Lambeth Country Show 18th July - 19 July 2009

If you are looking for something to do this week-end, head down to Brockwell Park in Herne Hill, South London for the Lambeth Country Show which will be taking place on Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July 2009 from 11am - 7pm. This two-day event is free for all to enjoy.

The show will be held in the Park and usually features a range of attractions catering for all. This is a yearly event that you must not miss.

According to this year's show guide, "The Lambeth Country Show always brings together a unique blend of traditional countryside activities with live music and entertainment."

You can look forward to hearing music from Red Earth and Soothsayers Collective as well as Black Voices, an acapella group and Latin salsa band Coco Xpress playing salsa and merengue music on Saturday. Little Roy, Michael Prophet , Sylvia Tella, Top cats featuring Brixton's Natty Bo will be playing on Sunday as well as The Buru Drummers, a Brixton based band. Prince Malachi and Jamaican Reggae Legend Johnny Clarke will also be featuring in the music line-up. According to the show guide, there will be many more bands on hand such as the South London Jazz Orchestra and Tea Dance.

Programme for Saturday 18th July 2009
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Programme for Sunday 19th July 2009
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Map of Lambeth Country Show 2009

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There will be a number of Business, skills and work activities taking place at the show with talks and top tips on starting a business, employment opportunities and job advice including organisations such as the Waterloo Job Shop, Business Link and GAIN. If you need help with a CV, then you can take your current CV along for advice.

I was in attendance at the show where I was working last year, but I did have a chance, during my break and after the show, to go round and have a look and grab some freebies, which included free insulated travel mugs, cloth bags for life, energy saving light bulbs, panic alarm, wrist bands and a host of goodies.

At the show, I also bought a number of things including fudge in a number of flavours and some water bubbles for flowers. There were also product tastings for a range of juices, smoothies, lots of fresh fruit cocktails, ice cream, country cider and of course lots of food catering for everyone from vegetarian dishes to burgers with relish. I must say I had a taste of nearly everything going and I bought the fudge in coconut and rum and raisin, which was very enjoyable to eat.

Kids and families having a fun day out
at the Lambeth Country show

I went on a number of rides and screamed so loudly with excitement, I must say that I had a fun time. It was also very funny watching the faces of other people on these rides as they had the funniest expressions you can imagine *LOL*

Fresh fudge in lots of flavours

Pink Bouncy Castle

Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Tent

Midnight express funfair ride

Funfair and blue sky scene

Future Lambeth stand

Taking pride in Lambeth

There was a massive fun fair and lots of rides, bouncy castles, music and it generally had a festival atmosphere with a number of indoor stalls in huge tents featuring lots of fun things that the kids usually love. Google were there giving away free ice lollies, I turned my back for a minute to talk to someone and the ice lollies were gone in a flash and I remember thinking at the time when I saw the Google maps icon in the distance I thought to myself, is there anywhere that they don't get to, these guys are everywhere.

Google mobile demonstration


Another Google Demonstration

Huge Bouncy Castle and Google Maps Icon
 

Lambeth Markets

There was a huge focus on recycling and there were a number of recycling points to dump used containers as well as a recycling doctor surgery, and lots of competitions with goodies you could win straight away as well as art and a host of interesting things like demonstrations for good handwashing techniques, jobs showcase, free blood pressure and health checks, volunteering, drawing/painting and personalised sun hats for the kids.

Blood pressure check at the Clapham Park tent

Recycling Doctor Surgery - Open for Business

Lambeth First stand and friendly staff

Ladies deep in conversation at the Clapham Park Project stand

The Lambeth Country show is also a nice event to attend as you can meet a number of new people and bump into old friends you haven't seen for ages, particularly if you are from South London. It really is a nice fun day out for the whole family and even your dog. Last year the event was peaceful with a fun atmosphere and there seemed to be something for everyone from the kids to your grandma.

I have a number of pictures which I took on my camera from last year's Lambeth Country show 2008, so take a look as it will give you an idea of what you can expect at this year's show if you decide to go....

Visitors to the show playing with the water bubbles - Everybody loved these

Water bubbles for flowers and plants
 

Another kid fascinated with the water bubbles

Lambeth Street care advice session

Huge snakes and ladders board game on the grass

Merlin's bouncy castle

Don't forget to recycle

Recycling is Easy in Lambeth

Safer Lambeth


Safer Lambeth Tent

Dogs enjoying the show


Cute fluffy dogs



This is one very cute doggie

Tackling Knife Crime
Protecting your property and other safer Lambeth leaflets

What is the Safer Lambeth Partnership?

Bouncy castle and kiddie cars on a merry-go-round

Kids collage of ideas

People enjoying the scenery

Copella pressed fruit juice tasting tent

Everest bouncy castle


Some culinary delights


Anyone for fruit cocktail?


Jah Link vegetarian corner

South London Press and kids having
a great time in one of the bouncy castles

Art and animal figurines from Africa


African and Caribbean Jewellery

Clothes at the Lambeth Country Show
 

Posters at the Lambeth Country Show
 

Silver Jewellery at the show

Private Sector Housing tent

Ice cream van, big bouncy castle and blue grey skyline

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Energy, cost efficient and time saving rechargeable battery

I came across this article while reading the news. It is the story of a rechargeable battery that charges in seconds. This new research has implications first for energy and time savings, cost cutting as well as efficiency for the future use of green battery powered motor cars, which use rechargeable batteries and even mobile phones.

Read about it in the article below...

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Battery that 'charges in seconds'

Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 - 23th February - 8th March 2009

If you are looking for something to do next week, take a look at the Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 Events calendar. Fairtrade fortnight takes off from the 23th of February until the 8th of March 2009 with a number of events taking place a week before the official published dates and a Fairtrade Launch Event and Family Sports Day on Sun 22nd Feb between 11am - 4pm.
This is a free event for all the family.


Fairtrade Launch Event on Sun 22nd Feb between 11am - 4pm
Location: Riverside walkway (by Gabriel’sWharf) South Bank, London SE1. Map.
Nearest Underground Stations: Waterloo, Southwark, Blackfriars, Embankment.


There will be a number of events taking place around the United Kingdom to promote and introduce Fairtrade products. From time to time I enjoy a nice cup of Fairtrade coffee at work, the coffee beans are Fairtrade and so are the sachets of brown and white sugar.

To find out more about Fairtrade and what you can do and the numerous events taking place during the Fairtrade fortnight, take a look at the links below....

Related External Links

Fairtrade Events Calendar

The Fairtrade Foundation

Fairtrade Campaign news and urgent actions


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Lambeth Country Show Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th July 2009

Snow is consistent with global warming, say scientists

The Telegraph, 3rd Feb 2009 - Snow consistent with global warming

Book Recommendation - Reduce Reuse Recycle - An Easy Household Guide by Nicky Scott

A few weeks ago, I attended the People and Planet Group meeting at my University.

At the last meeting, I was told about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle a book written by Nicky Scott, which is easy to read and highlights various ways you can recycle a number of household items, including reducing household waste output. The book is even printed on recycled paper.

The book outlines a number of recyclable items such as batteries, attic clearance, ceramics, old coins, old clothes, electrical appliances, your spectacles and much more.

After glancing through a copy bought by a People and Planet member, I knew I immediately wanted a copy of my own. I bought it at Blackwells bookshop for £2 reduced from £3.95, although it is still a bargain at the original price.

It is an enjoyable read and contains a lot of practical information that you can start using immediately. I have learned some new things from it such as recycling engine oil, recycling of fluorescent light tubes or lightbulbs, vending cups and even paint! As they say, you learn something new everyday!

Christmas tree recycling - Contact your local council for facilities

If you are wondering what to do with your real Christmas tree after the festive season, you can visit the website of your Local Borough Council to check what facilities they have in place for recycling and reuse of used Christmas trees.

A number of local councils have designated dates which they have allocated for collection of Christmas trees. Some local councils will collect the trees as well as Christmas cards to be recycled. Christmas cards can be put in the paper and card recycling boxes or bags provided.

Real Christmas trees can be left on the side of the pavement next to your wheelie bin along with other recyclable items, which will be picked up at the allocated times or days specified by your local council. Please contact your local council for information.

Recycled Trees can be used for a number of things such as firewood, mulch, which helps to keep weeds out. Those are already two uses I can think of. If you can think of any more, then leave a comment in the comment section below the post.

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Recycling your Christmas cards and other materials

Weeds - Mulching helps to control them


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Directgov - Local Councils Directory - Find your Local Council

Christmas recycling and refuse services

If you find you have an infestation...

If you find that you have an infestation of rats, mice or other crawling creatures, before calling the pest control people, call your local council and look on their website under pest control as some local councils provide services such as these. In some cases, some services are free of charge. Also, it is in their best interests to help with these types of problems because infestations by rats and other crawling creatures are a serious health hazard, especially if you have small children. I was talking to my neighbour who has two small children and she had found a rat living in her back garden. Additionally rats and mice breed very quickly and unfortunately carry diseases harmful to humans.

Off topic

While I was standing on the platform at Waterloo tube station yesterday, I saw 3 mice running up and down the platform and more running up and down the tracks, this was enough to make me shudder physically, apart from that, I could not sit on the seats provided on the platform and I definitely did not put my bags down because I did not want those little creatures jumping into my bag and coming home with me...LOL


Related External Links

Rat infestation threatens UK

Ealing - Rats and Mice Leaflet - pdf document

Ealing - Rats info

A plague of super rats

National Climate March 6th of December 2008 - Part of a Global Day of Climate Protest

National Climate March - Part of a Global Day of Climate Protest
When: Saturday 6th December 2008
Where: Hyde Park, Speaker's Corner.
(Marble Arch Tube, 5 minutes walk from Grosvenor Square)

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"Join people all around the world to demand action now to prevent the catastrophe that threatens to engulf us all" says one banner, "Save our planet for our children" says another....."Global Warming Reality!! Be aware and take action", "Fight climate change today". These are a selection of banners held up by people on previous climate change marches.

These events are meant to be a peaceful affair, but a March on Parliament to Protest about Climate Change and demand that Governments around the world take more action regarding this issue.

For events happening in your area of the world, see the website below.


Related External Link

Global Climate Campaign

Sustainable Development Policy Group Launch at London South Bank University

On Thursday 9th October, I attended the launch event for London South Bank University's (LSBU's) Sustainability Policy Group. It was an enjoyable event, which I attended for an hour. The two-hour sustainability event was buzzing from the beginning with Green Issues Stakeholders milling around and discussing topics such as FairTrade, Sustainability at LSBU, recycling, water conservation and much more...

After a short buffet luncheon and drinks, the event began at 12.00pm with a welcome address by the Vice Chancellor, Deian Hopkin followed by a speech given by Ros Wade, Joint Course Director, Education for Sustainability giving an insight into the history of the Sustainable Development Group and the educational aspects of Sustainability at LSBU. Further speeches were given by Alan Dyer, Associate Director of the Centre for Sustainable Futures at the University of Plymouth and Nordin Jahar, President of LSBU's Students’ Union gave a brief presentation on how to save energy which included practical things that we can all do to save the environment and go green.

Nordin Jahar, President LSBU Student Union and a delegate


Key Travel Stand

LSBU was then presented with a FairTrade award by Sarah Jewell of FairTrade and Tolis Marinos, Deputy Head of Residential & Catering Services at LSBU promptly received it.

Finally, Mike Wilkinson (Chair of the SDG) gave a closing speech bringing the event to an end and encouraging attendees to network and view sustainability posters designed by some 1st year BSc (Hons) Product Design and Engineering Students, and various stands promoting energy efficiency and Sustainability as well as some new recycling bins which were on display.

Green Recycling Bin

Also present at the event were delegates from Key Travel, Nova-Flo - an invention by James Barnham, a Masters degree Graduate of London South Bank University who featured on the BBC's Dragon's Den, Office Depot & RM Computers.

James Barnham demonstrating his Nova-Flo invention


Nova-Flo - Water conservation by stopping baths from overflowing

Some posters from M2, LSBU's new in-house printers

Office Depot Stand

Other highlights of the Event

SWAP SHOP - As I and a friend arrived at the event, we were encouraged to help ourselves to some swap shop items. These were "freebie" items, such as pens, mouse-mats, mugs, keyring, and the little knick knacks that we sometimes pick up but do not get around to using much, which end up sitting in a drawer or on a shelf gathering dust. We were encouraged to bring unwanted items along to the event so that they could be left for someone who would put them to good use or alternatively swapped for something more useful. I thought this was a great idea!

NAME BADGES - All members of staff and students attending the event were reminded to bring their I.D. badges with them so that they could easily be identified. The reasoning behind this was also to save resources usually used to make name badges such as paper, plastic and metal. I made a small observation while having lunch, our buffet lunches were served on real ceramic plates as opposed to plastic or paper disposables, I thought this was in keeping with the ethos on sustainability.

Additionally, the event further highlighted the role that Engineering and Product Design Students play in the field of Sustainability.


Comment - 27th June 2014

I am a Graduate of London South Bank University.  I studied BSc Business Information Technology and graduated with a 2.2.

I have worked at the University before and after graduating from there.


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Research at LSBU: Solar energy scientist looks to power planet

Setting up a People & Planet group in a post '92 university

VOA News Video New Vertical Wind Turbine Design ideal for Urban Areas

While watching a few videos on Youtube, I decided to look up wind turbines and wind power. I found an interesting video about a new wind mill design wind turbine inspired by the ancient Egyptians, which can be used in the urban setting. It is made by a company called Mariah Power and looks very interesting....

Wind spire demonstration

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Mariah Power - Windspire

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Lambeth Country Show Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July 2009

Event - Canal Bridge Green Fayre Peckham - Saturday 20th September 2008

While attending and working at the recent Village Fete held by London South Bank University, I found out about the Canal Bridge Fayre which is to be held in Peckham later this year.

The aim of this event is to help raise awareness about Green Issues by promoting positive activities including how to Save Money.

Date: Saturday 20th September 2008
Time: 12 Midday - 6:00pm
Place: Peckham Square

There will be....

* An exciting programme of International dance on stage
* Solar and Pedal Powered Stage and a Solar cinema
* A busy marketplace of stalls of Local and London-wide environmental initiatives
* Environmentally friendly and recycled items
* Fun activities for all
* Information on how to join local community projects as a volunteer

Now, some history about the Fair...

* The first Canal Bridge Green Fayre in Peckham was held on the May Bank Holiday 1993, in the meadow of Northfield House in Peckham Park Road. (The bridge was removed as the road was widened and the local B&Q store was built).

* That first Green Fayre was a great success and for the next 3 years an annual Canal Bridge Green Fayre was held - first at Livesey Square in Peckham Park Road, then at the newly built Peckham Town Square. The Canal Bridge Green Fayre in 1994 was the first community event to be held in the Town Square at Peckham.

* The Green Fayres of the 1990s were organised by a group of local residents. Each year the planning group raised funding for the event from charitable sources and from the London Borough of Southwark, and each year the attendance grew.

* By 1996, the Fayre was so popular it attracted 4,000 people and positive media attention in the local press. The focus was young people, and attractions included rap artistes and musicians who would appeal to local youth.

* Sadly in 1997 a glitch in the planning process meant that the Fayre could not go ahead as no license had been obtained, and after this episode, there was a period of a decade where no Green Fayres took place in Peckham.

* In 2007, with a renewed interest locally in re-establishing the local Green Fayre, Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum via their project the Peckham Healthy Living Network brought together a number of local environmental organisations – the “Green and Healthy Peckham Fair” took place and 1,200 people attended the event.

Green and Healthy Peckham Fair 2007

The Canal Bridge Green Fayre working party is made up of Peckham Residents supported by Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum.

Contributors to the fair include:

• Peckham Community Council
• Peckham Wardens
• Sustainable Services Southwark: Eco Schools
• Friary Environmental Network
• Southwark Cyclists
• Peckham Green Ventures
• Peckham F.O.E and Peckham Green Groups

Date: Saturday 20th September 2008
Time: 12 Midday - 6:00pm
Place: Peckham Square

More Volunteers are urgently needed to help with organising the event!

There are some general requirements for volunteering on the event

* You must have time to attend a meeting once a month
* Be willing to carry out tasks
* Be available on the day of the event

Specific Needs

*Event management
*Design leaflets
*Design our Website
*Write press releases
* Recruit and manage volunteer stewards on the day
* Provide general administration support

What is in it for you if you volunteer at the Event?

* Meet new people who have similar interests like you.
* Knowing that you have made a contribution to a community event in your area
* Making a difference to our environment
* Receive support and training as a volunteer
* Learn new skills and gain valuable experience

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the event...

Ring Lesley on 07972 687 930 for details of the next meeting or send an email to: greenfayrepeckham [@] yahoo.com
(remove the [] to make one word before emailing)

See the map below for location of meetings

Address: PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Rd
London
SE15 6BW
Tel: 0207 358 9777

Willowbrook Rd is located between Peckham Hill Street and Trafalgar Avenue.

Are you a Trader who would like to be involved at the event?

* Do you have a product or a message to sell, advertise or to share with the public that is consistent with sustainable living?
* Are you working towards reducing your Carbon Footprint?
* Invitations are open for you to make applications for a stall at the Green Fayre

They are seeking Peckham Traders in particular, but others are welcome too!

To book a stall or a space please contact:

Lesley at the following email address:
greenfayrepeckham [@] yahoo.com
(remove the [] to make one word before sending your email)

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Peckham Green Fayre September 2008 - Applications open for Traders, Musicians, Artists and Schools

Green Architecture and Renewable Energy Buildings, An Ideal Home Scenario

If you were to design your perfect energy efficient house, what would it look like?

Mine would have Solar panels along the side wall that would open visor style to make a shade on hot days in the garden while collecting energy from the sun's rays. Also in the garden, there would be solar garden lights to provide light from dusk until dawn when they automatically switch off ready to store energy for later in the day.

In the toilet, I would have infrared toilet flush and infrared taps (no need to touch the handle to flush the loo or taps), which would be powered by solar and wind energy, you know those small wind turbines on the roof.

The infrared toilet flush and taps are also hygienic because you do not physically have to touch them. You just wave your hand in front of it, it detects movement and then automatically flushes the toilet or switches on the tap in order for you to wash your hands. Below are some examples of infrared flush and taps so you can see what they look like. The pink light is the sensor to detect movement.

Infrared toilet flush at my old gym

Infrared tap at my old gym

There would be small wind turbines in the garden to generate energy for the house, and possibly a small roof mounted wind turbine or possibly two. (I have recently seen two large roof mounted wind turbines on some flats on the Old Kent Road, near Elephant and Castle and some smaller ones on my journeys around London).

I visited an acquaintance a few years ago and in the bathroom there were heated floor tiles in the bathroom, which was great because you did not have to walk around on cold tiles. These tiles used electricity and apparently the heating device was laid onto the floor before the tiles were assembled over them. In my ideal futuristic house, I would have a similar layout in the bathroom, but it would be powered solely by solar (photovoltaic panels) and wind energy.

 Solar garden lights

Another acquaintance who lived outside London in Reading had a house with Solar panels along one side of the roof and halfway down the side of the house, the energy generated from these solar panels was enough to provide central heating for the whole house, a two bedroomed property (this was about 9 years ago). It would be nice to see more of these energy efficient buildings built for residential and commercial purposes making use of the space outside the buildings.

Off topic

While in conversation with a woman about a week or two ago, she told me that her neighbour had solar powered roof panels and sold her unused electricity back to the national grid. (see links below). It is amazing what you can learn while talking to people in random conversations.....Interesting!

Related Blog Topics

The future for energy efficiency


Related External Links

Quarter of UK homes to be offered a green makeover - The Guardian, Mon 9th Feb 2009

YouGen - How to store your solar generated electricity to use in the evening

Ways of Storing Electricity From Wind Turbines

Better Generation - Selling Electricity to the Grid

The Energy Saving House / Home Improvements

The Day After Tomorrow Movie Trailer

The Day after Tomorrow is a film that highlights the events of global warming, climate change (whatever you want to call it) in a doomsday scenario of what could possibly happen as a result of climate change with extreme whether changes shown throughout a number of continents, from hailstones the size of grapefruit to extreme flooding, as well as hints of an ice age.

The Day after Tomorrow is one of several disaster movies which came out a few years ago, the message in the film is more relevant today than when the film was released. Stars Dennis Quaid as the Eco warrior trying to save the planet from imminent disaster before time runs out....

 

The Day After Tomorrow Movie Trailer

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Please take your rubbish with you

Flood Risk - What can we do now to prevent it?

 Flood in the UK

What is causing the flooding that we have experienced in the past few years?

Global warming or global cooling (whatever we want to call it) is posing a huge problem in terms of rising sea levels. This, in turn leads to the persistence of flooding in areas nearer to rivers and seas, we have seen examples such as the persistent flooding in Gloucestershire in the UK and many other countries experiencing tsunamis and severe flooding.

The current flood risk such areas in the UK are now facing is being caused by heavy snowfall and rain.

How can we manage the flood risk more effectively?

Improve drainage systems - I have observed and inspected several blocked drains in and around London and after a few short bursts of rain, these areas become flooded very easily due to the poor drainage channels in the area.

More trees and conservation of woodland - Conservation and preservation of trees and woodland areas is of paramount importance. Trees and woodland areas provide shade and shelter for us as well as much needed oxygen in the air that we breath. Trees help to absorb excess water and will facilitate in helping to prevent flooding.

How can we be adequately protected from flooding when all the trees and forests are being cut down? How can trees help to protect us when they are being cut down to make room for housing developments? Conservation of wooded/forest areas is important in order to keep the ecological balance.

Trees help to regulate the environment and balance the eco-system by providing us with fresh oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, therefore we need woodland areas to be preserved not sold off to the highest bidder for housing developments etc. This is just common sense to me.

Development and housing in the inner cities is causing a great deal of the green spaces and parks to be turned into concrete areas, this in turn means that there are fewer places with soil and green spaces to soak up, absorb and drain the huge amounts of water deposited during the raining and snowy seasons.

As mentioned above, blocked drains filled with rubbish, leaves and paper will not allow water to escape effectively in the event of heavy rainfall or snow causing low level flooding in general.

Blocked drain full of leaves

Make use of Technology and Architectural building designs - I watched a documentary a few years ago and some of the houses in the USA were built on strong stilts raising them from the ground in order to prevent water entering and damaging the building during a serious flood. These raised buildings in turn would have to be strong and sturdy enough to withstand the pressure and force of the rushing water if there were to be serious flooding. These houses on stilts could be implemented here in the UK at high risk flood areas.

Flood contingency planning - If you live in a flood prone area, have a flood contingency plan on what to do before the floods come in for example the use of sandbags to absorb excess flood water. Also around the UK, we need to have a huge amount of money pumped into sturdy and strong flood defences to protect the United Kingdom from the threat of severe floods.

Flood barriers - The use of sophisticated flood barriers to shield areas that are prone to flooding. This is mainly effective to deflect water where there are rivers, lakes and large bodies of water.

Improve methods of detecting and dispersing flood water in high risk areas - We now have many ways to detect rainfall and adverse weather conditions such as rising tides and sea levels and should be able to predict some types of bad weather including extreme and heavy rainfall as well as a shift in weather patterns that would indicate that we were under attack from a serious flood. In improving our drainage systems and sewers, this would protect us from the threat of short term flooding.

Move water from flood prone areas to drought prone areas.

What can we do to protect the coastline from flooding?

Consideration should be given to the construction of an artificial coastline in flood ravaged areas near to the sea - A few years ago, I watched a documentary on TV where an artificial coastline had been built in a flood prone area. White sand had been shipped in from one of the desert areas and a new coastline built to keep the sea from flooding the seaside town, which had had a receding coastline opening up the threat of a serious flood from the sea.

An artificial coastline combined with high-strength flood barriers will help to keep the water from flooding, drowning and overtaking and burying built-up, populated areas.

Update 26th January 2011

I have been looking at other ways that floods can be prevented and remembered a number of dams that I have read about, one of them being the Aswan dam in Egypt. I think that in flood prone areas, consideration should be given to building a high dam to prevent flooding. Also this water can then be used to service other areas in need of water when shortages occur.

If you have any other flood control tips, leave a comment.

Related Blog Topics

Flood Control: The Thames Barrier at Woolwich

Please take your rubbish with you

What is so good about trees?

What is deforestation?

Related External Links

Bordeaux-Undiscovered - The Gloucestershire Flood

Gloucester man puts house on stilts to beat floods

BBC News - Stilt house to beat floods

Self storage headlines - The future of flood defence: House on stilts

Gloucestershire County Council - Flood Information

To be continued.....

What are the benefits of recycling?

 

Family recycling at a supermarket

Last week, after an event I was walking around gathering drink bottles to throw into the recycling bins. One of my colleagues asked me "what is the point of recycling?"

I went on to explain briefly that recycling:

• Saves landfill as most things that are not recycled end up going into a hole in the ground somewhere, a landfill site
  
• It helps to conserve our resources and so helps the earth, so that we do not have to manufacture new things, we can just re-use the ones we already have
• Recycling helps to save energy and so helps to reduce global warming

Although it may seem amazing, but many people do not actually know much about Green Issues, although sometimes we assume that they do. Take for example people who do not want to live near a landfill site because of pollution and health risks, but do not recycle at all and do not care to do so.

Recycling does not always mean that you have to necessary remanufacture the product or item, it can also mean that you can find other uses for the item instead of burying it in a landfill site somewhere.

These other methods of recycling, not necessarily remanufacturing:

There is one website/blog I subscribe to where the woman recycles old materials and items into purses and bags. See the blog called The Purse Project.

Another company, Escama studio uses old drinks cans and makes them into bags and even clothes from what I have seen. See a video of the bags and clothing in the video below....

Escama Studio - Recycled clothing from aluminium cans

Related Blog Links

Lambeth Country Show Saturday 18th -Sunday 19th July 2009

Related External Link

Robots on recycling rampage