'Energy Use in the Isle of Man - Past and Present' •Saturday 2 October, 2pm, Manx Museum Lecture Theatre •A lecture by Peter Longworth, Government Energy Initiatives Officer •Peter will look at how, in the recent past, we sourced energy locally and used it frugally – from horsepower for transport to wood for heating. By contrast, we now rely on very elongated supply chains for energy, food and other goods. But there is an increasing awareness of how we need to become more self-reliant, and how by using the right mix of natural resources we can maintain our modern comfort levels. Manx National Heritage Energy Discovery Trail •Manx National Heritage’s new Energy Discovery Trail focuses on Cregneash Folk Museum, The Grove, and The Great Laxey Wheel and Mines. •This is a family-friendly trail whose focus is to investigate the Isle of Man's historic use of energy. Some highlights from around the world •More than 3,500 events registered in 165 countries. •A 2,000-strong team the Philippines is getting to work planting mangroves. •Organisers in New Zealand are aiming to fix up every old bike in their capital city. •Plus: beach clean ups in the Dominican Republic, solar installations in Iraq, tree planting in Vietnam and much, much more… •Ban Ki Moon, United Nations Secretary General, said last week: ‘"It's time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work on building the clean energy future that will generate economic opportunity and provide a better, safer, healthier world for our children. On October 10, I encourage everyone to do his/her part to be part of the solution to the climate challenge." Organising a 10/10/10 project There is still time to organise your own 10/10/10 project, which can be as big or small as you like – even planting a tree in your garden counts. Here’s how to go about it: •See www.350.org/oct10 for project ideas. •Register your project at www.350.org/oct10 •Tell everyone you know about your project and 10/10/10! 29 September 2010. For more information, please contact Janet Lees or Katie Keenan – Janet@owciom.org, Katie@owciom.org, tel 800464. Ends