Children from Muswell Hill primary schools submitted posters on how to go green this Christmas for our festive competition. We had some amazing entries - children have really been inspired by Greta Thunberg and the climate strikes, and had some lovely ideas. The winning posters were shown at our stall at 'Its a Wonderful Muswell' Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December. … [Read more...]
Record number at Green Open Homes 2019
A record number of visitors gained inspiration from our sixth Green Open Homes event to make their own homes more sustainable. Despite the wet November weather, 150 visits were made over two weekend days to eight homes in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Alexandra Park, Tottenham and Highgate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoZi0TR-A8w&feature=youtu.be Muswell Hill … [Read more...]
Green Open Homes 2019
This November a variety of homes in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Alexandra Park, Highgate and Tottenham are on show to the public. Properties include Edwardian villas, a 1920s former London County Council property, a timber-framed 1980s house and the cob and straw eco building at the Meadow Orchard community garden. Features include underfloor heating systems, … [Read more...]
Documenting Food Waste – 30th September
Chris King is a local documentary and portrait photographer and video producer who has spent the last five years documenting the issue of food waste. Chris will share what he has witnessed and learned about the issue. Come to hear his stories of people and organisations working to reduce the amount of edible food needlessly going to waste. Monday 30th September, 7.30pmMHSG … [Read more...]
Coldfall Primary tackles plastics with art
Coldfall Primary pupils rounded off the summer term with a stunning exhibition of artwork highlighting the perils of plastics pollution. MHSG's art educator Lynn Higson worked with the children to create a display which combined beauty with topicality. MHSG has also linked the school with others in the area to share ideas for sustainability-themed work. Coldfall's Eco … [Read more...]
Fortismere solar share fully subscribed
Over the Easter holidays, MHSG's sister community energy group en10ergy installed 105 solar panels on the roof of Fortismere School's Science Block. This will save 16 tonnes of CO2 per year, and save the school around £28,000 over 20 years. In June 2019 en10ergy successfully raised funds to help finance the panels by issuing a share offer - you can find out more at … [Read more...]