Muswell Business and Muswell Hill Sustainability Group are planning an exciting N10 Traders for the Earth Week from Monday 12th July to Sunday 18th July. The coronavirus pandemic has showed us the value of our local high streets and we are very lucky to have such a great range of shops on our doorstep. Shopping locally reduces car miles, improving local air pollution and … [Read more...]
Try out our new home retrofit advice service
Our homes are one of the biggest contributors to our personal carbon footprint, so many of us are keen to make them more energy efficient. But where do you start? Muswell Hill Sustainability Group are offering a new retrofit advice service, provided by Future Fit Homes – which is a community enterprise based in South London. The service starts with a 30 minute … [Read more...]
Grow your own veg this spring
If you're growing your own vegetables, May is the month when we think about planting vegetable seedlings outside in the ground or in containers. The weather has been unseasonably cold and windy this spring, so it is important to prepare seedlings before you plant out. Gradual introduction to an outdoor sheltered space is important to strengthen their roots to cope with … [Read more...]
Get excited about food again and save waste!
Sunday 9th May, 6-7pmMeal planning and cooking workshop (online) - book now!with Carina Tillson of Love Your Mealtimes Join this online workshop and get excited about food again, while reducing waste and saving money. Led by local kitchen confidence coach Carina Tillson, you'll be inspired to: - plan your meals in a way that works for you - try new … [Read more...]
Online talk: Decarbonising the UK – pathways to Net Zero
Monday 26th April 7.30pm "Net zero" is the new buzzword in the fight against climate change, but what does it mean and how can we, as individuals, make a difference? Can biomass ever really be "low-carbon" and is offsetting a false economy? What are the current market trends for decarbonising heating and how will the government support this for over 20 million homes? Our … [Read more...]
Why shop local?
With shops re-opening after lockdown, here are some great reasons to shop local from Muswell Business, the Muswell Hill Traders Association: 1. Local character and prosperity Your community’s local character and prosperity thrive when you support its unique and diverse locally owned businesses. 2. Customer service and shopping experience Although many online … [Read more...]