Events
Climate Change in the Classroom
Tuesday 8th February, 4pm – 5.30pm
Online
Organised by Wicked Weather Watch
FREE
Do you want to teach climate change to primary students but don’t know where to start? This CPD workshop will give you the confidence, knowledge & tools to create a safe space for pupils to explore this complex topic and to take actions as a school.
https://bit.ly/3uoTh8P
Fantastic Home Vehicle in Derbyshire Dales
Organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council
FREE
Marches Energy Agency (MEA)’s Fantastic Home mobile exhibition will be visiting the following locations in the Derbyshire Dales:
- Ashbourne Market
Thursday 17th February
- Bakewell Market
Monday 21st February
- Wirksworth Market
Tuesday 22nd February
- Matlock Market
Wednesday 23rd February
In a fun & interactive way, the mobile energy efficiency exhibition – a “house on wheels” – hopes to engage visitors in various energy topics (e.g., energy efficiency, renewables, fuel poverty, and climate change).
It aims to actively show residents practical measures that they can take themselves to reduce energy bills and reduce emissions.
The vehicle will be staffed by energy advice experts from MEA and the Council’s Climate Change Officer who is keen to capture residents’ ideas on how we can work collaboratively to reduce emissions in the Derbyshire Dales.
East Midlands Fixfest
Saturday 19th March, 11am – 3pm
Chesterfield Assembly Rooms, Market Hall
Chesterfield Town Centre, S40 1AR
Organised by Transition Chesterfield
FREE
This regional Fixfest is for anyone interested in reducing waste and in fixing things i.e. those who run or are considering setting up a Repair Cafe, repairers & fixers, upcyclers, waste reduction activists, policy-makers, and organisations in the East Midlands interested in moving towards a circular economy.
What to expect:
- A warm welcome and friendly, informal atmosphere.
- Information from and about Repair initiatives in the East Midlands.
- Short presentations on a range of topics including how to set up and run a Repair Café.
- A network of supportive individuals and organisations committed to increasing our resilience.
- Opportunity to ask questions, request support and chat about all things repair.
Book via: https://bit.ly/3ro0bcg
*If you would like to offer a short talk about your current project, stimulate interest for a new project, or just to find out more, please contact Margaret on:
repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk.
Sustainable Living Tour
Hockerton
Organised by Hockerton Housing Project
Up to £20
Do you want to see what low carbon living might look like? The Hockerton Housing Project is a small community of five earth sheltered homes built in 1998 on the outskirts of Hockerton, Nottinghamshire, UK.
They are offering tours around their site on the following dates:
- Saturday 5th March
- Saturday 7th May
- Saturday 11th June
- Saturday 10th September
- Saturday 22nd October
N.B:- All tours start at 2pm.
https://bit.ly/3Gqatho
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