THERE will be a special event at the Laxey Wheel on Sunday, October 10 - 10:10:10 - about how to cut carbon emissions by 10 per cent.
The event will be hosted by Manx National Heritage and the One World Centre who will be part of a global movement of people, schools, businesses and organisations committed to cutting their carbon.
Education services officer for Manx National Heritage Anthea Young said: "At this special event you can find out how you can cut your carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010, save money and the environment.
"Don't worry if it sounds difficult – there will be plenty of advice and tips on the day to help you every step of the way.
"Age Concern's energy doctor Gary Stevens will be coordinating energy surgeries at the Wheel from 2pm to 5pm and there will be market stalls, tours, music, children's crafts and play throughout the day.
"Visitors are encouraged to use public transport and there will be special trams running to Laxey during the day, kindly arranged by Richard Little at Isle of Man Railways."
The event runs from 10am to 5pm. Admission to the event will cost £2, with free admission to children and members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage.
In preparation for 10:10:10, there will also be a presentation at the Manx Museum on Saturday, October 2, when Peter Longworth, the government's energy initiatives officer, will provide a fascinating insight into "Energy Use in the Isle of Man - Past to Present".
Peter said: "In the recent past energy was used very frugally on the Island and what we did use came locally.
"Sail power was utilised for fishing and trade, horsepower for farm work and deliveries and wood or peat for heating the home.
"In 2010 we are now reliant on very elongated supply chains for food, consumables and energy compared to 50 to 100 years ago."
During the talk the audience will discover how current thinking has come full circle with greater awareness of how reliant we are on others and how efforts to make use of natural resources like wind, biomass and home insulation can enable us to maintain modern comfort levels together with the importance of locally sourced food.
The talk will take place in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre at 2pm to 3.30pm (seating available from 1.30pm).
Admission to the lecture is free of charge, although to ensure a place in advance admission tickets are available from the Manx Museum reception.
The lecture will be complemented by a range of activities being undertaken by Manx National Heritage and the One World Centre including school workshops and the special event at the wheel.
Anthea Young said: "10:10:10 is a global event through which we have been able to interweave a range of activities centred around heritage, education and sustainability and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the variety of professionals and stakeholders within this project.
"School workshops will commence on October 4 and 5 and aim to increase children's awareness of energy and waste issues.
"School sessions will be taught in collaboration with Stephanie Gray, waste and environmental education officer of the Department of Infrastructure, who has worked with Manx schools to achieve Eco-School status.
"Throughout October children and their families will be given an opportunity to complete the 10:10:10 Energy Trail which investigates energy use at Laxey Wheel, Cregneash and the Grove.
"Children will receive a sticker for each of the sites on the Energy Trail and a packet of wildflowers when their three site journey is complete."
To find out more about 10:10:10 events visit the 350.org website
www.350.org/101010-raising-awareness-celebration-great-laxey-wheel
