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Save the Date - Belper Goes Green

Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th June 
Belper Meadows Cricket Club.

'Belper Goes Green' makes its triumphant return to the Derbyshire events calendar. Over three days at Belper Meadows Cricket Club, we celebrate the local community with music, talks, crafts, great food, cracking beer, and an environmentally-conscious approach.

What is Belper Goes Green?

'Belper Goes Green' is no ordinary festival. It’s a dynamic blend of Community, Eco, and Arts Festival. The festival is brought to you by Transition Belper, a group looking to reimagine the way we live, as part of an international movement (for more information visit transitionbelper.org).

Involving the community is at the heart of Transition Belper, with the entire festival run by a dedicated team of volunteers: from the person who greets you at the gate, to the many artists bringing the festival alive with their music and poetry.

The festival brings people together in a relaxed and uplifting environment, while sharing ways to reduce our impact on the planet. We know that the problem of climate change can feel overwhelming, confusing or just exhausting.

Belper Goes Green wants to show that it’s possible to make small changes that make a big difference, not just to the environment but to our physical and mental health, and that of our communities too.

But it’s not all serious… we’re here to have fun! Throughout the weekend visitors will discover a an incredible line-up of live entertainment, a CAMRA real ale & cider festival, mouth-watering hot and cold food (including a range of delightful vegetarian and vegan options), insightful green talks, a Toy Library to keep the little ones beaming, and a host of crafts and community art activities.

Weekend tickets are just £5.50! Get the dates in your diary and visit the website for more information: www.transitionbelper.org/belper-goes-green

CPRE Living Countryside Awards

Nominate for CPRE Derbyshire, The Countryside Charity, Living Countryside Awards 2024, celebrating people and groups making a difference to Derbyshire's green spaces.

There are 5 categories, each with a chance to win £250.

Nominations are open until 27th May 2024. Winners announced June/July.

Nominate by visiting the CPRE website HERE
 

H.E.A.T Hub - Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

There is still time to sign up for the H.E.A.T Hub’s free ‘Home Energy Efficiency Workshop’ this Saturday 24th February, 10:30am-12.30pm, at Chesterfield Assembly Rooms, S40 1AR.

Find out how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, staying warm in winter and comfortable all year round.

The Home Energy Advice Team (H.E.A.T Hub) specialises in improving the energy efficiency of properties which are hard-to-heat, in conservation areas, or not connected to the gas network. If you live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire and meet these criteria, you may also qualify for a free home energy plan, so please get in touch.

Book online at bit.ly/HEATHUBChesterfield or call 0800 677 1332.

Job Opportunity: Hope Valley Climate Action

Hope Valley Climate Action is appointing a new Travelling Light Co-ordinator, to support the project team of volunteers and part-time paid staff. It is an exciting role, at the heart of an ambitious, nationally recognised project.

The appointment is for 18 months in the first instance, 40 hours a month with remuneration of up to £17.50/hour.

To read the full job description, click HERE

For more information or to apply for the role, please contact Roger Clarke: rogerclarke@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk

H.E.A.T Hub's Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

Come along to the H.E.A.T Hub’s ‘Home Energy Efficiency Workshop’ on Saturday 11th November at Tideswell Community Hall from 10am-2pm.

Find out how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home and stay warm in winter.

There will be two workshops starting at 10:30am and 12:30pm, including 1-1 advice and a Q&A session with experts.

Plus if you live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire and your home has an EPC rating of D-G, you may qualify for a free energy plan.

The Home Energy Advice Team specialises in improving the energy efficiency of properties which are hard-to-heat, in conservation areas, or not connected to the gas network - so please get in touch.

The event is free to attend and refreshments are included.

Book online at https://bit.ly/HEATHubTideswell or call 0800 677 1332.