# Events - [Banter sessions (inc table of all sessions)](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions.md): Includes table of all banter sessions, past and future - see below. - [Banter 117: 29Apr26 NEB-PEB National Emergency Briefing - People's Emergency Briefing](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-117-29apr26-neb-peb-national-emergency-briefing-peoples-emergency-briefing.md) - [Banter 116: 22Apr26 Food Resilience, with Daphne Du Cros](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-116-22apr26-food-resilience-with-daphne-du-cros.md): Vulnerability in food supply, lack of seed resilience, heavy dependence on imported food. Steps to build food resilience at the community level, community seed banks, local food distribution networks - [Banter 115: 15Apr26 The Great Collaboration Knowledgebase](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-115-15apr26-the-great-collaboration-knowledgebase.md): Access the KB, indexing, search, taxonomy, use of H1, H2 and page description facilities in Gitbook. How to review existing pages, how to propose new items, volunteers to edit - [Banter 114: 08Apr26 National Emergency Briefing/People's Emergency Briefing with Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-114-08apr26-national-emergency-briefing-peoples-emergency-briefing-with-andrew-maliphant.md): NEB/PEB followup events, reactions to the PEB screening, bias towards the general population pressurising government to take action, local climate action, food security. local media, councils - [Banter 112: 25Mar26 ChangePrint with Ric Casale](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-112-25mar26-changeprint-with-ric-casale.md): The collective impact created when people join with others to make something happen. It’s visible proof that collaboration works and that local climate action improves daily life. - [Banter 111: 18Mar26 What Have The Worms Ever Done for Us?, Simon Hill](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-111-18mar26-what-have-the-worms-ever-done-for-us-simon-hill.md): Worms, soil enrichment, productivity, regenerative agriculture, worm tea for spraying on crops, soil health,moisture retention, nutrient rich, worm farming, replace artificial fertilisers - [Banter 110: 11Mar26 Deep Adaptation, with Geoff Morley](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-110-11mar26-deep-adaptation-with-geoff-morley.md): community resilience, climate change, environmental challenges, key pillars for community adaptation: resilience, relinquishment, restoration, reconciliation, local food systems, short supply chains - [Banter 109: 04Mar26 Musings on Collaboration, with Nick Drew](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-109-04mar26-musings-on-collaboration-with-nick-drew.md): Collaborating at different scales, from local community initiaties to regional and national levels. Sociocracy. Inner Climate Response Alliance. Youth Engagement. Transition Towns. Toolkits - [Banter 108: 25Feb26 Creating Inspiring Futures, with Gwyn Jones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-108-25feb26-creating-inspiring-futures-with-gwyn-jones.md): sustainability challenges and solutions, Association of Sustainability Practitioners (ASP), National Emergency Briefing, Donut Economics and the six-stakeholder business framework, Parish Councils - [Banter 107: 18Feb26 Drones, with Ben Ford](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-107-18feb26-drones-with-ben-ford.md): Drones, UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, remote inspection, roof, gutter, masts, pylons, cables, thermal imaging, videos, drones for internal use, external use, drone regulations, drone pilot licencing, - [Banter 106: 11Feb26 Community Resilience, with Lucy Eccles](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-106-11feb26-community-resilience-with-lucy-eccles.md): building inclusive community resilience, flood preparedness and emergency planning, practical steps to prepare for emergencies, including creating personal emergency plans, connecting with locals - [Banter 105: 04Feb26 Fermentation with Sandor Katz](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-105-04feb26-fermentation-with-sandor-katz.md): All food can be fermented, which improves storage, storage life, supplements the body's microbiome, improves human biodiversity, reduces waste. Sandor educated, and banished some major myths - [Banter 104: 28Jan26 Local Energy Management with Darran Ford](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-104-28jan26-local-energy-management-with-darran-ford.md): A presentation on community energy projects by Darran, who outlined two main approaches for renewable energy development and introduced the concept of "Community Energy as a Service." - [Banter 103: 21Jan26 Work that Reconnects, with Linda Aspey](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-103-21jan26-work-that-reconnects-with-linda-aspey.md): Linda presents on the Work That Reconnects framework, which helps people address climate change and systemic issues by fostering connection and empowerment, plus three breakout sessions - [Banter 102: 14Jan26 Devolution and Parish Councils,with Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-102-14jan26-devolution-and-parish-councils-with-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew introduced us to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and its implications for town and parish councils, and the need to contact the Government with our views - [Banter 101: 07Jan26 Digital Mapping, with Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-101-07jan26-digital-mapping-with-graham-stoddart-stones.md): How and why the Great Collaboration is digital mapping to project data for all to see in a geographical context. How users can access and use the maps. - [Banter 100: 17Dec25 Taking Time to Think, with Linda Aspey](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-100-17dec25-taking-time-to-think-with-linda-aspey.md): Linda showed the importance of creating thinking environments, highlighting the improved decision-making that can result from lack of interruptions; including practical strategies to achieve these - [Banter 99: 10Dec25 Rural Flood Resilience Partnership (RFRO) 10Dec25 with Paul Dixon from ACRE](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-99-10dec25-rural-flood-resilience-partnership-rfro-10dec25-with-paul-dixon-from-acre.md): The meeting focused on rural flood resilience initiatives, with presentations from Paul and Lucy about their organizations' work with parish councils and community flood warden schemes. - [Banter 98: 03Dec25 Water, with Katie Clubb from Forest of Dean](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-98-03dec25-water-with-katie-clubb-from-forest-of-dean.md): Katie covers many water topics: retention, slowing (for flood retention or mitigation), purity, wetlands, beavers, as well as insights into previous projects and major Blue Earth meeting - [Banter 97: 26Nov25 Duxford Biodiversity Initiatives, with Gillian Heath](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-97-26nov25-duxford-biodiversity-initiatives-with-gillian-heath.md): Gillian presented on the Natural Cambridgeshire Toolkit, which aims to expand Parish Online to more councils, and shared a detailed case study of Duxford's biodiversity initiatives - [Banter 96: 19Nov25 Climate Action Network, with Frank Deas](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-96-19nov25-climate-action-network-with-frank-deas.md): Frank described the creation and work of the SouthWest Stirling Climate Action Network, setup in early 2025. SWScan aims to support climate actions across communities, share ideas, and collaborate. - [Banter 95: 12Nov25 Public EV Chargers - installation and funding, with Gary Gee and Morgan Davies](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-95-12nov25-public-ev-chargers-installation-and-funding-with-gary-gee-and-morgan-davies.md): Gary and Morgan covered the types of EV chargers available, the reasons for doing so, and the range of funding options that can be used - [Banter 94: 05Nov25 Local Nature Recovery Strategy, with Stephen Dury](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-94-05nov25-local-nature-recovery-strategy-with-stephen-dury.md): Stephen clarifies LNRS at both the national and county/unitary level, and what is involved for parish councils - [Banter 93: 29Oct25 Neighbourhood Plan and Local Plan, with Sarah Whitelaw](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-93-29oct25-neighbourhood-plan-and-local-plan-with-sarah-whitelaw.md): Sarah, a councilllor at Holme Valley Parish Council, presented updates on the local plan review process, highlighting the council's efforts to influence development policies and address climate action - [Banter 92: 22Oct25 Climate Café Listening Circles, with Linda Aspey](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-92-22oct25-climate-cafe-listening-circles-with-linda-aspey.md): Linda introduces and explains the concept of Climate Cafes, which provide a confidential space for sharing and processing emotions related to climate change. A Listening Circle is held (not recorded). - [Banter 91: 15Oct25 Community Sustainability Hub, with Parisa Wright](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-91-15oct25-community-sustainability-hub-with-parisa-wright.md): Parisa Wright, founder of Community Sustainability Charity Greener and Cleaner, presented a case study on their work creating community hubs focused on sustainability and social connections. - [Banter 90: 08Oct25 A multi-dimensional value framework for town and parish councils, Amy Burnett](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-90-08oct25-a-multi-dimensional-value-framework-for-town-and-parish-councils-amy-burnett.md): Dr Amy Burnett offers a practical framework showing how parish and town councils can use multi-dimensional value thinking to support integrated local action. - [Banter 89: The Three Pillars, with Mike Eccles](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-89-the-three-pillars-with-mike-eccles.md): Since his last presentation (session 34) Mike has received some funding. Here he describes which actions the funding has made possible - [Banter 88: 24Sep25 Local Partnerships, with Paul Bourgeois](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-88-24sep25-local-partnerships-with-paul-bourgeois.md): Introduction to Local Partnerships work with local authorities, the public sector and their stakeholders Why partnering and collaboration is key, grass roots to central government Lessons of 30 years - [Banter 87: 17Sep25 Local Nature Recovery Strategy](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-87-17sep25-local-nature-recovery-strategy.md): Lynn and Janet presented on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) in Shropshire and Telford, highlighting its purpose, mapping approach, and collaboration with various stakeholders. - [Banter 86: 10Sep25 Norwich Eco Hub, with Steve Wiseman](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-86-10sep25-norwich-eco-hub-with-steve-wiseman.md): Steve introduced us to the wide-ranging activities that have spawned from the initial setting up of the Eco Hub in Norwich, including their work with local groups, solar panel installations, partners. - [Banter 85: 03Sep25 Digitally Mapping a Nature Reserve Project Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-85-03sep25-digitally-mapping-a-nature-reserve-project-graham-stoddart-stones.md): Graham demonstrates digital mapping (using Parish Online) of a Nature Reserve project - how to set it up with layers and features, print, generate Lat/Long co-ordinates, add attachments - [Banter 84: 27Aug25 Warming Seas - and lessons for organisation of groups - Bob Earll](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-84-27aug25-warming-seas-and-lessons-for-organisation-of-groups-bob-earll.md): Bob discusses the organisational part of South West Marine Ecosystems, and relates how the manner in which he arranges his marine "Thematic Topics" have counterparts for land-based operations. - [Banter 83: 20Aug25 CCA Workshop with Wendover Villages, Joolz Thompson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-83-20aug25-cca-workshop-with-wendover-villages-joolz-thompson.md): Joolz runs an online workshop with 4 Buckinghamshire parishes as the first of several preliminaries to the main workshop in October - [Banter 82: Devolution and County Networks, with Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-82-devolution-and-county-networks-with-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew presents the current state of local government devolution/reorganisation, highlights some statutory requirements, and lists some steps being taken at county level to ensure parish involvement - [Banter 81: Climate and Biodiversity Planning, Kirstin Rayner](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-81-climate-and-biodiversity-planning-kirstin-rayner.md): Wind turbine, solar energy, relations with other tiers of government, allotments, Bioblitz, butterfly count, wildlife gardens, community orchard, food bank, hedgelaying, scything, haymaking, funding - [Banter 80: Creating a Community Climate Action Plan, with Joolz Thompson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-80-creating-a-community-climate-action-plan-with-joolz-thompson.md): Joolz introduces the first of three sessions in which a Climate Action Plan will be developed live with 4 parish councils. This session draws on previous experiences, particularly with Essex towns - [Banter 79: 23Jul25 Public EV charger installation, Malcolm Bird](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-79-23jul25-public-ev-charger-installation-malcolm-bird.md): Malcolm relates the steps taken by Steeple Marden Parish Council in 2023 to determine the public EV chargers, installation, implementation and operation, and results since - plus things to avoid! - [Banter 78: 16Jul25. Local Government and Climate Scorecards, with Isaac Beevor](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-78-16jul25.-local-government-and-climate-scorecards-with-isaac-beevor.md): Isaac explains the Climate Emergency UK Climate Scorecard system, defiines the changes between the 2023 edition, and the one for 2025, and explains how to get around their website - [Banter 77: 09Jul25 Using the GC Knowledgebase](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-77-09jul25-using-the-gc-knowledgebase.md): What the KB is, what it is for, how it works, how to use it, how to improve it - [Banter 76: 02Jul25 Wellbeing Matters, with Linda Aspey](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-76-02jul25-wellbeing-matters-with-linda-aspey.md): Linda introduces us to wellbeing, helps us to recognise it or the lack thereof, suggest strategies to retain or recover wellbeing, defines burnout and ideas for cause and recovery, suggests next steps - [Banter 75: 24Jun25 Water Harvesting for Allotments, with Henry Clark](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-75-24jun25-water-harvesting-for-allotments-with-henry-clark.md): Henry demonstrated that mains water was too expensive to install, so he designed and built a 4000 litre water harvester for the parish allotments at Peakirk, Cambs- and what he would improve next time - [Banter 74: 18Jun25 Create your own Nature Reserve, Ben Wielgus](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-74-18jun25-create-your-own-nature-reserve-ben-wielgus.md): Ben recounts the creation of the Environment Group by Long Sutton PC, its early days, the survey and Environment Days, thence the creation of the Nature Reserve, and all the rights and wrongs thereto - [Banter 73: 11Jun25 Postcode Revolution (reprise) with Jack Cooper](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-73-11jun25-postcode-revolution-reprise-with-jack-cooper.md): Jack reminds us of the purpose of the Revolution, to enable all those within a postcode area to come together as a community, and work together on their environment, emergencies, and climate change - [Banter 72: 04Jun25 Emergency Resilience](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-72-04jun25-emergency-resilience.md): Richard Hood talks about getting prepared for emergencies at the parish and town council level for outages: power, comms, flooding - and particularly multi-outages -eg power and comms - [Banter 71: 28May25 update on Great Collaboration, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-71-28may25-update-on-great-collaboration-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew updates everyone on the state of GC website now, and what is coming shortly - [Banter 70: 21May25 Community Climate Mural, Maddie McGregor](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-70-21may25-community-climate-mural-maddie-mcgregor.md): Maddie introduces us to the heartwarming story of her project in Dove Street, Bristol, in which involving the community in creating a mural brought everyone together and fostered an amazing reaction - [Banter 69: 14May25 Net Zero Template, David Morgan-Jones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-69-14may25-net-zero-template-david-morgan-jones.md): Second session in the development of our working template to help councils achieve their Net Zero goals - [Banter 68: 07May25 Libraries working to Net Zero, Anna McMahon](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-68-07may25-libraries-working-to-net-zero-anna-mcmahon.md): Anna takes us through the myriad ways in which Cambridgeshire Libraries (in particular) are working to Net Zero with their own facilities (heatpumps, solar, LED), and with partners and in promotions - [Banter 67: 30Apr25 Corsham Climate Plans for Net Zero by 2030, with Garry Ford](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-67-30apr25-corsham-climate-plans-for-net-zero-by-2030-with-garry-ford.md): Garry introduced himself and Corsham, and took us through the beautifully detailed projects being undertaken by the Town Council, and their goal of reaching Net Zero by 2030 - and Eco Fair - [Banter 66: 23Apr25 Nature Park, with Martin Harrison](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-66-23apr25-nature-park-with-martin-harrison.md): Martin described the magnificent National Education Nature Park programme, available free to all schools in England, to get youngsters out into nature, to enhance biodiversity, to improve wellbeing - [Banter 65: 16Apr25 Bats, with Daisy Finniear](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-65-16apr25-bats-with-daisy-finniear.md): A fascinating account of the Bats to be found in Britain, their main habitats, their contributions to our biodiversity, and how to increase their numbers - [Banter 64: 09Apr25, De-carbonising Community Buildings, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-64-09apr25-de-carbonising-community-buildings-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew shows two examples of very different buildings- a Grade 1 listed building in Newark, Notts, and a very un-listed building in Banwell, Somerset - and uses them to display the process to follow - [Banter 63: 02Apr25 Manchester, first Carbon-Literate City?, Linda Foley](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-63-02apr25-manchester-first-carbon-literate-city-linda-foley.md): Linda describes the early days of the Carbon Literacy Project, and how that has grown - and how Manchester is aiming to have more than half a million locals certified in CLT very soon now..... - [Banter 62: 26Mar25 Community Land Trusts, Tom Chance and Janet Cobb](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-62-26mar25-community-land-trusts-tom-chance-and-janet-cobb.md): Janet introduces us to the specifics of the Middle Marches Land Trust in Shropshire, its goals, its achievements, and how it works - and future potential; Tom looks at CLTs across England and Wales - [Banter 61: 19Mar25 Green and Healthy Frome, Becky Lovegrove](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-61-19mar25-green-and-healthy-frome-becky-lovegrove.md): Becky introduced us to the successes - and pitfalls - of a community coming together to strive for a healthier and greener future. - [Banter 60: 12Mar25 Climate Change Gardening, Clive Boase](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-60-12mar25-climate-change-gardening-clive-boase.md): Clive introduces us to the concept of managing our gardens in such a way as to substantially increase the part that they can play in reducing our carbon footprints. - [Banter 59: 05Mar25 Local Climate and Nature Action Plans LCNAP), Matthew Lipton](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-59-05mar25-local-climate-and-nature-action-plans-lcnap-matthew-lipton.md): Matthew introduced the Local Climate and Nature Action Plan Toolkit, going through how and why it was developed, with an overview of what has been delivered through LCNAPs so far in South Gloucs. - [Banter 58: 26Feb25 "Phosphates" with Andrew Clegg](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-58-26feb25-phosphates-with-andrew-clegg.md): Andrew defines phosphates, and explains why they are such an issue in the Somerset Levels: the causes, the effects, what has been done to date to reduce problem, and what remains to be done - [Banter 57: 19Feb25 creating a parish Environment group, by Graham S-S](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-57-19feb25-creating-a-parish-environment-group-by-graham-s-s.md): Graham recounts the start of an Environment Group in a small rural parish, how it started, mistakes made, progress via a village survey, an Open Day, and the results since. - [Banter 56: 12FEb25 "Smart" Net Zero approach, with David Morgan-Jones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-56-12feb25-smart-net-zero-approach-with-david-morgan-jones.md): David runs a working group approach to developing the sort of plan that a parish council or community group could use to start reducing CO2 production in the parish and local community. - [Banter 55: 05Jan25 Wight Community Energy](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-55-05jan25-wight-community-energy.md) - [Banter 54: 29Jan25 Climate Emergency declared 5 years ago in Charlbury - what has happened since?](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-54-29jan25-climate-emergency-declared-5-years-ago-in-charlbury-what-has-happened-since.md): Liz Reason takes us through Charlbury's declaration - the reasons for it in the first place, the immediate impact, and the consequences, particularly in terms of volunteers - [Banter 53: 22Jan25 "Harbour Farm and LNRS"](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-53-22jan25-harbour-farm-and-lnrs.md): Andrew Holman presents the story of Harbour Farm in Bembridge - its abandonment, recovery, RSPB, Environment Agency, battles and wins, Local Nature Recovery Strategy - [Banter 52: 15Jan25 Knowledgebase -what parishes need to know, how to create a climate change roadmap](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-52-15jan25-knowledgebase-what-parishes-need-to-know-how-to-create-a-climate-change-roadmap.md): Graham starts the ball rolling on a perpetual exercise to find out what it is that users - parish councils and community groups - need to find in the Knowledgebase. And the sort of path to take - [Banter 51: 08Jan25 - DESNZ Call for Evidence](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-51-08jan25-desnz-call-for-evidence.md): Graham explains the terms involved in the DESNZ Call for Evidence, Joolz reports success with Community Energy Fund, Tristram talks about renewables at community level, followed by a lively Q\&A - [Banter 50: 18Dec24 Food Resilience, Daphne Du Cros](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-50-18dec24-food-resilience-daphne-du-cros.md): Daphne lays out the current, pretty dire, situation with respect to the UK's ability to feed itself, and then suggests some steps to help redeem the situation at the local community level - [Banter 49: 11Dec24 Really Helping and Enabling Personal Environmental Action, Bob Earll](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-49-11dec24-really-helping-and-enabling-personal-environmental-action-bob-earll.md): Bob presents practical ideas for really helping and enabling personal environmental action - [Banter 48 : 04Dec24, Carbon Literacy Project, Abby Charlesworth](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-48-04dec24-carbon-literacy-project-abby-charlesworth.md): In her role as Local Authorities Coordinator for the Carbon Literacy Project, Abby takes us through Carbon Literacy training, future plans to work with Parish and Town councils more closely - [Banter 47: 27Nov24 Climate Action in the world of Sport by Laura Baldwin](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-47-27nov24-climate-action-in-the-world-of-sport-by-laura-baldwin.md): Laura highlights the stunning drive and enthusiasm that sports people bring to the environmental world, and how they can be a real force for good. This is dynamic stuff for Parish Councils!! - [Banter 46: Biodiversity Net Gain, with DEFRA](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-46-biodiversity-net-gain-with-defra.md): Gabriella and Aemelia introduce Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), a new planning condition that requires developers to replace habitats destroyed through development and add an additional 10% of habitat - [Banter 45: 3Nov24 Communication to save the Planet, Katie Clubb](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-45-3nov24-communication-to-save-the-planet-katie-clubb.md): Communicating using "Hope, not fear", and to "Inspire, not tell", Katie demonstrates how to use the Co-Benefit approach to getting the message across - [Banter 44: 06Nov24 Climate Anxiety with Linda Aspey](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-44-06nov24-climate-anxiety-with-linda-aspey.md): Linda introduces us to the world of anxiety with respect to Climate Change, gives us some statistics to indicate the size of the problem, gives examples of how the anxiety/distress can manifest itself - [Banter 43: 30Oct24 Experiences with an EV, with Ian Graham](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-43-30oct24-experiences-with-an-ev-with-ian-graham.md): Ian reports his views and lessons learned after a couple of years with an EV, with advice, hints and tips - [Banter 42: Home Insulation Efficiency by Design Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-42-home-insulation-efficiency-by-design-graham-stoddart-stones.md): Graham introduces the idea of incorporating maximum insulation efficiency in new home builds from the start: PassivHaus, Earth-Sheltered Houses, Dome Houses - [Banter 41: Share more, Waste less,16Oct24, Harvey Mcgivern](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-41-share-more-waste-less-16oct24-harvey-mcgivern.md): Harvey introduces us to the Olio system, including phone app, for collecting and distributing free food that would otherwise go to waste - [Banter 40: Water Efficiency at home, 09Oct24, Beverley Rogers](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-40-water-efficiency-at-home-09oct24-beverley-rogers.md): Beverley and Courtney explain the services that Welsh Water offers its clients to help reduce their use and wastage of water, and so to reduce their bills for both water and heating. - [Banter 39: Postcode Revolution, 02Oct24, Jack Cooper](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-39-postcode-revolution-02oct24-jack-cooper.md): Jack explains what led him to start the Revolution (as a change in the way you look at things), andwhy it is based on building postcode communities - [Banter 38: Why not underground?, 25Sep24, Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-38-why-not-underground-25sep24-graham-stoddart-stones.md): Graham explains about Earth Sheltered Houses (ESH) and their advantages and disadvantages, with examples of some of the more delightful ones - [Banter 37: Waste and Recycling Regulations, 18Sep24, Matthew Coulter](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-37-waste-and-recycling-regulations-18sep24-matthew-coulter.md): Matthew made us all aware of how the 2021 Regulations impact us at both the personal and the council level, and gave a lively presentation demonstrating what needs to be done - and how to do it - [Banter 36: Bringing Solutions Together, 11Sep24, Paul White](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-36-bringing-solutions-together-11sep24-paul-white.md): Paul takes us through the essential role of a community informatics service within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. - [Banter 35: Biosphere Reserves, 04Sep24, Chris McFarlina](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-35-biosphere-reserves-04sep24-chris-mcfarlina.md): Chris explains about Biosphere Reserves globally, nationally, and then in detail for the Forest of Dean - one of seven reserves in the UK - [Banter 34: Hay Community Resilience Initiative, 28Aug24, Mike Eccles](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-34-hay-community-resilience-initiative-28aug24-mike-eccles.md) - [Banter 33: Climate Change and the new Government, 21Aug24, Ed Gemmell](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-33-climate-change-and-the-new-government-21aug24-ed-gemmell.md): Ed walks us through the reasons for Councils to set a Net Zero date of 2030, and outlines the sorts of steps that can be taken, using his own constituency of Hazlemere, Bucks as a series of examples - [Banter 32: Sustainability in Sport, 14Aug24, Claudine Pearson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-32-sustainability-in-sport-14aug24-claudine-pearson.md) - [Banter 31: Peterborough Accelerated Net Zero Project, 07Aug23, Gemma Birley](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-31-peterborough-accelerated-net-zero-project-07aug23-gemma-birley.md) - [Banter 30: Programme Review, 31Jul24, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-30-programme-review-31jul24-andrew-maliphant.md) - [Banter 29: Younity and Community Energy, 24Jul24, Michaela Cryar](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-29-younity-and-community-energy-24jul24-michaela-cryar.md): Michaela shows us how Younity exists to energise community energy by connecting groups to the energy market, volunteers and funding - [Banter 28: Funding our Future, 17Jul24, Joolz Thompson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-28-funding-our-future-17jul24-joolz-thompson.md) - [Banter 27: Creating Biodiverse Woodlands (& ESG), 10Jul24, Michael Cunningham](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-27-creating-biodiverse-woodlands-and-esg-10jul24-michael-cunningham.md): Michael explains "Why Nine Trees?", and then covers all their programmes to ensure that trees planted under their care get every chance to grow to full size and maximum CO2 engorgement - [Banter 26: Messages, 03Jul24, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-26-messages-03jul24-andrew-maliphant.md) - [Banter 25: Earthwatch Fresh Water, 26Jun24, Sam Frith](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-25-earthwatch-fresh-water-26jun24-sam-frith.md): Sam takes us through the work of the Fresh Water project in the UK, and shows how that ties in with Earthwatch work worldwide. She shows sample collection and analysis, and invites all to join in - [Banter 26: Messages, 03Jul24, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-25-earthwatch-fresh-water-26jun24-sam-frith/banter-26-messages-03jul24-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew demonstrates the need to work out what to say, to whom, and how - [Banter 24: Solar PV and batteries in your Parish, 19Jun24, Alex Templeton](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-24-solar-pv-and-batteries-in-your-parish-19jun24-alex-templeton.md): Alex demonstrates ways of installing and paying for Solar PV and Batteries in your local Community - [Banter 23 Friends of the Earth, 12Jun24, Toby Bridgman](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-23-friends-of-the-earth-12jun24-toby-bridgman.md): Toby demonstrates the data layers - particularly maps of Energy and Climate Change, Pollution, Nature, and Transport - and the data analysis involved. - [Banter 22: Energy and Low Carbon activities, 05Jun24, Adam Birchweaver](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-22-energy-and-low-carbon-activities-05jun24-adam-birchweaver.md): Adam summarises the many ongoing projects within Essex sponsored by the Energy and Low Carbon team - [Banter 21: Child-led,Eco-refill workshops, 29May24, Lizzie Gimblett](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-21-child-led-eco-refill-workshops-29may24-lizzie-gimblett.md): Lizzie introduces us to the PupilProfit facility, in which children set up a refill shop at their school, and are introduced to Climate and Environmental Change without fear - [Banter 20: Food Security, 22May24, David Dixon](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-20-food-security-22may24-david-dixon.md): David, from Bridport Town Council, introduces us to their Food Security project, which emphasises and supports buying from local producers to increase security, resilience, and sustainability - [Banter 19: CCA workshop 15May24 Joolz Thompson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-19-cca-workshop-15may24-joolz-thompson.md): Joolz runs an instant "How To" workshop on how to run a "Community Climate" workshop! - [Banter 18: MotherTree, 08May24, Dan Sherrard-Smith](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-18-mothertree-08may24-dan-sherrard-smith.md) - [Banter 17: Parish Online and Great Collaboration, 01May24, Chris Mewse](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-17-parish-online-and-great-collaboration-01may24-chris-mewse.md) - [Banter 16: Resilience, 24Apr24, Chris Adams](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-16-resilience-24apr24-chris-adams.md) - [Banter 15: Twenty is Plenty, 17Apr24, Dilys Gartside, Belinda Bawden](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-15-twenty-is-plenty-17apr24-dilys-gartside-belinda-bawden.md) - [Banter 14: The World Game, 10Apr24, Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-14-the-world-game-10apr24-graham-stoddart-stones.md) - [Banter 13: Biodiversity Net Gain, 03Apr24, Andrew Maliphant](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-13-biodiversity-net-gain-03apr24-andrew-maliphant.md): Andrew explains the implications for parish and town councils of the new legislation for Biodiversity Net Gain that went into effect 02Apr24 - [Banter 12: CSE "Future Energy Landscapes", 27Mar24, Dan Stone](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-12-cse-future-energy-landscapes-27mar24-dan-stone.md): Dan covers quickly the various services provided by CSE, and then goes into spectacular detail about the Future Energy Landscapes project - [Banter 11: Carbon Copy, 20Mar24, Ric Casale](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-11-carbon-copy-20mar24-ric-casale.md) - [Banter 10: Great Collaboration website update, 13Mar24, Sarah Battarbee, Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-10-great-collaboration-website-update-13mar24-sarah-battarbee-graham-stoddart-stones.md): How we plan to cater to widely varying IT experience amongst our users, to improve their experience of our website - [Banter 09: Carbon Literacy, 06Mar24, Belinda Bawden](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-09-carbon-literacy-06mar24-belinda-bawden.md): Belinda outlines the development path of Carbon Literacy training, and the courses available all over the country. Her town of Lyme Regis has just been awarded a world-first Carbon Literacy award - [Banter 08: Education and Climate Science, 28Feb24, Maddie McGregor](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-08-education-and-climate-science-28feb24-maddie-mcgregor.md): The importance of teaching 'Action' and not just 'Fear' with climate science - [Banter 07: Sustainable Transport, 21Feb24, Jools Townsend](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-07-sustainable-transport-21feb24-jools-townsend.md): The Chief Executive, Community Rail Network demonstrates "How local councils can engage communities on sustainable travel". - [Banter 06: EV Charging Points, 14Feb24, Sarah Battarbee](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-06-ev-charging-points-14feb24-sarah-battarbee.md) - [Banter 05: Beneath the Surface - River Evenlode, 07Feb24, Jennifer Lanham](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-05-beneath-the-surface-river-evenlode-07feb24-jennifer-lanham.md) - [Banter 04: Community Climate Action Plan, 31Jan24, Joolz Thompson](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-04-community-climate-action-plan-31jan24-joolz-thompson.md) - [Banter 03: Climate Change and Digital Mapping, 24Jan24, with Graham Stoddart-Stones](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-03-climate-change-and-digital-mapping-24jan24-with-graham-stoddart-stones.md) - [Banter 02: Floods, with Bob Earll, 17Jan24](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-02-floods-with-bob-earll-17jan24.md): Please find a copy of the video from today here: - [Banter 01: Biodiversity, with Andrew Maliphant 10Jan24](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/banter-sessions-inc-table-of-all-sessions/banter-01-biodiversity-with-andrew-maliphant-10jan24.md) - [CCA Climate Action Plan workshops](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops.md): A sub-page of EVENTS. Here you can find details of the various workshops run by CCA in asscoation with Great Collaboration - [CCA 04: 11Dec25 Wendover & Villages part 2 of 9 online followups](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-04-11dec25-wendover-and-villages-part-2-of-9-online-followups.md): The second in a series of 9 online followups to the main Live Event on 15Sep25 - [CCA 03: 27Nov25 Wendover & Villages - post workshop Zoom update 1 of 9](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-03-27nov25-wendover-and-villages-post-workshop-zoom-update-1-of-9.md): This is the first of 9 online workshops following the Live Meeting in October 2025 - [CCA 02: 15Sep25 Wendover & Villages](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-02-15sep25-wendover-and-villages.md): Joolz Thompson guides the members of 4 Buckinghamshire parishes through some more preparatory steps before their live meeting on 11Oct25 - [CCA 01: 22Jul25 Wendover & Villages](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-01-22jul25-wendover-and-villages.md): Joolz Thompson runs a 1 hour workshop - [Wendover & Villages - 20Aug25- first Online followup](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-01-22jul25-wendover-and-villages/wendover-and-villages-20aug25-first-online-followup.md): One of several online discussions mentored by Joolz as the build-uo to Climate Action Plan - [Wendover & Villages - 15Aug25-second Online-followup](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/cca-01-22jul25-wendover-and-villages/wendover-and-villages-15aug25-second-online-followup.md): A very busy, online preparation for the live workshop session planned for 11Oct25 - [POWER workshops - 26Nov25 - Planning Our Way to Energy Resilience](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/power-workshops-26nov25-planning-our-way-to-energy-resilience.md): The CCA's Energy Resilience programme offering funding and support for community projects - [ECC CCA Essex County Council to Colchester by Community Climate Action](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/cca-climate-action-plan-workshops/ecc-cca-essex-county-council-to-colchester-by-community-climate-action.md) - [Introduction to Climate Action Planning](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/introduction-to-climate-action-planning.md) - [30Jun25 Introduction to Climate Action Planning](https://wiki.greatcollaboration.uk/knowledgebase/events/introduction-to-climate-action-planning/30jun25-introduction-to-climate-action-planning.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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