Greening of Riddell

Hello Folks,

Hope you've recovered from pre-Christmas and Christmas!

On Saturday we plan to concrete the sides of the new Western steps to prevent the gravel from being washed out, and our other job will be to move the pieces of the dead pine tree which has just been cut down to a suitable site for eventual burning off.  There is also always weeding and  mulching to do.

Hope to see you there.

Regards,
Lyn

Working Bees

Note change for December: Saturday NOT Sunday

9:00am (summer starting time) All welcome!

Sat. November 7

We mowed and brushcut, weeded and mulched. There is lots more of all these tasks to be done, so we'll continue in December. We have also employed someone to re-cut the woody weeds on the north-east hill and to do some mowing. Those wonderful spring rains have resulted in luxuriant grass growth!

Sat. December 5

9am (summer starting time) Mowing, mulching and other maintenance.

Sat. Jan 2

A job for those who prefer construction to weeding: we plan to install a picnic table on the south side of the creek on the land we are now caring for as a result of the subdivision. We will also cut the old fencing wire which is embedded in tree trunks and is restricting their growth. There will still be plenty of maintenance jobs to do, ie weeding, watering, mulching.

Sun. Feb 7

TBA

General meeting 9 Nov 2009

We had a productive and interesting meeting and it's always useful for us to receive fresh ideas from the general membership. We agreed to support this year's Walk Against Warming (see below) and you will find the link to the information on our website.

Relocalisation

Two years ago we held a series of film/discussion/information evenings on climate change and energy efficiency. Many of those who attended wanted Riddells Creek to become an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly town. Since that time, the solar rooftops project, under the coordination of Riddells Creek Sustainability, has taken place, the farmers' market has been established, the Primary School has held a Sustainable Living Expo, and there are no doubt many other less visible projects underway.

It would be good to link all of these projects and generate inspiration for others. Next year, starting in February, there will be a series of events which will raise awareness in our community about the importance of becoming as locally self-reliant as possible and to help us learn how. Our society is heavily dependent on oil for transport and processing of food and other goods and the fact that globally we are using 6 barrels of oil for every one being discovered should tell us that the age of cheap, plentiful oil won't last much longer. In the old days, communities produced most of their basic needs locally – food, clothing, building materials, water, energy – and if we can do that, we will be well-placed to weather the changes ahead. The side-effect of this will be a closer, more resilient community.

Walk Against Warming

Australia’s community day of action on climate change - organised by Environment Victoria for Melbourne.

Trains leave for Southern Cross from Riddells Creek at 9:34am Sunbury at 10:55am

Come and be part of a giant human sign to send a strong message to our leaders.

Saturday, 12 December 2009 @ 12pm, State Library, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Saturday, 12 December 2009 @ 12pm
State Library, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne

For further information see the Environment Victoria website.

Hello GoRers,

Our next meeting is open to all members and we hope to hold it at the Neighbourhood House. We will confirm details of venue and time in the next week.

Hope to see you there.

Regards,
Lyn

Update: Sorry, folks. That should be Mon 9th Nov.

Update: Just a reminder of our general meeting to be held at 7:30pm on Monday 9th November at the Neighbourhood House. As well as our AGM, our November meeting is open to all members. You can come just to hear what we are up to or to contribute your ideas, which we welcome. Stay for a cuppa and a bite to eat afterwards.

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