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!
Upcoming events
Supporting wildlife in your local area
Wednesday 15 May @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm, The Mortimer Rooms, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU
Everyone welcome to come and learn about what we can all do. This initiative is led by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and is supported by Nailsworth Town Council, Nailsworth Climate Action Network and Stroud Valleys Project (which includes Garden Guardians).
Come along to our drop-in session!
Meet likeminded people
Become part of a wider community
Take action & make a positive change
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
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 07932 623672.
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.
Replanting the W with the National Trust
Many of you will have noticed dramatic changes to the landscape around Nailsworth as numerous trees suffering from ash dieback have been felled. This has presented a huge financial challenge to the National Trust, which own much of the land and have an ambitious tree planting commitment. Find out how you can help.
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.
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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