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Hi John I noticed your project and thought I would drop you a line. I am a Code For Susstainable homes assessor but the state of the building industry means very little is being built at the moment.…

Replied Jun 9

Wood Recycling Project (WRP) see attached files added 6 March 09

Dil Keep in touch, this idea has the makings of a worth while project. Thanks for the info about the yard, the size is inportant other wise the project would not be viable. As to finding anywhere, t…

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Wood Recycling Project (WRP) see attached files added 6 March 09

Hi Karen I am aware of the National Association of Wood Recycling Projects and have been in contact with the Brighton group. Yes, I agree it would be better to work together this raises ther possibi…

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About Me:

I am currently partly retired allowing me to spend more time doing what I am interested in. I have worked in construction so I am interested making buildings sustainable. I also want to help people reconnect with the land by hepling them grow food and whatever. Interested in land pooling so that certain areas can consentrate on particular crops because of the soil conditions. Interested in local composting scheemes as well.

Key Interests

Conservation, Recycling, Composting, Carbon Reduction, Gardening

Experience/Skills

Grade 1 & 2 City and Guilds Hort. Degree in Botany and Soil Science. Been gardening for as long as I can remember. Manage to grow on average the equivalent of £200 worth ov veg per year over the last 3 years. Done the Building Research Establishment course for Sustainable Homes assessing.

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At 10:49pm on October 16, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: 2.30 to 5 tomorrow afternoon, all the deta9ils are on the event listing - see October 17th

See you then

Bridged

At 4:28pm on October 15, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: Hi Doug

Two Sustainable Streatham vents going on this weekend. See the top 2:
http://www.projectdirt.com/events/event/listUserEvents?user=0cm11zfuw5gij

Simon and I will be at both

Cheers, B

At 7:12pm on October 6, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: Hi Douglas

Simon can't get there Thursday, but I will be there by about 9 pm . Check out the Sustainable Streatham Events on 16 & 17 October.

Cheers Bridged

At 9:58am on September 29, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: Hi Douglas

Great news - I will pass your email to my husband. Not sure that he will be at the Green Drinks, but he will email you anyway. I will be there but a bit later as I have a meeting to go to earlier.

If you live in Streatham let me know and I will link you up with Sustainable Streatham too.

Cheers

Bridged

At 12:16pm on September 28, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: Hi Douglas

Thanks for getting back. My husband, Simon and a friend of his are very keen to get involved. Do you have an email address I can pass to him? OR you can contact him direct on Simon@wavertree4.net

Look forward to meeting you.

Bridged

At 5:39pm on September 16, 2009, Bridged Hall said…: Hi Douglas

My name is Bridged and I am one of the founders of Sustainable Steatham: http://www.projectdirt.com/group/sustainablestreatham

Suie Sheehan from LB Lambeth said that you were interested in Wood Recycling in South London. My husband, Simon, is too, along with a friend of his, and another contact Sustainable Stretaham made recently at community Event.

You can contact me via the project page or on my profile. It would be good to link up.

Cheers

Bridged

At 8:10am on June 16, 2009, Nick said…: Hi Douglas
Yes, I did hear the Bromley wood recycling visit wasn't as successful. Very pleased to hear you're setting up the management group; I would definitely like to be involved... BUT please note that I will be away for much of July and August which may be exactly the time you need me around the most? Let me know your thoughts, and perhaps it would make more sense for Mark to be involved?
Best wishes, Nick

At 8:39am on May 18, 2009, Nick said…: Hi Douglas - I've only just seen the visit is scheduled for this Weds... I'll check if Mark can go, but unfortunately I can't. Hope it goes well!
Nick

At 3:15pm on May 6, 2009, Nick said…: Hi Doug - are you coming along tomorrow to Green Drinks? It would be good to catch up (or brainstorm) on next steps for the wood project!
Cheers, Nick

At 8:12am on April 22, 2009, Nick said…: Hi Doug - I've sent you a private message (a link to your inbox is under your name on the top right of the screen...)
Cheers
Nick