Community electric car sparks interest

In June we took delivery of our new zero emission Nissan Leaf community electric vehicle which will be recharged using energy generated by solar panels on the roof of our low carbon sports pavillion. The car will run for about 95 miles when fully charged and comes full of useful gizmos including SATNAV and A/C. Village residents over 18 will soon be able sign up for the scheme and we are using the Commonwheels social enterprise company to managed booking online or by phone. Residents will be given instruction on how to operate the vehicle and guidance on managing the distances they can drive. As more charge points are installed across the UK, the distances we wll be able to drive should increase. Members who join the car club will also get access to the UK-wide Commonwheels network. (The car is pictured here outside our thriving community owned shop and with test driver, Garry Charnock).

Thanks to our contractors

We just want to say a big thanks to all the contractors and suppliers who have pulled out the stops to help us deliver our DECC-funded projects.

Fordingbridge
Raine or Shine
Westway Nissan
Sundog Energy
EA Technology
POD Point

Commonwheels
University of Chester

and also to CWAC for speedy decision making!

Garry wins Climate Week award

Congratulations to Garry Charnock for winning the Climate Week Inspirational Leader award for his work in Ashton Hayes and at Carbon Leapfrog. Garry received the award at the Climate Week launch at Lancaster House on Monday 21 March. For more see the Climate Week website.

Community electric car - see the specifications

Its not long now to the delivery of our Nissan Leaf community electric vehicle. If you'd like a sneek preview of what this car will offer, have a look at the Nissan website. We are hoping that the car will be available to residents who have held a full driving licence for over a year. Our plan is to use the CommonWheels system that we have just seen operating in the enterprising Norfolk village of Reepham.

Support our sports facilities - quiz and disco!

Not to be missed: fund raising events for the new village recreation ground:

Quiz Night  
Golden Lion. Saturday, 19th February. Starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 each.
Chilli and rice supper included. Maximum 6 people per team. Prizes include bottles of wine kindly donated by the pub.
Spring Disco   
The Village Hall (Old School). Saturday 19th March. Starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 each. Spring themed disco. Supper included.  
Tickets for both events are available in the shop.
If you’re willing to sell tickets please contact Mike Powers on 01829 752620. Donations of raffle prizes for both events would be gratefully received.