Guernsey’s Limegreen Buildings offers sustainable building solutions

July 21st, 2011 by Stuart Ogier

Guernsey Granite Ltd., going under the banner Limegreen Buildings, offers design, project management and construction services to clients in the public and private sector.

The company produces ecologically sustainable, natural buildings using a conscientious approach from design to finishing touches.  It can deliver energy efficient, beautiful, breathable, natural and healthy living spaces. Continue reading

The Gallery launches new venture with The Gallery Makers

July 21st, 2011 by Genevieve Langford

The Gallery in The Old Quarter of St Peter Port has launched a new venture – The Gallery Makers.

Round Chimney Pottery, Athene Sholl, Mooch, The Gallery, Lovelypop and SewCharlotte have formed a collective to share ideas, inspiration and gallery space.

(click image to download PDF file of The Gallery Makers invitation)

To celebrate this new venture, The Gallery at 9-11 Mansell Street in The Old Quarter of St Peter Port, Guernsey will host a celebratory party on Friday 22 July between 5 pm and 8 pm.

A film – ‘Anima Mundi’ on permaculture, peak oil, climate change and the soul of the world

July 21st, 2011 by Richard Lord

The release date for this film is July/ August 2011.  A United Natures Independent Media (R) production.  For more information please visit the film website.

What species of fish accompanies this juvenile basking shark?

July 20th, 2011 by Patrick Lyne

Basking Shark was sighted on 13 July 2011 at 18:30 hrs UTC at 51 25742 north and 8 26.600 west.  Water depth was about 85 to 100 metres.

A juvenile basking shark of between 2 and 2.5 metres long is accompanied by an unidentified fish (click image to expand - ©Patrick Lyne)

cropped image of fish to identify (click image to expand ©Patrick Lyne)

fish swimming alongside juvenile basking shark (click image to expand - ©Patrick Lyne)

Test driving a range-extended electric Vauxhall Ampera EREV

July 19th, 2011 by Richard Lord

Robert Llewellyn test drives a Vauxhall Ampera EREV, which will be available in the UK in early 2012.

This vehicle has an electric motor running on a lithium-ion battery, which gives the car a range of between 40 to 50 miles, and takes about four hours to charge.

This car also has an internal combustion engine, which on a full tank extends the car’s range to over 400 km.

For commuting a short distance to work or for shopping the electric motor can be used alone.

For longer distances or for taking the car to the continent or for driving in the UK, the internal combustion engine can cover the distance.

This car may solve the dilemma for people who wish to own an electric car but also wish to have a car that can take them off-island without fear that they will be stranded because they cannot find a charging point.

BMW ActiveE is rolling off the assembly line in Leipzig

July 19th, 2011 by Richard Lord

To find out more please visit the BMW website.

Rocquaine Regatta 2011

July 18th, 2011 by Rocquaine Regatta

The annual Rocquaine Regatta is a free fun-filled day for the whole family with over 40 events organised at Rocquaine Bay.

There will be rowing races, sand events, pavement artists, volleyball, football, greasy pole, petanque, tug of war, beach bikes, sand castles, sand sculpture and rollerball, treasure hunt, king of the castle, the infamous raft race and many more … Continue reading

Freedom and happiness on Living Streets’ Tranquility Walk

July 18th, 2011 by Richard Lord

Fifty-three people took part in the second annual Living Streets Guernsey Tranquility Walk.

The walk was in aid of Living Streets Guernsey and their funding of the Baubigny School Pathway.

Some of the Living Streets Tranquility Walk participants walk from the coast into the countryside (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

This year’s walking route devised by Living Streets Guernsey Chairman Tom Le Pelley showed off the beauty of Castel parish. Participants met by the flag poles across the coastal road from La Grande Mare Hotel on beautiful Vazon bay. The blustery weather stayed dry and the strength of the wind kept most walkers cool in the intermittent sunshine.  Walkers headed inland from La Grande Mare following a gently rising narrow country lane by the side of the golf course. Continue reading

Bring your own packaging to this London shop

July 18th, 2011 by Unpackaged

Unpackaged’s vision is a world with less wasteful packaging.  The shop is achieving this goal one customer at a time.

Less packaging reduces C0₂ emissions, and reduces the amount of material entering landfill or being incinerated.  Having to buy less packaging gives people the opportunity to live more sustainably.  The Unpackaged shopping concept produces less food waste because people only buy what they need.

One customer who loves Unpackaged said “if I had the courage at the supermarket till I would strip off all my packaging but I am in a hurry and I am a coward” and another said of Unpackaged “this is definitely the way forward.”

WWF’s film on new species to star Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton

July 18th, 2011 by Richard Lord

British actors Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton will appear in a short film this summer, to highlight the work of leading conservation charity WWF and inspire an interest in the natural world.

Written by writer-director Stephen Poliakoff and directed by BAFTA award winning Charles Sturridge, “Astonish Me” takes viewers on a journey showcasing some of the world’s lesser known or recently discovered species, from massive insects to colossal squid, a fish with a transparent head and birds and frogs of every colour.

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