We need a pile of helpers to measure and sort our pile of curtains!
We've got measuring, folding, tag writing (and a little bit of carrying) that we need help with to get the Curtain Bank ready for Winter 2013. 
Town Hall Supper Room
10am-1pm Wendesday 24th April (TOMORROW)
Tea and cake provided :)
Can't make it but want to help? All winter long, we'll need volunteers to measure and also experienced handymen and sewing folk to install curtains. Help warm up those cold homes in Raglan. Call WEC 07 825 0480 or envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz

WEC's Curtain Bank Working Bee

Wednesday April 24th

10am - 1pm

Town Hall, Supper Room

We need a pile of helpers to measure and sort our pile of curtains! We're getting ready to launch the curtain bank for winter 2013. If you know anything about curtains, awesome! If not, awesome! We'll put you to work sorting and measuring our second-hand curtains. Bring a plate to share for morning tea.

Can't make it but want to help? All winter long, we'll need volunteers to measure and also experienced handymen and sewing folk to install curtains. Help warm up those cold homes in Raglan.

For more info or to RSVP call WEC 07 825 0480 or envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz

Localising Food Tour coming to Raglan this weekend! See our previous post for more details...

We need the following materials for the Garden Design workshop on Sunday at the Raglan Police Community Gardens.

- manure

- greens - ie non-noxious weeds, grass clippings

- straw or hay or broken down sawdust

The Police Community Gardens run entirely on volunteers and donations from volunteers of materials and seedlings...  If you have anything available, please drop at the Community Gardens (behind the Raglan Police) or text 0211634644 and we'll come pick it up!

Healthy Homes project –subsidy for home insulation for community services card holders in WEL Energy area

Since 2004 the WEL Energy Trust has been funding this project which tops up the subsidies available from EECA so that homeowners with community services cards only pay $100 plus GST for underfloor and ceiling insulation.  In the case of a tenanted property, the landlord is required to contribute $500 plus GST.   We still have some funding left for the 2012-13 year, so if you  met the criteria below get in now and you could have your home done prior to winter!    

How to Apply:

Anyone answering "yes" to all of the following 5 questions can apply:

• Does someone in your household have a Community Services Card?
• Does someone in your household suffer from a medical issue which can be confirmed by a GP – e.g. asthma or respiratory problems – and which could possibly be helped by getting rid of draughts, mould, mildew and cold temperatures?
• Do you own your home OR has your landlord been made aware of the cost and agreed that you can apply to the programme?
• Was your house built prior to 2000?
• Is your house in the WEL Energy Trust area? See map here.

To apply, contact WEL Networks who manage the project on behalf of the Trust – Phone 850 3100

Andy Gowland-Douglas|General Manager

Ph 07 838 0093 |Mobile 027 230 4888 | Email andy@welenergytrust.co.nz

Address 1^st Floor, Norris Ward McKinnon House Cnr London & Victoria Streets

PO Box 1336 Hamilton 3240 | Web www.welenergytrust.co.nz

      http://www.facebook.com/WelEnergyTrust

Localising Food Tour coming to Raglan April 5-7th

Led by Robina McCurdy and Susie Lees
Institute of Earthcare Education Aoteraoa

Friday, April 5th: Evening presentation on The Politics of Food Security and Empowering Local Food Resilience. Entry: $5-$20. 6:30pm Location: Solscape. Pizzas and refreshments available from the Conscious Kitchen.

Saturday April 6th: Empowering Local Food Resilience workshop. 9am - 4pm Location: Solscape. Costs: $35 - $135

Sunday April 7th: Garden Design & Implementation Hands-on workshop at Police Community Gardens. 9:30am - 3:30pm Cost: $25 - $125.

For more info, see flyers below. Register @ WEC

Message below forwarded from Dave Jordan.... Hemp Farm NZ needs helpers this weekend. Camping and music provided! Check them out on Facebook..http://www.facebook.com/hempfarm?fref=ts

"I thought I would let you know that harvest is going really well! We are now at the stage of clearing the stalks from the field. We will have a 1930"s reaper binder which will cut stalks and bundle them, hopefully if it arrives on time from the South Island. We need to collect the bundles and stack them. You would be very welcome to come along, it would be great to see you and if you have a few friends please bring them along too. We are looking for up to 100 people to come and help out this weekend from early Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March. You can camp out, so bring your camping gear. There will be music too hopefully. If you would like to come....please bring along water, sunblock, a hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt and pants, sturdy footwear and a little food. We will provide some basics too. It will be a lot of fun and a gathering of like minded people. Love to see you at our first "Hempfest" . Feel free to call us WEC for details..

Last Ocean

This Thursday at Old School Arts Centre, WEC will be screening Last Ocean. Includes stunning footage and a poignant message about the Ross Sea, the most pristine ecosystem on Earth.

We'll also be screening a 10-minute preview of a new Maui's Dolphin documentary, featuring Raglan footage.

Where: Old School Arts Centre

When: Thursday March 7th, Doors at 7pm

Cost: $5 at the door, kids free