You may remember that last September Holy Saviour's went on a holiday / retreat to Malta with some people from a Parish called All Saints, Mudeford; well we are planning a similar visit to Portugal September 2009. If you are interested please ask Geoff for a leaflet; a minimum of 20 people from the two parishes is needed. Their web site address is:-
This particular shopping doesn’t have to cost the earth (literally or metaphorically).The dual benefits are that you can pay less for your product and also reduce your carbon footprint into the bargain.The manufacture, delivery and use of most products increases a household’s carbon footprint egjust using a fast-boil electric kettle produces 36 kg of carbon per year.
electric shopping.comdoes its bit to offset carbon emissions and asks customers to do so too.They re-use packaging, off-set all staff flights, use low-emission company cars and run regular energy audits;They also support a number of projects to fight climate change and bring benefits to communities around the world, giving the customer the option to support these too when they make their purchases.
One is a project in India, introducing school stoves running off renewable sources. Crop waste is used to make biomass briquettes, which give additional income to farmers.
Another in Honduras involves cooking stoves for the home.The elimination of smoke (a common problem) dramatically improves health.
In Uganda, there is a forest restoration project in the KibaleNational Park.It aims to recreatea rainforest canopy, help preserve primate species and provide employment for local communities.Each hectare of restored rainforest is thought to absorb 400 tonnes of CO2.
So do explore the website, get yourself a bargain and give support to these worthwhile projects.
Monica Lowson
Computers4Africa.....................
Recently I drew attention to the above charity, and asked for donations of working computers that were no longer needed.I already have some offers of equipment, but would very much like to have more, quite a number of folk, especially youngsters, may be replacing their computers.So, if you are replacing your computer, please think seriously about what a difference your old p.c. might make in someone else’s life. (Also remember to check if any computers are going out at work ).
How and when would the equipment be collected?- The information I have is that the charity arranges regional pick-ups.The equipment is then taken to some central point where it is checked, ready for transportation.Carriage obviously costs money, and donations are very welcome (not compulsory), and remember keep your ears open for spare computers.
