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In this newsletter you will find
2022 Future planning meeting dates :
Future dates in person (43 Courtland Road) AND online
May 18, 2022 07:30 PM
Jul 6, 2022 07:30 PM
SUMMER BREAK
Wed 7th September 7:30pm
Wed 5th October 7pm AGM
Stay Connected!
Join our WhatsApp Group
Visit our Website
APRIL minutes HERE
APRIL Newsletter HERE
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Hello from Trev (chair)
I hope you had a nice Easter! Here's a pic of the Junior Parkrun in Florence Park. Do you recognise anyone?
Exciting news : Part of the our river Thames (by Wolvercote Mill Steam in port meadow) has been officially designated Bathing Water status from DEFRA!!! Thank you to everyone who has been involved with this in the last year or more, but don't let that stop you if you want to be involved read on below! I will be celebrating at our Cut the Crap ceilidh in Wolvecote to welcome in the May morning!
In May Chris Packham is leading us in a plastic count, details below.. PLUS No Mow May was new to me last year but its back again, please do consider letting some or all of your grass grow free, if you have some and are able.
I hope you have a good month
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OUR NEXT PLANNING MEETINGS ARE :
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
IN person
at Cathy’s: 43 Courtland Road, OX4 4HZ
RHILC MEETING MAY
Wednesday May 18, 2022 07:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86880305680?pwd=SEFoM2pTZXpYYm1abm9oVWxSVlNZZz09
Meeting ID: 868 8030 5680
Passcode: lowcarbon
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RHILC MEETING JULY
Jul 6, 2022 07:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82434342909?pwd=MTF5SjQxci9pbmJUZzZOKzRUWklyQT09
Meeting ID: 824 3434 2909
Passcode: lowcarbon
These are IN PERSON at Cathy's house, but on discussion at our meeting I will also set up a zoom link for anyone unable to get to it physically
future dates
Wed 7th September 7:30pm
Wed 5th October 7pm AGM TBC
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DEFRA - Bathing Water Status Success!!...
Bathing water status for Port  Meadow
Pollution levels at Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow in Oxford will be monitored by the Environment Agency between 15th May and 30th September each year. It is only the second river in England to receive bathing water status. Claire Robertson from Oxford Rivers Project said "This stretch of river is a regularly used and treasured place for hundreds of people - families, swimmers, kayakers, rowers, anglers, birdwatchers - and a home for many other creatures, and this is the very least it deserves."
it was all over the news!
Guardian
BBC
Telegraph
Times
BUT this does not mean the river gets clean automatically.. it's a massive step but we still need to keep Thames Water to account for all their sewage waste
For up to date info visit #Endsewagepollution mid Thames Group here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/744690639406397
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Have you saved energy in your home?
We need your help!
1. Energy-Saving Homes Week
Shout out to residents who have undertaken large or small eco-renovation measures: Would you be willing to open your home for a few hours in June (in person or virtually)? You'd demonstrate the works you have done, explaining the practical advantages and pitfalls. If so, contact Lois Muddiman at lois.muddiman@energysavinghomes.co.uk
2. Short films about energy-saving
We're looking for interviewees who have installed any of the following :
- Low-cost energy-saving measures below £100
- Insulated loft, walls or floor + ventilation
- Air source heat pump
- Solar PV panels and storage
- Double/triple glazing
If you can give us a few minutes for an interview, please contact Eleanor Watts at watts.eleanor@yahoo.co.uk as soon as possible.
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Thank you if you filled in our Energy survey
The survey is now over : THANK YOU if you did it.. we had over 100 responses, and raised a bunch of money for the youth club (RHJYC) in the process. If you have any questions, please contact Mim at mim.saxl@lowcarbonhub.org
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What is Project LEO? This little film explains the large battery in Rose Hill School, the hydro project at Sandford and the energy trials in the new Rose Hill flats at The Oval.
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Be it : helping with litter picking, or tree planting, or digging a pond, making accessible paths, or encouraging people to keep fit... GoodGym have always had environment related tasks and are now keen to take this even further with environment being their main focus and mission statement for 2022.
GG often help with RHILC and other local tasks as well as all over Oxford, if you or someone you know would like to get involved or find out about GoodGym Oxford click Here
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Rivermead Nature Reserve
I've been down a few times now and walked the new path which is really coming together. It's a circular walk and doesn't yet link to Iffley church, but it is indeed very nice underfoot and flat and a great place to hear birdsong at this time of year! It won't stay a secret for long, go have a look! Many Wild Swimmers are known to use Rivermead also! Trev
Iain Critchlow from Oxford uni writes : "I understand from Julian (ODS and delivering the works for the University) that the pathway and fencing works will be finished on 19 April and the area will be accessible from then. The post and rail fence should run from the river to approximately level with the pond at Rivermead nature reserve where it meets the boundary of the new scheme. The remaining fence will be replaced as part of the redevelopment of the site. Having discussed the woodland works with my colleague Nigel Fisher (Conservator Wytham Woods), whilst the access will be open we will continue with a programme of works in the woods, tidying and improving habitats etc. over the next few months."
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Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon Tree Matching Service
Thanks to everyone who has replied to Steven. We are still collecting numbers and this is likely to happen in Autumn
Want a FREE tree for your garden?!
The best and easiest way to increase tree cover is to plant more trees in gardens. Trees bring amazing benefits to all kinds of gardens, provide all year round interest and will attract many beneficial creatures.
As a community group, we are able to access free trees and can provide help and expertise in planting them in the right spots in your garden. We are aware many residents may not have much space so we are focussing on smaller native species.
We need to know how many residents are interested in a free tree being planted in their garden. Please use this form to register your interest.
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All over the country, people are signing up to the count, and showing they care about tackling the plastic problem. There’s not long to go now – are you with us?
Please sign up today and make The Big Plastic Count count. The bigger our count, the stronger our evidence, the louder our call for change will be. Add your name, join our growing community and get your free guide with everything you need for count week: 16-22 May 2022.
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With thanks and best wishes,
Chris Packham
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Come to our NEXT repair cafe
Jubillee SATURDAY 4th June 2022
10am -12:30pm, RHCC
Bring your bike or something to mend or just come for a cuppa and a chat!
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It is downstairs in the Bill Buckingham Ballroom. We look forward to seeing you.
Catherine Gibb
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The upcoming cafes in Rose Hill are on June 4th and August 6th.
Repaircafeoxfordshire.org is a good place to find other cafes
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Cargo bike.. coming soon to Rose Hill! keep an eye out at the Community centre, Thanks to Stephen for initiating this
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Equiwatt – Energy talk by Atzin Madrid who is their Product Manager who came to our last RHILC meeting in April 2022 :
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Our free app helps UK householders to reduce peak time energy usage and rewards them according to the energy and CO2 that they save.
This climate tech is 'demand side response' on a residential level which supports more effective grid management at peak times of demand. This in turn avoids the use of expensive and polluting peak time energy.
equiwatt have been invited (alongside other technology companies) to take part in trials of grid management that are happening on a local level in Oxfordshire in the coming months. Given the interest in tackling climate change within Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon, we thought this may be of interest to your members.
The equiwatt solution connects to electric vehicles that are charged at home so we are keen to reach conscientious EV drivers across Oxfordshire because of the high impact they can have on grid management. You can find out more about that solution here:
https://www.equiwatt.com/try-ev-app
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Make Your Clothing More Sustainable
 The 'One Action a month' newsletter Sustainable Wantage gives tips for enjoying clothing while minimising the environmental impacts, tying in with the pre-loved prom and clothes swap events.
Find more ideas here, and subscribe to that newsletter (which comes out every other month) here.
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Looking ahead : 4th and 5th June
Celebrating HM The Queen Platinum Jubilee in and around Iffley. ALL WELCOME
Download the full poster and details so far : HERE
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Stay Connected!
Join our WhatsApp Group
Visit our Website
READ more :
APRIL Minutes HERE
Newsletter HERE
MARCH minutes HERE
Newsletter HERE
FEB Newsletter HERE
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FREE Insulation materials :
- hot water cylinder jacket,
- pipe lagging,
- draught excluder strip,
- double glazing film
radiator foil ALL GONE- letterbox draught excluders and
- door brushes.
All these are free for our RHILC members and friends such as yourself! Please email p_skinner@btinternet.com to get some before it has all gone!
Visit our website for more tips on insulation
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