Morning,
So I'm a bit dazed and confused after my week away learning about Climate Change, watch this space for my reports and interviews from there. This is the info from todays show:
The Big Climate Event
http://www.cagoxfordshire.org
Our Eco Guru Simon popped in to the studio to tell about their big event at Oxford Town Hall on the 7th November. It's a chance to share and learn ideas on how you can do your bit to help Climate Change. You'll need to book your place.
The Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
The Oxfordshire Red Cross is marking its centenary with an event in the Clarendon Centre in Oxford from 9am. If you can't make it then have a look at the website or get in touch.
oxon@redcross.org.uk / 01235 552660
The Bunk Line
http://www.brazilproductions.co.uk
We heard from Nick Brazil about his latest documentary on the railway line from Cholsey to Wallingford.
I also promised I'd post up details of an event for Clive, so here it is:
Hi Phil
I would be most grateful if you will please be good enough to mention this charity fundraising event on your BBC Radio Oxford show this weekend.
I live in Freeland and have kidney cancer, and am trying to do my bit as a voluntary fundraiser for an excellent Oxford based cancer charity, UCARE, who are already dong so much to help others. This is the link to their
website: http://www.ucare-oxford.org.uk
We are holding a fundraising event by way of a concert to be given by the Radcliffe Orchestra, on Saturday, 7th November at the Tingewick Hall, which is on the JR Hospital site, and I attach a poster with the full details.
Tickets are only £8, including light refreshments, and will be available on the night, and beforehand at the Cairns Library, which is located in the academic centre of the JR hospital. This is also where the Tingewick Hall is.
I hope you can help us please. Many thanks.
Kind regards
Clive Stone
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Dead Wood!
Our main task today has been to venture out into the wildes of the county to assess the amount of dead wood that has collected on the woodland floor.
It was actually more fun and a bit easier than I had originally thought. Rather than count everything (an almost impossible task!) you just draw out regular lines across sections of a plot of the forest and then count any wood that is wider than 5cm diameter!
It did all begin to blur in to one after a while!
In the evening we began to think as a group, to see if there was one project that we could agree to put in to action together. A difficult choice as most of the ideas will require outside help. We shall see if we can get anywhere though. Watch this space!
It was actually more fun and a bit easier than I had originally thought. Rather than count everything (an almost impossible task!) you just draw out regular lines across sections of a plot of the forest and then count any wood that is wider than 5cm diameter!
It did all begin to blur in to one after a while!
In the evening we began to think as a group, to see if there was one project that we could agree to put in to action together. A difficult choice as most of the ideas will require outside help. We shall see if we can get anywhere though. Watch this space!
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Mini beasts and the great debate
The Climate Camp continues and today we moved on to mini beasts, although not quite as we hoped. We were due to head out in to the woods to count millipedes and woodlice however the bit's of kit required didn't show up in time. So instead it was a day of leaf sorting and for the first time in a very long time for me, a go at sewing. Not something I was expecting really, but we had to put together some mesh bags for a new experiment on what affects the decomposition of leaves... mini beasts or bacteria!
Here are some pics from a lab experiment to see if it's possible to replicate some of the woodland conditions under a more controlled environment. The Woodlice in this tub started off with a selection of leaves and have created the top soil you can see in this pic. And it only took a few weeks!
Each evening we have a more formal learning session which last night dealt with the facts around Climate Change and today how that is affecting us and what we can do about it.#
Here are some pics from a lab experiment to see if it's possible to replicate some of the woodland conditions under a more controlled environment. The Woodlice in this tub started off with a selection of leaves and have created the top soil you can see in this pic. And it only took a few weeks!
Each evening we have a more formal learning session which last night dealt with the facts around Climate Change and today how that is affecting us and what we can do about it.#This would take me a month to explain, but needless to say, it seems we are probably in a great deal of trouble! I'll try and explain it a bit later, but for now my bunk bed is calling me!!!
Monday, 26 October 2009
If I should enter the woods today...
Today was the first day of some real work on the Climate Research field trip. After a briefing session in the lab giving us the basics on what Climate Change is and how woodland is part of the process we headed out to the trees themselves.
We were out to collect leaves and then count them. The first major learning point for me, the difference between Maple and Sycamore leaves!!!
Here are some of the pics:
Hill End - Base Camp
Heading out to the woods.
Tehri, showing us how they measure tree growth.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
Climate Camp
Hello from Hill End near Farmoor. This week I'm taking part in a Climate Change Field Study with Earthwatch.
They've invited me a long to get a sense of the problems facing the world and how we can make a difference. Also I'll be taking part in some actual research in to the affects of the changing environment on our woodland. I'll check back with any good gossip I get as the week goes on.
I've already hit one problem, the BBC laptop isn't liking the country air. I'll reboot and try it in the morning.
Look out Swampy, here I come!!!
They've invited me a long to get a sense of the problems facing the world and how we can make a difference. Also I'll be taking part in some actual research in to the affects of the changing environment on our woodland. I'll check back with any good gossip I get as the week goes on.
I've already hit one problem, the BBC laptop isn't liking the country air. I'll reboot and try it in the morning.
Look out Swampy, here I come!!!
Sunday 25th October
A really busy one this morning, so here is the background information for you:
Universal Harmony
Website: http://www.nirankari.com/
The Universal Brotherhood meet in Oxford and have a special event on this weekend that aims to bring together people from around the country.
Banbury Cross
Website: http://www.banbury.gov.uk/
It's the 150th anniversary of the Banbury Cross this month, and today there was a special service of celebration being held.
Jo Thoenes climbs up Kilimanjaro
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/content/articles/2009/06/17/mountain_feature.shtml
Jo left on Friday to join 7 other people who are climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the NASIO Trust. Jo starts the climb today and is going to be giving us regular updates on this amazing challenge.
Universal HarmonyWebsite: http://www.nirankari.com/
The Universal Brotherhood meet in Oxford and have a special event on this weekend that aims to bring together people from around the country.
Banbury Cross
Website: http://www.banbury.gov.uk/
It's the 150th anniversary of the Banbury Cross this month, and today there was a special service of celebration being held.
Jo Thoenes climbs up Kilimanjaro
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/content/articles/2009/06/17/mountain_feature.shtml
Jo left on Friday to join 7 other people who are climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the NASIO Trust. Jo starts the climb today and is going to be giving us regular updates on this amazing challenge.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Saturday 24th October
First things first. Don't forget: THE CLOCKS GO BACK TONIGHT. I'm having to cover the house with post-it notes to remind me!
It's a full one. Mercers Movies recommends Fantastic Mr. Fox
http://fliptips.blogspot.com/ for the full review.
Moon watching
Website: http://www.cnaag.com/
The Chipping Norton Amatuer Astrology Group are off to the Rollright Stones to go moonwatching today. We also learnt our word of the day... Bortle! Here's an explanation off the interweb! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bortle_Dark-Sky_Scale
Birding
Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/
The RSPB are holding an event in Port Meadow, Oxford. It's a chance to learn how to make sure our winged friends are well fed for the winter.
Little planes
Website: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/
Sunday is going to be fun at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon where they are holding the Large Model Aircraft Show. Including a scale model of the Vulcan and Wellington bombers!
Art in Woodstock
Website: http://www.artinwoodstock.com/
Chris Baylis popped in to brief us the events of the next week.
What Recession.
We talked to Sian Holt from the new Fudge Kitchen shop in Oxford and Neil Kinch from Salters Steamers about how they were faring in these tough times.
Listen again to hear the whole interview.
It's a full one. Mercers Movies recommends Fantastic Mr. Fox
http://fliptips.blogspot.com/ for the full review.
Moon watching
Website: http://www.cnaag.com/
The Chipping Norton Amatuer Astrology Group are off to the Rollright Stones to go moonwatching today. We also learnt our word of the day... Bortle! Here's an explanation off the interweb! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bortle_Dark-Sky_Scale
Birding
Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/
The RSPB are holding an event in Port Meadow, Oxford. It's a chance to learn how to make sure our winged friends are well fed for the winter.
Little planes
Website: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/
Sunday is going to be fun at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon where they are holding the Large Model Aircraft Show. Including a scale model of the Vulcan and Wellington bombers!
Art in Woodstock
Website: http://www.artinwoodstock.com/
Chris Baylis popped in to brief us the events of the next week.
What Recession.
We talked to Sian Holt from the new Fudge Kitchen shop in Oxford and Neil Kinch from Salters Steamers about how they were faring in these tough times.
Listen again to hear the whole interview.
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