Thanks for visiting my website. I am a freelance writer and consultant on sustainability and community responses to climate change.  I also  run workshops and training for community groups, helping them use social media tools such as twitter, blogs , facebook and flickr to complement their face to face communications. I am also  a freelance Strategy Adviser for the 10:10 Campaign and I was a co founder of the Low Carbon Communities Network.

Recent projects have included working with : Ashton Hayes Parish Council (I organised the first national conference for low carbon communities in 2007), Defra, Green Alliance, Energy Saving Trust,  Friends of the Earth,  Low Carbon Communities Network and Age of Stupid. I have written for Chester Chronicle, Sustained magazine and Green TV. I am also chief dog walker, gardener and proud owner of a newly established plot in my village’s community allotment. I have also been known to bake cupcakes and make my own bread!

But …

I’m also a  working mum, so what you read here is the diary of a real human being, not superwoman and I’m certainly no eco warrior. For years I’ve been saying we need to present low carbon living as not just achievable, but also desirable and to present a vision of a less energy intensive lifestyle that ordinary people (like you and me) can imagine themselves living. Prepare to see a new representation  of low carbon lifestyles in 2010 as businesses, consultancies – and maybe even the government  begin to recognise the need to support community led initiatives which give a tangible representation of a low carbon life.

So…

If you are looking forsomeone to inspire your staff or community to reduce their energy demand  or help you make sense of  the “web” then please get in touch.

I also accept one off commissions for articles, book contributions, research and copy writing. Here’s what other people have said about me:

“An entertaining and informative session, hope we see you at next year’s event” EST Green Communities attendee

“All the evaluations from your session rated highly satisfactory or above” National Energy Action conference team

“Witty and refreshing, haven’t laughed so much at a conference in years” Workshop attendee

“Great contribution, giving the practioner’s viewpoint” Book reviewer

“Honest, practical and down to earth, are you free to speak at my event next month?” Workshop attendee

How to contact me:

Email: lowcarbondiary[at]gmail.com

Phone: 07595291504

Twitter: @lowcarbondiary

Disclaimer:

Everything on this blog is entirely my own opinion and does not reflect any opinions, views, support, or endorsement of any past, current or future employer. Even content that is quoted, similar, or reflects on the subject matter from a client’s website or publication, is entirely my own opinion and unless acknowledged is entirely my own work.