Archive for the 'Environment' News Category
Seedy Saturday Spring Fayre, St. Peters Hall, Carmarthen 11/02/2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
Come to swap seeds, information and ideas for a sustainable future with Tools for Self Reliance
Sazani Associates Projects Administrator 20/01/12
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
This post will involve working with a small dynamic team in Wales and in close liaison with sister organisations and partners in Tanzania.
CWM Community and Environmental Fund – 12/03/12
Posted on Monday, January 9, 2012
Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 are available to support improvements to a variety of public amenities, including community centres, village halls, parks, religious buildings, nature reserves, play areas and sports facilities.
WCVA Regional Policy Event 17/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The theme of the events is “The Sustainable Development Bill and the Natural Environment Framework”.
Clynfyw Care Farm – Co-ordinator 15/12/11
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011
We wish to recruit a Care Farm Co-ordinator to join us in developing this exciting programme. Your role will be to ensure the efficient day-to-day management and coordination of the horticultural, charcoal and woodland training and employment projects on the care farm.
Sazani Associates New UK base in Carmarthen 15/12/11
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011
Official opening of Sazani Associates new UK base in Carmarthen, Thursday 15th December 2011, 4 pm – 7 pm with a reception at 5.15 pm.
Keep Wales Tidy Week 19-25 September
Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Great Teifi Challenge: 23/24/25 September
Llanelli Environment Network
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
The Llanelli Environment Network was launched in July 2011 and set up to provide greater awareness of environmental issues in the Llanelli Area.
Go green for Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2011
Posted on Thursday, June 2, 2011
Welsh environmental and conservation groups are urging people to have a go at ‘green volunteering’ during this week’s annual celebration of all things voluntary.
WCVA Regional Policy Event – Climate Change – 05/07/11
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011
WCVA’s next round of regional policy events will focus on how communities and organisations can prepare for the impact of climate change. These events will be jointly run with the Sustainable Futures Network.
BikeAbility Comes to Carmarthenshire!
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
BikeAbility Wales would like to invite you to their FREE Taster Sessions taking place in Carmarthenshire over the coming weeks.
Have a Wild Weekend for Wales! 20 – 22 May 2011
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Have a Wild Weekend for Wales aims to improve biodiversity by assisting people to undertake small, projects to benefit native species and create new wildlife havens.
Free Energy Saving Plugs!
Posted on Friday, April 1, 2011
Grass Roots are working with British Gas, who are obligated to reduce carbon emissions emitted by households under a Government programme called Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT).
From Another Kingdom: Discover the Magic of Mushrooms – 19/03/11
Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011
From Another Kingdom is the first major exhibition in the UK to focus on the fascinating world of fungi – and it is opening at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Saturday March 19th.
Fairtrade Fortnight 28/02/11-13/03/11
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011
Its Fairtrade Fortnight next week: 28 Febrary – 13 March. Carmarthenshire is a Fairtrade county, and Carmarthenshire county council has passed a resolution to support fairtrade. Mae’n Bythefnos Masnach Deg wythnos nesa: 28 Chwefror – 13 Mawrth. Mae Sir Gar yn sir Fasnach Deg, ac mae Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wedi cytuno i gefnogi Masnach Deg. [...]
Low Carbon Skills Research Survey
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011
Centre for Regeneration Excellence Wales (CREW) and ConstructionSkills Wales (CSW), to carry out research into the Low Carbon skills requirements of the regeneration and built environment professional services sectors in Wales.
24 hour Ecothon Event – 18/02/11
Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011
24 hour ‘Ecothon’ sustainability event organised by Menter Cwm Gwendraeth and TYF.
Hydropower Workshop, Pontyates – 15/02/11
Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Speakers from The Green Valleys, and the Environment Agency, and an opportunity to view Pont Yates solar PV panels.
Branching Out – Egin Project
Posted on Friday, February 4, 2011
We can offer free training, including taster sessions starting in February.
Seedy Saturday – 12/02/11
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011
The seed table will be setting up on Saturday 12th February in the Spring Fayre at St Peter’s Hall, Nott Square, Carmarthen from 10am till 3pm.
Integrated Community Strategy – Outcome Workshops Jan-Feb 2011
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011
A series of workshops is being held to focus on the five outcomes within the strategy.
RHS Britain in Bloom – 09/02/11
Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
National weekend of tree planting, March 26 -27. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has joined forces with the Woodland Trust and is offering free saplings to ‘In Bloom’ & It’s Your Neighbourhood’ Groups.
‘I Will for Wales’ Campaign 2011
Posted on Friday, January 7, 2011
We are encouraging individuals, and organisations, to make small lifestyle changes that collectively will have a huge impact on the environment and people’s pockets.
Cylch Quality Learning Contracts Manager – 15/12/10
Posted on Thursday, December 9, 2010
Cylch – Quality Learning Ltd is a wholly owned and newly established trading subsidiary of a Welsh Assembly Government sponsored body and registered charity. The company will seize opportunities for business development through winning contracts for service provision. The company’s success to date requires that it appoints a dedicated Contracts Manager.
Keep Wales Tidy – Free Training Opportunity
Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Green Communities is funded by the Ireland Wales Programme Interreg IV, a cross border project encouraging groups from both sides of the Irish Sea to visit each other, exchanging ideas and knowledge.
Planed Solar PV seminar – 01/12/10
Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010
Covering topics such as system performance and efficiency, where to site panels to achieve best solar yields and implications for planning as well as potential returns in relation to the different Feed In Tariff (FITs) rates.
Project Co-ordinator (Sustainable Food Communities Wales) – 30/11/10
Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010
We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic self-starter to develop and support ‘model’ Sustainable Food Communities at four locations in Wales – Cardiff, Newtown, Pembroke and Gwynedd. You will establish cross-sector partnerships working together to promote healthy and sustainable food throughout these communities. Closing date 30th November 2010.
Winter Wonderland at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2010
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is the No 1 winter wonderland in the UK, according to garden writer Stephen Anderton.
Llanellitown.com Xmas Feature
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Santa has asked Llanellitown.com to help him put together his present list and for us to check that all you boys and girls have behaved this year. If you have been a good boy or girl, then send Santa an email telling him so and include your list of special presents!
Job vacancies at Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd – 10/12/10
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
SWEA are looking for 6 full time posts to cover various geographical areas of Wales – please visit our website www.swea.co.uk for further details. Must have relevant experience, excellent communication and IT skills; be positive and adaptable. Own transport required.
Community Renewable Energy Event and Exhibition – 08/12/10
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The day is to provide advice and ideas to community groups who would like to generate renewable energy for community income or take action against climate change within their communities – but don’t know where to start!
Star Party – National Botanic Gardens 19/11/10
Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The stars will be out on Friday (Nov 19) at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Swansea Astronomical Society is holding a Star Party there and society members will be giving talks and demonstrations as well as dispensing advice on getting the most out of your telescope.
Towards a Sustainable Society 11/11/10
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thursday 11 November 2010, 10 am – 4 pm, Nant-y-Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire
Spread the word – churchyard fungi needs your help!
Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010
Carmarthenshire is one of the best places in the Britain to find a group of wild fungi known as waxcaps, fairy clubs, spindles and earth-tongues. These bizarre and beautiful mushrooms come in a variety of strange shapes and vivid colours – reds, yellows, orange, green, purples and pinks – which can stand out in short mown churchyards.
Marque of Quality for National Botanic Garden of Wales
Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010
The Welsh tourism industry’s quality marque for attractions has been awarded to the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Tidy Wales Awards 19/11/10
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010
The winners of each category will receive a prize of £250 and then compete for the prestigious Tidy Wales Award trophy – the winner of this will receive an additional prize of £500. Closing date 19/11/10
Carmarthenshire project set to rise like a phoenix from the ashes
Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Myddfai project is a key part of The Village SOS Learning Campaign, which will accompany the BBC One TV Series which will be shown next year. The campaign seeks to inspire enterprising villages across the UK to take the bold step towards starting their own community business.
Towards a Sustainable Society 11/11/10
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010
The purpose of this conference is to bring together individuals from the community, voluntary, public and private sectors to discuss these changes focusing on how to make a transition to a sustainable society locally in West Wales.
BIG Lottery Community Wildlife Programme 24/11/10
Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Community Wildlife will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area. BIG have teamed up with the BBC Wildlife Fund’s Go Wild campaign to bring you the Community Wildlife programme. This new programme will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area.
The Start Wales Festival 7-8 September, A Garden Party to Make a Difference
Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010
Start is a new initiative to help people across the UK lead more sustainable lives and to show what a more energy efficient, cleaner and healthier future could look like.
Seminar: Developing a Time Credit Scheme in South West Wales 27/07/10
Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Institute of Welsh Affairs is hosting a seminar on July 27th at 4pm in Trinity University Carmarthen to introduce a Time Credit scheme to the region.
Keep Wales Tidy Is Calling On The People Of Wales To Clean Up Their Neighbourhoods
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010
Tidy Wales Week will be taking place from 20th – 26th September and aims at getting as many people as possible to lend a hand. You can organise your own event or join one that is taking place in your locality.
Community Action Climate Change Network Event 26/06/10
Posted on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
There will be a Community Action Climate Change Network Event held in the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on the 24th June along with other similar events held across Wales throughout the month.
Wales Sustainability Week ~ Launch of Energy Monitor Scheme
Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010
To coincide with Wales Sustainability Week 17-23 May, electricity monitors will be available to residents to borrow FOR FREE through Carmarthenshire’s libraries. Contact: Eurgain Powell, ehpowell@sirgar.gov.uk, 01267 224902.
Skill Share Event 05/06/10
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010
Saturday 5th June, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm, Pontyates Hall
Decrease Waste and Increase Profit 10/06/10
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Find out from industry and academic experts how to make money by going green. This is also your chance to have your say about sustainability, to influence research into environmental sustainability, and to ask the experts about the environmental challenges you are faced with.
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Carmarthenshire Wildlife Gardening Project
Posted on Tuesday, May 4, 2010
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Over recent years gardens and allotments have become increasingly important habitats for wildlife, including many species now rare in the wider countryside. As the wider environment loses species, gardens provide a refuge for a huge variety of birds and insects. Other species such as hedgehogs and amphibians may now have significant strongholds in urban back gardens.
[lang_en]Community Power Third Sector Event Friday 26th March[/lang_en][lang_cy]Pŵer Cymunedol – Digwyddiad ar gyfer y Trydydd Sector Dydd Gwener 26 Mawrth[/lang_cy]
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010
[lang_en]The Mount Centre is run by CAVS and utilises power generated from a Combined Heat and Power Unit housed within the building. The site uses a solar heating system to lower its carbon footprint.[/lang_en]
[lang_cy]CAVS sy’n rhedeg Canolfan y Mwnt ac mae’n defnyddio pŵer a gynhyrchir gan Uned Gwres a Phŵer Cyfun sydd wedi’i lleoli o fewn yr adeilad. Mae’r safle’n defnyddio system wresogi solar er mwyn gostwng ei ôl troed carbon.[/lang_cy]
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Tender: Technical Assessor Role for WAG Community Scale Renewable Energy Programme 31/03/2010
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]The Energy Saving Trust has been awarded a contract by the Welsh Assembly Government to provide project management and grant administration for the European funded Community Scale Renewable Energy Generation project.
[lang_en]Environment Wales Climate Change Grants – Deadline Extension![/lang_en][lang_cy]Cronfeydd Newid yn yr Hinsawdd Amgylchedd Cymru – Dyddiad Cau Newydd![/lang_cy] 25/03/10
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010
[lang_en]Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help groups to EITHER take their first steps in combating climate change OR to help others learn more about or take action on this issue.[/lang_en]
[lang_cy]Mae grantiau hyd at £1,000 ar gael i helpu grwpiau i NAILL AI cymryd camau cyntaf i weithredu dros newid yn yr hinsawdd NEU i helpu eraill i ddysgu mwy am y pwnc neu i gymryd camau ymarferol yn y maes hwn.[/lang_cy]