Brighton & Hove 10:10 is a city wide initiative that aims to inspire local people to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels and energy waste by 10% in 2010. It’s really easy to do your bit. All you have to do is go to the website: http://www.brightonandhove1010.org and sign up. You can then find out how you can reduce your carbon emissions in ways that most suit or appeal to you. This campaign is about regular people taking real actions that can have a collective impact on the city in which we live and love.
The Argus is looking for a Brighton and Hove family to tell us all about their 10:10 journey. Whether you already consider yourself a ‘green’ family or know you have a long way to go in your household, we want to hear from you. In fact, if you feel there’s more you could be doing to cut down on your carbon emissions, you could be just the family we are looking for. The local family we choose will be featured in The Argus and give us updates throughout the year on how they are progressing. Plus, the pioneer family will win an amazing reward for their dedication, in the form of a great eco-friendly holiday!
The family that is selected for this project will enjoy a free holiday for up to 6 people staying on one of the fabulous Feather Down Farms in the UK! Feather Down Farm Days has been featured on TV and in national magazines and offers a unique UK holiday experience staying in luxury tented accommodation on working farms in some of the most stunning rural locations in the UK. http://www.featherdown.co.uk
The Pioneer family will also be invited to attend the Sussex Eco Awards 2010 to present the award for Green Household.
Competition Judges
Oliver Heath Eco-designer, writer, television presenter and Brighton & Hove 10:10 Pioneer
Kay Gunn Feather Down Farm Days
Sarah Lewis-Hammond Award-winning environmental journalist and editor and organiser of the Sussex Eco Awards
How to Enter
All you need to do is email georgina.harris@theargus.co.uk and tell us, in no more than 150 words, why you think your family’s journey to reduce their carbon emissions would be the one to follow. Perhaps you know you are a bit wasteful at the moment? Perhaps you have some creative ideas to make carbon reduction easier in your house? Perhaps your children put you to shame? As long as you live in the Brighton and Hove area, you are eligible to enter.
Closing date: Friday, July 2, 2010.
Terms and Conditions
The winning family agrees to sign up to the 10:10 initiative and to feature in regular updates on their progress in The Argus and theargus.co.uk. including photographs. Other publicity may also be required. All entrants give permission for their entries to be made public if so desired by The Argus. Applicable to U.K holidays only. Holiday must be taken during 2010 season (3rd April 2010 to 28th October 2010). Applies to a weekend or mid week break only. Not redeemable during bank holiday weekends. Subject to availability ( farms and dates) at the time of booking. Linen is included, however, all extras ( bike hire , insurance, pets, childrens’ furniture , towel and kitchen package etc are not included in the prize). The tents sleep up to 6 people (max 5 adults and one child up to 12 years old). All other terms and conditions of Feather Down Farm Days apply. You can find these on http://www.featherdown.co.uk
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