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From Research to Real kitchens: New Low‑carbon Menus Report Empowers SME Chefs to Drive Food System Change

The hospitality sector made a significant step towards climate-positive cooking this week, as chefs, educators, researchers, and industry leaders gathered at the University of West London for the launch of Low-Carbon Menus: Tools and Tactics to Empower SME Chefs, a new sector-facing report co-authored by Andrea Zick and Amy Fetzer, published as part of the

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Evie Tuesday 10 February 2026
Nature Recovery

Fens for the Future Partnership

The Fens for the Future Partnership is a group of public, private and voluntary sector organisations including local authorities, nature conservation bodies, farmers and landowners and academic institutions with a vision for the Fens. Their broad aim is to further the development of a partnership approach to the landscape-scale nature conservation in the Fens. Aims:

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Evie Tuesday 10 February 2026
Nature Recovery

How to record wildlife: an action you can take to protect nature

Getting started with recording If you are new to recording, the incredible diversity of the UK’s wildlife can be a bit daunting, especially when it comes to trying to identify what you’ve seen. But there are lots of ways that you can get help. There are hundreds of natural history societies and recording groups that

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Evie Tuesday 10 February 2026
Education

Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability & Environmental Management

10 weeks, 1 course, 3 certificates – towards a career you love Whether you’re job-seeking or already in work, our Skills Bootcamp run in partnership with Change Agents UKgives you the confidence and knowledge to thrive in a world where sustainability and carbon literacy are in high demand. The 5 or 10 week course (1

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Evie Tuesday 10 February 2026
Nature Recovery

New national forest in the OxCam Corridor moves a step closer

A new national forest in the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor has moved a step closer on Monday 12 January with the announcement that the search for official delivery partners has begun. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has opened an Expression of Interest process with interested parties needing to demonstrate they have the capacity, experience, and knowledge

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Evie Tuesday 27 January 2026
Energy Efficiency

Two new Zero Bills estates to be built in 2026, following Octopus and Barratt Redrow partnership

Octopus Energy has partnered with Barrat Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, to expand its Zero Bills concept, promising ‘high-quality, sustainable homes, where residents won’t pay a penny for their home energy bills for 10 years.’ The first 54 Zero Bills homes built by Barratt Redrow will be completed this year in two sites in Wixams, Bedfordshire

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Evie Tuesday 10 February 2026
Energy Efficiency

Rightmove to publicise energy efficiency feature on listings

Rightmove is linking with the UK’s largest energy supplier, Octopus, to make it easier for portal users to find greener homes. As a first step, Rightmove is launching a dedicated ‘Zero Bills’ label for property listings, allowing owners to highlight those homes powered by Octopus’ existing Zero Bills smart tariff. The supplier claims the tariff – which exists

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Evie Tuesday 27 January 2026
Nature Recovery

Biodiversity Audits for East Cambridgeshire Parishes

Multiple parishes have taken conducted their own nature recovery plans to conserve and enhance biodiversity in their area. East Cambrigeshire District council has now published four of nature recovery plans on their website which can be read here: Community based Nature Recovery Plans | East Cambridgeshire District Council You will find four reports – Fordham,

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Evie Tuesday 6 January 2026
Nature Recovery

EA’s Small Biodiversity Fund – Projects Wanted!

The Environment Agency’s Fisheries and Biodiversity Team has a fund available for small biodiversity projects, normally up to £5k per project related to rivers, wetlands, wet habitats and species. The fund needs to be spent by March 2026, and preference is given to projects that enhance riparian habitats and species. If you think you have

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Evie Tuesday 6 January 2026
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  • St Ives Eco Cafe

    free church market hill FREE CHURCH MARKET HILL in the ST IVES

    Over the past year, the St Ives Eco Café has brought our community together to chat about real-life environmental issues — from saving energy 💡and wildlife-friendly gardening 🌳to sustainable food 🥕🍐👨‍🍳and even coping with climate anxiety🔆😧. The group would love to welcome new faces and fresh ideas! This month's topic will be gardening to help […]

  • Just Earth How a fairer world will save the planet – A talk by Tony Juniper

    All Saints Church All Saints Church, Church Lane, Milton

    In the talk “Just Earth” Tony Juniper will draw on more than 40 years of experience in research, practical work, campaigning and advocacy, combined with interviews with globally renowned experts, to reveal the system shifts needed to achieve real, lasting change. Dr Tony Juniper CBE is a prominent environmental figure active in the defence of Nature […]

  • Littleport Repair Cafe

    Littleport Village Hall 12 Victoria St, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Littleport Repair Cafe now has 5 resident repairs who are experienced in engineering, electronics computers, needlework, jewellery repairs, clocks, hoovers etc. To book a repair simply email littleportrepaircafe@gmail.com or phone 07866787773 and they can match your job with a repair. They serve refreshments, thanks to the Littleport and Ely Timebank.

  • Ely Repair Cafe

    Ely Library 6 The Cloisters, Ely, Cambridgeshire

    Bring your broken household items back to life at the Ely Repair Café this April! Their skilled volunteer repairers will be on hand at Ely Library (CB6 4ZH), ready to repair everything from electronics and small appliances to clothing and toys. Save money, reduce waste, and learn repair skills from our experienced team. Visit the […]

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East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network works on local projects to promote zero-carbon living and restore spaces for wildlife. We act as a hub for all local groups fighting the climate change crisis. We lobby, influence and provide advice to local councils and organisations. Our aim is to normalise climate action, provide information and encourage everyone to join in to help protect our planet and, in doing so, protect our collective future.

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