Events Calendar

External event: Risk Management Workshop 09-30-15.30 Venue: Atlantic House, Bude

Minimising exposure and interruption to economic pressures is critical to business success. However, it is increasingly important to prepare and protect your business against interruption and cost from flood, wind and infrastructure damage. This roadshow of events across Cornwall will help you plan for, and manage, the risks associated with more frequent and potentially unpredictable environmental events. At each event you will hear from a local business case study explaining how beneficial and cost saving planning and preparation can be. Booking details

External event: The Road to Zero Carbon 09:30 - 16:30 Venue: The Watershed, Bristol

To book contact Corina Reay on corina@ecostrust.org.uk or on 01458 254349 The Government has set targets to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from all buildings, whether residential, commercial or public and new or existing. All new buildings will need to be zero carbon within a decade, starting with a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions next October, while CO2 emissions from existing buildings need to be approaching zero by 2050. We are now seeing a move from demonstration projects to an increasing number of real world low and zero carbon buildings being built, demonstrating that it is already possible to achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions. This conference will showcase some of the best of these low and zero carbon projects, with a strong focus on the steps and measures taken and the impact it had on the construction process, providing delegates with a unique opportunity to learn from those at the leading edge of compliance with this fast approaching standard. Speakers include: · Paul King, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and Chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub, on the latest policy developments on zero carbon buildings. · Bill Dunster, architect of the UK’s first non-demonstration Code Level 6 homes. · Ben Cook from Barratt Homes who is responsible for the company’s 200+ home zero carbon development at Hanham Hall near Bristol. · Gareth Davies, Director of architectural firm Stride Treglown who are planning a BREEAM Outstanding office building in Cardiff which will achieve a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to Building Regulations. · Vic Ebdon, who is a member of the School's Zero Carbon Taskforce, from Devon County Council, which currently has a number of low/zero carbon schools under construction or in design. The conference is supported by the UKGBC, the SW Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and SW Councils (formerly the SW Regional Assembly). It is organised by the Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI) and Ecos Trust. Booking details

External event: Risk Management Workshop 09.30-15.30 Venue:Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Porthtowan

Minimising exposure and interruption to economic pressures is critical to business success. However, it is increasingly important to prepare and protect your business against interruption and cost from flood, wind and infrastructure damage. This roadshow of events across Cornwall will help you plan for, and manage, the risks associated with more frequent and potentially unpredictable environmental events. At each event you will hear from a local business case study explaining how beneficial and cost saving planning and preparation can be. Booking details

External event: SW Climate Change Trade Fair - Save and Profit from Climate Change Exeter Racecourse 9 am – 5 pm

This event is FREE to farmer attendees and will provide them with a wealth of new ideas, innovative solutions and the latest view from industry experts in order that they can save money, save resources and increase margins through improved management of water, energy, fertiliser, feed and other resources. Farmers, growers and rural businesses can also hear about the opportunities that may arise from climate change including energy crops, new markets and niche products. As well as the main event focus of the trade stands, the programme also includes: • A series of workshops and presentations from experts highlighting how farmers, growers and land managers can profit from climate change and better resource management • One-to-one advice from a team of specialists available throughout the day • An opportunity to share ideas and best practice with other farmers and growers Booking details

External event: Power up your Exports - USA 09.30 to 13.30

Power Up Your Exports - this event is one of a series being held in association with UK Trade & Investment. It will outline the overseas market opportunties in renewable energy for your business and give you exclusive access to a report worth £2,000. As part of the day you will be able to talk to the author of the report on a one to one basis as well as a number of other partners, including the Enterprise Europe Network and international specialists from Lloyds Bank. Booking details

External event: ENERGY CROPS 11-12 Feb Kingston Maurward College, Dorset

The course is of particular interest to farmers, estate owners and organisations with farm holdings. The course is accredited with the Lantra Awards body and involves group exercises, flipchart exercises, a crop walk and worksheet, a visit to a biomass boiler and concludes with a short exam. Booking details

External event: Ignite woodfuel training 16 – 18th February Goblin Combe Centre, Bristol

This 3 day Lantra certified woodfuel supply chain course provides knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of wood fuel production and supply. It is suitable for anyone interested in becoming a woodfuel supplier or getting a better knowledge of processing technologies, biomass boiler systems and markets. Booking details

External event: U.K. Climate Projections 2009 User Interface training – Navigation and Interpretation 09:30 - 16:00 - Venue: Oxford University’s Computing Services

In June last year the government released the U.K Climate Projections 2009 (UKCP09); a set of models for the future U.K climate. The Projections have been designed for business and organisations to use in their risk assessment and decision making. This foundation course aims to introduce people from any background or discipline to UKCP09 and give them: •The skills to retrieve and interpret climate data •Guidance on applying this data to their work Course description The full course description can be found at www.ukcip.org.uk/training In summary it features two complementary components: Part 1: Starting in the morning, this session covers a range of methods for obtaining useful information from the Projections. A series of set exercises allows trainees to gain experience with the User Interface and tutors explain how to read the range of graphs and maps produced. Part 2: After lunch, trainees work in groups and apply the skills learnt earlier to use the Projections in answering a hypothetical adaptation query. This exercise is intended to equip trainees with the confidence and knowledge to be able to exploit the Projections in their work. Trainees are encouraged to bring their own adaptation concerns to explore during this session. Course prerequisites The training is designed to be accessible to all levels of experience with the Projections. Therefore, no prerequisite skills are necessary; however those unfamiliar with UKCP09 may wish to refer to the following websites prior to attending: The Projections http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/ User Interface http://ukclimateprojections-ui.defra.gov.uk/ui/admin/login.php Training Facilities Events will be hosted at Oxford University’s Computing Services located in the heart of the city. The venue features state-of the-art I.T training suites able to accommodate 20 delegates. Each attendee will be provided with a modern desktop computer with current software installed and all necessary materials. http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/about/travel.xml Disabled access - There is full disabled access to the building. All training is conducted on the ground floor and disabled washrooms and the canteen are also located here. Dietary requirements –All courses include lunch as well as mid-morning and afternoon refreshments. Options for vegetarians and those with other dietary requirements are available; please contact us to discuss your requirements. Course times – Course registration will begin at 09:00. The course will start promptly at 09:30 and run until 16:00. For more information: Call: +44 (0)1865 285717 (Richard Lamb) Website:www.ukcip.org.uk/training Email: training@ukcip.org.uk Booking details

External event: Energy Now Expo Three Counties showground, Worcestershire

The Energy Now Expo will showcase the latest renewable energy technologies and services available to farmers and rural landowners. Booking details

External event: Energy Now Expo Three Counties showground, Worcestershire

The Energy Now Expo will showcase the latest renewable energy technologies and services available to farmers and rural landowners. Being held in association with the National Farmers Union and with support from the Country Land Association, Royal Agricultural Society of England, Three Counties Society, Renewable Energy and British Hydropower associations this 2 day event will comprise of a conference, workshop programme and an exhibition with a plethora of suppliers and developers manning trade stands to answer queries on any renewable energy related issues. This will be a fantastic opportunity for farmers and landowners to see and hear the benefits of renewable energy for themselves, as well as identify the solutions best suited to their needs. Booking details

External event: Risk Management Workshop 09.30-15.30 Venue:Blue Beach Bar, Porthtowan

Minimising exposure and interruption to economic pressures is critical to business success. However, it is increasingly important to prepare and protect your business against interruption and cost from flood, wind and infrastructure damage. This roadshow of events across Cornwall will help you plan for, and manage, the risks associated with more frequent and potentially unpredictable environmental events. At each event you will hear from a local business case study explaining how beneficial and cost saving planning and preparation can be. Booking details

RSW event: Wind Developers Supply Chain Seminar 9.45am to 1pm

This morning event will look at the new opportunities in the onshore wind supply chain, including schemes coming forward and business opportunities from the Fullabrook 66MW wind farm in North Devon. Booking details