A group of nine North London tennis clubs came together at Highgate Tennis Club recently to be part of a special Sustainability pilot project event.
The benefits of attending
Identifying ways you can benefit from
- access to funding
- reducing energy costs
- improving team bonding
all whilst reducing your club’s environmental impact.
What was involved
Over the course of the evening, with the support of sustainability and behaviour change consultant, Livvy Drake, the participants underwent a process to identify what measures their club could realistically take to reduce its environmental impact whilst recognising capacity limitations.
The participants were tasked with coming away with 3 manageable actions that they felt would be relevant and appropriate for their club to implement.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENING
SPEAKERS
EXERCISES
OUTCOMES
Why it matters
The Middlesex Tennis team has worked to identify where we can make changes that are good for the players, venues, and the planet.
Most people act when they see examples of other people or organisations, like them, taking action.
There are lots of clubs already acting on reducing their environmental impacts and Middlesex Tennis is looking to capture all these examples and those from the pilot to inspire others.
Benefits of networking
This was a opportunity to catch up with other clubs in the North London area and share experiences.
A delicious Thai buffet started the evening and a chance to meet fellow participants who were keen to reduce energy bills, build sustainable travel, and recycling plans. Plus gain access to loans to help infrastructure improvements.
Attendees
Thanks to the following Clubs for participating in the evening.
Wood Vale * Highgate * Hanley * Our Lady of Muswell * Bounds Green
* Stormont * Coolhurst * Fortis Green
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To reserve a place for your team at the next event please email Ali Ignatius at [email protected].
