Welcome to Nailsworth Climate Action Network

We are a community group dedicated to action on climate change for people who want to make positive choices for our planet. We’d like to get to know more of you in our community, share our upcoming projects and ideas with you and learn all about yours too. We know Nailsworth CAN make a difference and we hope you’ll join us. Take a look around to see what we are doing and how you can join in!

What’s happening?

Get Involved in Climate Action

We had an interesting meeting on Wednesday 17th July at 7:30 pm, at the Arkell Centre.

We will be sharing more about the projects we will be pursuing in our next Newsletter. In the meantime, if you have an idea, don’t forget to let us know by filling in the Project Idea Form.

Community Energy

This is a major theme for NailsworthCAN, and we should celebrate the work that has already been done. Treasurer, Matt Partridge, introduces this great film by Limestone Media celebrating the success of a solar energy project at Minchinhamption Primary school:

Read more in our blog on the New Community Energy Initiatives.

Demystifying Heat Pumps

There has been a lot of chatter recently about heat pumps being new and untried technology, or not suitable for old buildings, or being much more expensive to run than a gas boiler. None of these is true.

Our new page Demystifying Heat Pumps should help to dispel these myths, but please send us any questions you may have. Also note that Nesta are running a scheme to connect those curious about getting a heat pump with householders who already have one.

Go to Nesta’s Visit a Heat Pump page to learn more and book a visit (or if you have a heat pump, to offer your services, at dates/ times of your choosing). The scheme runs till July 2024.

Climate Corner

Have you got questions about climate change and positive actions that need to be taken to create a sustainable future? Or do you just want to chat about a related topic that interests you? Then drop into our monthly Climate Corner where Richard Erskine (our Education Lead) will be waiting for you.

The first Friday of every month, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Nailsworth Library

A new ‘climate cart’ was inaugurated at Nailsworth Library on 17th May, and you can read all about it in the blog post Launch of Climate Installation at Nailsworth Library

Margaret Marshall removing the ribbon to inaugurate the ‘climate cart’ at Nailsworth Library

Nailsworth CAN Grow It

Is a support network, coordinated by Bill Roberts, for anyone growing anything to eat. We meet monthly and have a WhatsApp group, to join message ‘Grow It’ to 07932 623672.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 18th June.

Project ideas welcome

We are interested in proposals for projects / events that further the aims of NailsworthCAN from any supporter in the locality who is willing to take on a leading role. We have created a simple form to allow such ideas to be captured, so they can be reviewed by our Steering Group. The aim is to support each other and engage in local, positive action on climate and nature. You can register / offer up a project idea here.

Ongoing projects

 

All About Retrofit

The word ‘retrofit’ applies to anything done to your existing property to: reduce heat loss, improve air quality, eliminate damp issues, move off gas. Not all houses are the same and older houses may require specialist help and advice. From draught proofing to solar panels, find out how you could make your home healthier and more energy efficient.

A Library of Things for Nailsworth?

NailsworthCAN are working with The Repair Cafe (a Transition Stroud initiative) to create a Library of Things for Nailsworth. If you need a tool for your DIY project or want to borrow a carpet cleaner, you would be able to borrow these items, just like you can from an ordinary library.

 

Community Energy

We have formed a Community Energy (CE) project group within NailsworthCAN and are working with SACEN (Stroud Area Community Energy Network) to promote CE, identify opportunities, and further projects in Nailsworth and its neighbourhood. Read more here.

Nailsworth Green Directory

Find out about all of the businesses in Nailsworth that are making a conscious effort to be more sustainable. From the chef who switched to compostable take-away boxes to the computer shop that fixes and recycles, there are lots of people in Nailsworth trying to change the way we live, work and shop.

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Family Carbon Challenge

For those of you that are keen to make this year a little bit greener, we have some simple ideas to help you reduce your carbon footprint. We hope you’ll join in and please do let us know how you get on with the challenge.

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Bzzzzzzzzzz We all know the importance of bees and if you’re keen to learn more The Stroud Beekeepers Association (SKBA) is running a taster day on 10th September. The day usually consists of time at the apiary, opening some hives, sharing
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Come along to Climate Corner tomorrow, Friday 6th August, at Nailsworth Library from 10.30am - 12.30pm. You can ask Richard any questions you may have and look at the new display: ‘Talking about climate change: you don’t have to be an exp
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EV Show this Sunday! Come along to our Electric Vehicle Show this Sunday 26th June. It’s part of the upcoming Nailsworth Transport Fair and there will be lots to see and do. View a range of electric cars and find out all about them from thei
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Do you want to find out more about retrofit? Then stop by Nailsworth Library on Friday 10th June and have a chat with Richard who will be hosting his monthly Climate Corner from 10.30am - 12.30pm. This month's focus will be on retrofitting
The Repair Café is back at Nailsworth Community Workshop this Sunday 12th June, from 10am onwards. If you need something mended you can find out more and book a spot at www.bookwhen.com/nrc The Repair Cafés are Transition Stroud Action
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