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[23 Feb 2011 | No Comment | ]
Derby Evening Telegraph Article Link

After returning from a hugely successful trip in Haiti with the Earthship team, Luke Nichols was interviewed by a reported at the Derby Evening Telegraph. Click here to read the article.
Luke will be bringing more to light with regard to his trip. Till then you can read his blog here.

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[12 Jan 2011 | No Comment | ]
Haiti Trip Update – H.E.L.P. (Haiti Eco Living Project)

Michael and his team, including Luke, will shortly be heading to Haiti to undergo the next stage of what is now being called the  Haiti Eco Living Project or H.E.L.P.
There is hope of acquiring some land to build Earthships that will be able to house upto 32 people with facilities. And the idea is to then start a chain which will lead to the development of more and more of these structures to offer a solution to all of Haiti.
To watch a short video detailing the basics of the plan …

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[15 Dec 2010 | No Comment | ]
MICHAEL RECEIVES FUNDS FROM SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT !!

Well after almost one year, we have achieved what we set out to do in January. We raised a total of £3000 which reached Michael in early November. This converted to $4636.79, and was critical to Michael and his team reaching Haiti in January. Click below to read Michael’s response to our donation.
Signed Sustainable Support letter

As you can read, the funds are going a long way, and we truly have achieved what we set out to !!
We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to all those …

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[15 Dec 2010 | One Comment | ]
Luke in TAOS !

For those who remember, our first volunteer, Luke Nichols, flew out to Haiti in Early October to become an Intern at Taos, New Mexico, where Michael Reynolds Earthship  Biotecture community is based. Luke has been learning the ins and outs of building an earthship and experiencing the very hard work that goes with it. For a recap on how Luke raised the money to go out there click below :
Luke’s Fundraising Success
Luke raised a mammoth £2908 for his trip ! We will soon be detailing the financial information regarding his …

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[28 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Everest Climb Fundraiser Event – HUGE SUCCESS !!!

On Sunday 12th September 14 people took part in a fundraising event for Sustainable Support. The aim was to climb 6000 metres, which is the distance from Lukla Base Camp to the tip of Mount Everest ! This distance averaged out at 54 climbs per person.
The great news is not only did they succeed in their goal, but they were enjoying themselves so much they climbed a total of 8850 metres !!! This meant several of the participants climbed 80-100 climbs in total. One of the participants climbed a vertical …

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[10 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Everest Endurance Climb Fundraiser

A group of climbers will be put to the test as they climb six thousand vertical meters – the height from Lukla base camp in Nepal, to the peak of Everest! The event will take place at Alter Rock climbing center on Sunday, 12th of September.
Luke Nichols, 18, has organised the event to raise money for Sustainable Support to pass to Michael Reynolds and his team for their Haiti trip this October. You can find out more about Michael’s Trip to Haiti in October here. Fully supporting this event are …

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[9 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
QUENCH ! An Evening of Derby’s Finest Musical Talent !

Come along and join us it promises to be an night to remember !!

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[8 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
HAITI EARTHSHIP DISASTER RELIEF VIDEO UPDATES !!

Haiti Earthship Disaster Relief Part 1
Haiti Earthship Disaster Relief Part 2
For a great update of what Michael and his team achieved in Haiti in June please watch both these videos. They are inspiring and wonderful. We are hoping to have a good amount to send to Michael and his team for the October journey.
Watch this space to see what we’ve got coming up in terms of fundraising.
Peace

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[24 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]
DING DONG !! End of Term party HUGE SUCCESS ! £900 Raised !

At nono8 on the 22nd July, Dominic Davison held an End of Year Party for Year 10 at Littleover School, and it was most definatley the place to be on that evening in Derby ! With a queue outside half an hour before the doors opened, the venue was full to capacity very quickly and the night was a resounding success  !!
£903 was raised in total and that will be going towards Michael Reynolds trip to Haiti in October (more info on that soon).

DJ Domathi and DJ Rudes keep the …

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[20 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Burton Mail Reports on SS

Details the recent Burton Caribbean Centre fundraising event which raised £575 for Sustainable Support!