LCWO’s December newsletter is here
on December 11, 2018
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Catch up on the latest from us here.
Struggling to ditch meat? Here are five ways to resist the temptation
on December 10, 2018
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For those of you looking towards a 2019 with less meat and finding the idea daunting, The Conversation has this useful article exploring ways to resist … Read More
How do you market meat and how about a plastic-free zone? Our new letter to local supermarkets
on December 4, 2018
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Thanks to LCWO committee member Ruth (with input from newest volunteer Helen and other committee members) for pulling together this new letter to local supermarkets. In … Read More
Last night a DJ saved my life…
on December 4, 2018
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… or gave me hope, at least! Pootling back from a meeting last night, I happened across Dev, a Radio 1 DJ starting his show by … Read More
Palm Oil boycott could make deforestation WORSE, so what’s the answer?
on November 20, 2018
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Have you seen the heart-rending Iceland Christmas advert which was ‘banned’ earlier this month, prompting an outcry? Here it is: The video was viewed 13 … Read More
Notes from the Tumbling Bay Fish Pass meeting 15 November at WOCC
on November 19, 2018
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For those of you who are interested but couldn’t make the meeting last Thursday, here are some handy notes taken by LCWO Coordinating Committee member Jean … Read More
Local City Plans, deoderant, extinction and the Work that Reconnects – our November newsletter is here
on November 6, 2018
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Head over to the newsletter archive to check it out…
Caitlin’s award-winning vegan apple cake!
on October 29, 2018
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Well that was fun! Thank you to those of you who cam along to Beet the Waste ii at the Tap Social at the end of … Read More
Nominate your street for the world’s first ‘pop-up’ electric vehicle charging points
on May 21, 2018
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[via Oxford City Council] The city of Oxford has been awarded £474,000 to become the first city in the world to trial ‘pop-up’ on-street electric vehicle … Read More
Please don’t ignore our next email – plus we’ve updated our privacy and data protection policy
on April 30, 2018
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I n preparation for the changes to data protection regulation on May 25, with the enforcement of the new General Data Protection Regulation, we will be … Read More
1640+ items recycled, 355 attendees, 48 hours, 16 bird species, 2 events and one otter poo sniffed – a busy weekend in West Oxford!
on April 30, 2018
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THANK YOU to all who helped out at and attended our Spring Bring & Take on Saturday, and those who joined the Dawn Chorus walk with … Read More
LCWO’s new collection of favourite waste-to-funky-useful-thing projects
on April 27, 2018
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On the eve of our Spring Bring & Take, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite upcycle/reuse projects and created a pinterest board, to inspire … Read More
Is a cable car the answer to Botley Road travel woes…?
on March 9, 2018
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A cable car has recently been suggested as one possible answer to our city’s (and Botley Road’s, in particular) traffic woes. Find out more about the … Read More
Share your tips for living without plastic!
on February 12, 2018
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How do you avoid unnecessary plastic in your everyday life? Sign in and comment below. Here are some links to ideas from others…
Holland a great place to cycle – but also boasts the highest DRIVER SATISFACTION in the world!
on February 9, 2018
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Thanks to the 90+ of you who came along to Going Dutch on Wednesday night! More to follow, including some other key factoids worth remembering as … Read More
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[EVENTS] Future transport in our city = this season’s hot topic… Dutch inspiration, Dutch courage and yummy burgers
on January 12, 2018
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Following hot on the heels of the ZEZ consultation, a swathe of transport-focused events have been programmed in our city, with freshly energised and newly optimistic … Read More
No need to bin the junk – make Christmas Crackers to keep
on December 18, 2017
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One thing which always bugs me about Christmas is the contents of Christmas crackers. Once again, my daughter merrily pulled a cracker to reveal a thrilling … Read More
More than 750 have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals – find out how they voted here!
on December 1, 2017
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News just in – a press release from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council – which includes a breakdown of how people responded to the … Read More
Dutch inspiration for a wintry Monday morning…
on November 27, 2017
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… as opposed to Dutch courage – not what we suggest to start the week. Hopefully many of you will have taken the time to respond … Read More
Thanks to all who came to the Harvest Bring & Take – over 1168 items rehomed!
on November 23, 2017
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Harvest Bring & Take back in September. Over 260 of you came along, and more than a whopping 1168 … Read More
Why buy when you can borrow? Coming soon: the Oxford Library of Things
on November 20, 2017
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We are big fans of shared resources. After all, why buy something when you can borrow it ?? Especially when such things might be low … Read More
New fancy lookin’ November newsletter now online
on November 6, 2017
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We have just transferred all our contacts to Mailchimp, and tonight I pressed ‘send’ on the first newsletter. If you didn’t receive it, you can read … Read More
Stuffed mini pumpkins – not just good for halloween [September – November]
on September 13, 2017
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Once again, it’s that pumpkin time of the year, when thousands of pumpkins are bought and loved – and then chucked! There are all sorts of … Read More
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Briam [August – October]
on September 13, 2017
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A seriously tasty dish hailing from Crete, which warms us with memories of the summer sun through its use of sun-kissed, juicy roast veg. Even better, … Read More
LCWO Newsletter Summer 2017
on July 11, 2017
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Catch up on our latest news, including plans for our tenth anniversary and a warm ‘hello’ from LCWO’s new Lead Programme Manager, Mim Saxl. LCWO News … Read More
Website update ongoing – bear with us!
on June 13, 2017
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We are currently tinkering with the website to update it, so please bear with us if you notice anything funny!
Introducing our new Lead Programme Manager
on June 12, 2017
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Hi there! My name is Mim Saxl and I’m the new Lead Programme Manager for Low Carbon West Oxford. A bit about me: I have been … Read More
LCWO Newsletter December 2016
on December 19, 2016
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LCWO’s latest newsletter covers: the health impacts of living in a damp home and information about support available in Oxford to address this, some positive and … Read More
LCWO Newsletter June 2016
on June 15, 2016
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LCWO’s latest newsletter is now available as part of the West Oxford Community Association newsletter but is shown here as a standalone newsletter. It is delivered … Read More
How clean is our air?
on June 15, 2016
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The harmful impact of air pollution on health has been known for some time. Air pollution has been linked to the development of a range of … Read More
Community energy share offer 2016
on May 30, 2016
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Let’s power up Oxfordshire with community-owned renewable energy The Low Carbon Hub, now in its fifth year, has launched a Share Offer to support the continuing … Read More
LCWO newsletter April 2016
on April 4, 2016
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LCWO’s latest newsletter is now available as part of the West Oxford Community Association newsletter but is shown here as a standalone newsletter. It is delivered … Read More
How green is your supermarket?
on April 4, 2016
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Low Carbon West Oxford recently held an open meeting called ‘How Green is your Supermarket’ to find out what our local supermarkets are doing to reduce … Read More
The Paris Climate Deal: words are not enough
on January 6, 2016
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World leaders will be judged by their deeds not by their words Last month (December 2015) the leaders of 200 countries gathered together in Paris and … Read More
West Oxford Community Survey
on October 26, 2015
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Towards the end of October we delivered a community survey in hard copy to all residents in West Oxford to ask them how we can best … Read More
Highlights of the ‘For the love of …..’ lobby
on July 6, 2015
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The best bits It was a sunny day on 17th June when 9,000 people from around the UK came to Westminster for a mass lobby of … Read More
For the love of …… all that we hold dear
on June 26, 2015
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On 17th June about 9,000 people went to Westminster to lobby their MPs to help protect all the things they love from climate change. The Energy … Read More
Hydro and Hogacre Walk 18th June 2015
on June 17, 2015
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Osney Lock Hydro As part of Low Carbon Oxford Week 2015 we are leading a walk to see the Osney Lock Hydro which is now in … Read More
For the love of ……..
on June 10, 2015
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Speak up for the things you love that could be lost to climate change The things we love are threatened by climate change – but we … Read More
Low Carbon Oxford Week 2015 highlights
on June 5, 2015
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From 13-21 June Oxford will be buzzing with lots of fun events and activities designed to inspire local people to take action against climate change. Here … Read More
Low Carbon Oxford Week 2015 calendar of events
on June 5, 2015
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Low Carbon Oxford Week 2015 has something for everyone. This What’s On guide will help you make the most of the week: Low Carbon Oxford Week … Read More
Low Carbon Oxford Week 13-21 June 2015
on June 5, 2015
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Low Carbon Oxford (LCO) Week was a huge hit in 2014 and it’s back again this year with even more activities and events for you to … Read More
Bring and Take Saturday 9th May 2015
on May 8, 2015
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Our twice-yearly swap shop for residents of West Oxford is happening tomorrow at the West Oxford Community Centre. Residents can save money, cut carbon emissions and … Read More
Question your election candidates on environmental issues
on April 27, 2015
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A climate change hustings is being held on Tuesday 28th April at 7.30pm in the Assembly Room, Oxford Town Hall. Low Carbon West Oxford and Low … Read More
What the election means for climate & energy policy
on April 22, 2015
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Experts give their views In two weeks voters go to the polls in one of the closest-fought and least predictable elections in a generation. Carbon Brief … Read More
What the manifestos say on climate and energy
on April 22, 2015
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Carbon Brief tracks manifesto promises The UK’s closest election in a generation is now only two weeks away. Carbon Brief has been tracking the climate and … Read More
Energy efficiency commitments in election manifestos
on April 15, 2015
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Low Carbon West Oxford is a supporter of the Energy Bill Revolution (EBR), campaigning for warm homes and lower energy bills for all. The EBR is … Read More
Where do local candidates stand on climate issues?
on April 15, 2015
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In the run up to the election, Low Carbon West Oxford, together with Low Carbon Oxford North, has contacted the parliamentary candidates for West Oxford and … Read More
Low Carbon West Oxford – LCWO
on February 19, 2015
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LCWO was set up after the summer floods of 2007 by residents concerned about climate change and local flooding. It is a community-led initiative which aims … Read More
Onions Baked with Cream and Parmesan [January]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 4 large onions – 300ml (10fl oz) double cream – A handful of grated Parmesan – Salt and pepper Directions Preheat the oven to … Read More
Coleslaw [February]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 1 medium carrot – ½ a medium green, white or savoy cabbage – 1 small or ½ medium red cabbage – Handful of raisins … Read More
Warm pumpkin and walnut salad [October – November]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 800g (2 lb) pumpkin or squash – 100g (4 oz) walnut halves – Peppery green leaves such as rocket – Parmesan – 1 large … Read More
Warm Cabbage, Onion and Apple Slaw [February]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 1 onion (red’s fine) sliced very finely – 1 medium green or savoy cabbage, sliced thinly – 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced thinly … Read More
Apple and Cinnamon Cake [October – December]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 175g (6 oz) brown sugar – 175g (6 oz) softened butter – 175g (6 oz) self raising flour – 3 free range eggs – … Read More
Gazpacho [September – October]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 700g (1½ lb) chopped ripe tomatoes – the riper the better – 1 cucumber peeled and chopped – 2 green peppers or 1 red … Read More
Blackcurrant and Chocolate Chip Cookies [June – July]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 125g soft butter – 150g soft brown sugar (I used molasses sugar, but the sandy brown stuff works just as well) – 1 large … Read More
Runner Beans in Garlic [July- September]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 500g (1lb) runner beans – 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped – 25g (1 oz) butter – 2-3 tbsps water – Salt … Read More
Courgette and Lemon Salad [August – September]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 3-4 courgettes – Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2-3 tbsps of juice – Zest of 1 lime, plus 2-3 tbsps of juice – 2 … Read More
Rhubarb and Ginger Pudding [March – June]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 100g (4oz) soft butter – 100g (4oz) caster sugar – 2 large free range eggs – 100g (4oz) self raising flour, sifted – 500g … Read More
Swiss Chard and Couscous Gratin [April – May]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 400g (14 oz) Swiss chard – Knob of butter – 100g (4 oz) couscous – 50g (2 oz) fresh Parmesan cheese – 2 garlic … Read More
Nutty Rhubarb Crumble Cake
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients Rhubarb 400g (scant 1 lb) rhubarb zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons demerera sugar Topping 60g (2 oz) unsalted butter 90g (3 oz) plain flour … Read More
Hazelnut Vinaigrette [May – October]
on February 18, 2015
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Ingredients – 1 tsp chopped roasted hazelnuts – ½ tsp Dijon mustard – 1 tsp runny honey – 1tbsp chopped fresh herbs – parsley, tarragon, basil … Read More
West Oxford walk 18th June 2014
on March 28, 2014
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Join us on a walking tour of Low Carbon West Oxford initiatives and installations on Wednesday 18th June in the early evening.
Let’s talk about climate change and local flooding
on March 28, 2014
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Our first open meeting in 2014 will be on the theme of climate change and local flooding. Join us on Wednesday 21st May from 7.30pm – … Read More
It’s better by bike!
on March 28, 2014
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As part of Climate Week seven of our members cycled along the Botley Road during rush hour on Friday 7th March wearing hi-vis vests displaying one … Read More
Bring & Take event 10th May 2014
on November 10, 2011
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Residents of West Oxford are invited to our Spring Bring & Take event on Saturday 10th May 2014 at West Oxford Community Centre from 10.30am – … Read More