All posts by K Flaherty

ECO, Latest News

Energy Efficiency

As part of wider research into fuel poverty within East Renfrewshire, the council is looking to distribute an energy efficiency and affordable warmth survey to engage with local residents.

The primary goal is to find out how residents are managing their fuel bills and if they are aware of the support that’s available. It’s hoped the survey will help participants to save on their gas and electricity bills and better heat their homes.

Please complete the following online survey.

Energy Online Survey

EE AND AFFORDABLE WARMTH SURVEY FINAL

Any support you could give would be appreciated – the closing date for the survey is 20th November 2015

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EASYFUNDRAISING

 

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With Christmas fast approaching, we’re sure many of you are now starting your Christmas shopping. This year, while you shop, you can also help raise money for St Mark’s. All money raised will help fund various activities and events in the school.

It’s quick and simple to register. Please follow the instructions below and if possible encourage family members and friends to do the same.

Thank you for your support.

There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost you a penny extra!

It’s really simple, all you have to do is:

1. Join.
Head to St Mark’s Easyfundraising Page and sign up for free.

2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.

3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!

There are no catches or hidden charges and we would be really grateful for your donations.

ECO, Latest News, Pupils, Social Studies

Think Green

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Starting with ‘Big Energy Saving Week 2015’, ‘Think Green’ hope to encourage staff, residents and school children to do your bit for a greener East Renfrewshire!

We want to reduce overall energy consumption and carbon emissions across the council.  This is better for the environment and could help us assist with Scotland’s ambitious target for reducing our carbon emissions by 80% by 2050: ‘Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009’.

You could also potentially save energy, reduce your bills and reduce your carbon emissions at home by following our simple tips !

Energy saving tips guide A4

Last out lights out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EQhsjTxPeI8

 

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Citizenship, Latest News, Pupils

Convoy to Calais

The ER Convoy to Calais has had magnificent support from the schools and nurseries in our communities. I’ve been amazed and made proud by the generosity of schools and parents.  The convoy leaves this Thursday evening and, as we promised, there is an open invitation to pupils, staff and parents to come along to the departure. We leave after school hours, so I know this will be a decision for each family to make.

“The East Renfrewshire Convoy to Calais leaves this Thursday at 8pm from the car park of ER Council HQ in Eastwood Park, Giffnock. They are taking the largest single donation from anywhere in Scotland.  Schools and nurseries from all over East Renfrewshire responded with overwhelming generosity to the appeal.  All parents, children and staff are invited to be there for the send-off. The convoy organisers want to give the families who contributed the opportunity to see their donations leave, and to send the convoy off in style. 

We hope you can join us.”

Margaret Pettigrew

Members Services Officer/Leader’s Secretary

Members Services/Corporate and Community Services

East Renfrewshire Council HQ, Giffnock, G46 6UG