Look what we’ve done in the past!”
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Electric Vehicle day is now a Low Carbon Day |
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With more and more electric vehicles coming onto the market, our EV day is an opportunity for local people to see new models and quiz their owners about the pros and cons of owning and driving electric. And for the first time, we are including suppliers of other low carbon equipment – e-bikes, solar and […]Location: Easthope Road Car Park, Lion Meadow, Church Stretton, SY6 6BL
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Autumn Lecture |
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We are delighted to announce that our next Autumn Lecture will be given by Richard Millar, the Senior Climate Analyst for the independent Committee on Climate Change. The CCC is the official independent advisory body to the UK government on reducing emissions and adapting to the risks of climate change. Prior to joining the Committee […]Location: Church Stretton School, Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EX
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Renewable Energy in the Home – the way ahead |
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With proposals to ban mains gas connections to new-build homes within five years, an ever increasing interest in home battery storage, and growing demand for ground and air source heating systems, it looks like zero carbon home renewable energy is definitely the way forward. Yet recent reductions in the Feed in Tariff income from photo […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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Never Mind Lambeth, Do the Climate Walk |
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On Saturday 21stSeptember we are organising a peaceful walk to show solidarity for concern about the climate. This is part of a week of Global Climate Strike mobilisation, September 20 – 27th and is a joint response by a broad coalition of groups, NGOs, unions and social movements across the world to young people’s call to action […] Location: Co-op Car Park, Lion Meadow, Church Stretton, SY6 6BX
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SCC Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 10th November |
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A short AGM, followed by Climate conversations: Climate conversationsLocation: Silvester Horne Institute, 60 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
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The small window of opportunity is closing fast |
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Latest IPCC Report ……… “we only have to the end of this decade The small window of opportunity is closing fast. Any further delay in a concerted global action will miss a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future.” The effects of climate change are not going away and Governments are simply […]
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Keeping the Lights On: the net zero carbon future of the National Grid |
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For full details, click here.
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Next Generation Fair |
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Stretton Climate Care are pleased to be participating in the Next Generation Fair: Look forward to seeing you there!Location: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS
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Plastic – Free Picnic |
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This is THE Challenge! Can you organise yourself to come to a picnic with NO single use plastic anywhere in it? This is one where your children are probably better informed than you are, so get those little people involved! WHEN? Saturday 24th August 12.00 – 15.00 WHERE ? Rectory Field (behind the Scout […]Location: Rectory Field, Church Lane, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Food for a Healthy Planet |
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One thing which the coronavirus emergency demonstrates is that we can change our lifestyles if we really have to. So let’s use the situation to make the changes and learn the skills which we can continue to apply to the ongoing climate emergency when things return to so-called ‘normality’. 19.00 Introduction by Grant Wilson, Centre […]Location: Silvester Horne Institute, 60 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
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Plastics recycling – what can/can’t be recycled |
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SCC advisors will be in The Co-op foyer on Saturday 5th November, from 10-1pm. We’ll be advising people on how to reduce plastic waste, and what can/can’t be recycled.
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Presentation on Natural Breathable Insulation materials |
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Wednesday 23rd November, 7.30pm in the Church Stretton Methodist Church A presentation by Simon Ayres from Lime Green, up on Wenlock Edge, on Natural Breathable Insulation materials. When retro fitting, especially solid walls on older buildings it is essential that breathable insulation materials are used. Simon will explain why and outline the range of materials his company […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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“Conversations 2” Extending the climate discussion |
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“Conversations 2” Extending the climate discussion, Wednesday 16th November, 7.30 pm. Silvester Horne Institute. How can we create a safe and just space for humanity? Can we give a new shape to our lives? The conversations are preceded by the SCC AGM which starts at 7pmLocation: Silvester Horne Institute, 60 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
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Stop Plastic Pollution |
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Stretton Climate Care will be running a “Stop Plastic Pollution” stall outside the Coop in Church Stretton on Saturday 20th November from 10am until 1pm. We’ll providing advice on how you can reduce your use of plastics, what plastics can be recycled and what can’t. We’ll also have information available on recycling and reducing food […]
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Energy Advice Drop In – Thursday mornings in the Health and Wellbeing Centre |
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Advisors from Stretton Climate Care will be on hand to help with all your queries about home energy. We offer independent and unbiased advice on: Heating, including air source heat pumps Lighting Insulation Draft proofing Energy efficient household goods Smart meter advice Renewable energy systems Water saving Discrete and confidential advice for those struggling to heat […]Location: Health and Wellbeing Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6BL
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“Retro-fitting our homes towards a Zero Carbon Future” |
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Presentation by James Smith, Eco architect from J3*Building Futures (note new website under construction). They are a sustainable development, environmental design, green construction and ecological living consultancy, concerned with developing the built environment in a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable manner. James will talk about the retrofitting process, how to do things in the right order […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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The return of our Annual Duck Racing Day |
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In Carding Mill Valley, by courtesy of the National Trust. Races every 30 minutes (with a lunch break for the ducks). All the thrills and spills of a day at the races. Plenty of time for the ducks to get back into training. Note that if it had taken place in June 2020 as originally scheduled, there […]Location: Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG
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Green Open Homes |
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The Green Open Homes network aims to support low-carbon open homes events across the country with free resources and advice. Stretton Climate Care is running an event over the weekend 25-26 June. A Green Open Homes event is an opportunity to ask a neighbour about an energy saving improvement that they’ve made, and see if it […]
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Stretton Climate Care Annual General Meeting |
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Wednesday 6 November, Silvester Horne Institute. The AGM will be followed by Climate Conversations 2 …Location: Silvester Horne Institute, 60 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
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Repair Cafe, Saturday 13th May, Church Stretton Scout Hut, 10am – noon |
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Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book and appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of skills on offer is stunning.Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Repair Cafe, Saturday 10th June, Parish Centre, 10am – noon |
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Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book and appointment. From lawnmowers to umbrellas – we have an amazing range of skills on hand.Location: Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
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Saturday 22 April, Our Annual Duck Racing Day in Carding Mill Valley |
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By courtesy of the National Trust and the weather – the stream is running quite fast at present – the Duck Racing Day opens at 10.30am. Registration for the first race is from 10.30 with the first race setting off at 11am. There will be races approximately every half hour, and prizes for every race. […]Location: Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG
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The price of heat pumps is coming down |
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British Gas Heat Pump offer British Gas are about to offer a guaranteed price match for Air Source Heat Pump installations with prices starting from £2,999. The offer applies to a standard 7kW heat pump, along with a standard hot water cylinder up to 200L, along with the necessary mechanical and electrical installation. For more […]
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Wind Power – The Facts, Benefits and Opportunities |
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Stretton Climate Care welcomes Gerry Jewson, Chair of Wind2, on Monday 27th March, 7.30 pm at the Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton. Our speaker, Gerry Jewson, will give a presentation on Onshore Wind Power. Gerry has 35 years’ experience in the energy industry and is Chairman of Wind 2, a wind power development company. […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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20’s Plenty in Church Stretton |
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20’s Plenty Presentation – David Currant Stretton Climate Care has arranged a meeting to set out the case for establishing a 20mph speed limit throughout the Town. This will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 25th May 2023 in the Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton. David Currant of Ludlow 21 and South Shropshire Climate Action […]Location: Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
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Local Cycling and Walking Plan – workshop to develop a response to this draft plan |
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Community Workshop-Local Cycling and Walking Implementation Plan (LCWIP) Stretton Climate Care has arranged a Workshop to help develop its response to the draft LCWIP. This will be held in the Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton at 7.15pm on Monday 5th June 2023. We recognise that the Plan represents an opportunity to gain funding to improve […]Location: Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
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Repair Cafe, Saturday July 8th |
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10am until noon Scout Hut, Church Street Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment.Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Repair Cafe, Saturday 12 August, Church Stretton Scout Hut, 10am – noon |
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10am until noon Scout Hut, Church Street Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise and delight. Here you will find more information about how […]Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Plastics recycling – what can (and cannot) be recycled |
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Advisors from Stretton Climate Care will be in The Co-op foyer on Saturday 25th November, from 10-1pm We’ll be advising people on how to reduce plastic waste, and what can (and cannot be recycled
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Retro Fitting our Homes |
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One of the best ways to reduce home energy costs and lower carbon emissions (our homes are responsible for some 20% of U.K. emissions) is to make our homes more energy efficient. There are many ways to do this, from no extra cost to extensive retrofitting. Stretton Climate Care have organised two talks to illustrate […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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Repair Cafe, Saturday 11 November, Church Stretton Scout Hut, 10am – noon |
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Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise and delight. Here you will find more information about how we work.Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Repair Cafe, Saturday 14 October, Parish Centre, 10am – noon |
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Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise and delight. Here you will find more information about how we work.Location: Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
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Finding the Sweet Spot for Humanity |
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As the world burns and politicians flounder in their attempts to appease different sectors (and lobby groups), it is more than ever apparent that a new way of thinking is needed – desperately. Last November, in “Climate Conversations 2”, we introduced Doughnut Economics, a model which brings together both keeping within safe ecological limits and […]Location: Silvester Horne Institute, 60 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
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Giving People a Voice |
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We’ve invited a group of young people who will get the debate started. The panel includes Jess Walton from the Marches Energy Agency; Xander Wood from the Woodland Trust Youth Council; Amber Quraishi from the National Highways Carbon team; Jack Garner and Lucy Ockenden from Church Stretton School. We look forward to hearing their views […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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Stretton Climate Care AGM |
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Following our formal AGM business we are going to listen to the views of young people on the climate and biodiversity crises. We’ve invited a group of young people who will get the debate started. The panel includes Jess Walton from the Marches Energy Agency; Xander Wood from the Woodland Trust Youth Council; Amber Quraishi […]Location: Methodist Church, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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Climate Fresk, 7 December … |
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Climate FRESK is a unique way of bringing the science behind climate change to life. Local facilitator Sarah Clayton will lead you through an interactive 3 hour workshop. The Climate Fresk methodology doesn’t involve an expert presenting information to the group; instead, it requires all participants to take an active role in the building-up of […]Location: Methodist Church Hall, Watling Street, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG
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***** Repair cafe taking well earned Christmas break, Saturday 9 Dec ***** |
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We’ll be back as usual on Saturday 13 January 10am until noon Scout Hut, Church Street Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise […]Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Repair cafe, Saturday 13 January, Scout Hut, 10am until noon |
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We’ll be back as usual on Saturday 13 January 10am until noon Scout Hut, Church Street Contact [email protected] with any queries and to book an appointment. From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise and […]Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Repair Cafe and Seed Swap |
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From teddies to toasters, from dolls to dining chairs, the range of items that can be repaired is extensive. The skills of our volunteers never fail to surprise and delight. In February and March we are also hosting a Seed Swap! Bring packets of seeds (opened or otherwise) that you’d like to share with […]Location: Scout Hut, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Saturday 18 May, our annual Duck racing day in Carding Mill Valley |
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Back by popular demand – the 2024 Duck races By courtesy of the National Trust and the weather – the stream is running quite fast at present – the Duck Racing Day opens at 10.30am. Registration for the first race is from 10.30 with the first race setting off at 11am. There will be races […]Location: Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG
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Saturday 18 May, our annual Duck racing day in Carding Mill Valley |
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Back by popular demand – the 2024 Duck races By courtesy of the National Trust and the weather – the stream is running quite fast at present – the Duck Racing Day opens at 10.30am. Registration for the first race is from 10.30 with the first race setting off at 11am. There will be races […]Location: Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG
