Join us for a FREE screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters.
Location: Hardenhuish School – Chippenham – Peter Thompson Hall
As a group of volunteers, we are working to decarbonise Chippenham through practical projects to help Chippenham residents. We work in the areas of energy, air quality, transport, waste, tree planting, and community outreach.
We’re excited to be very close to launching the very first Chippenham Repair Cafe with support and mentoring from the lovely Bath Share & Repair. We’re looking at a launch date of the Saturday 5th September at The Cause Venue in Chippenham.
To make this happen we need your help. We need a pool of repairers who can fix electrical items, household items and clothing. Do you have repair skills you’d be willing to volunteer once a month? If you think that could be you please fill out the form below.
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If you live in Chippenham or surrounding areas, our volunteer run Community Solar Scheme makes it easier and cheaper for you to get solar panels installed on your home or business. We’ve vetted trusted local solar installers, with guaranteed work, and competitive pricing. Click through to our Community Solar Buying scheme page to find out more and fill out the form for a no obligation quote.
We’re also happy to provide FREE no obligation advice on solar, batteries, and EV chargers.
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If you live in Chippenham you can borrow one of our thermal cameras for FREE to find out how energy efficient your home is.
Where are you losing heat, where do you need to insulate?
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Tackling the Climate emergency and ending the suffering caused by cold homes go hand in hand. Our Home Energy Efficiency project provides information and case studies on energy saving measures and sign posts help and advice for Chippenham residents. Start your journey to keep your home warm and save money from simple low cost hints and tips, to financial help and grants, to more complex home retrofits.
There is help and funding available for Chippenham businesses to improve energy efficiency in your premises, reduce costs, and reduce your carbon footprint..
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To raise awareness and help people understand what they can do, we have a programme of community engagement activities, teaming up with local schools, and exhibiting at events such as school fetes.
Why not add your thoughts to our Chippenham Imagination tree?
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Air quality is a major concern nationally and in Chippenham we are no exception. From our initial four sensors our project has evolved to use the Purple Air sensor network.
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River water quality is a major concern nationally and with the river Avon flowing through Chippenham we are at the centre of those concerns.
We are currently the only organisation carrying out regular water quality testing in Chippenham for human health, in addition to nitrate and phosphate levels.
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This project involves local farmers and landowners collaborating with Zero Chippenham to enable trees to be planted on less productive or unproductive areas of land.
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Our Zero Waste group explores how Chippenham residents can reduce waste and keep materials in circulation from composting to uniform swaps.
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We are working to decarbonise Chippenham through Power, Heating and Energy efficiency, Transport, Land use, Air Quality, and Zero Waste.
Here are some of our achievements so far…
Community Solar Panel Scheme saving
Thousands of trees planted in Chippenham and in partnership with surrounding land owners resulting in a Civic Society Award
Organising the first sustainability conference in Chippenham attracting leading international authors, an MEP, and delegates from across North Wiltshire
Introducing a free Thermal Camera loan scheme for Chippenham residents to assess the energy efficiency and heat loss of housing.
If you want to build a flotilla of ships you don’t sit around and talk about the carpentry. You set the saws ablaze with visions of exploring distant shores – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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We are a voluntary group that aims to meet once a month in Chippenham, sometimes in person, sometimes via Zoom. We usually meet the last Thursday every month.
We welcome new members!
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