Activities

Achieving carbon neutrality will take more than just improving energy efficiency or using the train a bit more. Find out more about the areas key to developing a sustainable environment through choosing one of the links below.

Schools and Families

                         

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 we need help from every age group –children and students as well as those of more mature years! So, working with  schools and families is vital to CFB.

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October Monthly Meeting - Going Green in Winsley


Monday 17th October, 7.30 - 9pm, Hartley Farm Shop, Winsley

We will be learning about some of the exciting green developments that are happening in Winsley. The headteacher of Winsley School, Simon White, will tell us about the school's Eco Schools programme and we'll hear from some of the pupils about their visit to Magdalen organic farm the previous week.

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Biodiversity Group

Whilst much of Climate Friendly Bradford-on-Avon’s work revolves around our man-made space – homes, offices and cars – we are doing this to protect our Natural Environment. Planting trees helps us to do this whilst ultimately reducing CO² emissions and encouraging wildlife.

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Built Environment

Bradford-on-Avon and the surrounding villages are home to many buildings of architectural interest. Much good work is done to retain their character, but there must always be some change to buildings, their uses and infrastructure (the Built Environment) to provide for a thriving economy. CFB wants to ensure change comes on the back of sustainable technologies and strategies.

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Carbon Footprint

We hear about the need to reduce our Carbon Footprint. But what is it exactly and why do we need to worry about it?

Find out more.

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Community Involvement Group

The Community Involvement Group originally began life as the 2050 group spearheading sign-up to the 2050 Declaration and supporting those aiming for carbon neutrality.

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Energy Group

 Keep warm, save money and help tackle climate change.

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Sustainable Food Group


Our new Sustainable Food and Drink Group is now live! 14 people attended the very first meeting on 6th February 2012.  If you would be interested in joining please contact us via climatechampions@gmail.com. 

Growing our own food has loads of benefits:

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Transport Group

Transport contributes 22% to the total of the Bradford on Avon Community AreaThe Community Area consists of Bradford on Avon and the villages of Westwood, Winsley, Limpley Stoke, Monkton Farleigh, Holt, Staverton, Wingfield, South Wraxall CO² emissions. We can make serious inroads into this figure and save money too by tackling transport problems imaginatively.

 

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Zero Waste Group

The Zero Waste group is looking for new members- could you help? Please contact us at climatechampions@gmail.com

To cut waste you don’t have to make sacrifices – quite the opposite. A low waste lifestyle can be less hassle: spend less time shopping and have more cash in your pocket!

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