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Thanks for your interest in the Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network. Sharing latest news, funding opportunities, events etc. Any questions/thoughts/contributions, do get in touch...
Ellen Cheshire, VCS Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk 16 February 2023
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental NetworkWednesday 15 March, 2pm - 3:30pm
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive a MS Teams link for our next meeting on Wednesday 15 March, 2pm - 3:30pm. In this meeting, amongst other topics, we'll be hearing about funding and community opportunities available via Barnet's local Co-ops.
If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, where we can come together to discuss environmental issues in the Borough, and work out how we as a sector can make a difference. This networking group will raise awareness of environmental projects that are happening in the Borough, help to establish partnerships and joint initiatives and seek funding opportunities. If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know. FOR PAST E-NEWSLETTERS
Get cooking...Zero Waste Kitchen
If you want to learn how to make delicious meals that don't break the bank, and do your bit to cut food waste, why not attend Chef Vee's Zero Waste Kitchen? Organised by Meridian Wellbeing, this is a great opportunity to learn how to use what you have in the cupboards. The class takes place every Friday, 1:30 - 3pm at the Meritage Centre and is looking to welcome new faces. Sign up for Zero Waste Kitchen by emailing laura.callow@meridianwellbeing.com
Ace your messaging...Comms training for environmental charities
If your organisation wants to learn how to best convey messaging around the climate, why not sign up for this free strategic communications course? Hosted by Media Trust and the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Westom Communicating Climate course is specifically targeted at environmental organisations. Applications close Tuesday 7 March, 9am. Weston Communicating Climate free course
Citizens' Assembly on Climate Change:
Show and Share Sessions
Barnet's Citizen’s Assembly on Climate Change has gathered 40 residents from across the borough to deliberate, discuss and come up with recommendations on the question: Barnet has declared a climate emergency. What more can we do together to make Barnet more sustainable, now and in the future? The first assembly is taking place on Tuesday 21 February. These Show and Share sessions (approx 45 mins) will be an opportunity for anyone to hear about what happened in the
Citizens’ Assembly and what happens next. They will be led by the lead facilitator from TPXimpact, the delivery partners for the Assembly. It will be a space for participants and contributors to join to share reflections in their own words. Sessions will take place remotely via Zoom. Dates are: ● Thursday 23 February, 1pm
● Tuesday 7 March, 11am
● Wednesday 22 March, 1pm
● Monday 3 April, 11am
● Tuesday 25 April, 1pm Register for a Show and Share session
Podcast recommendation...How to talk to a climate denier
How does it feel when you're face to face with a climate denier? It's like you have something to prove, but you're not sure what the best approach is. In a recent episode of Reasons to be Cheerful, a podcast by Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd, the hosts discuss how to tackle misinformation about the climate crisis, and what to do if you come into contact with the dreaded climate denier. Listen to Reasons to be Cheerful
How to get planting...Tree and Woodland toolkit
The Tree Council have published a handy Trees and Woodland Strategy Toolkit. It was created to assist local authorities in making goals to plant more trees. With tips on how to improve community health and wellbeing, engage with the public and learn about funding for trees, the toolkit is available for free online. Take a look at the Tree Council's toolkit
New nature interpretation centre at Kenwood Dairy
Heath Hands are creating a brand new nature interpretation centre as part of the Kenwood Dairy to engage locals with nature and wildlife on Hampstead Heath. The centre will have informational displays and helpful resources that will encourage visitors to get to know their local green space and what it has to offer. Heath Hands plan to open the space at
the end of March, and in the mean time have created an appeal so local residents can help them create the space. The centre will be a great opportunity for residents and they hope to welcome community groups to engage in activities. Read more and support the appeal for a new nature interpretation centre on Hampstead Heath
London Festival of Architecture Community Fund
Barnet Council’s London Festival of Architecture Community Fund is offering small grants from £250 to £500 to support community organisations to celebrate their faith or culture by putting on events, walks, talks and discussions (in June 2023)
that relate to the festival’s theme ‘in common’. Deadline: Tuesday 28 February
Joseph Rowntree Sustainable Futures Fund
The Sustainable Futures fund focusses on campaigns and projects promoting alternatives to consumerism, and movements giving a voice to young activists and marginalised groups on issues of environmental justice. Registration deadline: Tuesday 14 March Application deadline: Tuesday 28 March, 5pm
London Marathon Trust Active Spaces Fund
The London Marathon Trust is providing grants between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects that aim to improve and activate spaces and facilities in London. Organisations that are supporting the least active children, young people and marginalised groups to lead active lives are welcome to apply. Deadline: Friday 10 March
Incredible Edible Barnet Seed Swap Join together with other green-thumbed residents for a Seed Swap with Incredible Edible! But it doesn't just have to be seeds, you could bring small plants, tools, pots and more. Sunday 5 March, 2 to 4pm
A message from the Finchley N3, N12 Pollinator Project... We are looking for green-thumbed Finchley residents & groups to start pollinator-friendly seeds for us (and get paid), and/or good folks to plant the plugs in underused areas in N3, N12 that would benefit from flowers, bees, butterflies and moths. If you would like to get involved either as a grower, or a recipient of free plants, or in any other way, please contact Shiri: sustainable.finchley@gmail.com
Get paid to save the planet: Groundwork's New to Nature scheme Groundwork's New to Nature programme offers 12-month paid work placements at a range of interesting organisations such as The Woodland Trust, City of Trees, the National Trust and more! This opportunity is great for young people who might not have access to a career in the environmental
sector, and a brilliant way to get your foot in the door. Check out their website to see a map of where they're hiring... New to Nature vacancies
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