The Touchwood Project

We surveyed some of the people who participated in the last Power Off weekend back in chilly December. They live in places like England, France, America, Portugal and Scotland. The following are some of their answers, unaltered. I hope it inspires you to take the plunge and join in too! Remember, this coming weekend, starting 23.00 on Friday 19th – flick the switch. Note – alcohol and fire do NOT mix -… Read the rest of this article >>

Today Power Off Weekend got national coverage, thanks to a mention on BBC Radio Scotland’s Tom Morton Show. Here’s the brief clip and some challenges Tom has posed to us: Power Off Weekend BBC Scotland Tom Morton Tom, here’s answer #1:… Read the rest of this article >>

It is time for us to celebrate the coming of Spring, this year coinciding with the latest Power Off weekend. Everyone is welcome to join us with this because it happens in your own home, or a neighbours, or friend’s or tent! The Power Off weekend is 48 hours, from 11pm on the Friday night to 11pm on the Sunday (19-21 March 2010), without electricity. Power Off is all about having time to have fun, play… Read the rest of this article >>