Covid-19 is changing our plans at Muswell Hill Sustainability Group as it is for so many other businesses, charities and community groups. We had lots of stuff lined up, like our film night featuring the inspirational 2040 film, working with Muswell Business on a Traders for the Earth week, and an event to promote seasonal food. These are all put on hold for now. A … [Read more...]
Inspiring schools!
Last week, school and university students met with MPs to call for 6 demands to government, including including climate change in teacher training, embedding climate change throughout the whole curriculum and all schools to be net zero by 2030. At a smaller scale the Fortismere Climate Group - an inspiring group of students held an event to raise funds for water fountains, … [Read more...]
WeFil pop-up party – give up throwaway plastics for good!
Free event: Thursday 27th February, 8pm Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 10 Pages Lane, N10 1PP MHSG is excited to host a WeFil pop up ‘reverse Tupperware party' – bring your empty containers and buy sustainable goods to fill them up! Here's a chance to stock up on low environmental impact essentials - cleaning, food, beauty and dental care products. … [Read more...]
Tackling the climate emergency
Tackling the Climate Emergency - What can we do in Muswell Hill?Thursday 23rd January, 8pmGarden Room, Muswell Hill Methodist Church28 Page's Lane, N10 1PPHere's your opportunity to get involved with MHSG activities in 2020. Hear from members about our events and campaigns on::- Saving energy at home and generating renewable energy- Cutting single-use plastics- Sustainable … [Read more...]
Winning climate posters
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...]
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...]