Past Events

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Sci-Fi: bridging climate science and green finance

Date: 
Wed, 21/07/2021

Wednesday 21st July, 1pm - 4.50pm
Organised by The Royal Society

This event will explore climate science and the technologies that show genuine promise towards net zero emissions, as well as the barriers and solutions to funding these technologies. It will bring together leading experts from across industry, government, and the wider scientific and financial communities.

The conference is part of the Royal Society's Transforming our future conference series, overseen by the Science, Industry and Translation Committee and generously supported by AstraZeneca.

https://bit.ly/36kBCSo

Can We Ban Plastic Bags?

Date: 
Wed, 21/07/2021

Wednesday 21st July, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
FREE
 
Since the government introduced the 5p plastic bag charge in 2015, its claimed that single-use bag sales have dropped by 95%. This is incredibly misleading.

In 2019, 2.1 billion plastic bags were sold in the UK - that’s nearly 6 million bags every day. ‘Bag for Life’ sales have rocketed with some supermarkets seeing as much as a tenfold increase year on year. 

Plastic Free Chesterfield welcomes Planet Patrol for a talk and discussion to find out about their new campaign - The Big Bag Ban - and how you can join in.

https://bit.ly/3yupKcu

Last month, Plastic Free Chesterfield had a great webinar discussion with Daniel of Everyday Plastic, Check out the webinar recording on YouTube.

Chesterfield Repair Café

Date: 
Sat, 17/07/2021

Organised by Transition Chesterfield
Saturday 17th July, AM
By appointment-only

Transition Chesterfield’s Repair café had a busy appointments-only event in June.  While they love to be able to offer refreshments again, the current arrangements allow them to manage numbers and look after their fixers.

They will be holding a similar appointment-only event in July in a fully ventilated venue.

All types of repair are possible - furniture, textile as well as electrical. Any textile repairs will be dealt with outside the event and arranged separately.

For more information and/or to book an appointment, please contact:
repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk 

https://bit.ly/36qtVdb

Cottoning on to Climate Change

Date: 
Wed, 14/07/2021

Wednesday 14th July, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Organised Forum for the Future
FREE

Global warming could reach 1.5ºC as early as 2030. Despite ambitious decarbonisation targets, we are faced with decades of unavoidable climate change. It is especially set to pose significant risks to cotton - the most widely produced natural fibre.

Using data from the first ever global analysis of physical climate risks across global cotton growing regions for the 2040s, this webinar will explore how the cotton sector could build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

https://bit.ly/3jQ1WLY
 

Insulating Homes

Date: 
Fri, 18/06/2021

Principles and Practicalities in Hope Valley
Friday 18th June, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Hope Valley Climate Action

This meeting is suitable for anyone who is interested in DIY insulation/ retrofit project or paying someone for a retrofit, or someone simply wanting to learn more about the subject.

Speakers:

  • Nick Parsons
    Worked in the field of energy efficiency and sustainable buildings for over 30 years.
     
  • Gordon Wordsworth.
    Worked in construction for many years with a longstanding interest in climate friendly retrofit.

https://bit.ly/33FSOQJ

Everyday Plastic

Date: 
Wed, 16/06/2021

World Refill Day Special Talk/Q&A
Wednesday 16th June, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield

To mark World Refill Day, Plastic Free Chesterfield is delighted to present Daniel Webb of Everyday Plastic.

After being fed up with the amount of plastic being washed up on the beach of Margate in 2018, Daniel decided to count, categorise, analyse, and photograph every single piece of plastic he generated for a year.

In this unique talk, Dan will talk about his journey, the shocking results he found, and how you can get involved too.

https://bit.ly/34W91SB

Hello Bumblebee | Exhibition

Date: 
Tue, 15/06/2021

Open until Tuesday 15th June
The Pavements Shopping Centre, Chesterfield
Organised by 
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Free

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Bumblebee Conservation Trust brings you ‘Hello Bumblebee’ – a new Covid-safe exhibition celebrating bumblebees.  

This summer, the free exhibition will bring some life back into empty high street shops in Derbyshire - the first being an empty shop in Chesterfield’s Pavements Shopping Centre (opposite Poundland).

Using innovative technology, the exhibition will help people discover more about bumblebees in a fun way. Visitors will also be able to learn more about the Peak District’s own Bilberry bumblebee – a rare species that lives on upland moors and feeds on heather and bilberry.

https://bit.ly/3fZUpIh

From Transition Buxton…

Date: 
Thu, 10/06/2021

Transition Buxton is delighted to announce the return of the Repair Cafes plus three great activities coming up to support sustainable living:

  • Repair Café
    Saturday 22nd May, 10am - 2pm*
    Buxton Methodist Church, Market Place

    No clothing or soft furnishings whilst Covid restrictions remain in place. Please donate what you think is fair and can afford to help cover their costs.

    Any questions: repaircafe@transitionbuxton.co.uk

    *Then, 4th Saturday of the month (except July & December)

  • Plant Swap Stall
    Saturday 5th June, 9am 
    Buxton Market

    Experienced gardener or new to gardening?  If you have extra plants & seedlings, please bring them along to the plant stall to swap for another. If you have no plants, come along to see what they can offer (voluntary donations accepted).

    Any questions or requests:  
    contact@tranitionbuxton.co.uk
     

  • Kiss the Ground | Free Film Screening & Discussion
    Thursday 10th June
    7.30 – 8.30pm
    Via Zoom

    ‘Kiss the Ground’ is a full-length documentary film which presents the research, practice, and hope represented by 'Regenerative Agriculture.' 

    Register: https://bit.ly/3uG1xhI

Go Wild in June

Date: 
Fri, 04/06/2021

Chesterfield's Great Outdoors
Organised by Chesterfield Borough Council

Explore Chesterfield's parks and open spaces:

  • Xplorer Challenge

    A family friendly navigation challenge. No booking needed, but social distancing will be required.

    Tuesday 1st June
    By Pavilion | King George V Park
    Register from 2pm – 3:30pm.

    Wednesday 2nd June
    By Conservatory | Queen’s Park
    Register from 10am – 11:30am.
     

  • Pond dipping and minibeast hunt

    All equipment will be provided. Booking required.

    Thursday 3rd June
    Hunloke Community Garden
    10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
     

  • Let’s Go Fly a Kit

    Make your own kite. Booking required.

    Friday 4th June
    Poolsbrook Country Park
    10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am.
    Holmebrook Valley Park
    2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm

For booking or more information, email greenspaces@chesterfield.gov.uk or call Sarah on 01246 959415

https://bit.ly/33VUDtj

Greenfolk Festival

Date: 
Sat, 29/05/2021

Saturday 29th May 2021, 10am – 4pm
Shipley Woodside Community Garden
Organised by Shipley Eco-Action Group (SEAG)
FREE

SEAG are excited to announce their first public event at the Community Garden since they got started in September 2019.

Bring along the family, spend the day at the Garden, and see what has been achieved in such a short space of time!  They have something for everyone, including space for children to play, live music, refreshments, and homemade cakes.

Talks and demonstrations include: -

  • Bushcrafts
  • Flower arranging
  • Creature house building
  • Butterflies and world of Bees
  • Permaculture

https://bit.ly/3hpICUy