Conversations is a series (6 two hour sessions, a fortnight apart) designed to give people an opportunity to explore the practicalities of reducing your carbon footprint while taking account of feelings and pressures that can make that difficult.
Highland Perthshire Decides funding has enabled a series of sessions in Dunkeld & Birnam to run and we would be glad to hear from anyone interested in participating.
Ideally these will bring together folk from across the community to take part. There are 8 spaces available and the sessions will be free to attend. The only requirement to take part is to be able to commit to attend all 6 sessions at Birnam Arts.
To enable as many people as possible to have the choice of attending, Saturday morning from 10.45 am -12.45 pm is likely to be the regular slot.
The sessions will start in April and run through to start of July. If you might be interested, or know someone else who might be - do email jesspepper@gmail.com.
Feedback from a recent series in Blairgowrie suggested that participants felt better informed, more confident and able to make, as well as discuss, low carbon lifestyle choices after the course.
If you would like to discuss further, you can give Jess a call on 01350 728140.
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Young Roving Reporter
Young Roving Reporter
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Welcome to the Sports Hub!
26-05-2016 Sport & Active
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