Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ECO Action WAM Actions for a greener, healthier future ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [What's New?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/whats-on/) - Find out what's going on by checking in with our Blogs: Click on the menu drop-down on the left - You can look at any of: Events, Updates, Our Story, Climate Conversations, External Events and our Archive ... Just see what's going on! - [Grow Something Edible!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/grow-something-edible/) - Why grow your own? One of the best things you can do for the environment is to shorten the distance your food travels from soil to plate. Most of the fruit and veg we buy has been grown hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles away. Then transported by road, sea, and air before it ever reaches - [Lobby your local MP!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/lobby-your-local-mp/) - Why lobby your MP? Your MP is one of 650 people who directly shape the laws and policies that govern how this country treats its environment. They vote on planning rules, energy policy, farming subsidies, and wildlife protection, and they're supposed to do it on your behalf. The thing is, most of them will never - [Plant a wildflower patch!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/plant-a-wildflower-patch/) - Why plant wildflowers? Pollinators like bees and butterflies are struggling because we've paved over the plants they depend on. A small wildflower patch gives them somewhere to feed and shelter, and the best part is it takes almost no effort to set up. Why not garden flowers? Britain's wildflowers and its pollinators have evolved together - [Eco Question Time & Peoples Emergency Briefing Film](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/2368-2-2/) - Norden Farm Saturday 18th APRIL 10:30 to 12:30 What to expect Based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, as covered by ITV, C4, & the Times. Followed by a short open discussion about what we can do and what it means locally. A powerful 45-minute “level-setting” film featuring Chris Packham, Mike Berners-Lee, Deborah Meaden, - [Maidenhead Seed Swap - Sunday 1st March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/maidenhead-seed-swap-sunday-march-1st-2026/) - Maidenhead Seed Swap - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 13th January](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-13th-january/) - Back again and first time this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 10th February](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-10th-february/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 10th February](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 9th March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-9th-march/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 9th March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-9th-march/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [Repair Cafe Saturday 13th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-13th-april/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 13th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-april/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [Repair Cafe Saturday 11th May](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-may-11th/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 11th May](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-11th-may/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [Maidenhead Seed Swap](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/maidenhead-seed-swap/) - - Saturday 2nd March 2024 Join us in the ECO Action Hub on Saturday 2nd March anytime between 11:00 to 13:00 for a seed swap! Get inspired to grow your own, see great ideas and get helpful tips if you are a novice or an expert. And you don’t actually need seeds to swap… just come Saturday 2nd March 2024 Join us in the ECO Action Hub on Saturday 2nd March anytime between 11:00 to 13:00 for a seed swap! Get inspired to grow your own, see great ideas and get helpful tips if you are a novice or an expert. And you don’t actually need seeds to swap… just come - [Book now: Climate Fresk Workshop](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/book-now-climate-fresk-workshop-3/) - Saturday 20th April 10:00 - 13:00 in the ECO Action Hub Maidenhead You can't fix what you don't understand - luckily, the Climate Fresk turns climate science into a game! Played by over 1M people worldwide, this collaborative workshop allows you to understand the essential issues of climate change in order to take action. Based - [Councillor Karen Davies launches 10% challenge](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/councillor-karen-davies-launches-10-challenge/) - 2pm on 2nd March at ECO Action Hub Come and find out more about our '10% Challenge'! As part of ECO Action’s drive to help people to address our climate crisis, RBWM councillor Karen has agreed to launch and take part in ECO Action’s personal 10% (carbon reduction) challenge. Karen will commit to:· Measure her - [Question Time: Heat Pumps.](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/events-with-wild-about-datchet/) - Shared Event with WILD ABOUT DATCHET 23rd March 11am Datchet WI Hall We're running this really popular event again, this time in Datchet with Wild About Datchet. Thinking about getting a heat pump? Got lots of questions? Need to talk to an expert? Do they make economic & environmental sense? How can you get the - [POSTPONED: ECO Action Question Time: All about Solar Panels](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-action-question-time-all-about-solar-panels/) - Join us at the Braywick Nature Centre for an informative event all about solar panels! Whether you're a seasoned environmental enthusiast or just curious about sustainable energy, this is the place to be. Our panel of experts will answer all your burning questions about solar panels and how they can benefit both you and the Question Time: All about Solar Panels - What do other people say ... - [??Join Us at the ECO Action Hub’s 1st Anniversary Party!??](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌿🎉-join-us-at-the-eco-action-hubs-1st-anniversary-party-🎉🌿/) - What’s Happening? We’re celebrating our first year - AND we’re celebrating YOU, our incredible community of eco-warriors. Here’s why you won’t want to miss this: When: Saturday May 11th from 10:00 with the 'grand opening' at 11:00, cake and bubbles at 12:00 and events through the day in ECO Action Hub. Inspiring Conversations: Connect with people on the same - [Take the 10% Carbon Reduction Challenge!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/take-the-10-carbon-reduction-challenge/) - What’s it all about? We all know we need to reduce our carbon footprint, don’t we? We can see climate change is real, that there are global issues and local concerns. Can we afford to do nothing, or can we really make some changes ourselves and have an impact? Can you make a difference? What - [Get Swapping and Growing!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/get-swapping-and-growing/) - We've got two swaps coming up for you. The first is in Datchet (perfect for people on the Windsor side of the borough) on Saturday 27th April. The second is during our anniversary event at the hub on Saturday 11th May. You can bring well labelled seedlings along to the hub on the Thursday and - [ECO Parenting: "potty-training" babies!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌟eco-parenting-potty-training-babies🌟/) - ??Are you an expectant parent or already experiencing the joyous chaos of raising a baby aged 0-6 months? Find out how transform your potty-training experience!?? Join us at 11am on Friday, 17th May at the Hub and discover a revolution in potty training. What is ec babies? A groundbreaking app to guide parents to success with potty - [Repair Cafe Saturday 8th June](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-8th-june/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 8th June](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-8th-june/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [Repair Cafe Saturday 13th July](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/repair-cafe-saturday-13th-july/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 13th July](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-july/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [POSTPONED: Question Time All about Solar Panels](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/coming-soon-question-time-all-about-solar-panels/) - We have had to postpone our Solar Panel Question-Time Event for Saturday 18th May. Our apologies - but keep watching this space and we'll post more news as available. Thank you. Eco-Action WAM. - [?? THIS SATURDAY: ECO Action Hub’s 1st Anniversary Party! ??](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌿🎉-this-week-eco-action-hubs-1st-anniversary-party-🎉🌿/) - What’s Happening? We’re celebrating our first year - AND we’re celebrating YOU, our incredible community of eco-warriors. Here’s why you won’t want to miss this: When: Saturday May 11th from 10:00 with the 'grand opening' at 11:00, cake and bubbles at 12:00 and events through the day in ECO Action Hub. Inspiring Conversations: Connect with people on the same - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 10th August](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 14th December](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 9th November](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-4/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 12th October](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-3/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 14th September](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 14th December](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 9th November](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-4-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 12th October](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-3-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 14th September](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-2-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 10th August](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-6/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Learn how to upcycle furniture!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/learn-how-to-upcycle-furniture/) - What's happening: Interested in refreshing and upcycling furniture? This workshop session is for you! It's being run by one of our partners who are experts upcycling with style! Have a look at some of their work here: "RetroEnterior" What will you learn: RetroEnterior will teach stenciling techniques using different medium, like brush, roller, sponge and - [Children's Eco Art with Artspiration - Saturday 6th July](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/childrens-eco-art-with-artspiration-saturday-6th-july/) - Drop in & Get Involved! Artspiration are running a fantastic series of children's eco & sustainability art- workshops in our Nicholson Centre on Saturday 6th July. AND they have an art exhibition on 6th and 7th July next to the Cycle Hub in the Centre. All workshops are focused on children (ages 5-11 years), and - [Calling all young Eco Warriors: Eco Action “Holiday Club”](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/calling-all-young-eco-warriors-eco-action-holiday-club/) - Drop in to play in our child-friendly Eco Action Hub! What’s happening: We’ve got singing, story-telling, drawing and a space to play!Bring your Parents or Guardians too! Who’s it for? Up to age 11 during holiday dates Parents must stay & accompany children Please leave a donation if possible at the Hub What Next: Drop - [Young Eco Warriors: “Friday Club”](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/calling-all-young-eco-warriors-eco-action-holiday-club-2/) - Calling all young Eco Warriors in Maidenhead - Drop in to play in our child-friendly Eco Action Hub! Bring your friends and your parents or guardians to play too! What’s happening: We’ve got singing, story-telling, drawing and a space to play!Bring your Parents or Guardians too! Who’s it for? Up to age 4 1/2 during - [BUILD YOUR OWN JUNK JOURNAL!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/build-your-own-junk-journal/) - Want to have something that's Eco-Smart to help record a holiday, a special event, plan your next big adventure or 'simply' for every-day mindfulness thoughts? Come and make a 'Junk Journal' from things around your house that you would probably throw away! Take envelopes and paper to make the body of the journal. Decorate with - [WE NEED YOUR IDEAS!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/we-need-your-ideas/) - We're planning a series of events for this autumn/winter on saving energy, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. We would love to know what you're interested in. We've built a short survey which you can take here: ECO Action Carbon Events Survey Thank you for taking time to complete the survey: We'll use - [CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-28th-september-2/) - SWAP DON'T SHOP! £30 million worth of clothes sit unworn in the UK’s wardrobes* so why not swap them? We are working again with "Saf’s Swap Shop", with another clothing swap event in our Hub with the main Swap on 30th November! Why a Clothes Swap? EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle - [HELP US BE EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL WITH EVENTS!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/help-us-be-even-more-successful/) - We've been busy building & running events for months. Our teams work well - but now we need someone to be our event 'focal point' to 'co-ordinate' our events, our teams, our partner-events and just 'pull it all together'. We're NOT looking for someone to run events (unless you'd like to do that too): We're - [SOLAR PANELS - ARE THEY FOR YOU?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/solar-panels-are-they-for-you-2/) - Come to our SOLAR PANELS QUESTION TIME on Saturday October 19th 2024 WHY COME? This is your chance to hear our expert panel answer your questions about solar panels. The panel includes two installers, and two experienced solar panel owners; Real life examples of installing PV/Solar panels to generate electricity How to get the best - [SOLAR PANELS - ARE THEY FOR YOU?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/solar-panels-are-they-for-you-2-2/) - Come to our SOLAR PANELS QUESTION TIME on Saturday October 19th 2024 WHY COME? This is your chance to hear our expert panel answer your questions about solar panels. The panel includes two installers, and two experienced solar panel owners; Real life examples of installing PV/Solar panels to generate electricity How to get the best - ["Eco Action Question Time with Joshua Reynolds MP"](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-action-question-time-with-joshua-reynolds-mp/) - Come and join the conversation in the Hub on Saturday 12th October from 11:00 - 12:30. Our new MP Joshua Reynolds will be in the Hub to talk with you and take questions on his plans for eco actions for Maidenhead, for the country and for how he and the Liberals may best influence the - [Biodiversity Collage Workshop Sunday 27th October 11am to 2pm](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/last-call-imagine-a-brighter-future-workshop-this-saturday-2/) - Join us for a fun and interactive science-based workshop to better understand biodiversity, the causes and consequences of its decline and meaningful actions for its regeneration. Who is it for? Anyone: citizens, communities, students, teachers… anyone who would like to do more in support of robust, thriving ecosystems and abundant biodiversity! How to book: Anyone - [CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK AGAIN!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-28th-september/) - So many of you loved our last clothes swap we're going again on Saturday 30th November! We're working with "Saf’s Swap Shop" this time for a festive clothes swap! EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle and reduce it’s carbon footprint! Fashion enthusiasts can exchange up to 10 unwanted items for preloved - [GREAT IDEAS FOR A GREEN CHRISTMAS!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/great-ideas-for-a-green-christmas/) - Want some great ideas for how to make your Christmas Celebrations even better for our planet? How to reduce packaging, wrap responsibly, give gifts that don't cost the earth? Come to the ECO Action Hub Saturday 30th November between 11:00 - 14:00. We've got a team that are ready to help you, if you're celebrating - [Learning to Reconnect - Workshop Saturday 16th November 10am - 2pm ](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/learning-to-reconnect-workshop-saturday-16th-november-10am-2pm/) - In these turbulent times, join us and experience the power of coming together to explore how we can act in service of all life on Earth - with a workshop that helps in "Exploring the 'Spiral' of The Work That Reconnects" We are living through crazy, uncertain times. Everywhere we turn, we see evidence of - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 11th January](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5-3-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 8th February](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5-3/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 8th February](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5-3-3/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 11th January](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-5-3-2-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 12th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-2-3/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 12th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-2-2-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe - Saturday 8th March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-6-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling cherished items that might otherwise be thrown away. Open again 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 - [Repair Cafe - Saturday 8th March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-6-2-2/) - The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions a new lease of life! Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or 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:- - [Save Money Save Carbon: Low Carbon techs for your home  ](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/save-money-save-carbon-low-carbon-technologies-for-your-home/) - When: Saturday 15th March from 11:00 – 12:30 Why? Hear about best approaches to reduce carbon and costs. Get better outcomes from insulation, infrared-heaters, maybe even heat pumps and solar panels. Learn more about renewable energies for your home. How? Join a panel and open discussions & Q&A with experts: designers, installers & users. Topics - [ELECTRIC VEHICLES - ARE THEY FOR YOU?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/electric-vehicles-are-they-for-you/) - Why have EVs? Are they here to save the planet, or to make money for car companies? Will you save money and reduce carbon if you have one? Why shouldn't you have one!? - [Clothes Swaps - HOLD THE DATES](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swaps-hold-the-dates/) - HOLD THE DATE - Clothes Swaps in the Hub!More information & finalization of dates coming soon. We're planning more of our successful clothes swaps in the Hub soon. Our approach will be like last year: clothes to be delivered 2-3 days & the morning before the event, "tickets & tokens" for the Swap-Event on a - [CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND #3](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-28th-september-2-2/) - SWAP DON'T SHOP! £30 million worth of clothes sit unworn in the UK’s wardrobes* so why not swap them? We are working again with "Saf’s Swap Shop", with another clothing swap event in our Hub with the main Swap on 30th November! Why a Clothes Swap? EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle - [CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK ON FEBRUARY 1ST!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-28th-september-2-2-2/) - Why a Clothes Swap? EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle and reduce it’s carbon footprint! Fashion enthusiasts can exchange up to 10 unwanted items for preloved clothes, accessories and shoes for less than £1 per item! Shop other people’s wardrobes and help reduce excess clothing waste. You’re not just swapping but upgrading - [Join Greenpeace's "Buy Now": Film & Welcome Event](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/join-greenpeaces-buy-now-film-welcome-event/) - On 16th February, Greenpeace Berkshire will be in Eco Action WAM in Maidenhead, hosting a welcome event film screening of ‘Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy’. This film screening and welcome event is a great opportunity to watch and discuss the fantastic new film ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’; directed by Emmy-winning writer and film maker Nic Stacey, which exposes - [SAF'S CLOTHES-SWAP: HERE ON MARCH 29th!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-29th-march-2025/) - Shopping other people’s wardrobe helps reduce excess clothing waste. You’re not just swapping but upgrading clothes from ones you don’t wear to ones you will! NB: This is an adults' clothes swap, we may run a children's clothes swap at a later date. How it works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories & shoes - [Electric Vehicle Question Time February 22nd 2025](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/electric-vehicle-question-time-february-22nd-2025/) - Dear ECO Action supporter: Thinking about getting an electric car? Got lots of questions?Not sure if it's for you? Will you save money and reduce carbon if you have one? Why shouldn’t you have one!? This is your chance to hear our expert panel discuss and answer your questions about electric vehicles. Come to our Electric Vehicle Question - [BOOK NOW: Electric Vehicle Question Time February 22nd 2025](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/book-now-electric-vehicle-question-time-february-22nd-2025/) - Questions about getting an electric car (EV)? Come to our EV Question Time Saturday 22nd February 11:00 - 12:30Headlining our panel is highly experienced motoring journalist and EV specialist Ginny Buckley who recently founded www.electrifying.com.Together with EV owners, an installer and a specialist in charging infrastructure planning. Our EV owners will also be on Maidenhead High Street from - [EXPERTS ANSWER EV QUESTIONS](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/experts-answer-ev-questions/) - We held a free event in the ECO Hub “Electric Vehicle Question Time” last Saturday 22nd. Local residents gave questions to our expert panel led by Ginny Buckley. Ginny is a well known TV presenter from Top Gear, Dispatches & Escape to the Country. Her specialist subject is motoring journalism: She recently set-up www.Electrifying.com where - [Save Money Save Carbon: Low Carbon techs for your home](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/save-money-save-carbon-low-carbon-technologies-for-your-home-2/) - When: Saturday 15th March from 11:00 – 12:30 Why? Hear about best approaches to reduce carbon and costs. Get better outcomes from insulation, infrared-heaters, maybe even heat pumps and solar panels. Learn more about renewable energies for your home. How? Join a panel and open discussions & Q&A with experts: designers, installers & users. Topics - [JOSHUA REYNOLDS MP QUESTIONTIME - NOW 19th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/2368/) - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Saturday 14th June](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-july-2/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [THIS WEEK: Repair Cafe Birthday - Saturday 10th May](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-7/) - 🎂🎈 Can you believe we've been running the Repair Cafe for 4 years: It's our birthday celebration 10th May! Come celebrate from 12:30 and share in our special birthday treats, cake, coffee and even bubbles! 🎈🎂 And don't forget to book in your treasured possession for repair! The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions - [Repair Cafe & Birthday - Saturday 10th May](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-saturday-10th-february-2-7-2/) - 🎂🎈 Can you believe we've been running the Repair Cafe for 4 years: It's our birthday celebration 10th May! Come celebrate from 12:30 and share in our special birthday treats, cake, coffee and even bubbles! 🎈🎂 And don't forget to book in your treasured possession for repair! The Repair Café gives people’s broken or worn-out possessions - [Repair Cafe Saturday 14th June](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-july-2-2/) - Back again this year: Maidenhead’s successful 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. Open again in our ECO-Action Hub. Please register here if you wish to bring something for repair to reserve your time-slot: Or - [CLOTHES-SWAP: BACK AGAIN MAY 31ST!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-31st-may-2025/) - Why a Clothes Swap? EVERY swap of an unwanted piece of clothing extends it’s lifecycle and reduce it’s carbon footprint! Fashion enthusiasts can exchange up to 10 unwanted items for preloved clothes, accessories and shoes for less than £1 per item! Shopping other people’s wardrobe helps reduce excess clothing waste. You’re not just swapping but upgrading clothes - [ECO Action's Partner, SaveEnergy "share offer" to help local people enjoy warmer homes, lower bills AND decarbonise](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-actions-partner-saveenergy-share-offer-to-help-local-people-enjoy-warmer-homes-lower-bills-and-decarbonise/) - SaveEnergy help people enjoy warmer homes, lower bills AND decarbonise! We've partnered with them so they can be even more successful helping reduce the 42% of carbon emissions generated across RBWM from domestic energy consumption. And especially because they make people's home lives more "comfortable & sustainable". We're running events 11:00 Saturday 26th and 19:00 Tuesday 29th at the Hub. OR join - [Our Planet and Climate Change - Online Talk](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/our-planet-and-climate-change-online-talk/) - Join us this Earth Day for an inspiring online event! Learn, act, and connect for a greener future. #EarthDay2025 Date and time: Tuesday, April 22 · 6:30 - 7:30pm GMT+1 About this event: This year marks 55 years since Earth Day was established! This year, ECO Action is participating in Earth ACTION Day by hosting - [End Of Swap Sale (Preloved Clothing Sale)](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/end-of-swap-sale-preloved-clothing-sale/) - Date and time: Saturday, May 3 · 11am - 4pm Nothing to wear? Join us for a pre-loved clothing sale to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price! Refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price with our End Of Swap Sale! WHAT’S AN END OF SWAP SALE? Our aim with Saf’s - [CLOTHES-SWAP: SAT MAY 31ST!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-31st-may-2025-2/) - Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you. 1 in 3 women feel their clothes are outdated after less than three wears. We think that’s a waste. Clothes swaps are the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price while doing something - [Nature Friendly Gardening QT](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/nature-friendly-gardening-question-time/) - Ask The Experts Live Come and join us for a Big Green Week Event hosted by Peter Gibbs from the BBC’s Gardeners’ Question Time, and with the local Wildlife Gardening Awards. A chance to ask the experts on our panel in a fun and informative event all your questions on gardening for wildlife. We’ll have - [CLOTHES-SWAP: SAT JULY 26th](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-26th-july-2025/) - Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you. 1 in 3 women feel their clothes are outdated after less than three wears. We think that’s a waste. Clothes swaps are the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price while doing something - [Repair Cafe Saturday 12th July](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-12th-july/) - Give your broken or worn-out possessions new life! Bring them to Maidenhead's Repair Cafe. See people like yourself rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. 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. Open - [Repair Cafe Saturday 9th August](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-9th-august/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 13th September](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-august/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 11th October](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-11th-october/) - Special #COP #COPTober Repair Cafe Bring treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. And while here discuss #COP, world Climate Change, Brazilian Rain Forest, Fossil Fuels - feel free to have a conversation ADN have your - [Repair Cafe Saturday 8th November](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-8th-november/) - Special #COP #COPTober Repair Cafe And while here discuss #COP, world Climate Change, Brazilian Rain Forest, Fossil Fuels - feel free to have a conversation ADN have your item repaired! Bring treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be - [Repair Cafe Saturday 13th December](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-december/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 15:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [🌱 🌍 See David Attenborough's "Ocean" at Norden Farm in July 🌍 🌱](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌱-🌍-see-david-attenboroughs-ocean-at-norden-farm-in-july-🌍-🌱/) - ‘Norden Farm Centre for the Arts' (near Altwood in Maidenhead) is screening David Attenborough’s wonderful ‘Ocean’ over three days in July. Our ECO Action WAM Team are planning to have a 'booth' during the screening, where we are looking forward to meet lots of people, have interesting conversations on carbon reduction & saving money, handing - [CLOTHES-SWAP BIRTHDAY BASH: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/clothes-swap-saturday-27th-september-2025/) - Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you. Join Saf's Swap Shop for our iconic clothes swap and 1st birthday celebrations! How it Works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories and shoes to swap on the Drop-Off Days or before the actual event. What Works? - [RBWM Green Travel Day](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/rbwm-green-travel-day/) - RBWM Residents are invited to a Green Travel Day event – where you can speak to local transport provider about your options and join talks to find out more about travelling sustainably. The event will be held at Braywick Nature Centre on Saturday 4 October, from 11am to 2pm. No need to book, just turn - [ Young Eco Warriors Friday Club](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/young-eco-warriors-friday-club/) - All young Eco Warriors in Maidenhead – Drop in to play in our child-friendly Eco Action Hub! - [Cradle to the Grave](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/cradle-to-the-grave/) - For those of you who would like a deep dive report on fossil fuels and climate change, this is an excellent read. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/C2G-Report-low-_res-English.pdf - [“Something is working” #COP30](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/something-is-working-cop30/) - ‘Something is working’: UN climate chief optimistic about green transition. #cop30 Exclusive: Simon Stiell believes economic benefits will compel countries to speed up climate action. “We’re moving in the right direction,” he said. “Not fast enough, not deep enough, but [the progress countries have made on moving to a low-carbon economy] is showing that something - [Heal The Land @Norden Farm](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/heal-the-land-norden-farm/) - Wild Maidenhead presents Heal the Land Why: a compelling, inspiring and hopeful film about the transformation of a former intensive dairy farm in Somerset into a thriving new place for nature and people. Join for a journey of drama, discovery and insight into the start of this rewilding journey, with a remarkable array of wildlife - [Eco Question Time with Josh Reynolds MP & Cllr Karen Davies](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/2368-2/) - ASK YOUR CLIMATE QUESTIONS & meet Joshua Reynolds MP & CLLR Karen Davies Saturday 25th October - [The Night Forest 2025](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/the-night-forest-2025/) - An enchanting after dark experience for the whole family! Carve a pumpkin lantern, join in a storytelling session by the campfire and finally spot your pumpkin on a spooky walk through the nature reserve woods. Bring a pumpkin, a tool to carve with, a torch to carry, and a torch or bike light to illuminate - [COP30 - What can we do?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/cop30-what-can-we-do/) - 🌍 Let’s All Work Together — Act Now for Climate! With COP30 taking place this November in Brazil, ECO Action WAM is gearing up for a month-long local awareness campaign and activities with our amazing partners — because every small action makes a difference! From 25th October to 23rd November, we’ll be celebrating and showcasing - [What the COP is going on?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/what-the-cop-is-going-on/) - Online event on Nov 7 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm GMT Overview What's in it? Want to hear about the history and importance of COP, and the key policies and agreements COP have established to help tackle climate change? What's the back story? 2025 marks the 30th year that the UNFCC Conference of the Parties (COP) - [Repair Cafe Saturday 9th May](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-9th-may/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 1:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 13th June](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-13th-june/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 13:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 10th January](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-10th-january/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 13:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 14th February](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-14th-february/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 13:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 14th March](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-14th-march/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 13:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [Repair Cafe Saturday 11th April](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/this-week-repair-cafe-saturday-11th-april/) - Bring your treasured broken possessions to our Repair Cafe and give them new life! See our team rebuilding, repairing and recycling things that might otherwise be thrown away. Register here to bring something for repair and reserve your time-slot.Or email the Repair Café team on repair.maidenhead@gmail.com. Open from 10:00 to 13:00. Repair skills available include:- small - [🌍 What We Can All Do to Tackle the Climate Crisis](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌍-what-we-can-all-do-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis/) - 🗓 Saturday 15 Nov | 11am–12pm 📍 ECO Action Hub, Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead 🌱💚Feeling concerned about the climate but not sure what really helps? 💭Join this interactive, feel-good session to discover the actions that make the biggest difference — for your home, your community, and your wellbeing. You’ll: Learn which everyday choices really count Create - [Beyond the summit: what COP30 means for the Global South](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/beyond-the-summit-what-cop30-means-for-the-global-south/) - What it is: We will be live streaming a Royal Geographic Society event taking place at the end of COP30. Hosted at the end of COP30 in Brazil, and shared by the Royal Geographical Society, this discussion will reflect on the emerging agreements and especially their implications for the Global South - the regions most - [Update on Nicholson Centre Development & Carbon Release](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/update-on-nicholson-centre-development-carbon-release/) - An update for our ECO Action supporters ECO Action has been assessing the carbon impact of the proposed Nicholson Centre redevelopment. After detailed analysis and constructive discussions with the developers, Areli, we have agreed to withdraw our objection to the plans. While the demolition of the old shopping centre is regrettable, it is an essential - [Festive Clothes Swap](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/festive-clothes-swap/) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? Join us to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price! We're hosting another of Saf's Clothes Swap in the Hub on 29th November. It's a special "Festive Clothes Swap" ... Christmas Jumpers, Party Wear, or - [Smart Energy Show Cookham](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/smart-energy-show-cookham/) - Smart Energy Show Cookham 2026 for energy help. - [Saf's Swap Shop: Saturday 28th February!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/safs-swap-shop-saturday-28th-february/) - Got a wardrobe of clothes and nothing to war? Time to refresh your spring fashion? The perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price and do something good for the planet. Joe us in the Hub on Saturday, Feb 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm All event details on Eventbrite - [Happy Birthday ECO Action](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/happy-birthday-eco-action/) - 🎉 ECO Action Turns 3 – Join Us to Celebrate & Shape What’s Next on Saturday May 16th We’re turning three—and it’s a moment of both celebration and transition. In the past three years, ECO Action has grown into a vibrant community, helping people across Windsor & Maidenhead taking actions for a greener, healthier future. Together, - [Do you know about the “People’s Emergency Briefing”?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/do-you-know-about-the-peoples-emergency-briefing/) - Maidenhead residents are invited to attend a community screening Last November, over a thousand people attended an event in Central Hall, Westminster, entitled The National Emergency Briefing on Climate & Nature. Senior figures attending were drawn from many walks of life – e.g. business, faith, politics, civil service, academia and the arts – and there - [The Big Garden Birdwatch](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/the-big-garden-birdwatch/) - The Big Garden Birdwatch is taking place from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th January. It's a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in monitoring the health of the nation's birds, simply by counting the birds that land in their garden or the patch outside their window. No knowledge is required as the RSPB provide - The Big Garden Birdwatch is taking place from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th January. It's a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in monitoring the health of the nation's birds, simply by counting the birds that land in their garden or the patch outside their window. No knowledge is required as the RSPB provide - [Earth Day: today and every day!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/earth-day-today-and-every-day/) - What we do today and everyday helps form the kind of world we want to live in. Reducing our carbon emissions is ever more important: Working together we can achieve more - and we're here today and every day to help you! Here are some really great ideas - chose one (or two) for Earth - [A letter from Chris Packham](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/a-letter-from-chris-packham-restore-nature-now/) - Here’s to the grassroots; the volunteers, the local activists, the common people, the ordinary folk MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope to see as many of you as possible on Sat 22 June in London to demand our government Restore Nature Now. You can sign-up as a supporting organisation here and as individuals pledge to march here. - [Voting for the Climate in 2024!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/voting-for-the-climate-in-2024/) - Help on how to vote for teh climate in 2024 - listen to BBC Rare Earth! - [How to be a climate voter!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/how-to-be-a-climate-voter/) - Election 2024: which party is best on climate and nature? Not sure who to vote for? Greenpeace ranked and rated the main parties' green policies: Read more here - [Maidenhead Candidates' Climate Statements - Election 2024](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/maidenhead-candidates-climate-statements-election-2024/) - This is a very important 2024 General Election at a critical time for our country, our climate, and the planet. Not sure who to choose to vote for in Maidenhead? We asked all Maidenhead candidates earlier last week for 'climate statements' on their 'green credentials' and how the intend to help Maidenhead at this critical - [HOLD THE DATE: "Climate Trauma: Finding Our Power" Workshop](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/hold-the-date-climate-trauma-finding-our-power-workshop/) - "I believe that the threat even greater than climate change is how powerless we feel in the face of it.” Clover Hogan, TED talk, What to do when climate change feels unstoppable. Struggling with anxiety about climate change? Keen to take positive action but uncertain where to start? Join this workshop "Facing Climate Trauma: Finding our - [SMART ENERGY SHOW Saturday 23rd November](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/smart-energy-show-saturday-23rd-november/) - Cookham Footprint is hosting a SMART ENERGY SHOW on Saturday 23rd November from 13:00 - 16:30 at Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Moor Hall Cookham SL6 9HQ!! I want to find out more about Air Source Heat Pumps and are there alternatives? Is my roof suitable for solar panels and are they worthwhile? What is the - [Smart Energy Show Marlow April 5th 2025](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/smart-energy-show-marlow-april-5th-2025/) - The Smart Energy Show Marlow returns this April. We’ll have fresh exhibitors, a great quick-fire talks programme, and a new location with plentiful parking! All information here! The key focus will again be on better energy management in buildings. This will include exciting renewable and electric technologies like solar panels, batteries, electric car-charging, heat pumps - [UK Climate & Nature Bill](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/uk-climate-nature-bill/) - Learn more about the UK Climate & Nature Bill Here is a full briefing for you, why it's important to all of us today, and ways you can get involved ...The UK's Climate & Nature Bill will help tackle climate & ecological emergencies via an integrated & cross-party approach: It's significant because it requires the Secretary of State to implement a strategy - [New Year Green Resolutions](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/new-year-green-resolutions/) - May we help you to be GREENER in 2024? Here are 7 great ideas to help you have a greener cleaner 2024. Reduce your carbon, increase nature, and save money this year! Travel can be fun: Let the train take the strain and make your journey an enjoyable part of the holiday. Stop enroute and - [Start your 2024 ECO Action Journey!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/start-your-eco-action-journey-in-2024/) - It's the start of a new year - a good time to think about priorities and plans. Many people want to protect and conserve the natural resources we have and the world we live in, but the problem is they do not know where and how to start being eco-friendly. It can be hard to find - [We're hiring - ECO Action Hub Administrator](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/last-call-were-hiring-eco-action-hub-administrator/) - ECO Action’s mission is ‘to help and inspire local people to do more to address the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.’ The Hub Administrator is crucial to the successful running of this dynamic centre with its very varied activities. "Key role: meet & greet all visitors, and be a focal point for volunteers" Liaise with and - [Residents and businesses can now join the Solar Together scheme!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/residents-and-businesses-can-now-join-the-solar-together-scheme/) - RBWM are supporting IChoosr in the roll-out of this scheme for a third year! Deadline for registrations is the 9th August. Through a reverse auction with installers, you can get highly competitive rates on solar panels, batteries, and chargepoints. Plus, you'll receive support from the IChoosr team and the council throughout the process. Don’t miss out on - [WHY BUY WHEN YOU CAN BORROW?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/share-a-lot-why-buy-when-you-can-borrow/) - Need to fix something but don’t have the tools you need? Don't want to invest in something you only need to use once? Come to the Library in the Hub and borrow our useful Things for your home, projects and adventures. Simply create and confirm your membership via this link (Share a LoT Maidenhead: Inventory), - [INTERESTED IN MARKETING? HELP US BE EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/interested-in-marketing-help-us-be-even-more-successful/) - We've been pushing marketing outreach on social-media, email-newsletter and our website for months. Our marketing team work well - but now we need someone to help us grow more: social / digital marketing, newsletters and all other communications!. We're looking for someone with 'any' level of marketing skills to join our volunteer team. Could that - [WE NEED YOU TO HELP US GET OUR ECO CAFE READY!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/interested-in-marketing-help-us-be-even-more-successful-2/) - We're building our ECO Cafe in the ECO Action Hub 'now': We're opening very soon. The coffee's going to be great and the cakes & snacks are fantastic! HOLD THE PAGE: We've had some great response to this post - we might have someone working with us soon ... we'll let you know when you - [FILLING GOOD AT THE HUB!!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/filling-good-at-the-hub/) - We're delighted to be welcoming Filling Good Cooperative Group into our ECO Action Hub in the very near future - watch this space!! Here's more info from our partners Filling Good: BIG NEWS: We’re excited to announce that we are temporarily moving to the Eco Hub in Maidenhead! We’re partnering with this wonderful group while - [ECO Hub - Refreshing our messaging!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-hub-refreshing-our-messaging/) - Help us freshen up our style, our walls, our Hub! What are we doing over Christmas? We think it's time for a fresh look for the new year! We'll be busy refining 'the walls' in the Hub. And we need your help and your great ideas!Come and help be part of it! We’re closing on Christmas Eve, - [Come to our Eco Café at the Hub!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/come-to-our-eco-cafe-at-the-hub/) - ECO Action Cafe - all you need to know! - [Young ECO Action "FRIDAY CLUB"](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/young-eco-action-friday-club/) - Calling all Maidenhead Young Eco Warriors Drop in to play in our child-friendly Eco Action Hub! What’s happening? We’ve got singing, story-telling, drawing and a space to play! Bring your Parents or Guardians too! Who’s it for? From any age: ’young’ up to age 11 Parents must please stay & accompany children Please leave a - [🌱 Join Our Team – Be an Engagement Coordinator! 🌱](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌱-join-our-team-be-an-engagement-coordinator-🌱/) - Hands and Hearts - [🌍 Volunteer Role: National Action Coordinator](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/🌍-volunteer-role-national-action-coordinator/) - Help Drive National Change for Climate and Nature At ECO Action, we believe real impact comes when personal actions are matched with collective effort. That’s why we encourage everyone to Take Action across four areas: Personal – follow a Personal Action Plan Communicate – talk to family and friends Community – volunteer locally National – - [INTERESTED IN MARKETING?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/interested-in-marketing/) - HELP US BE EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL! We're looking for someone to join our team with marketing & communications capabilities... could that be you?We're busy with marketing outreach on social-media, email-newsletter and our website. Our marketing team work well - but now we need someone to help us grow more across all these platforms and with - [ECO Action Event Coordinator ](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-action-event-coordinator/) - Join Our Mission: Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing! ECO Action are a grassroots movement to inspire and empower our community to create a greener, healthier future within our borough. We’re looking for someone who can help bring that energy into local events across the community. We’re seeking an Event Coordinator – a volunteer who can - [Eco Matters - the "First 50" book](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-matters-the-first-50-book/) - [🌱 VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR ROLE](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/volunteers-coordinator-role/) - Dear Volunteers and Supporters.Our wonderful Volunteers Coordinator, Harpreet, is moving on to an exciting new role (great news for her!) — which means we’re now looking for someone to take on this hugely important role within ECO Action. As you know, everything we do depends on volunteers. And as we evolve — especially with changes - [Buy Less Stuff & Reduce Food Waste](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/buy-less-stuff-reduce-food-waste/) - Buy Less Stuff Living sustainably involves changing how we consume and manage the items in our lives. Cutting Consumption: Use the Maidenhead Repair Cafe to fix items, borrow tools from the Library of Things (Share-a-LoT), and avoid fast fashion. Wasting Less: Use the Olio app to share surplus food and donate unwanted goods to local - [Improving Insulation & DraughtBusters](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/improving-insulation-draughtbusters/) - Improving Insulation in Your Home "Actions for a greener, healthier future!" Stopping heat loss is the most effective way to lower energy bills. In an uninsulated home, at least one-quarter of heat is lost through the roof, and about one-third escapes through the walls. Draughtproofing & DraughtBusters The first, cheapest, and easiest step is to - [Food Waste - What do you do about it?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/food-waste-what-do-you-do-about-it/) - What is this all about? Around one-third of all food goes to waste during different steps of the production process—from farm to truck to fridge. Food loss and waste generates approximately 8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions annually—roughly the same as the global tourism industry. Reducing waste helps cut emissions, feeds the hungry, and - [Composting - How Can It Help?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/composting-how-can-it-help/) - "Actions for a greener, healthier future!" What is it all about? Compost is vital for maintaining soil structure and fertility without using artificial fertilisers or peat-based products. It serves as a primary mechanism for plants to capture carbon dioxide and turn it into leafy growth. How does it work? Living organisms like earthworms, beetles, fungi, - [Heat Pumps - How can they Help?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/heat-pumps-how-can-they-help/) - "Actions for a greener, healthier future!" What are they all about? Interest in heat pumps is soaring as the UK moves away from fossil fuels. The government currently offers a grant of £7,500 to swap a gas boiler for a heat pump. While air source pumps start at around £6,000 and ground source pumps at - [Wildlife Gardens - How can they help?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/wildlife-gardens-how-can-they-help/) - What are they all about? A neat and tidy garden is often a sterile garden with no room for wildlife to flourish. In the UK we are losing our wildlife more rapidly than any other European country. Intensive farming is driving wildlife out of the countryside and more urban spaces. We need to adapt our - [We're hiring: ECO Action Hub Administrator](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/were-hiring-eco-action-hub-administrator/) - ECO Action’s mission is ‘to help and inspire local people to do more to address the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.’ The Hub Administrator is crucial to the successful running of this dynamic centre with its very varied activities. "Key role: meet & greet all visitors, and be a focal point for volunteers" Liaise with and - [Want to make a difference? VOLUNTEER with us!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/want-to-make-a-difference-volunteer-with-us/) - Are you concerned about climate change and want to help make a difference? Want to help other people understand how they can take small steps in their own personal journey to reduce carbon, increase nature, and save money? Do you have skills that could be useful for the Repair Cafe or the Library of Things? - [Anniversary Party - What's On?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/anniversary-party-whats-on/) - [Grow Green: Gardening Ideas for a better planet](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/grow-green-gardening-ideas-for-a-better-planet/) - One of our many visitors at the Hub at our Anniversary Event was inspired by what they saw. They talked about how many of the resources in the Hub support the messages and learnings from a book they recently read. They wrote a review and strongly recommend “Grow Green” by Jen Chillingaworth. You can get - [No-one is too small to make a difference!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/grow-green-gardening-ideas-for-a-better-planet-2/) - One of our many volunteers read this book recently and was moved to write a review: Everybody should read this book – it is full of solid scientific facts, and brutally honest, but somehow inspiring at the same time. When Greta Thunberg first appeared on the scene, I didn’t read much about her. It took - [VOTE CLIMATE!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/vote-climate-greenpeace-climate-vote/) - Greenpeace say “Climate Voters commit to voting based on which candidate has the best proposals for addressing the climate crisis in a way that also prioritises fixing the economy, social inequality and injustice in the next election. - [MAKE YOUR JOURNEY PART OF THE HOLIDAY!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/make-your-journey-part-of-the-holiday/) - One of our ECO Action Team has recently returned from a trip from the UK to Denmark by train! An experienced rail traveller, they prefer trains to planes because they are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. and they enjoy the journey as part of the holiday! Have a read of their experiences in the - [The MCS  Foundation (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/the-mcs-foundation-microgeneration-certification-scheme/) - MCS has launched its ‘Get A Heat Pump’ website. It's free to use and offers completely independent guidance. You'll find information, tools and guidance to help you learn about heat pumps, choose the right type, estimate costs, understand the installation process, and more. See - https://www.getaheatpump.org.uk/ - [Maidenhead Seed Swap - Saturday March 8th](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/maidenhead-seed-swap-saturday-march-8th/) - Maidenhead Seed Swap - [Help Shape Our Future Events! 🌍 🌱](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/help-shape-our-future-events-🌍-🌱/) - We’re reaching out to better understand the kinds of events that matter most to you. We’re planning future activities focused on reducing carbon emissions and increasing nature, and your input is vital to help us make them engaging, relevant, and impactful. Can you spare a few minutes to complete our short survey? 👉 https://forms.gle/cQGWMg4ywSWtFX3j7 Your feedback will guide the types - [ECO ACTION AT KITE FESTIVAL!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-action-at-kite-festival/) - We will once again be at the Kite Festival organised by Norden farm at Boyn Hill Park on August 31st.Come and enjoy building & flying kites, great stalls with food & drink, and of course the ECO Action team is there. Come and talk to us - maybe you will join us, find ways the - ['COP30: Act Now for Climate'](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/cop30-act-now-for-climate/) - Let's Work Together for 'COP30: Act Now for Climate' As COP30 approaches this November in Brazil, ECO Action WAM is planning to mark this vital global moment with a month-long local awareness campaign with our partners — and we’d love to share this with you and gain your support. 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What matters. What’s next. Upcoming Events Past Events All Events - [Our Partners](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/our-partners/) - 🤝🌿Working with our partners! 🤝🌿 Our partners are an essential part of the ECO Action Community, using our shared resources to amplify climate and nature messages across their own networks. They: 🧩 Host meetings and events in our shared space 🔗 Collaborate with like-minded organisations 🌍 Engage connected communities to reinforce our shared goals around - [Ready to Start!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/resources/eco-action-help-sheets/) - 🌱 Want to feel good, save money, make a positive difference?💡 To take small, practical steps that boost wellbeing and reduce your impact?🤝 Ready to Start yet curious about how to begin - We’ve got you covered! 🌿 Need a Plan? 💡 Whether you’re just starting or ready to go further, we're here to help - [🤝 Support ECO Action](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/home/support-us/) - 💚 Become a supporter of the ECO Action Team and help us grow a greener, healthier, more connected community. Together, we’re building a vibrant, dynamic hub — a place buzzing with energy, collaboration, and climate solutions. Your support makes it all possible. 💚 Make a Difference Today! Let’s create positive change, one step at a - [The CEC](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/the-cec/) - What it is The RBWM Climate Emergency Coalition (CEC) is a non-partisan alliance of community organisations in the Borough working in partnership to address the Climate and Environmental Emergency (C & E E) within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The member groups of the CEC have a common purpose; to achieve Net-zero carbon - [Donate & Support Us](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/home/support-us-online-donations/) - 💚 Your support helps power the ECO Action Team in Windsor and Maidenhead — a vibrant space where climate action, community, and nature come together. By donating, you’re helping us: 🌿 Grow our impact in the local community 🎉 Run engaging eco-events and hands-on activities 📚 Deliver enriching education on climate and nature 💡 Share - [Here To Help!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/home/) - The Windsor and Maidenhead ECO Action Hub helps local people to take positive action for the climate. Offering: Library of Things, Repair Café, resources - [Find Us!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/map/) - 📍 How to Find Us 📌 ECO Action's Hub is located inside Nicholsons Shopping Centre🧭 Just off the Central Atrium, near the main entrance📮 Postcode: SL6 1LB ➡️ Follow the green signs – or the buzz of friendly conversation and good ideas! 's 🕒 When Are We Open? We’re here when you need us: 📅 - [How can we help?](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/home/projects/) - How can we help? : Repair Cafe, Draughtbusters, Library of Things in Windsor and Maidenhead, TerraCycle - [👉 Take Action Now!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/👉-take-action-now/) - Need inspiration for your Personal Action Plan? Let's help you turn your intentions into actions — Each help sheet is packed with: 🌱 1. Save Money - “Lower your bills. Fix things. Waste less.” Stop draughts at home - Draughtbusters!Use less energy at home - InsulationCut your Food WasteRepair, Replace, Buy Less Stuff 🌿 2. Help Nature - “Make your - [Useful ECO Action Links](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/resources/useful-links/) - 🌱 Inspiration all in one place. Looking to save money, boost nature & wellbeing and reduce your carbon footprint? Explore these hand-picked resources — with practical tips and simple steps to help you take meaningful action today. 🌱 Understand the Climate Change Issues A presentation from the team at Reading University on opening up a - [Love Our Streets](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/love-our-streets/) - Actions for a greener, healthier future in Windsor & Maidenhead! Start on your street. Join local residents across Windsor & Maidenhead creating greener, safer, more connected places to live. Your Street, Reimagined 🚶 Safe walking & cycling🌿 More greenery & wildlife🪑 Spaces to sit & connect🎨 Local character & pride Get Started 1. Define your aim: - [Get Connected!](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/get-connected/) - ECO Action is here to inspire and support you in doing that little bit more for our planet. 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Help other people too to understand how they can easily take small steps in their own personal journey on climate change and eco-diversity? 🔘💚 Become a Volunteer: Help us as we grow – build more engagement with the ECO Action Hub, at events we attend, events we - [ECO Action 2024 Report](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/eco-actions-2024-impact-report/) - [RBWM Here To Help Campaign](https://ecoaction.powdesignandweb.co.uk/resources/rbwm-here-to-help-campaign/) - With the ECO Action Hub’s partnership with RBWM we are helping promote their “Here to Help” Campaign, designed to help local people and give them support in managing in today's world. 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