Magnificent Revolution raises people's awareness about the complex issues behind energy: how we use energy and how our energy resources today have a profound effect on people's lives and on our planet in the future. They develop practical, unusual and fun ways to engage people with renewable technology - a key step towards a low carbon economy. We are recruiting for the following four positions to start with us in June. Deadline for applications is Sunday 15th May.

1. Events Coordination Intern – will work closely with one of our directors to support the Events function. This voluntary internship offers an excellent introduction to environmentally minded events coordination and the opportunity to further develop organisational and production skills.
For more info download the document here: Events Coordinator Internship
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2. Workshop Coordinator Intern – will work closely with one of our
directors to support the aims and ambitions of the organisation. This
voluntary internship offers an excellent introduction to environmental
education via different modes of teaching, and the opportunity to
further develop presentation and effective communication skills.

For more info download the document here: Workshop Coordinator
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3. Fund raising Volunteer - will conduct research and make
recommendations for new funding opportunities and to help with
obtaining funding via bid writing and relationship building so that
Magnificent Revolution reaches, and exceeds, its funding targets.

For more info download the document here: Fundraising Volunteer Role
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4. Sales and Marketing Volunteer - will advertise and pitch innovative
products to new and existing customers; to identify new markets and
businesses opportunities.

For more info download the document here: Sales & Marketing Volunteer
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If you are interested in any of these positions get in touch with
Barbora at volunteer@magnificentrevolution.org

LBH is proposing to build another bridge across Old River Lea between Hackney Marsh, specifically the South Marsh sports hub, and the East Marsh Olympic site. But this new bridge is to be located just 500 metres from the existing White House Bridge and 500 metres from the existing road bridge at Eastway. (See Hackney Marshes map.PDF)

The Old River Lea - once tidal, but not since construction of the barrage at Prescott Channel - is a priceless, unique asset in Hackney and its wildlife should be protected from further damage by construction, tree-felling and tarmac at all costs. (See photos in Old River Lea.PDF)

Sports players have been walking from the hub to the White House bridge in the past, to access their pitches. It takes under five minutes. In the interests of encouraging spectators to exercise, a walk of 500 metres is surely a good thing.

If you agree that this bridge is not only unnecessary, but damaging to open space and wildlife, please send your views to the Project Manager no later than 15th September:
David.White@hackney.gov.uk

A copy to info@hackney-environment-network.org.uk would be appreciated, and help to ensure that your views are counted. Thank you.

This notice is adapted from Mike Trier of the Tree Musketeers (www.treemusketeers.org.uk ) and the Lea Valley Federation (www.leavalleyfederation.org).

Team Hackney's Sustainable Environment Group, on which the Environment Network has 3 representatives, is planning a half-day workshop in October/November to devise a work plan for the coming year. To date (this is the 3rd mtg) the Sustainable Environment Group has considered a pilot carbon reduction awareness raising scheme and the council's climate change strategy. (I will try to embed the papers from the September meeting below, or email me for a copy.)

The coming work plan is open to all suggestions, and anyone who would like to put forward ideas is very, very welcome. For example, the issue of water quality was raised after the last meeting as a possibility. Please reply here or directly to me if you'd like to get involved.