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31st August 2024 We’re hosting a free summer open day on Saturday 31 August, offering a chance to take part in free workshops and tours, explore our displays on renewable energy, green building,…
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5th September 2024 Short Course A fully funded green skills experience day for 16-18 year olds at the Centre for Alternative Technology. A skills awareness day aimed at young people based in Powys. Participants will…
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16th August 2024 Inspired by CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain project, the village of Wedmore in Somerset has been exploring how to live more sustainably. Paul Allen revisits this community showing that practical climate…
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12th August 2024 For 26 years, Andy Rowland, based in Machynlleth, has run Ecodyfi, a not-for-profit development trust supporting and connecting sustainability-based community groups in the local area. Catriona Toms looks at some…
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6th August 2024 Social enterprises offer communities the potential to solve the challenges they face themselves and live more sustainably. Paul Allen explores the rise in local ownership models and the many benefits…
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