14th June – 11.00am – Picturehouse
Nature, Wildlife & Positive Action
How everyday actions, awareness, and participation can help protect wildlife and restore nature locally and beyond.
Alex Ross, Chester Zoo Networks for Nature A landscape-scale nature recovery project has started around Chester. Discover why connecting people and places matters for wildlife and communities and explore how you can get involved.
Iona Cowell, RECORD Wildlife Recording: Making Your Observations Count for Nature What if your everyday wildlife sightings could help shape the future of nature in Cheshire? Find out how to get involved.
Dr Christian Dunn The Chester Wetlands Centre Explore the vital role wetlands play in climate resilience, biodiversity, and water management, and discover how projects like Chester’s wetland landscapes are helping to restore and protect these essential ecosystems.
Jonathon Titmus, Greenpeace Eco Empowerment: Finding Hope Through Everyday Action An inspiring look at how small, everyday actions can create meaningful environmental change and build collective momentum.
14th June – 1.00pm – Picturehouse
Everyday Actions for a Greener Life
Practical ideas for making more sustainable choices in everyday life — from what we wear to how we reuse, repair and reduce waste.
Helen Tandy, Eco Communities Circular Living in Practice: Refill and Reuse Exploring how everyday choices around refill and reuse can reduce waste and support a more circular way of living within our communities.
Monika Swindells, Open Home Sustainable Fashion: Good Shopping Habits and Clothes Care Practical tips on buying better, caring for your clothes, and reducing the environmental impact of fashion.
Hannah & Kerry, Chester Repair Café The Importance of Repair in Communities Discover how repair culture is bringing communities together, reducing waste, and extending the life of everyday items.
AJ Capewell, Peckforton Dairy Cow Calf Dairying and Circular Farming How we can support Cheshire’s dairy industry and still make a difference.
14th June – 3.00pm – Picturehouse
The Future of Chester
Big-picture thinking on the choices shaping Chester’s future — from climate action and policy to healthier, more connected ways of living.
Dr Dale Tromans (The Climate Doctor) Chester Chooses: The Green Road or Business as Usual? A thought-provoking look at the choices facing Chester and what they mean for the city’s environmental future.
Chris Copeman Better Buildings, Lower Carbon: Why Passive House Standards Matter Exploring how stronger building regulations and Passive House standards could dramatically reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and create healthier homes for the future.
Cathy Harrington, Get Going on Cycling Cycling: What You Need to Know to Get Started A practical introduction to cycling — from building confidence to understanding the basics and getting out on the road.
Alex Ross, Chester Zoo Palm Oil: Why Sustainability Matters Should we use products containing palm oil? Discover the truth behind this controversial ingredient and how Chester Zoo supports communities in both Chester and Indonesia to champion sustainable palm oil.
