Special Edition - February 2010

WinACC course for new Low Carbon Champions

WinACC is running another course for new low carbon champions. The course, led by WinACC's experienced team, consists of an introductory session on Thursday 25 February followed by four further sessions on Thursday  4, 11, 18 and 25 March. Each will be held at the United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ, starting at 7.15pm and finishing at 9.15pm. What is a Low Carbon Champion? Low carbon champions work to cut their own carbon footprint and support others wanting to do the same. A low carbon champion does not have to be an expert, the course will provide a basic knowledge of climate change, and what people and organisations can do about it. Introductory session - Thursday 25 February Providing an overview of the course as a whole and giving you the opportunity to: find out about the role of low carbon champion discuss what matters to you about climate change, and your own aims and aspirations identify the experience you would bring to the role, along with the skills you will need learn about the support that WinACC offers. Course - Thursdays: 4, 11, 18 and 25 March By the end of the course, the new low carbon champions will: understand enough about climate change and its causes to feel able to engage with other people know what people can do to reduce carbon emissions and what they themselves plan to do understand how people change their behaviour understand what is expected of low carbon champions and the practical ways that WinACC will support them.  Find out more on the WinACC website To book a place at the introductory session or the course as a whole, email Chris Holloway on co-ordinator@winacc.org.uk or phone 01962 827083. Chris will also be happy to answer any questions or queries you have.

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