SACC Launch Event 29^th April 2007
Snitterfield Village Hall

Read About Launch , Read Carbon Footprint , Read Village Fete , Discounted Light Bulbs

Launch Event Free Gifts* (for Snitterfield households) and refreshments for everyone. , Back to Top

The event proved to be a success with 1 in 6 villages attending. The day offered support and advice on how to reduce and measure your Carbon Footprint. The exhibitors offered a range of services including Sustainable windows, the latest technology in energy efficient light bulbs, a local washable nappy service, a display on composting (and the chance to purchase compost bins), plus Fair-Trade goods and representatives from Friends of the Earth. The Warwickshire Energy Efficiency teams were on site to provide excellent energy saving tips. There was a domestic wind turbine to see, and advice on changing your energy supplier to a renewable tariff.

The children were entertained with plenty of activities including face painting and creating a giant paper tree which was made using paper cut-out's of villager's footprints for the leaves. This is currently on display in the village hall.
There was also the judging of the children's competition to design the group's logo. The winners were Morton Schmidt-Hansen and Catherine Hillier.

The global Carbon Footprint competition attracted 30 entrants but no one got all the answers correct! This will be available again at the village fete.

The event was supported by a fantastic service from Snitterfield WI, who served free drinks and cake all day.

Carbon Footprint Calculator , Back to Top

We also had a Carbon Footprint calculator designed by the group, which measured residents' carbon footprints. Eighteen households participated on the day and the results below refer to the tonnes of CO2 produced per annum per family.

The lowest was 11 tonnes p.a. for a family of 2 (5.5 per householder).
The highest was 99 tonnes p.a. for a family of 2 (49.5 per householder).
The average was 44.3 tonnes p.a. for a family of 3.2 (14 per householder).
This figure needs to be reduced to 1.5 tonnes per annum per householder to achieve stability (source: www.quakergreenaction.org.uk)

Village Fete , Back to Top

SACC will have a stand at the Village Fete on Sunday 24th June, so if you missed the event please do come along to our stand. You could also have a go at the Carbon Footprint Competition either for the first time or another go. Prizes are available!! The Carbon Footprint calculator will be available too.

If you would like to volunteer to be a member of the group please contact either Alister Jones on 01789 730688 or Emma Sargent on 01789 730570.

Discounted Low Energy Bulbs , Back to Top

SACC has negotiated a discount available to villagers on energy efficient light bulbs purchased through Eyre and Elliston Electrical Distributors in Stratford. There are now energy efficient bulbs available suitable for almost every type of light fitting. Fitting them throughout your home not only saves the planet, but also saves you money. Your electricity bill will reduce significantly When ordering, either by phone or in person, ask for Jim and mention Snitterfield Actioning Climate Change. You will then receive between a 35% and 50% discount on retail prices. This is a great saving and compares favourably to on line shopping too Eyre and Elliston is located on the Avenue Farm Industrial Estate. Take the Birmingham Road towards Stratford and turn right at the Land Rover garage into Farm Avenue, Eyre and Elliston are on the right hand side in Unit 7. Eyre and Elliston, Unit 7, Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Stratford CV37 0HR Tel: 01789 292705.