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Have you seen the new edition of The Moment magazine?📰 🌳Look out for us on pages 185 and 227! Our very own Jemima Leedham is talking about our pioneering green social prescribing initiative with Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice. 🍎Plus, our Environmental Education Lead, Heidi Latronico-Ferris, is discussing our ongoing work in schools promoting healthy eating with the Peterborough Food Partnership. Check out the latest issue here👇 https://lnkd.in/eaRm99ta #Peterborough #Sustainability #TheMomentMagazine #GreenInitiatives #SocialPrescribing #HealthyEating #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityWellbeing

Cut Costs, Boost Reputation: Net Zero Made Simple for SMEs 🌎 Want to reduce your carbon footprint without the jargon? LAST CHANCE to join us for a practical, fully funded workshop designed to help SMEs take simple, effective steps towards Net Zero. 📅 19th March 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍LNER Stadium, Lincoln What to expect: ✅ Expert-led workshop by sustainability charity PECT, sharing actionable tips for SMEs ✅ Networking lunch with local businesses ✅ Exclusive talk from Lincoln FC’s sustainability team on their Net Zero journey Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take meaningful steps towards sustainability. 🔗 Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eziBemyF #NetZero #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #SMEs #GreenBusiness #Lincolnshire

Live in or near Thorney or Northborough? Or in a rural location around Peterborough? We need you! We’re working in areas around Peterborough to explore ways to make homes and neighbourhoods greener, cleaner… and even more affordable to run! 🏡 Join us for a community brunch where you can: 🍽️ Catch up with neighbours 🔧 Learn how to upgrade your home sustainably 🌞 Hear from local residents using renewable energy 💰 Get cost-saving energy advice You'll leave with: ✅ Practical tips to keep your home warm for less ✅ A clearer idea of how renewable heating works ✅ The inspiration to take action! 📍 Where: Ex-serviceman's Club, Thorney / Northborough Village Hall 📅 When: Sat 22nd March 10am-12pm / Tues 25th March 5:30pm-7:30pm Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/evh9zB5H or just turn up on the day!

Looking to reduce single-use plastic in your area? Introducing the Bring it Back toolkit! ⭐ Jam-packed with tips, case studies and ideas, it has everything you need to know to reduce single-use packaging in your area. Created in partnership with RECOUP, the toolkit can help your organisation or community set up a reusable packaging scheme. You can download it for free here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esttZr9T

Calling all schools! 📢 Are you looking for an action-packed day full of new ideas, meeting other schools, and going green? 🌿 Join us at our Schools Sustainability Showcase (formerly Eco Awards) this year! 📍ARU Peterborough 🗓️ Thursday 22nd May 2025 from 9am – 3pm With a morning full of inspiring workshops, you'll also have the chance to showcase your eco initiatives. Whether your school has a proactive eco team, a forest school, or you're just getting started and want to learn from others, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Reserve your school's place - https://lnkd.in/eJK88Xuc

Spotlight on 30 for 30✨ Green Welford aims to champion education and empowerment regarding climate change. They raise awareness of the need to live more sustainably, encourage sustainability across the community of Welford village, implement sustainable best practices and act as a point of contact for the community of Welford village on all matters relating to sustainability and green living. Funding was provided to expand the programme of events which they host, including clothes swaps, screening of environmental films, regular community drop-in sessions and much more. PECT also supported Green Welford’s annual KidsFest event which offered a range of free activities for families to get involved with. -------------------------------------------- PECT's 30 for 30 fund was launched to celebrate 30 years of the charity with nature grants for local community groups and schools.

We’re looking forward to spending the day at the Climate Leaders’ Conference at Sheffield Hallam University today - if you’re there come and say hi 👋 Heidi Latronico-Ferris

Over the last few days our energy and schools teams have been at the Health and Care Career Expo at Kingsgate Conference Centre talking about the importance of sustainability, healthy eating, and keeping homes warm for our health. 💚

Check out our events page for environment-themed events in and around Peterborough this month (from us, our friends, and partners)👇 https://lnkd.in/e-hwqrsu From tree planting and woodland crafts to fuel poverty training for frontline workers, there’s lots going on. Plus, rural residents are invited to have their say on the future of home energy at a series of community events. 🌳‘Mini Forest’ Planting, PECT & PCC When: Friday 7 and Sunday 9 March, 9am–3pm Where: Bradwell Road, Longthorpe 🍽️Maxey Community Brunch (Future of Home Energy), PECT & PCC When: Saturday 8 March, 10am–12pm Where: Maxey Village Hall 🪓Taster Morning, Nene Coppicing & Crafts When: Sunday 9 March Where: Castor Hanglands 🍽️Bainton & Ashton: Future of Home Energy Panel Discussion, PECT & PCC When: Tuesday 11 March, 5:30pm–7:30pm Where: Bainton Reading Room 🌱Gardening Club – learn how to grow fruit & veg, WestRaven Community Cafe and Garden When: Thursday 13, 20 and 27 March, 12pm–2pm Where: Westraven Community Garden, Hartwell Way, Ravensthorpe 🟢Fuel Poverty Frontline Worker Training, PECT When: Wednesday 19 March, 12:30pm–1:30pm 🍽️Thorney Community Brunch (Future of Home Energy), PECT & PCC When: Saturday 22 March, 10am–12pm Where: Thorney Ex-Servicemen's Club 💡Northborough: Future of Home Energy Workshop, PECT & PCC When: Tuesday 25 March, 5:30pm–7:30pm Where: Northborough & Deeping Gate Village Hall You can also submit your own environment-themed events for inclusion in our calendar, for free!

SMEs... Is your business ready for Net Zero? Join our practical workshop to cut costs, attract customers, win tenders, and boost your reputation through sustainability! PECT will break down the jargon and provide clear, actionable steps to help your business start its Net Zero journey. In-Person Workshops (lunch included!): 📅 Wed 19th March | 9am - 1pm | Lincoln FC – Featuring insights from Lincoln FC’s sustainability team and their travel emissions tracking platform. 📅 Thurs 24th April | 9am - 2pm | Uncle Henry’s, Gainsborough – Tour an award-winning sustainable farm shop powered by 100% renewable energy. 💻 Prefer online? Join our virtual session on Thurs 27th March | 12pm - 2pm. Sign up now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eAv2dGyx #NetZero #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #SMEs #ClimateAction #LowCarbon #RenewableEnergy #CarbonReduction