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.

The Rebuild Site’s Christmas Fayre

The Rebuild Site Dukes Drive, Carlisle

Local makers, customer gifts, mice pies and festive cheer! Come and support local businesses and make your Christmas sustainable.  

Flourishing Futures- Eco Christmas Fayre

Red Rose Victoria Road, Ulverston

Have a very merry season whilst shopping ethically, reducing household waste, and saving costs too!

Climate and Carbon Literacy training – in person event

Eden Rural Foyer Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Our inspiring, informative and interactive training course is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project. It will take you concisely through the science of climate change, causes, impacts and solutions. It covers the global, UK and Cumbria picture, as well as highlighting what is happening locally, and how you can get involved.  The course presents you with […]

Big Green Winter Festival

Workington Town Council Building Vulcans Park, Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Join Workington Green Community Hub and many of the partners, volunteers and individuals who are and who have been involved with the hub to find out about the wonderful community projects that have been taking place over the last year or so. Find out more

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, […]

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, […]

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

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

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 […]

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 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

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  

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, […]

Event Series Conversation café and slow cycle

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 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 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

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