24th June 2015

I’ll never cease to be inspired by the generosity of people posting ‘how to’ guides online. I’ve saved hundreds of pounds in computer training following online tutorial videos, (which thankfully are also available at 2am when you’re chasing that deadline).

And there’s so much that you can learn in this way.

So far I’ve mended my 24 year old tumble dryer for only £15 spent on spare parts, learnt how to top up the clutch fluid on the most ridiculously designed Rover engine solving a chronic problem, replaced the broken screen on my chromebook, volunteered to mend my daughter’s ipod (although she didn’t trust me to do it), found some delicious new recipies - now staple favourite family meals. Just the other day, I came across the information I’ve been looking for on-and-off for ages, supplied by a Transition Town member in Lewes, explaining how to go about creating and installing magnetic secondary glazing. Perfect for my Edwardian house.

The idea for Climates grew out of this experience. My online learning has shown me how kind, generous and warm hearted people are, how willing to share their knowledge and skills with people they’ve never met. It seems that we not only love to learn, we love to teach.  So, it emerged… what if we brought people together around the issue of climate change? What if we make it easy for people to ask and share? What if we remove the barriers of ‘where do I find out about…?’ and put it all in one warm, welcoming and friendly place?