Author: Julia Patrick

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Get ready for our Heat Pump Surgery on 2 November

Air source heat pump

Housewarming is a programme of independent, expert, retrofit advice and guidance for homeowners. We’re excited to launch our new series of events:

  • 2 November 2024: Heat Pumps Demystified – drop-in exhibition, surgery with an expert, careers guidance
  • January – February 2025: Housewarming Retrofit series of 5 group meetings (Tuesday evenings) including access to Thermal Imaging cameras and support
  • 15 March 2025: Understanding Home Solar and Batteries – drop-in exhibition, surgery with an expert, careers guidance.

Find out more, including how to sign up for the one-to-one expert surgeries and Housewarming course, on our Housewarming page.

Kicking off our new programme of events for 2024/25:

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Your chance to visit Energy Saving Homes / Oxford Open Doors on 14 and 15 September

On 14 and 15 September, Energy Saving Homes is back in partnership with Oxford Preservation Trust for the much-loved annual Oxford Open Doors.

Find out how to make your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer, a healthier place to live and hopefully cheaper to run!

We have 21 fantastic Energy Saving Homes across Oxford for you to choose from. Find out more on the Energy Saving Homes website.

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Oxford Car Free Challenge launches

Next month sees the start of the Oxford Car Free Challenge. Twelve residents from across the city who regularly drive will be ditching their car keys for three weeks, to try alternative ways of getting around. The participants will have support from LCON’s project officers who can advise on journey planning, cycle and scooter hire, bus apps and much more. How will it work? What do we hope to get out of the project? Find out below.

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Air pollution in Oxford – what we can do about it

We’re lucky to live in a beautiful city – but there’s no escaping the fact that transport has become a hot topic across Oxford, including in our community in north Oxford.

Air pollution from motor traffic is a major issue, particularly for children and older people:

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We’re looking for a new Trustee / Secretary to join our friendly team

Are you worried about the climate crisis and looking for ways to contribute locally and make a difference?

Our current Secretary is stepping down at the end of the year and we’re looking for a new trustee to take on the role of Secretary in the new year.

Being a trustee is an opportunity to get involved in LCON’s projects in whatever ways suit your interests and other commitments. LCON is keen for people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved: you don’t need masses of experience or knowledge about climate change. As LCON’s Secretary you would have responsibility for reporting to regulatory bodies (eg Charity Commission); regulatory requirements including registration of new and retiring trustees and paperwork for AGMs; and risk management and insurance.

If you think you might be interested or would like to find out more, you can read more here, or contact our Coordinator Julia Patrick (julia.patrick@lcon.org.uk) to arrange an informal chat with one of our current trustees.