Voluntary Action North Somerset

The Environmental Network of North Somerset and Weston Civic Society are holding a Green Festival on Saturday 30th August, 12 noon til 8 pm, at Weston Old Town Quarry on South Road.

At least 20 local Environmental groups will be there, along with celebrities Chris Sperring of Hawk & Owl Trust and BBC nature presenter Sanjida O’Connell.

Events include competitions, children’s activities, refreshments, pig roast and a Ceilidh in the evening.

For more information go to www.tenons.org.uk or phone 01934 623000/424675

Local community groups and not for profit organisations located in England, Scotland and Wales that wish to implement sustainable energy projects in their buildings have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £30,000 through the E.ON Source Fund. Examples of organisations that have been funded in the past include schools, local-based and national charities, special education colleges and wildlife parks.

Projects that can be considered for funding include the purchase and installation of one or more renewable energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar thermal, PV, wood etc); the renovation of existing facilities to incorporate micro-generation technology; an energy efficiency makeover for building that could demonstrate significant energy savings and also behavioural change amongst users; the use of new or innovative technology to deliver either energy savings or micro-generation capacity; projects which can demonstrate the intelligent use of waste energy (e.g. a district heating system that uses waste heat from one building to heat or power another). The deadline for applications is the 3rd October 2008.

For more information visit www.eon-uk.com/about/2654.aspx

SITA Trust is a major funder of projects within the Landfill Communities Fund. SITA Trust Funding is available in North Somerset for community environmental projects within ten miles of any active landfill site.

Enriching Nature Programme: Supports wildlife projects within ten miles of landfill sites. Not for profit organisations, charities, and Local Authorities can apply.

Small Fund: Up to £25,000 for wildlife projects ideally meeting national and regional priorities for species and habitats, but local priorities will also be considered.

GreenPrints Programme: An England-wide volunteering programme offering funding and practical support for greenspace improvement projects carried out by young people aged 16-25.

For further information contact SITA Trust, The Barn, Brinkmarsh Lane, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
GL12 8PT or visit www.sitatrust.org.uk .