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Our Changing Earth: A Festival Where Art Meets Science

Posted on 29/05/2023 by ecoadmin

A Festival Where Art Meets Science: Come join the Festival and Wild Cookham & learn about our global wildlife. More information: Home | Our Changing Earth Festival

With fun, interactive activities in the stunning grounds of the John Lewis Partnership Club (https://tinyurl.com/festival-timetable)
Hear the stories behind the art from over 90 artists (https://ourchangingearth.co.uk/artwork/).

Cost: Free (all welcome with activities and workshops)

Venue: Odney Club, Cookham SL69SR

Time: Friday 9^th June for the Preview evening (7pm – 9:30pm)

You can also join us at the Friday preview evening to hear some incredible speakers (booking required – https://tinyurl.com/OCEattendees-workshopbookings)

Repair Café opens on 10th June!

Posted on 29/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Maidenhead’s Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Opening again on 12th August, in our ECO Action Hub.

Open again: Maidenhead’s Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Opening again on 10th June, in our ECO Action Hub.

Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or feel free to email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com.

We open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:

small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
basic woodwork, small furniture items
sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!

Upcycling your furniture – RetroInterior show you how!

Posted on 28/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Come to the ECO Action Hub on Saturday 3rd June at 12:00

Saurabh and Fernando of www.retroenterior.com will demonstrate how to upcycle furniture.

“In the workshop, we will show people how to prepare a surface for painting and what different types of eco-friendly paint are available. We will teach you how to paint a surface using a roller and also share with you our stenciling technique.”

While here have a look around at furniture they have recycled, and all the other tips and tricks you can pick up from the ECO Action Hub. Read more about RetroInterior here: Link

See you on 3rd June!

Solar Panels – are they for YOU?

Posted on 27/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Come to the ECO Action Hub on June 3rd at 1:30 pm to find out more:

Real life examples of installing PV/Solar panels to generate electricity
How to improve your household insulation to save ongoing bills
Installing Air Source Heat Pumps to reduce gas consumption

All presented with real life figures, savings & tips.

DraughtBusters – in ECO Action Hub 27th May

Posted on 19/05/2023 by ecoadmin

DraughtBusters visit people’s homes to help them cut down draughts and heating costs – it’s a free service offered by volunteers. To find out more, send an email to rbwmdraughtbusters@gmail.com

Draughtbusters help you save energy and save money in your home!

See you on the 27th of May in the Hub! The DraughtBusters team will be there and available to talk to. You can hear about what they do, savings you might make and then schedule a visit for DraughtBuster advice

Clothes Swap – This Saturday!

Posted on 15/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Don’t forget: Our inaugural ECO Action Hub Clothes Swap in collaboration with animal army on Saturday 20th May. Shop other people’s wardrobes and help reduce clothing waste.

animal army is working with us and donating from their collection a starter stock including: vintage 60’s, a denim collection and summer tops and dresses from top brands such as COS, Zara, Scotch & Soda, Stella McCartney, adidas and Nike. Have a look at some of the great clothes ready to swap in this video on Facebook: Clothes Swap Video or on Vimeo: Clothes’ Swap Video

And remember:

You’re not just swapping but upgrading clothes from ones you don’t wear to ones you will!
Our starter stock contains designer brands, vintage pieces and brand new clothes with labels on. You might be looking for pieces to wear or resell on Vinted or other platforms.
All clothes are steam cleaned & hung on rails or folded on tables, so it’s easy to shop!

We think you’ll find this a great experience and great value for money!

More details (and you’ll want to read these) are here: Clothes Swap Saturday 20th May

We’re Hiring: ECO Action Hub Manager!

Posted on 12/05/2023 by ecoadmin

We opened in April and have had over 500 visitors! We’re getting even more active in the ECO Action Hub and in the local community. Now we’re recruiting a Hub Manager to help expand our mission: ‘to inspire local people to do more to address the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.’

ECO Action Hub Manager Role and Responsibility — ECO Action Hub Manager

The Hub Manager has a crucial role in this. They will become essential to ensuring the successful establishment and running of this dynamic centre with its very varied activities.

If you are passionate about promoting sustainability and biodiversity, if you have attributes and skills to inspire local people and small businesses to take positive action in the Climate Emergency, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested please download and have a look at the job description (here) and contact us with your background and relevant information on ecoactionrbwm@gmail.com.

We would love to talk to you.

Helping at the ECO Action Hub – It starts with you!

Posted on 09/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Thinking of volunteering? Coronation messages highlighted the urgent need for us to conserve our Planet. Let’s build on this momentum!

It’s a great time to help support Maidenhead’s Eco Action Hub. Our mission is to inspire everyone to take some additional sustainable steps. Please could you spare some time to volunteer at the Hub – you can make a difference just having conversations with people.

Even if you can only spare a little time, we would love to hear from you and talk over what you’d be able to do to help us promote our sustainability messages at the Hub.

Please contact Sarah on ecoactionrbwm@gmail.com

Come and see us in the hub and discuss how you may help and volunteer — Help at the Hub – it starts with you!

School uniforms and sustainability: Seema Goyal, Managing Director, Goyals of Maidenhead

Posted on 07/05/2023 by ecoadmin

The production of school uniforms requires the use of natural resources, such as water, energy, and raw materials, which can have a significant environmental impact. The production process can also result in the release of harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Additionally, the transportation of school uniforms from the manufacturer to the school can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. This is especially true for schools that order uniforms from overseas manufacturers.

Another environmental impact of school uniforms is the disposal of old or unused uniforms. Many schools require students to purchase new uniforms each year, which can result in a significant amount of textile waste. While some schools have implemented uniform recycling programs, the majority of uniforms still end up in landfills.

Watch the short video below on:

Using recycled plastic bottles to produce uniforms
Saving energy
What’s the sentiment in the Chamber of Commerce

Repair Café opens on 13th May

Posted on 05/05/2023 by ecoadmin

Maidenhead’s Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away.

It has moved successfully to the ECO Action Hub and opens again on 13th May!

Click here to find out more details and register if you wish to bring something for repair. We are open for you from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available at this next event include:

small electrical items (excludes microwaves and large items)
laptops/computers, phone repairs (except screen repairs)
IT assistance(e.g. anti-virus, software updates)
glass repairs, book binding, fixing picture frames
basic woodwork, small furniture items
sewing and mending, textiles repairs

We aim to fix anything, our volunteers love to solve problems!