. Simply put: We Are Not Ready!
