ClimateFest in Melksham - Saturday 9th September 2023, 13:00 to 17:00

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[grahame]

Come along in an environment friendly way to ClimateFest in Melksham - Saturday 9th September 2023, 13:00 to 17:00 .   You will see more about this over the next two weeks via http://grahamellis.uk/climatefest and other data feeds.

Come by train!
From WESTBURY at 12:07 and from TROWBRIDGE at 12:13, arriving Melksham at 12:22
From SWINDON at 11:04 and from CHIPPENHAM at 11:19, arriving Melksham at 11:30
It's a 20 minute walk through the town to ClimateFest - why not stop at a pub or cafe for lunch as you come through?
Return services at 16:50 and 18:50 to Swindon, 18:08 to Westbury

Come by bus!
Route 272 from DEVIZES at 12:32 and BOWERHILL at 12:44 arrives at 12:54
Route 271 from BATH at 12:15 and WHITLEY at 12:45 arrives 13:02
Route x34 from CHIPPENHAM at 12:00 and BEANACRE at 12:17 arrives 12:27
Route x34 from TROWBRIDGE at 12:18 and SEMINGTON at 12:37 arrives 12:47
Route 69 from CORSHAM at 12:05 and ATWORTH at 12:19 arrives 12:33
Route 69 from BRADFORD-ON-AVON at 11:03 BROUGHTON GIFFORD at 11:23 arrives 11:33
Route 14 from MELKSHAM FOREST at 12:48 and SNOWBERRY LANE at 12:56 arrives 13:01
Route 15 from THYME ROAD at 12:19 and SKYLARK ROAD at 12:21 arrives (Buds) 12:27
Return services available around (just before of after 17:00) on all routes
All fares maximum £2. Senior Bus Cards valid

Come by bicycle!
National Cycle Route 403 passes through the Market Place
It links to National Cycle Route 4 along the canal just 2 miles to the south
There are cycle stands just outside the Assembly Hall
There is also a tyre pump and repair station there

Come on foot!
The Assembly Hall is in the centre of Melksham, just behind the Town Hall

If none of the above works for you, come by car!
Plenty of Parking, for example King Street Car Park.
If you want to drive in a carbon friendly way ...
* Fill all the seats in your car with friends so you have a less footprint each
* Come in an electric or hybrid vehicle (public chargers at Campus and SSEB)
* Extend you visit to make use of our high street and social centre too

[broadgage]

As with previous events, I hope that the event itself will be reasonably green, "practice what you preach"

To be avoided.
Petrol, diesel, or LPG^▸ (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) generators.
Running of vehicles engines when static.
Use of electric lights when daylight would suffice.
Outdoor heating, electric or LPG.
Plastic "disposable" cups, glasses, cutlery, plates etc.

To be used with care and economy.
LPG for cooking etc.
Charcoal or wood for cooking, and preferably source these fuels sustainably.
Mains electricity.
Disposable catering supplies made of wood, card, or paper.

[grahame]

As with previous events, I hope that the event itself will be reasonably green, "practice what you preach"

Yes, we will.

4 avoided.  But our hall is windowless and we will be using electric lights but they are Low energy LEDs

3 economy not to be used at all. But still on mains electric. We are looking at merging the "Blue Pool" with the Assembly Hall and having a swimming pool sized array of solar panels on the roof.

[TaplowGreen]

As with previous events, I hope that the event itself will be reasonably green, "practice what you preach"

Yes, we will.

4 avoided.  But our hall is windowless and we will be using electric lights but they are Low energy LEDs

3 economy not to be used at all. But still on mains electric. We are looking at merging the "Blue Pool" with the Assembly Hall and having a swimming pool sized array of solar panels on the roof.

Don't forget the organic Port! (Served in a recycled paper "glass")

[broadgage]

Glad to hear about the eco ness of the event.
The use of electric lights in the daytime is regrettable, but effectively unavoidable for a venue without windows.
Large solar panel installations are commendable and should be encouraged.

I would prefer port in a proper glass, but a recyclable paper cup would do.

[grahame]

Glad to hear about the eco ness of the event.
The use of electric lights in the daytime is regrettable, but effectively unavoidable for a venue without windows.
Large solar panel installations are commendable and should be encouraged.

I would prefer port in a proper glass, but a recyclable paper cup would do.

Lisa and I have been at a charity fundraiser there tonight and am glad to report china and glasses were in full use. The team catering was not quite so happy, pointing to a large washing up job.

[broadgage]

Mains electricity is almost always greener than local generation.
An increasing proportion of UK^▸ (United Kingdom) grid power is from renewables, between 30% and 50%.
That proportion that is generated from fossil fuels makes use of large scale plant that is far more efficient than small portable generators.

Before use of a portable generator, always consider mains electricity, purchasing or hiring long cables if needed.

[grahame]

Text just posted on Facebook - added here for completeness of this page / thread

ClimateFest, Melksham Assembly Hall, 13:00 to 17:00, 9th September 2023. Just 72 hours to go. Organised by the members of the Environment and Climate Working Group of Melksham Town Council.

Free entry. Please come along. No need to book.

ClimateFest is your opportunity ...
(from 13:15) to listen to informed experts
(from 14:30) to ask your questions of our panel present
(from 15:45) to listen to our personal experiences and audits
and we will have a small number of displays and a lot of opportunities to talk and interact with others.

The intent of the afternoon is for us to help inform, and help you think about what you can do here in Wiltshire for carbon reduction, biodiversity, sustainable resource use, and a clean environment ... at a practical cost to your lifestyle.

Melksham Assembly Hall is located directly behind the Town Hall just off the Market Place. 

How to reach Melksham Assembly Hall - http://www.passenger.chat/27818nleff for travel details including Public Transport. Come by bus, train, cycle or on foot and make a Climate Friendly afternoon of it.

[infoman]

Will all Coffee and tea selling points only have milk in glass bottles?

Re-use NOT recycle

Milk and more at Keynsham will gladley supply milk in glass bottles

[grahame]

Will all Coffee and tea selling points only have milk in glass bottles?

Re-use NOT recycle

Milk and more at Keynsham will gladley supply milk in glass bottles

There is the interesting point that tea and coffee production is not exactly the greenest of drinks either.    The team will be using "real" reusable cups not plastic nor disposable / recyclable ones ... the milk I'm not sure; we are aware of all sorts of imperfections and example setting ...

[infoman]

another event in the Bristol aerial,Warmley signal box open at midday till 4pm on Saturday 9th september

[grahame]

another event in the Bristol aerial,Warmley signal box open at midday till 4pm on Saturday 9th september

Indeed - such a busy day all over - quality made up for quantity at the Melksham event - http://grahamellis.uk/blog983.html

[froome]

The hottest day of the year was certainly an apt day to have this event. I suspect the combination of heat and humidity will have put many people off from going anywhere. I had other commitments that day, but in the end had to cancel them all, as I wasn't able to go far without completely wilting!

But congratulations on what appears to have been an excellent event.