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Cycle Sense stakeholder Meeting 3rd December

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· December 2, 2019 

Cycle Sense, a social enterprise focused on the promotion of cycling as a sustainable form of transportation and conducting cycle safety training for schools and organisations, is looking to initiate upcycling and waste reduction projects in Skibbereen.

As the climate crisis rages on, we feel it is important to take actions locally here in Skibbereen to help combat the climate challenge head on. Projects that focus on upcycling and waste prevention are especially impactful, as they address our current system of unsustainable consumption. They can also have significant economic and environmental benefits for our local community, as they reduce the amount of waste produced and collected in Skibbereen and can provide jobs & training opportunities and access to affordable, environmentally-friendly goods for our friends and neighbours.

Meeting

A meeting for potential stakeholders will take place in Skibbereen from 12.00 til 3.00pm on 3 December, 2019 at the Community & Family Resource Centre, North Street, Skibbereen, to discuss these opportunities.

We have partnered with the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy, to assist us in studying the feasibility and implementation of these projects. As part of this initial phase, we are conducting an information and exploration session with local stakeholders to look at opportunities, assess local needs and map out current & potential activities in Skibbereen.

Cycle Sense

cyclesense@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Paula Demonstrates Plastic Free Shopping

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· November 19, 2019 

Paula from Baltimore Zero Waste demonstrates how to reduce plastic packaging at home by choosing what you buy, coming prepared, and using some handy tips.  Watch the video taken at the stall sponsored by Fields of Skibbereen.   Learn about plastic reduction on everyday items sush as coffee cups, toothbrushes, water filters, making your own toothpaste, make up ranges and paper lunch bags! Watch out for the stall again at Fields.

Bea Johnson writes Think waste-free living is depriving, time consuming, costly, or simply reserved for hermits living in the boondocks? Think again! With a blog turned bestselling book and talks throughout the world, my family and I have debunked those misconceptions and inspired a global movement. Join us and hundreds of thousands of others in enjoying a richer life based on experiences instead of stuff!


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Climate Action & Renewable Energy for Skibbereen

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· November 14, 2019 

Developing Skibbereen as a Model for Climate Action & Renewable energy

West Cork Hotel Skibbereen   Wed 20th November  7.30pm

An information session for business and owners and community interests.
Can Skibbereen become a centre of excellence for action on climate change and renewable energy?
How business owners and community interests can collaborate on the installation of renewable energy technology, including the installation solar PV array on their roof-tops.
The building owners and occupiers will benefit from lower energy costs and make a substantial contribution to reducing the carbon foot-print of the town by reducing their CO2 emissions.

About the Event

You are invited to an information session for business and owners and community interests to discuss how Skibbereen can become a centre of excellence for action on climate change and renewable energy. The event will take place in the West Cork Hotel on Wednesday 20th November commencing at 7.30pm business owners and community interests can
collaborate on the uptake of energy efficiency measures and the installation of renewable energy technology, including the installation solar PV array on their roof-tops.

Building owners and occupiers will benefit from lower energy costs and make a substantial contribution to reducing the carbon foot-print of the town by reducing their COj emissions.
While the project will have clear benefits for the businesses, households and community interests in reducing costs it will demonstrate that business and the local community in Skibbereen is committed to playing its part in meeting national climate change and renewable energy targets.

Financial supports are available through grant funding through from SEAI including the Sustainable Energy Communities Programme (SEC) and the Better Energy Communities Programme (BEC) and the event will provide information on the operation of these programmes and how to participate.

Confirm your attendance

If you wish to attend the event please confirm with Jim O’Donnell:
Mobile: 086 243 3126

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Skibbereen Plastic Awareness Day 21/9

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· September 14, 2019 

21st September 2019 ABBEYSTREWRY HALL 10am til 4pm
Free event

11.am REDUCING PLASTIC IN THE HOME

Olive Finn from Twig Refill store in Clonakilty, Allison Roberts from Clonakilty Chocolate will give a talk to give us some ideas and help us all play our part in reducing plastic,

lpm. PLASTIC AND THE SEA

Rory Jackson will show a video and talk about his project with Transition year students in Skibbereen Community School.

12.00pm GARDENING WITHOUT PLASTIC

Experts discuss how to reduce plastic in the garden.

2.30 -3.30pm DISCUSSION GROUP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES

Looking at challenges to businesses in trying to reduce the plastics they use. Budding entrepreneurs are especially welcome to pick up ideas.

*

DISPLAYS
Fionn Ferreiras’ Science project • NS School projects •
Twig from Clonakilty • Martha Cashman ceramics • For Goodness Sake •
Maggie’s refill station • Soapbox • Eco-congregations • Paula Marten • SOS
Fiona Vincent • Skibbereen Tidy Towns • Recycling info • and many more

 

Press release

On Saturday 21st September an event is booked in Abbeystrewry Hall Skibbereen (10am to 4pm) to help us learn a bit more about the most topical material at the moment for all the wrong reasons- Plastic.
A day of information, talks and discussion is planned, for which there is NO CHARGE: We are delighted that the Rev. John Ardis from Abbeystrewry Union of (Cof I) churches is so keen for us to use the Hall for this event.
Stalls: from schools (Rath NS, St Patrick’s NS, Skibbereen Community School and hopefully others) and local artists (Sonia Caldwell Paula Marten (‘feelgood positive changes’), Martha Cashman), Skibbereen Tidy Towns, Eco Congregations. We will have Fionn Ferrera’s award winning Science Project to look at, (although he can’t come himself), Maggie from the market’s refill station and others…..young climate activist Saoi O’ Connor may be dropping in too.
Talks and Discussions: on the problems and solutions of plastics in the home and garden with local business people ( Olive from Twigg, Alison Roberts who is well into reducing plastic use, Rory Jackson on his work with the transition year students clearing beaches, Deelish and other nursery people… I’m trying to get a CCC representative down to talk about recycling and to clarify what goes in which bin. If I can get enough help to do teas we will do that too!

We hope everyone who comes will find that cutting the use especially of the problematic single use plastics is possible with some thought and a little extra effort, with no adverse effect on quality of life! One small action taken by a lot of people morphs into a significant improvement to the health of the those living in third world countries trying to deal with the West’s so called recycling, our oceans and all that live there, fish stocks and the world and our own local environment.

So it’s a busy and exciting day and we’d like as many people as possible to come and join us.

If you would like to get involved with either event it is not too late, please get on touch with Sekeeta 0871516372 or zerowasteskibbereen@gmail.com. ‘Involved’ means anything from putting up a poster for us, showcasing what you do in your shop or business to try and reduce waste with a focus on ( single use) plastics, having a stand at the event, joining in the discussions, attending the events  and bringing your friends or helping the night before setting up or on the day, so there are plenty of options!

 

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Plastics Awareness Events in Skibbereen 12/9 & 21/9

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· September 3, 2019 

We are delighted to announce we have two events on Plastics Awareness coming up this month (September). These are the brainchildren of Kilcoe artist Sonia Caldwell. The first is designed to get people chatting over a cup of tea..what’s not to like? The second is a Plastics Awareness Day with lots to look at and talks to make you think and a chance to discuss the feasibility and options for reducing plastic use.

So to the first event:

As part of the Taste of West Cork Festival on Thursday 12th from 4pm to 6pm in the Riverside Cafe. This is entitled ‘Dear Granny what did we ever do without plastic’. It costs €5 for tea and scones and although it is based on the idea of a letter, it invites older people to come and talk with younger ones about times before plastic became mainstream.

“We would like to know all about grocery shopping in the good old days – before everything was wrapped in plastic! Look back at a time gone by, where reusing and repurposing was a way of life. We would like to hear the wonderful stories of the shops back then, the goods that were for sale (and how they were packaged) and the shop keepers who were wonderful characters in the social fabric of village and town life and look at new ways to marry the old ways with modern technology and enterprise to bring about a new plastic free future. In the spirit of the Folklore Commission of the 1930‘s we are inviting people to send a letter or note from an elderly relative or recording an anecdote or memory about how shopping for food was done in the old days, how we used to shop for food and what has changed in the type of food now purchased. Or if you are that elderly relative then send it yourself(!). Letters can be posted to Kilcoe Studios, Kilcoe, Skibbereen, Co Cork or e-mailed to zerowasteskibb@gmail.com before the 10th September”, but we would be more delighted if you could come with a younger or older person and join the chat!

Any letters and stories from the ‘Dear Granny’ session will then be exhibited during the Plastics Awareness Day:

Then  on Saturday 21st September an event is booked in Abbeystrewry Hall Skibbereen (10am to 4pm) to help us learn a bit more about the most topical material at the moment for all the wrong reasons- Plastic.
A day of information, talks and discussion is planned, for which there is NO CHARGE: We are delighted that the Rev. John Ardis from Abbeystrewry Union of (Cof I) churches is so keen for us to use the Hall for this event.
Stalls: from schools (Rath NS, St Patrick’s NS, Skibbereen Community School and hopefully others) and local artists (Sonia Caldwell Paula Marten (‘feelgood positive changes’), Martha Cashman), Skibbereen Tidy Towns, Eco Congregations. We will have Fionn Ferrera’s award winning Science Project to look at, (although he can’t come himself), Maggie from the market’s refill station and others…..young climate activist Saoi O’ Connor may be dropping in too.
Talks and Discussions: on the problems and solutions of plastics in the home and garden with local business people ( Olive from Twigg, Alison Roberts who is well into reducing plastic use, Rory Jackson on his work with the transition year students clearing beaches, Deelish and other nursery people… I’m trying to get a CCC representative down to talk about recycling and to clarify what goes in which bin. If I can get enough help to do teas we will do that too!

We hope everyone who comes will find that cutting the use especially of the problematic single use plastics is possible with some thought and a little extra effort, with no adverse effect on quality of life! One small action taken by a lot of people morphs into a significant improvement to the health of the those living in third world countries trying to deal with the West’s so called recycling, our oceans and all that live there, fish stocks and the world and our own local environment.

So it’s a busy and exciting day and we’d like as many people as possible to come and join us.

If you would like to get involved with either event it is not too late, please get on touch with Sekeeta 0871516372 or zerowasteskibbereen@gmail.com. ‘Involved’ means anything from putting up a poster for us, showcasing what you do in your shop or business to try and reduce waste with a focus on ( single use) plastics, having a stand at the event, joining in the discussions, attending the events  and bringing your friends or helping the night before setting up or on the day, so there are plenty of options!

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Bicycle Buffet Friday 13th Sept

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· August 30, 2019 

The Sustainable Skibbereen Bicycle Buffet will provide cyclists with a wonderful journey around Skibbereen while enjoying four sumptious courses of beautfully prepared local ingredients.  One of the few events in the festival that leaves you fitter as well as well fed!

How it works:  On arrival, enjoy a ‘mocktail’ made from incredible local edibles. Then mount your bicycle* and ride to two mystery locations where pop up food vendors will supply delicious food using the finest local ingredients and incredible edible produce. Then take a leisurely cycle back to a mystery destination no 3 for an incredibly edible dessert!

Buy your tickets below.

Meet at Chapel Quay, North St. Skibbereen (by the civil defense building/library) 5.00pm Friday 13th Sept.

Parking is available opposite the cathedral

Part of the Taste of West Cork Food Festival 2019!

Only €25

*Some bicycles available for loan. Email us to book.

Fill out my online form.

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Compost Workshop Feb 20th 7.30pm

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· February 15, 2019 

A Sustainable Skibbereen Workshop presented by

Donal O’ Leary of Stop Food Waste.  Learn about composting of both food waste and garden waste with practical use of different composting systems.  Approximately 1/3 of all food bought in Ireland is thrown out – at great financial & environmental cost.

This workshop should be of interest to householders, caterers, members of Tidy Towns groups, residents’ associations & other community & environmental interests.

BOOK HERE

Date And Time

Wed, 20th February 2019
19:30 – 20:30 GMT

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Location

Russagh Mill Hostel Creative International Adventures
Castletownsend Road
P81 EV84 Skibbereen

The workshop will involve an introduction to the Stop Food Waste programme www.stopfoodwaste.ie with a discussion of domestic food waste and how to prevent it.  This workshop will show you how to save waste, save money and save the planet!!!!

You will also be able to hear more about the series of 4 Stop Food Waste workshops planned through March and  join the stop food waste challenge.

BOOK HERE

 

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Blogging Workshop for Community Groups

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· February 15, 2019 

Blogging is the single the most successful way to improve organic traffic to your website, and to reach new people who might be interested in your cause or group.

A free workshop is  happening on Tuesday 19th Feb at the Ludgate Hub from 2.00- 5.00 pm. and is about writing and sharing successful blog posts.  This will include hands on preparation, writing and feedback on your blog post. Laptops needed!

Bev and Phoebe of Sustainable Skibbereen will be presenting the workshop as one of a series designed to help community groups and organisations make the most of the internet.  These are a free series kindly hosted but the Ludgate Hub.

Information and booking here 

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Stop Food Waste Challenge Workshops

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· February 15, 2019 

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

WED 20TH FEB RUSSAGH MILLL HOSTEL 7.30 PM

A Sustainable Skibbereen Workshop presented by Donal O’ Leary of Stop Food Waste.  Learn about composting of both food waste and garden waste with practical use of different composting systems.  This workshop should be of interest to householders, caterers, members of Tidy Towns groups, residents’ associations & other community & environmental interests.

BOOK HERE

Date And Time

Wed, 20th February 2019
19:30 – 20:30 GMT

Location

Russagh Mill Hostel Creative International Adventures
Castletownsend Road
P81 EV84 Skibbereen

BOOK HERE

 


STOP FOOD WASTE WORKSHOPS FOR HOUSEHOLDERS

A fun and interactive programme helping householders to reduce their food waste and save money.

Russagh Mill Hostel Skibbereen.

BOOK HERE

Sign up for four Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 8.30 at Russagh Mill Hostel, beginning on 5th March.

The Stop Food Waste Challenge is a 4 week programme helping householders to reduce their food waste and save money. It is estimated that 1/3 of all the food bought in Ireland is thrown out, at an average cost per household of €700 per year.

The Challenge helps participants to make changes through simple steps such as
  • Know your waste
  • Meal planning
  • Savvy shopping
  • Good storage
  • Clever cooking and reuse
  • Composting

BOOK HERE

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Walking Festival 2018

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· September 17, 2018 
All roads lead to and from Skibbereen this September when the second Walking Festival takes place on the 28th 29th and 30th September with guided walks through quiet country roads (with some off-road sections) for walkers of all abilities.

The meeting point for most walks is Skibbereen Heritage Centre with bus transport provided to and from out of town walks.  Great company, expert guides, all levels catered for and free tea and scones on all walks.  Two island trips this year (Hare and Long Islands) plus a great chance to explore Drimoleague Castle and Squince.

 

 

For full details of all WALKS please  Download the brochure here

Book tickets via Skibbereen.ie here 

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