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New Furnish Re-use Shop

The new Furnish Re-use Shop has opened in the W12 shopping centre, Shepherd’s Bush. Located on the ground floor it is particularly accessible and hosts a vast range of stock; from cookers to washing…Continue

Started Mar 22

I Made This workshops
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I Made This, the enterprise project ABi has been running to harness the creativity and entrepreneurial flair of Brent residents, has been extremely successful across the borough. Over 110 young…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ali Awes Feb 25.

Brent Dance Month will be back in July 2013.

 The call out for expressions of interest in Brent Dance Month 2013 is now open.  Should you wish to participate you can download an Expression of Interest form via the link below.  The closing date…Continue

Started Jan 31

The Big Dig

Volunteer at your local growing space or register your growing space to take part.We are pleased to announce that Capital Growth will be holding its third Big Dig volunteering day on Saturday, 16th…Continue

Started Jan 24

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BIG LAUNCH of the EDIBLE HIGH ROAD at library on Salusbury Road

May 18, 2013 from 10:30am to 1pm
 BIG LAUNCH of the EDIBLE HIGH ROAD on SALUSBURY ROAD this Saturday 18th May 10.30am to 1pmAll help is very welcome for the Big Launch of the Edible High Road - a river of fruit and nut trees on Salusbury Road for three weeks. It is this Saturday outside the library on Salusbury Road 10.30am to 1pm. Helpers are being asked to bring food and drink and we'll be giving out info about Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn, and Field to Fork a new local food growing initiative. We will be delivering the…See More
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Green roofed bird boxes

"Check out how to make your own 'green roofed' bird box"
May 8
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Green roofed bird boxes

I make green roofed bird boxes from scraps of wood given to me by local wood yards. The best material is exterior plywood, the ideal thickness 6mm. I can mak...
May 8
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Green roofed bird boxes

I make green roofed bird boxes from scraps of wood given to me by local wood yards. The best material is exterior plywood, the ideal thickness 6mm. I can mak...
May 8
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Amphibian Monitoring and Conservation training course at Kingsbury

May 10, 2013 from 9:30am to 5pm
Amphibian Monitoring and Conservation training course Friday 10 May 2013 Times: To Be Confirmed: 5pm to 9.30pm approximately. Location: Roe Green Walled Garden, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury NW9 9HA; and later via Masons Field to Fryent Country Park. Sivi Sivanesan of Frog Life is the tutor and will cover Frogs, Newts and Toads. Aimed at beginners, families, and also those with some knowledge, the event includes both indoor and outdoor sessions with a dusk survey at Fryent Country Park. The…See More
May 8
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Free Business support training for re-use business entrepreneurs at Grayston Centre,

May 24, 2013 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Free Business support training for re-use business entrepreneursDid you know you can make money out of re-using old kettles, sofas, washing machines and even jumpers and T-shirts? Are you a budding entrepreneur with an interest in setting up a re-use business? Or maybe you know someone who is? London Community Resource Network has organised this workshop in partnership with WRAP (Waste Recovery Action Plan) and their charity provider Ricardo AEA, to give you the opportunity to learn more about…See More
Apr 24
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Free Business support training for re-use business entrepreneurs

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Free Business support training for re-use business entrepreneurs at Grayston Centre,

May 24, 2013 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Free Business support training for re-use business entrepreneursDid you know you can make money out of re-using old kettles, sofas, washing machines and even jumpers and T-shirts? Are you a budding entrepreneur with an interest in setting up a re-use business? Or maybe you know someone who is? London Community Resource Network has organised this workshop in partnership with WRAP (Waste Recovery Action Plan) and their charity provider Ricardo AEA, to give you the opportunity to learn more about…See More
Apr 23
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The Green Deal - My Green Deal Experience so far...

I had a Green Deal energy assessment carried out on my home. The assessor was very thorough, and produced a five page document detailing my home's energy per...
Apr 4
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Capital Growth 'Grow more food' networking event at London SE1 8NY Nearest station: Southwark

April 25, 2013 from 6pm to 8:30pm
This networking event is open to all community food growers and will include a presentation from Mark Ridsdill Smith of Vertical Veg and workshops to help you grow food effectively in your growing space including: Increasing yields in small spaces: Mark Ridsdill SmithGrow to Sell: increasing yields to make money: Ida FabrizioGetting the most out of your growing space - crop rotation and site layout (tbc) We will also be providing information about measuring your harvest and launching our new…See More
Mar 27
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New Furnish Re-use Shop

The new Furnish Re-use Shop has opened in the W12 shopping centre, Shepherd’s Bush. Located on the ground floor it is particularly accessible and hosts a vast range of stock; from cookers to washing machines, beds and wardrobes, tables, chairs and sofas as well as vintage items and unique accessories. High demand has kept goods flying out the door. Stock is supplied by the West London Re-use Centre in Greenford where goods are checked for safety and refurbished if needs be, so they reach W12 in…See More
Mar 22
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Fancy a Rubbish Breakfast ? - lets talk rubbish at Kensal Green

March 23, 2013 from 9am to 12pm
Fancy%20A%20Rubbish%20Beakfast.pdfAs part of our Kensal Green Streets project, please join us for breakfast on Saturday 23rd March on Park Parade (corner of Leghorn Road) between 9am and 12noon. We'll be serving free coffee, juice and croissants and talking rubbish. How to reduce it, how to reuse it, how to recycle…See More
Mar 19
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Fancy a Rubbish Breakfast ? - lets talk rubbish at Kensal Green

March 23, 2013 from 9am to 12pm
Fancy%20A%20Rubbish%20Beakfast.pdfAs part of our Kensal Green Streets project, please join us for breakfast on Saturday 23rd March on Park Parade (corner of Leghorn Road) between 9am and 12noon. We'll be serving free coffee, juice and croissants and talking rubbish. How to reduce it, how to reuse it, how to recycle…See More
Mar 19
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Online Survey closing day 7 April. Prize draw of £100 at Brent

April 7, 2013 all day
CVS Brent Survey 2013 CVS Brent has now launched its first survey! The purpose of the survey is to determine what the needs are of Brent’s voluntary & community sector and to examine how we can deliver better services for our members. By completing the survey, you can also enter into our prize draw of £100! The closing date of the survey is Sunday 7th April. To access the survey, click the link below. Online survey:…See More
Mar 19
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London Borough of Brent
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Environmental Projects & Policy Officer
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marion.hofmann@brent.gov.uk
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0208 937 5380
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2 Degrees tell us the French will turn off lights at night - would that work for Brent?

The French government has confirmed that it will force shops and commercial properties to switch off their lights at night in a bid to save energy and cut light pollution.

Paris, the city of lights... until July 1st.

The new measures, which were introduced by France’s minister for ecology, sustainable development and energy Delphine Batho, will come into force on July 1st this year.

The ban applies to both interior lighting and the external…

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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 14:02

The Library Lab: how does it work?

 

The Library Lab is a community co-working space in Willesden Green, set up by Architecture 00:/ in partnership with Brent Council. The space is aimed at accelerating local entrepreneurship in the Brent community by offering workshops, lectures, and co-working space. We now offer very affordable space for hire, ideal for groups of 2-10 for meetings or 30-50 for larger events.



It's the aim of the Library Lab to reduce our need for…

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Posted on January 23, 2013 at 16:00

TheraPaws - The Mayhew will visit care and residential homes with their dogs, cats and rabbits

TheraPaws have a free project that is targeting older Londoners. With ‘Therapaws’

The Mayhew visits elderly care homes, residential homes and community day centres

with our dogs, cats and rabbits to stimulate and interact with the residents and service

users, many of whom are living with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and

depression. For more information, please visit;…

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Posted on January 23, 2013 at 15:47

WILKINSON IN WEMBLEY OFFERS A HELPING HAND TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Team members at the Wilkinson store on High Road, Wembley, are offering a helping hand to community groups and charities in the area who need extra support with local projects.

Whether the project benefits young people, families or the elderly, Wilkinsons is appealing to anyone who is passionate about their local community to get involved and apply for a donation.

People living within the Wembley area will be able to apply to the store for a monetary…

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Posted on January 23, 2013 at 15:24

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At 15:45 on November 7, 2012, Vicky D'souza said…

Hello Marion,

Been meaning to do this but finally got round to going the Sustainable Brent site. 

The site looks goods and full of useful info! Vicky

 
 
 

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BIG LAUNCH of the EDIBLE HIGH ROAD at library on Salusbury Road

May 18, 2013 from 10:30am to 1pm
 BIG LAUNCH of the EDIBLE HIGH ROAD on SALUSBURY ROAD this Saturday 18th May 10.30am to 1pmAll help is very welcome for the Big Launch of the Edible High Road - a river of fruit and nut trees on Salusbury Road for three weeks. It is this Saturday outside the library on Salusbury Road 10.30am to 1pm. Helpers are being asked to bring food and drink and we'll be giving out info about Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn, and Field to Fork a new local food growing initiative. We will be delivering the…See More
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