Originally posted on 22 October 2010 5 tonnes of silt was shifted from the culvert and open channel immediately below the wheel pit. Three new volunteers joined the team for a Saturday’s intensive physical workout. The aim was to move as much silt as possible, forming a direct path from the wheel pit to the […]
Originally published on 14 October 2010 Sheffield Renewables was formed by a group of volunteers in late 2007. We are committed to improving Sheffield’s environmental sustainability. We aim to harness local enthusiasm, knowledge and skills, in creating an energetic and committed social enterprise, which develops, owns and operates renewable energy schemes. We are currently progressing […]
Originally posted on 30 November 2010 As we approach Sheffield Renewables’ first public share offer, the group has undertaken a range of important ground work such as: Designing and developing this website, the Facebook and Twitter pages Writing blog articles, newsletters and press releases Talking to a wide range of different people in Sheffield, promoting […]
Originally published on 19 August 2010 People interested in the nuts and bolts that make renewable energy schemes work meet at our 6 weekly Technical Team Discussion Nights. Usually there is a good mix of new people and those actively involved in tasks for Sheffield Renewables. Conversation topics include: updates on progress developing our renewable […]
Originally posted on 20 July 2010 The goit, which channels water to and from the wheel pit, has fallen into a state of disrepair over the decades. The Environment Agency and Sheffield City Council have made striking improvements both within the River Don and at the top of the Kelham Island goit. Sheffield Renewables volunteers […]
Originally posted on 31 March 2010 Sheffield Renewables’ volunteer model makers saw their labours bear fruit last Saturday as the bike-powered generator was finished. Our model making workshop leader Matt helped a new volunteer solder the electrical bits and pieces together, putting the finishing touches to the working model. The photo above shows Matt studying […]
Originally posted on 31 March 2010 The kettle was boiled, with cakes and biscuits laid out, in preparation for our first Sheffield Renewables One-to-One session. There was a nice mix of people immersed in Sheffield Renewables’ activities and new people keen to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. The friendly group listened and […]
Originally posted on 5 March 2010 Do you like to keep up with the latest information on activities in your area whilst enjoying meeting and talking to people? If you have some spare time that you would like to use to benefit your local community and environment why not check out the opportunities to help […]
Originally posted on 22 December 2009 A happy group of volunteers, supporters and investors met in the Rutland Arms to celebrate progress in 2009 and to look forwards to 2010. They were forced to earn their ‘free’ buffet by testing their drawing skills to recreate their most memorable Sheffield Renewables moment of 2009. Memories included: […]
Originally posted on 9 December 2009 On the 28th of November, five Sheffield Renewables volunteers trekked to and fro between our office and the workroom at Heeley City Farm, transporting our tools and equipment ready for the model making workshop. The first challenge was to work out how we extract the motor from a broken […]