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Communities across Cumbria are gearing up for a host of events and activities to celebrate Great Big Green Week from the 8th – 16th June, centered around the theme of ‘Let’s Swap Together for Good.’  Twenty seven organisations have been successful in receiving additional funding from the Westmorland and Furness council locality boards towards the events, and many other groups across the county including schools, youth groups, musicians, artists, poets, mental health charities, churches and community groups are also doing their bit for climate and nature during the week.  Helen Attewell, Coordinator of the Cumbria Sustainability Network said, ‘We know [...]

We were thrilled to have our CEO, Karen, join Penrith Building Society’s AGM as they kicked off their Charity of the Year Partnership with us. Karen spoke about our impactful initiatives spanning across Cumbria, driving us closer to our ambitious goal of achieving zero carbon. In return she learned about the Society’s plans to further reduce their carbon footprint, and about their planned fundraising to support our work. During the event, members of the building society generously contributed to our cause by casting their votes, resulting in a remarkable £650 raised. A big thanks to Penrith Building Society and its [...]

The UK's biggest ever celebration of tackling climate change and protecting nature is back! Great Big Green Week is celebrated this year between the 8th and 16th of June, Last year was the biggest here in Cumbria, with over 70 events listed on the Zero Carbon Cumbria site, and a huge diversity of events which appealed to a range of audiences across the county. This year the theme from The Climate Coalition is 'Let's Swap Together for Good' -and whilst events can cover any aspect of climate change and nature protection the theme encourages groups to explore events that reduce [...]