Green Open Homes - Meet the Experts Night

As part of Waltham Forest Green Open Homes (16 & 17 September) organised by The Hornbeam Centre, we are holding a Meet the Experts Night at Sir George Monoux College, Chingford Road, Walthamstow E17 5AA on Tues 26 Sept. This will be a chance for people to quiz some of the Green Open Homers in more depth, to meet others with relevant experiences and share information and inspiration.

Tickets are also available on the door, but to be sure of a seat and to help us know numbers, please book here if possible.

Concession tickets are free and available here

NOTE: We want this to be open to all, so there is no charge for low income, concessions or children  - just book a £0 ticket to reserve your seat(s).

Speakers on the night include:

• Sue Wheat - Green Open Homes organiser talks about ecorefurbing her Victorian house
• Nigel Harris, Buildings Manager at Sir George Monoux College - why and how they are making Monoux College zero carbon
• John Struthers and others - the story of Waltham Forest’s eco-self-build movement
• Claire/Dan Kelly  -  the joys of having a household water collection system under your garden

We hope to also have representatives from Organiclea who can talk about their experience with natural building materials, other self-build experts, a resident of The Drive who can share about living in an intentional cooperative community, Rebecca Tully who will explain how easy it is to make a DIY composting loo and shower plus many more Green Open Homers to share their experiences. 

19.00 Doors open - refreshments and oppportunities to meet Green Open Homers and speakers

19.30 Speakers start 

20.30-21.30 Discussion followed by optional eco-tour round Monoux College.

More info on Waltham Forest Green Open Homes Weekend

Directions to Sir George Monoux College

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Thanks to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this year's Waltham Forest Green Open Homes happen! Providus Financial Limited, The Mall, Walthamstow, Abbott Damp Proofing, Wood Street Walls, Asim Manzoor Accountancy.

Also thanks to our partners The HEET Project, Forest Recyling Project, OrganicLea.