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24-Aug-10 06:40.
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Tension mounted as the blind-folded operator of the Randomising Machine grappled to keep hold of a winning photograph. The winner couldn't wait to immerse herself in her first free book...
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19-Aug-10 03:11.
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The Technical Team focuses on discussing and researching the technical aspects of renewable energy schemes. Some people focus on one of our specific schemes and following it through to commissioning. Others help out when specific skills are needed and carry out wider research...
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20-Jul-10 10:21.
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Our volunteers mucked in to clear debris that has accumulated in and around the wheel pit. It was a physically demanding day of hauling bricks to the pavement above, removing vegetation and discovering all the rubbish that had got mixed up with the mud. The before and after photos show what a difference we made...
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22-Jun-10 07:17.
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The elements combined to make Peace in the Park 2010 a great day out. Our brand new display posters, Archimedes screw and other models generated lots of interest. The festival also boasted two other wind turbines and a bike powered smoothie maker...
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08-Jun-10 06:20.
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The effect of a hydroelectric scheme on the wildlife already existing around Jordan Dam begins begins to be examined. This brings the scheme's construction a step closer...
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27-May-10 07:01.
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Sheffield Renewables' now legendary A-Board is out and about in Sheffield City Centre (see photo above). If you see the A-Board anytime before the 25th of June 2010 and you want a chance to win £25 worth of Book Tokens...
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25-May-10 09:49.
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Supporter Survey prize winner David Gray generously shared his winnings with friends and colleagues by inviting them to a guided tour of South Yorkshire Energy Centre. Nick Parsons, their expert guide, made it interesting and several people were inspired to make changes at home...
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18-May-10 03:09.
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This was a good event with interesting stalls. We made good contacts with other organisations there. Spoke to several keen students and signed up 13 supporters, 8 volunteers and 4 investors (17 different individuals)...
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30-Apr-10 02:53.
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We had a great response to our Supporter Survey with over a fifth of our supporters completing it. Most people said that they were happy with our activities. Find out more about suggestions for improvements and what we are doing in response...
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07-Apr-10 02:48.
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Sheffield Renewables welcomes the launch of the Government's much heralded feed-in tariff because it will provide an important boost for community owned renewable electricity generation in the UK by guaranteeing a fixed price for any electricity that is generated...
