JOIN OUR FIRST OPEN ACTION EVENING OF 2018, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE OUTLOOK Come and join us for Discussions, a Drink, and some Doing, helping us out on keeping the Reading Hydro Project moving forward. If you are not already a member, don’t worry, you can join us at this or any other open members’ event (and […]
READING HYDRO – ACTION EVENING 7:30pm Tuesday 23rd of January, The Outlook Read More »
So you’re not for profit, but not a charity? You’re not a business, but you’ll be looking for investors for the hydroelectric project? People can join as members and vote for directors at your Annual General Meeting, and agree where community funds can go, but you’re not a cooperative or a Community Interest Company, Social
Just what is a Community Benefit Society? Read More »
Wouldn’t it be wonderful for Reading to have a Hydro Energy scheme on Caversham Weir that would be able to fund and support sustainability community projects in Reading? Only a few years ago, in 2013, this was the origins of the idea being explored the Transition Town Reading Energy Group. Like all good ideas, it
A huge thanks to all our volunteers, members and supporters for helping Reading Hydro progress so much in 2017. Here’s to an amazing and energy filled (renewable) 2018 where we’ve already got some exciting plans in the “pipeline” from your ideas (so better recharge those batteries before): Working with schools on educational resources and activities Building
Seasonal hydro greetings Read More »
We’re excited to announce that you’re now able to reserve and get your hands on our Reading Hydro Festive* cards. Just fill in the reservation form here If you indicate how many you’d like, we’ll be able to get back to you to confirm the availability, cost and the best means we can get them
Festive Fundraising Cards Available Now – Limited Edition Read More »
Reading Science & Tech Meetup Groups Christmas Gathering – Tuesday 12th December 2017 We’ve progressed a long way this year, down to the help and support of so many wonderful members, friends and family, so what better excuse to get together to celebrate? Oh yes and Christmas is coming…. As part of Reading Hydro’s aim is
Christmas Party and Festive Cards – 7pm Tuesday 12th December Read More »
Reading 2050 was established in 2013 by the School of the Built Environment, Barton Wilmore and Reading UK CIC to deliver a strategic, long-term vision that will support the delivery of Reading’s legacy of a truly smart & sustainable city. The Reading 2050 lecture series was recently launched at the newly opened Thames Lido, as a platform to further
What Could Reading Be Like In 2050? Read More »
One of the aims of Reading Hydro is also to be able to provide useful and educational data and resources to the local community (and wider). We’re excited to be linking up with The Things Network Reading to start to explore opportunities to do this at the site, that then may be integrated into our
All Things Hydro – Field Trip – 10am Sunday 29th October Read More »
Our next Action Evening is in the diary! Come and join us for a drink and discussions, while helping us out on keeping the Reading Hydro Project moving forward. If you are not already a member you can join us at this or any other open members’ event. Topics we’ll be looking at include: Applying for seed funding Building
Reading Hydro – Action Evening 7pm Wednesday 8th of November Read More »
Come and join us for a drink and helping us out on keeping the Reading Hydro Project moving forward. If you are not already a member you can join us at this or any other open members’ event. We’ll be focusing on applying for seed funding and publicising the project. There’ll also be some specialist ‘jobs’
Action Evening – 7pm Wednesday 11th October 2017 Read More »
