The White Lion

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sustainable venue work in progress community

Website: http://www.whitelion.org.uk
Location: Streatham
Members: 5
Latest Activity: Aug 9

Based in Streatham, the White Lion is a music venue and backpacker hostel with a community focus and a desire to be sustainable.

We're currently in the process of designing and building a community roof garden, and welcome any volunteers that would like to get involved. We hope to have bee hives included as part of the garden project.

We've also teamed up with Abel & Cole to act as a secure drop-off point for organic food deliveries, leaving customers free to collect their groceries at their own convenience. The intention is to address the problem of delivering to less secure properties but this service is open to anyone who'd like to use it.
For more information just pop into the White Lion or get in touch with Genevieve at Abel & Cole.
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Since opening in September 2009, we've worked closely with Sustainable Streatham on a number of activities, including:
- hosting the group's October launch;
- hosting 'Streatham Green Drinks' evenings;
- hosting a seed swap

Other activities and projects we're looking to establish include:
- setting up a regular sustainable food market;
- creating 'edible' walls;
- creating a cycle-powered cinema;
- introducing renewable source energy and more efficient energy systems;
- plus more as we think of it...

The White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BB

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Comment by Jeremy keates on August 9, 2010 at 3:53pm: Hi Gavin,

I work for Lambeth Council and run a project called Go Green Plus, which provides environemntal advice to SMEs in Lambeth. The advice is free and funded through a European programme. It sounds like you are well ahead on carbon reduction, but I wondered if you would be interested in reciving a free audit and support. The environemntal officers would be able to help you with any aspects of your work.

I am also looking to create green business networks. A number of pubs, bars and restaurants are now taking this advice and it would be good to exchange knowledge and information amongst business owners across the borough. This could include case studies, holding networking sessions at the White Lion and other businesses.

You can get in contact with me discuss this and other possible initiatives. I would also like to add you to a partnership group called the Low Carbon Economy Partnership Group, which is looking at the development of the green business sector in the borough.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Jeremy Keates
Lambeth Council