Services 3 — Buckland Tout Saints Parish

Climate Change

Workshop: Net Zero and Climate Change - Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises

Date: Wed, 2 July, Time: 14.00-17.00, Online

Designed for anyone interested in sustainability — whether individuals, businesses, or community groups — the workshop provides a practical introduction to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and strategies for achieving net-zero. Participants will explore key concepts like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, scope 1–3 emissions, and the carbon handprint through interactive activities and case studies.

No prior knowledge is needed, making it an accessible and empowering opportunity to take meaningful climate action.

Find out more:

Libraries and Communities Unite for Climate Action in Devon

Devon is launching Together for Tomorrow, a five-year, £1.5 million National Lottery-funded programme led by Libraries Unlimited and CAG Devon, to turn libraries into sustainability hubs.

The initiative will support local communities in running repair cafés, community fridges, growing schemes, and low-waste workshops. Partnering with various grassroots climate groups and outreach organisations, the programme aims to share skills, build toolkits, and foster collaboration across the county. Open to all, it invites individuals and groups passionate about sustainability to get involved and make a difference.

Making a Difference

Climate Change has been added to the Parish Council website as an information tool for parishioners to know what is happening in Kingsbridge and the South Hams to combat climate change.

Information found here can both help find new ways to make a difference and to get more actively involved in doing something for our planet.

We will keep this site updated as new events and initiatives take place.

Energy Saving Starts at Home

Energy to heat the home is a big contributor to our carbon footprint - things to consider:

- Use electricity sourced from Green producers

- Consider installing solar panels

- Consider installing a heat pump

- Greater insulation improvements for roofs and walls

For further inormation on how to lower your energy consumption and advice on grants available contact South Dartmoor Community Energy

Energise Kingsbridge for the Future

Kingsbridge Climate Action (KCA) is a community action group which promotes ways to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance our local community. They are particularly involved in sharing knowledge, expertise and resources around low carbon heating and home energy efficiency.

KCA has a thermal imaging camera available for loan to parish councils. These are invaluable for understanding where our homes are leaking heat and how to make energy savings. To register interest in a free survey email our Parish Clerk, btsclerk@gmail.com .

Take a look at the website for the many ways to get involved and help save our precious resources and environment.

www.kingsbridgeclimateaction.co.uk or tel: Rosa on 07790 146202

Kingsbridge Repair Cafe

Get your broken items fixed by skilled volunteer repairers. No promises or guarantees, but repairers give their best efforts to save your items. At no charge. Each monthly event depends on the volunteers available, however the range of items to be fixed includes electrical items such as hoovers and toasters, toys , clothing, soft furnishings, small items of furniture, jewellery, tools for sharpening, plus many more...

Check the Facebook group to check which types of repairs are available and whether any specialist items can be brought along, such as bikes, surfboards, wetsuits etc Facebook group

Kingsbridge Repair Cafe - Volunteers Needed!

Would you or someone you know like to join our merry band of volunteers and be part of this brilliant community repair project?
Could you offer 3 hours of your time on the last Sunday of the month? (No need to commit to every month!)
We are looking to grow our volunteer crew and would be most grateful to anyone that could support us with the following:
Tool sharpening; Electrical repairs; General repairs of household items; Sewing repairs
Baking cakes for our tea station!
If you’re keen we would love to hear from you!
Drop us an email with your contact details: kbclimateaction@gmail.com and we will get back to you .

Thank you!