A community at work
February 18th, 2011 — activism, events
Saturday, March 26 is Earth Hour day.
Turning lighting off for just one hour on that day has turned into a symbolic act that many millions of people now identify with.
Better still, join with others at St David’s Park on the same evening.
The latter event is being organised by our good friends at Climate Action Hobart.
February 13th, 2011 — events, food + gardens
Our second in a series of fruit preserving workshops was on last Sunday, Feb 13.
We learned the art and tasted some delightful examples.
Many thanks to Lil for a great workshop and for the tour of her wonderful garden overflowing with pumpkins and corn and her huge (thornless) blackberry crop.
January 7th, 2011 — events, inspiration
August 11th, 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.
Download flyer HERE.
POSTSCRIPT: The workshop filled to capacity and has resulted in a similar one being held in Launceston next month.
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.)
June 22nd, 2010 — Climate Connect Project, energy saving, events
This Sunday, June 27, there will be two in-house demonstrations on home insulation.
Come and see how Clear Comfort window insulation can be cheaply installed on your windows – at 1pm, 136 Waterworks Rd.
Come and see how to retrofit insulation into a weatherboard wall cavity – at 3pm, 195 Waterworks Rd.
April 24th, 2010 — energy saving, events
Dates for these are as follows: All start at 7.30pm.
102 Waterworks Rd Mon May 3
414a Strickland Ave, Wed May 5
152 Waterworks Wed May 12
14b Livingston Wed May 19
50 Bramble St Thurs May 20
195 Waterworks Rd May 24
Click on image to see details.
Please email us for queries.
April 22nd, 2010 — events, food + gardens
Delicious Three-course Vegetarian Feast
Saturday May 22
Come and support the hard working wonderful, spirited people who run the Source food outlet.
If you haven’t been to Source yet, just do it. They’re just above the university campus in French Street.
They’re open from 11 am each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
(Just click on the image to see feast details)
March 29th, 2010 — events, food + gardens
Here are some of Karen Brown’s colourful photos taken at this year’s Harvest Fair.
(You can click on the images to make then bigger)
Karen is an ace professional photographer and activist, if you ever need portrait or event photos click HERE to contact her.
February 16th, 2010 — events, inspiration
ROLL UP, ROLL UP it’s Waterworks Harvest Fair time again!!!
Calling all you wonderful valley people who would like to help set up our second Harvest Fair about fun, food and sustainable living – it’s on Sunday March 28. Click HERE to see poster.
I am hostessing weekly morning teas (with scones) 10am at my house (144 Waterworks Rd) every Wednesday before the fair.
Amanda Sully (sully.amanda@gmail.com)
Please come if you are able to put in some real time and energy as we need your help!!!
January 23rd, 2010 — about this website, events
Hello, if you are new to this site and are a householder wishing to contact us about the Climate Connect Project please email us at wwvalley@dodo.com.au.
A dedicated website link (Powerdown Tasmania) has now been set up so that project participants can find out the latest and contribute to the program.
Meanwhile, please feel free to peruse this community site. Feedback always welcome.
November 30th, 2009 — events, landcare + faunacare
Waterworks Valley Landcare Group is holding a Bird Walk on Sunday, 6th December.
To be led by local resident Don Knowler (he writes the popular ‘On the Wing’ column each week in the Mercury)
Meet 10am at main gates of Waterworks picnic reserve. Bring a drink and binoculars if you have them.
November 10th, 2009 — activism, events
Copenhagen approaches… and it will probably determine the fate of human civilisation.
For our little bit, we have an opportunity to participate in the Walk Against Warming in December
(Click on the graphic to enlarge it).
Climate Action Hobart is keen for us to gather a group of Waterworks concerned residents to take a mini bus ride to go on the walk. Cathryn and Daniel are the contacts for this, lease let them know if yo would like to join in. Phone: 0415 696 323. Cost is only $15.
