About us
2020 Green Vision was formed in December 2007 as a
voluntary community organisation to ensure a greener future for the village of
Collingham and its surrounding communities.
Collingham is predominantly a residential settlement
consisting mainly of homes built between the 17th century and the mid-1900s. It
is a rural but accessible village with good facilities, a primary school and
public transport. It has a population of more than 2700 (2001 census) and a
higher than national average number of retired people. (see
www.collingham-notts.org.uk)
The establishment of 2020 Green Vision acknowledged the
need to reduce reliance on unsustainable fossil fuels and associated
climate-changing carbon dioxide emissions and the need for local initiatives to
support government policies in this area.
Aims
2020 Green Vision aims to promote sustainable lifestyles
and energy efficiency in Collingham and the surrounding area by involving
residents in a range of activities and self-help initiatives.
Objectives
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To achieve a 20%
reduction in Collingham’s carbon footprint by 2020
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To support the local
primary school education programmes on environmental awareness
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To operate and support a
mix of community produce-growing and selling ventures
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To promote recycling,
energy efficiency and increased use of public transport
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To promote biodiversity
within Collingham and its communities.
The organising committee:
| Dr Derek Middlemiss (group chair) |
Retired Research Director of major
pharmaceutical company and Professor of the University of Nottingham;
chair of Collingham website committee |
|
Nina Young (group secretary) |
Consultant head teacher - primary sector; published author - design and technology in primary education;
governor of John Blow school.
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| Bob Imrie (group treasurer and website manager) |
Independent trading standards officer,
now legal consultant and trainer. Currently involved in studying
environmental issues at the Open University. Chair of
Friends of
Collingham Station |
| Anita Maunsell |
Retired marketing communications and
strategic development consultant to the voluntary and not-for-profit
sectors. |
| Barbara Carver |
Retired secondary school teacher
(Science, geography, environmental science co-ordinator). Has taught
both in England and Malawi (in 1970's). Qualified psychotherapist. (now
retired). Head of Governors at
John Blow school. Member of
Collingham
Parish Council |
| Noel Barrowclough |
Noel Barrowclough:-
local architect,
committed to the design of low energy buildings and the development of
sustainable communities. |
| Terry Ozborne |
Member of
Collingham
Parish Council |
| Andy Hayes |
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| David Edbrooke |
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More members are always welcome. Just send an email to
info@2020greenvision.org.uk
or call Derek Middlemiss on 892821
Our constitution
is available as a pdf file. Just click here.
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