Zero Carbon Cumbria - Carbon reduction action across the county.

What's On

Here you’ll find details of events by the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership and the wide range of Zero Carbon Cumbria projects funded by the National Lottery.

Sustainable Christmas Workshop

Online

Join Amy to learn about all things Christmas from decorations to food and answering questions like, which tree is best for the planet?

Event Series Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Old Fire Station Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The fantastically talented volunteers at Penrith Repair Cafe are great at fixing a wide variety of items, from broken electronics to holey clothes and ornaments. They'll share their expertise and top tips with you while they fix your items to give you confidence to tackle your next repair yourself. There's also delicious home made cake, […]

Eco-Christmas Fayre

Flannery Centre Victoria Road, Ulverston

Rescheduled following the snow storm. Come and join the fun with crafts, stalls, music and more!

Full Partnership Meeting

Online

All partners are invited to hear an update from the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership, with opportunities to ask questions and participate.

Event Series Ulverston Repair Cafe

Ulverston Repair Cafe

Croftlands Community Centre 44 Central Drive, Ulverston

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. More info

North Pennines – National Landscape – Annual Forum

Online

The North Pennines National Landscape’s Annual Forum is an opportunity to find out about some of the recent and upcoming work of the National Landscape staff team and to discuss matters relating to the future well-being of our natural and cultural heritage. We are running the event online once again, and hope that this allows […]

Event Series Kendal Repair Cafe

Kendal Repair Cafe

Space2Create Unit 31, The Factory, Aynam Road, Kendal

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Conversation café and slow cycle

Carlisle TBC, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A slow cycle ride through the streets of Carlisle (route tbc) hosted by Sustainable Carlisle with a chat at a local food and drink establishment. The conversation is informal, but it is around a set theme / agenda to gather your thoughts and focus your attention. More info

Farming & Other Land Use sector group meeting

The Lake District National Park Authority Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A meeting of the businesses and organisations involved within the sector group. This event is likely to be in person (TBC). Contact us for more details. 

Event Series Carlisle Repair Cafe

Carlisle Repair Cafe

Botcherby Community Centre Victoria Road, Carlisle

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Brampton and Fellside Repair Cafe

Brampton and Fellside Repair Cafe

Brampton Community Centre Union Lane, Brampton, Brampton, Carlisle, United Kingdom

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Town Hall The Annex, Town Hall, Front St,, Alston, United Kingdom

Join us at the Repair Café in Alston Town Hall Annexe this Saturday from 10 am to 3pm. Contact: repaircafe@alstonworkshop.org Find out more  

Event Series Ulverston Repair Cafe

Ulverston Repair Cafe

Croftlands Community Centre 44 Central Drive, Ulverston

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. More info

Event Series Kendal Repair Cafe

Kendal Repair Cafe

Space2Create Unit 31, The Factory, Aynam Road, Kendal

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Old Fire Station Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The fantastically talented volunteers at Penrith Repair Cafe are great at fixing a wide variety of items, from broken electronics to holey clothes and ornaments. They'll share their expertise and top tips with you while they fix your items to give you confidence to tackle your next repair yourself. There's also delicious home made cake, […]

Farming and Land Use Sector Group Meeting

The Lake District National Park Authority Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom

In-person meeting of the Farming and Land Use sector group

Conversation café and slow cycle

Carlisle TBC, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A slow cycle ride through the streets of Carlisle (route tbc) hosted by Sustainable Carlisle with a chat at a local food and drink establishment. The conversation is informal, but it is around a set theme / agenda to gather your thoughts and focus your attention. More info

Sustainable practices for managers level 2 award – 2 days

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

This 2-day Level 2 award will be of interest to supervisors and managers from a wide range of industries and businesses. On  this course you will: Be able to describe the key environmental impact of business Learn about the challenges and benefits to business of taking account of environmental impact Understand some key principles to […]

Decarbonise your business – reduce your food waste

Online

Join us for an online webinar on 24 January, 2pm to 3pm, looking at food waste, the impacts this can have on your costs, and the benefits of decarbonising. There will be speakers from Guardians of Grub and Cumbria Tourism.

Retrofit Made Easy: Levens and Arnside

Arnside Educational Institute Church Hill, Arnside

Top tips to retrofit your home in Melbreak. Helping you create a warm, healthy, low-energy home. Retrofitting your home with insulation, draught-proofing and upgraded ventilation and heating systems can make it healthier, warmer and cheaper to heat. Come along to the event to hear how you can get a free thermal imaging survey of your […]

Event Series Carlisle Repair Cafe

Carlisle Repair Cafe

Botcherby Community Centre Victoria Road, Carlisle

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Buildings Sector Group Meeting

The Lake District National Park Authority Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom

In-person meeting of the  'Buildings' sector group.

Decarbonising your Business

Online

Join us for an online webinar on 31 January, 10am to 11am, looking at decarbonising your hospitality business. There will be a speaker from Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS). Find out about the environmental and business benefits of reducing carbon and calculating your carbon footprint, (energy audits and organisations with support available). Hear from a visitor […]

Carbon reduction plans and net zero: a practical guide for your business

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably.  This covers: Carbon: what it is and why it matters Business carbon footprinting: a beginner’s guide Carbon offsetting, carbon neutral, net zero: making sense of it all Carbon reduction: practical ideas Meeting carbon-related standards […]

Event Series Environmental certification for your business

Environmental certification for your business

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably. Understanding the environmental impacts of business Environmental certification: Business benefits Which environmental certification is right for your business? Taking environmental action: Practical ideas

Event Series Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Town Hall The Annex, Town Hall, Front St,, Alston, United Kingdom

Join us at the Repair Café in Alston Town Hall Annexe this Saturday from 10 am to 3pm. Contact: repaircafe@alstonworkshop.org Find out more  

Sustainable practices in the workplace level 1 award

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

This 1-day Level 1 award will be of interest to a wide range of businesses looking to gain knowledge of sustainable practices. On this course you will: Learn about the environmental impacts generated by business and how to respond to them Understand what climate change is and why reducing carbon emissions from business is so important […]

Event Series Kendal Repair Cafe

Kendal Repair Cafe

Space2Create Unit 31, The Factory, Aynam Road, Kendal

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Old Fire Station Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The fantastically talented volunteers at Penrith Repair Cafe are great at fixing a wide variety of items, from broken electronics to holey clothes and ornaments. They'll share their expertise and top tips with you while they fix your items to give you confidence to tackle your next repair yourself. There's also delicious home made cake, […]

Event Series Ulverston Repair Cafe

Ulverston Repair Cafe

Croftlands Community Centre 44 Central Drive, Ulverston

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. More info

Conversation café and slow cycle

Carlisle TBC, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A slow cycle ride through the streets of Carlisle (route tbc) hosted by Sustainable Carlisle with a chat at a local food and drink establishment. The conversation is informal, but it is around a set theme / agenda to gather your thoughts and focus your attention. More info

Carbon reduction plans and net zero: a practical guide for your business

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably.  This covers: Carbon: what it is and why it matters Business carbon footprinting: a beginner’s guide Carbon offsetting, carbon neutral, net zero: making sense of it all Carbon reduction: practical ideas Meeting carbon-related standards […]

Event Series Environmental certification for your business

Environmental certification for your business

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably. Understanding the environmental impacts of business Environmental certification: Business benefits Which environmental certification is right for your business? Taking environmental action: Practical ideas

Event Series Carlisle Repair Cafe

Carlisle Repair Cafe

Botcherby Community Centre Victoria Road, Carlisle

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Town Hall The Annex, Town Hall, Front St,, Alston, United Kingdom

Join us at the Repair Café in Alston Town Hall Annexe this Saturday from 10 am to 3pm. Contact: repaircafe@alstonworkshop.org Find out more  

Sustainable practices for managers level 2 award – 2 days

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

This 2-day Level 2 award will be of interest to supervisors and managers from a wide range of industries and businesses. On  this course you will: Be able to describe the key environmental impact of business Learn about the challenges and benefits to business of taking account of environmental impact Understand some key principles to […]

Sustainable practices for managers level 2 award – 2 days

The Employer Hub LMC Lancaster & Morecambe College, Lancaster, Lancs

This 2-day Level 2 award will be of interest to supervisors and managers from a wide range of industries and businesses. On  this course you will: Be able to describe the key environmental impact of business Learn about the challenges and benefits to business of taking account of environmental impact Understand some key principles to […]

Event Series Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Old Fire Station Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The fantastically talented volunteers at Penrith Repair Cafe are great at fixing a wide variety of items, from broken electronics to holey clothes and ornaments. They'll share their expertise and top tips with you while they fix your items to give you confidence to tackle your next repair yourself. There's also delicious home made cake, […]

Event Series Ulverston Repair Cafe

Ulverston Repair Cafe

Croftlands Community Centre 44 Central Drive, Ulverston

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. More info

Event Series Kendal Repair Cafe

Kendal Repair Cafe

Space2Create Unit 31, The Factory, Aynam Road, Kendal

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Conversation café and slow cycle

Carlisle TBC, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A slow cycle ride through the streets of Carlisle (route tbc) hosted by Sustainable Carlisle with a chat at a local food and drink establishment. The conversation is informal, but it is around a set theme / agenda to gather your thoughts and focus your attention. More info

Event Series Carlisle Repair Cafe

Carlisle Repair Cafe

Botcherby Community Centre Victoria Road, Carlisle

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Brampton and Fellside Repair Cafe

Brampton and Fellside Repair Cafe

Brampton Community Centre Union Lane, Brampton, Brampton, Carlisle, United Kingdom

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Repair Cafe

Alston Town Hall The Annex, Town Hall, Front St,, Alston, United Kingdom

Join us at the Repair Café in Alston Town Hall Annexe this Saturday from 10 am to 3pm. Contact: repaircafe@alstonworkshop.org Find out more  

Event Series Ulverston Repair Cafe

Ulverston Repair Cafe

Croftlands Community Centre 44 Central Drive, Ulverston

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. More info

Event Series Kendal Repair Cafe

Kendal Repair Cafe

Space2Create Unit 31, The Factory, Aynam Road, Kendal

Have items gathering dust that need repairing? From electrical items to clothes, repair cafes use volunteers to run informal and friendly events where you can save items from landfill. Click below to find out more. More info

Event Series Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Repair Cafe

Penrith Old Fire Station Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The fantastically talented volunteers at Penrith Repair Cafe are great at fixing a wide variety of items, from broken electronics to holey clothes and ornaments. They'll share their expertise and top tips with you while they fix your items to give you confidence to tackle your next repair yourself. There's also delicious home made cake, […]

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