SUSTAINABILITY NEWS FROM GWYNEDD

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Co-ordinator Post - we are currently advertising for a new part-time co-ordinator, with a contract of 12 months in the first instance.  The ability to speak and write fluently in both Welsh and English is a requirement of this post.

Click here to see the application form, job description and background to the post.  For an informal discussion please contact Ben Gregory, Cymdeithas Tai Eryri on 01286 881 588 or 01286 882 134.   To receive a hard copy of the application pack please contact 01766 543033 or e-mail cynthia@gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk . The closing date for receiving completed applications is 1.00 p.m. 12th April 2006.

Local food in Gwynedd

Transporting food over vast distances wastes a lot of energy, contributes to global warming and the food has lost much of its taste by the time it reaches you. SGG believes that the best food is food that has been grown or produced near you. But it can sometimes be difficult to find local food. This is why we have compiled a list of addresses for you.

Petition: Keep Wales Nuclear-Free!

Pembrokeshire Friends of the Earth Pembrokeshire have initiated a petition calling for a Nuclear-Free Wales. The petition can be downloaded from their website, where you will also find more information on the campaign.

From Here to Sustainability - training event

Sustainable Wales, funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, will be providing a free training session on Monday, 27 March 2006 at the University of Wales, Bangor aimed at community sector/development staff, social enterprises and volunteers. The plan is to help you introduce sustainable development policies and practices into your organisation.

The workshops will be fun, participatory, tailored to individual needs, offering case studies, sample policies, supporting materials, contacts and networking opportunities.

Booking forms and provisional agendas are available from: Verity Dighton, Sustainable Wales, 41a John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3AP. Telephone: 01656 783405 or email sustainablewales@btconnect.com.

Social Forum Cymru 2006

The first all-Wales Social Forum will be held on 28 April - 1 May 2006 in Aberystwyth. Social Forum Cymru brings together organisations, groups, networks and individuals working for peace, justice, environmental sustainability and an end to poverty. Details on www.socialforumcymru.org.uk or from kelvin.mason@tiscali.co.uk.

Course: Community Renewable Energy Schemes

May 12 - 14, 2006, Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth. A new course run by experts from Bro Dyfi Community Renewables and the Centre for Alternative Technology for people who are interested in developing community owned renewable energy projects. Sessions will cover: the benefits of community ownership, the mechanics of developing such a venture and case studies from existing schemes in the UK. To book a place or for further information contact courses@cat.org.uk or 01654 705981.

Solar electricity installation courses

Green Dragon Energy are organising 5 days intensive courses on stand-alone solar electric systems (not grid-connected) at Saint Laurent de Cerdans in the French Pyrenees. The next courses will take place on Monday 15 May - Friday 19 May 2006 and Monday 19 June - Friday 23 June 2006 (provisional date). Detailed information is available at www.greendragonenergy.co.uk/courses.htm.

Permaculture design courses

will start at Tir Penrhos Isaf Permaculture Holding near Dolgellau in early summer 2006. Details from mawddach@gn.apc.org, 01341-440256.

Conservation courses

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre near Lampeter are running a wide range of courses on conservation and land management. For further information visit www.shared-earth-trust.org.uk.

Gwynedd's Ecological Footprint

WWF Cymru have now published the results of their research on the Ecological Footprint of Wales, Gwynedd and Cardiff. To find out more, visit www.walesfootprint.org.

Gwynedd Sustainability Directory

Now released: Sustainable Gwynedd Gynaladwy's Sustainability Directory with a range of exciting projects in Gwynedd. A free electronic version is available here.