Communities all across the UK, and indeed the world, are waking up to the global problems we face and are getting on and doing things for themselves. But where to begin? How to agree a plan with your neighbours? The first step is to understand the problem. But it is also vital to engage with your wider community, to debate the issues and to have access to other communities who have already started the process of change.

Mandy Meikle can help you with this by leading workshops and giving talks on understanding the energy crisis (what is energy anyway, the importance of 'net energy' and why reducing energy demand is good for you) and the solutions available. Mandy makes these complex topics simple and relevant.

Contact Mandy at andy.meikle @ virgin.net* for advice and availability. Rates are kept as low as possible and are negotiable for groups with no income. Prices begin at £75 for a public talk, a film-night or a workshop.

If your community is already working on change but needs help with research, writing or publications, such as newsletters or leaflets, Mandy can help with this also.

*You will need to take out the spaces either side of the '@' - I am trying to prevent spam from the website!

please note that this site will be closing on 11 Sept but please visit Mandy at http://mandymeikle.wordpress.com