Organisation
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Description
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Bucks, Berks and Oxon Wildlife Trust
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A not for profit organisation, working in the 3 counties to secure a better future for wildlife. Are working on raising awareness locally of their reserves and work in the community. On the day will be letting people know about the different opportunities offered for getting involved. |
Dragonfly Cooperative/I've Seen Action
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A group of women making jewellery to raise money for IT equipment for charities. All jewellery ranges and handmade or unique, including designs such as fused glass, lampworked glass, seed beadwork, cold enamel/resin or silversmithing. In addition, products made from recycled products will be available. |
Eco Design Consultants
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An ethical and people focussed business specialising in designing low carbon buildings that create exceptional, fun places to live, work and play in with respect to others and the planet. Offer a full architectural design service and environmental assessments, and are able to assist with reducing the carbon footprint of an exiting home, help build a bespoke eco home or anything inbetween. |
| Street Crepes |
Traditional French crepes, hand made on the day, with various fillings and Fair Trade teas and coffees. |
| Wheelpower |
The national charity for wheelchair sport providing opportunites for disabled people to play sport and lead active lives. We will be promoting the Tour de Vale bike ride on the day, a major local fund raising event. |
| Sustainable Travel (prev. Cycle Aylesbury) |
The new sustainable travel team, incorporating the Cycle Aylesbury Team. Our Team encourages all forms of sustainable travel including cycling, walking, car share, bus travel and working from home. |
| Sustrans |
A sustainable transport charity, encouraging active travel, particularly cyclcling and walking. It is responsible for projects such as the National Cycle Network, Living Streets, Bike It and Connect 2. Sustrans works with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to make through and live in. |
| Eco Living |
Providing renewable energy solutions. |
Aylesbury Fairtrade Initiative (AFTI)
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A small steering group which, supported by Aylesbury Town Council, works to promote Fair Trade in Aylesbury and seeks to renew Fair Trade Town status for Aylesbury each year. AFTI will also be selling a selection of Fair Trade crafts produced by and sold on behalf of 3rd world producers. |
| Bucks County Council Composters/Love Food Hate Waste |
Master composters will be promoting the benefits of home composting and providing advice. Love Food Hate Waste will be promoting the importance of avoiding food wastage and how to use leftovers to make yummy meals! |
North Bucks Beekeepers
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Aim to promote & further the craft of beekeeping to highlight the importance of bees in our environment & the vital ecological role that they play. |
Ecoco
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Works with Marginalised women and communities in India creating work using materials from sustainable sources such as coconut shell and banana fibre. Also reviving traditional skills such as handloom cotton, hand embroidery and hand made paper. |
| Nuffield Health |
A charity organisation that runs private health clubs. Will be providing free Gym passes and free mini health checks on the day. |
Ardenham Energy
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Ardenham Energy is an established and highly experienced company offering high quality, innovative solar energy and micro renewable installation solutions for domestic, rural, commercial, public sector and community projects. |
Transition Aylesbury
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Transition Aylesbury was launched in order to encourage a reduction in the town's fossil fuel use, encourage a reduction of food miles and greater community resilience.
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