Energy saving in the kitchen

Things are hotting up in Su Williams's kitchen this week - literally.  Su, along with lots of other volunteers in Lymm, helps to run Low Carbon Lymm - a not for profit group.  They are having an open day on Saturday at the Village Hall to help local people gain control of their energy bills.  Sometimes I am a bit sceptical about 'green' ideas, thinking that they involve lots of capital to get them going.  Richard, who is co-ordinating the event, assures me that there will be a very wide range of ideas represented, and it is not just an event to promote greener energy.  When we look at the press at the moment, we could be forgiven for thinking that the worst of this recession is over.  However, I have spoken to 2 friends this week who are either being made redundant or unable to find contracts for their work.  Even if the optimism we find in the press is correct and overall the country is on it's way out of it, it is likely to take several years before our wages return to pre-recession levels in real terms simply due to the increases in the costs of living.  Energy prices have increased enormously, and by reviewing our consumption regularly we can help ourselves to effectively manage costs.

So, back to Su in her kitchen.  She will be taking her banana breads...

...in order to demonstrate how we can all reduce energy consumption in the kitchen.   I'll be giving her a hand, but I'll also be taking the chance to visit the other stalls there to see how I can save money. 

There will be refreshments available, and if you have kids around at the weekends there will be a couple of things to keep them occupied while you browse.  Hope to see you there 10-3!