26th March 2022 Short Course Rethinking household energy use – the importance of insulation. A lot of existing buildings in the UK are poorly insulated and draughty, resulting in loss of heat and higher energy…
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2nd April 2022 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
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2nd April 2022 Short Course Welcome the new season with a whole host of seasonal, family friendly activities. Always wanted to have a go at pond-dipping? This is the perfect chance to explore an aquatic…
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21st March 2022 On Saturday 2 April, CAT will host a spring open day for the local community — as well as interactive drop-in sessions to discuss the Centre’s future plans.
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21st March 2022 Woodlands are iconic habitats – people associate them with new life, a healthy environment and more and more often with their potential to store carbon. But every woodland is different,…
Read More11th March 2022 We are pleased to announce that three of CAT’s MSc programmes run through our Graduate School of the Environment have been recently revalidated following our 5-year course review with our…
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Wondering what you can do in your own home to help combat climate change? CAT’s free information service offers independent and impartial advice on a wide range of areas to help you live more sustainably.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
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At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and you can see examples all around our visitor centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell…
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Energy saving at home
Domestic energy saving measures are vital if we are to achieve the goal of a zero carbon future. Reducing the UK’s energy demand will make it much easier to meet…
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