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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 1d

This #InternationalRepairDay, here's 5 reasons to visit a repair café:
🔧Items repaired for free by skilled volunteers
💬Tips from friendly experts
🌍 Reduce waste and your carbon footprint
💸 Save money
🤝 Build community
Check ZCC listings for your nearest repair cafe: https://ow.ly/pR1x50XebVq

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 2d

Hazel joined Janett Walker of Anti Racist Cumbria at the #AntiRacistSummit2025 🌍
ARC cut waste, promoted low-carbon catering & travel, and tackled climate justice with Runnymede Trust. Proud to keep learning together 💚

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 2d

We’re inviting you to the national online launch of the Cumbria Climate Assembly — where local voices meet climate action. Delia Smith will lend her voice, hear the insights, and help champion this people-centred approach.

🗓 Wednesday 23 October, 1-2 pm
➡ Register here: https://ow.ly/syJO50X5EpW

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 3d

💰If you're after quick tips to reduce your energy bills, watch our brilliant webinar from earlier this year: https://ow.ly/ScRf50XaB7C

📞Or, get in touch with our Free Home Energy Support team (fka Cold to Cosy Homes) for a free call from an independent, local adviser: https://ow.ly/sVsT50XaB7E

Unpacked - Energy Saving at Home, January 2025

With independent advice from CAfS home energy experts, this free webinar covered quick and simple solutions to make your home cheaper to heat, warmer, and he...

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 4d

Ready to make your home warmer and greener? Join our free webinar on 21 Oct, 7–8:30 pm to explore how heat pumps, solar, batteries & smart tariffs can work together.
Hear from local installers (no sales pitch!) + get advice on where to start.

📌 Reserve your free place: https://ow.ly/pnNH50X631H

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 5d

This is devastating news about the loss of coral reefs. But crossing these thresholds isn't a reason to lose heart. Instead, it's a reminder that every degree of warming we can prevent really makes a difference.
https://ow.ly/nQM150XaV5o

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 6d

🌱 Climate events, news, job opportunities and more
📧 Straight to your inbox every fortnight
🔗Sign up: https://ow.ly/nx2750X9Es5

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 10d

Great news this week with a report showing that even though we're using more energy, the increase in wind and solar power has helped renewable energy to surpass coal for the first time.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/07/global-renewable-energy-generation-surpasses-coal-first-time

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 11d

🍻 “Green business conversation meets great beer” — join us 13 Nov at the Fell Bar, Kendal, for our Business Supporter Network autumn meet-up. Hear from Tim Maiden, Green Small Business on carbon footprinting & auditing.

👉 Free — book now! https://ow.ly/iFjr50X683J

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 12d

Curious about heat pumps? Join us 7pm Tues 21 Oct for our free webinar: The Home Heat Pump Advantage.

We’ll explain how they work and share real Cumbrian stories. Find out how to get support, grants & quotes via our new heat pump support service.

Book your free place: https://ow.ly/4eIM50X62Ot

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 13d

“The assembly members worked hard to answer a vital question: how do we make sure local people aren’t shut out of decisions about climate and our future?” — Delia Smith.

Don’t miss her in conversation with assembly members on 23 Oct, 1–2 pm.

Reserve your spot today 👉 https://ow.ly/9phL50X5CSk

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 13d

Still a couple of days to apply for the post of retrofit assessor!

💻 Work with clients using specialised software
🧑‍💻 Property assessments
🏚️ Model building energy
📄Produce retrofit reports.

Get the full spec! https://ow.ly/XGQS50X5uiV
Apply by 9am Wednesday 8 Oct

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 14d

It's #WorldTeachersDay, and there's still time to book on our Climate Action Plan webinar this Wednesday! Meet DfE targets, cut costs, and engage students in climate action.

📅 Wed 8 Oct | 3:30–5pm
🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/ChES50X04X3

#ClimateActionPlan #GreenSchools #Cumbria

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 16d

Join us on 23 Oct for a national online launch of Cumbria Climate Assembly. We’ll be joined by Delia Smith, trusted cook and champion of listening to everyday voices, in conversation with assembly members.

📅Thursday 23 Oc, 1-2 pm (via Zoom)
👉 Book your free place now:https://ow.ly/keJw50X5Ay3

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 17d

We're recruiting for more retrofit assessors to join our team. Could it be you? You’ll provide tailored advice to householders, model energy demand and carbon impact, and create practical retrofit scenarios.

📋Find out more https://ow.ly/kYc250X5tS1
📅 Apply by Wednesday 8 October

#Cumbria

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 17d

We've just launch our new heat pump support service! We can help you with advice calls, grant info and quotes from local, trusted installers.

Find out more https://ow.ly/crGm50X52nK

#heatpump #renewableenergy #greenenergy #cleanenergy

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 18d

Reduce your school's operating costs, build climate confidence, prepare your school for a sustainable future, and meet the DfE targets. Join our webinar to help develop your Climate Action Plan.
📅 Wed 8 Oct | 3:30–5pm
🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/ChES50X04X3

#ClimateActionPlan #GreenSchools #Cumbria

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 19d

🌍Join us in Kendal for Climate Fresk! In just 3 hours, discover the science behind climate change

✅ All welcome
✅ Pay what you can
✅ Fun card game format
✅ Safe space for honest & open climate conversations

📅 Tues 14 Oct, 9:45am
🔗Book: https://ow.ly/5mUJ50X05IQ

#Kendal #Climate #ClimateFresk

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 21d

We'll be at the GoodLives Community Garden at West Lakes Science Park for our Westogether event on Tuesday - read more and book your free place! https://ow.ly/ihSE50X2GkE

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 22d

Thinking about your next holiday? Whether it's a city break, self catering in the countryside, or you're hitting the British beaches, visit our Give As You Live page before you book. We get a little donation if you book via them at no extra cost to you!

https://ow.ly/wMrY50WFaSJ

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 23d

El Mural Del Clima, La Fresque du Climat, Das Klima Puzzle or O Mural Do Clima - we know it as Climate Fresk! However you say it, join over 2m people in 160+ countries to learn the basics of climate change.

#Kendal | Tuesday 14th October https://ow.ly/6GmM50Wy27S

#climatechange #climatefresk

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 23d

Get our events, news, jobs, offers and more straight to your inbox every fortnight
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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · Sep 17

Fish, food, fossil fuels, farming, floods and other things that don't start with F...

🧩Discover how they all connect with Climate Fresk
🌍 Explore how human activity is impacting our planet, and how we build a better world for all

Tickets: ow.ly/FCQv50WWGe7

#ClimateFresk #Cumbria #Kendal

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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · Sep 3

Credit for the Climate Stripes to Professor Ed Hawkins MBE (Uni of Reading)

Show Your Stripes

Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

www.ShowYourStripes.info

Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our accredited course unpacks the science behind climate change, what that means for us in Cumbria, and how you can take meaningful action.

🎟️Pay what you can tickets for individuals living, studying or working in Cumbria

🔗Book: cafs.org.uk/events/?...

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