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SUMMARY:Walking and Cycling to a Better Future? via Festival of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Cycling is well known as an essential part of sustainable transport planning. This public lecture from Peter Cox\, Emeritus Professor at the University of Chester and internationally acclaimed writer on cycling and sustainable travel\, will explore the implications of taking walking and cycling as the starting point of thinking about movement; not just including them in travel plans. \n  \nSee booking link
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/walking-and-cycling-to-a-better-future-via-festival-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Walk – Energy - via Festival of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:This led walk\, which is also “wheels accessible”\, is one of four themed routes staged as part of the 2026 “Festival of ideas” that uses examples from the existing cityscape to demonstrate various aspects of the overall theme of ‘Sustainability’. \nThis walk focuses on the Sustainability dimension of ‘Energy’ visiting various sites in and around Chester City Centre to illustrate live examples of what are demonstrations of energy conservation or renewable energy production. \n\nWith Simon Brown
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/sustainability-walk-energy-via-festival-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How to Feel Hopeful
DESCRIPTION:Young people are growing up hearing that the world is in crisis – from climate change to political instability and constant alarming headlines. This interactive session creates space to pause and look more closely. Are things only getting worse? What does the evidence really show? Through open discussion and reflective activities\, we’ll explore how to sit with uncertainty without losing perspective. A welcoming\, inclusive space for secondary age and above thoughtful\, honest and hopeful. \n  \nUna Meehan  and Mary-Anne McCarthy
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/how-to-feel-hopeful/
LOCATION:Storyhouse\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Walk – Travel - via Festival of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:This led walk\, which is also “wheels accessible”\, is one of four themed routes staged as part of the 2026 “Festival of ideas” that uses examples from the existing cityscape to demonstrate various aspects of the overall theme of ‘Sustainability’. \nThis walk focuses on the Sustainability dimension of ‘Travel’ visiting various sites in and around Chester City Centre to illustrate live examples of what are demonstrations of sustainable low carbon travel. \n  \nLed by Simon Brown
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/sustainability-walk-travel-via-festival-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T122736Z
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SUMMARY:Living ROOTS\, Moving FLOWS: Field narratives of environmental care and resilience - via Festival of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition invites you into a living lab where the roots of indigenous knowledge meet the flows of water\, soil and climate change. Through photographs and voices from wetlands and mountains\, the exhibition shows how long standing traditional practices – from reading soils and water levels to shaping wetlands and planting patterns – are active\, evolving tools for environmental management today. \n  \nSpeaker \n\nNamrata Bhattacharya-Mis
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/living-roots-moving-flows-field-narratives-of-environmental-care-and-resilience-via-festival-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall Square\, Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Climate catastrophe – where are we heading?
DESCRIPTION:He has gone from Chester Green Festival and his next talk is part of Festival of Ideas. \n  \nDoes it feel like you are seeing more extreme weather? The science suggests we might be heading for a 3 degree world\, but action globally doesn’t suggest people are concerned.\nSo what is the truth? Join me as I explore the different pathways we could follow over this century depending on whether we act now or delay action to mitigate climate change. \nSpeaker \n\nDale Tromans
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/climate-catastrophe-where-are-we-heading/
LOCATION:Storyhouse\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T133000
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SUMMARY:Improving biodiversity in your space – A Network for Nature with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Join Chester Zoo to discover how communities across Cheshire West are connecting habitats\, monitoring wildlife\, and transforming local spaces through the Networks for Nature initiative. This session reveals inspiring progress\, showcases easy tools anyone can use\, and invites attendees to see how small collective actions can support ecosystems and boost biodiversity. \nhttps://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/global-conservation-programmes/conservation-campaigns/networks-for-nature
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/2483/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T143000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Quest with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nDrop in to play a game with Chester Zoo’s Youth Board and Youth Network – discover actions that you can take to help wildlife and take on a wildlife challenge!
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/wildlife-quest-with-chester-zoo/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Repair Café: Repair\, Reuse and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along (and bring your household electrical\, joinery and sewing repair jobs with you)! \nDrop in to a pop-up Repair Café and see community repair in action. Local volunteers will help repair everyday household items while sharing simple skills you can use at home. Alongside the practical fixing\, we’ll explore how repair café reduce waste\, cut carbon emissions and build stronger communities. Come along to watch\, learn\, ask questions and discover how ‘repair over disposal’ can support a greener\, fairer future for all communities.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/pop-up-repair-cafe-repair-reuse-and-reconnect/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall Square\, Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T163000
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SUMMARY:From publications to protest: should scientists be climate activists? - via Festival of Ideas
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, nine British researchers fly-post a government building with scientific papers presenting stark evidence of human-induced climate change. They are arrested and charged with criminal damage. By turns pacy and pensive\, short documentary ‘Plan Z’ explores their motivations for engaging in civil disobedience\, and asks: what is the professional responsibility of scientists towards the public in the 21st century? Stay for the post-screening Q&A with local experts to form your own conclusions. \nThe panel for the event will be: \n\nVladimir Morozov – Vladimir Morozov is co-director of Plan Z and a photographer and videographer specialising in multi-camera\, multi-location productions\, livestreaming\, and hybrid events. Alongside his filmmaking\, he explores new ways to connect audiences with real-world issues through media. His work examines how storytelling\, technology\, and civil disobedience intersect in response to the climate crisis.\nDr Abi Perrin – Dr Abi Perrin is a research scientist turned climate and nature communicator and activist. After more than a decade studying microbial life\, Abi now aims to bring science out of the lab and into the spaces it most urgently needs to be understood and acted upon. Her current focus is on creating empowering science-based trainings and workshops for a range of audiences\, alongside establishing community renewable energy projects and networks for change in her home city of York.\nDr Jen Murphy – Jen is an educator and lover of the outdoors. A member of Scientists on Survival\, she currently works as a secondary school science teacher bringing sustainability and climate education into all areas of her practice.\n\nplan-z-film.co.uk \nSpeaker\n\nLouisa Jones
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/from-publications-to-protest-should-scientists-be-climate-activists-via-festival-of-ideas/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
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SUMMARY:Power Station - Film
DESCRIPTION:Cheshire West and Chester Green Party invite you to a screening of “Power Station”\, a *fantastically enjoyable* film telling the true story of a North London neighbourhood raising funds to put roof-mounted solar panels onto two terraced streets.\n\nThis community screening is on the evening of Sat 4th July 7.30-10.00pm\, at St Columba’s R.C. Church\, Chester.\n\nRob Hopkins\, of Transition Networks\, says… “I can’t recommend this film enough. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll kickstart a community-led renewable energy revolution”.”\n\n\nThis documentary follows the attempts by Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn to turn their Walthamstow street into an energy-generating collection of solar-powered Power Stations – a prototype for a new way of living\, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. \nThe film documents Hilary and Dan pitching the idea to their neighbours\, sleeping on the roof of their home to raise money and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. The film will be followed by a panel discussion\, and there will non alcoholic refreshments available before and after the film
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/power-station-film/
LOCATION:St Columba’s R.C\, Plas Newton Lane\, Chester\, CH2 1SA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:Full Circle Open Warehouse
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URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/full-circle-open-warehouse/
LOCATION:Eco Communities CH2 3JT\, 3 Park Drive South\, Cheshire West and Chester\, Cheshire\, CH2 3RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Litter Pick (change if start time 3pm)
DESCRIPTION:Come together with passionate locals for an awesome afternoon of cleaning up the neighbourhood. This event is powered by Eco Communities\, and it’s all about making our streets sparkle while having fun. All equipment is provided but please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. This litter pick is family and dog friendly. Let’s make a positive impact on the environment together. \nJoin us at Chester Little Theatre . \nFancy arranging you own litter pick? You are able to borrow litter picking equipment to carry out your own pick anytime\, there are litter pick hubs dotted around Chester – go to the Community Clean Ups & Litter Pick Hubs | Eco Communities (ecocommunitiesuk.com) website. \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/community-litter-pick-6/
LOCATION:Private: Chester Little Theatre\, Gloucester St\, Chester\, CH1 3HR
CATEGORIES:Litter Pick
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SUMMARY:🚲 Chester Critical Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun on two wheels! Critical Mass rides are informal\, inclusive\, and leaderless – there’s no set route\, just a joyful group ride through the city to celebrate cycling and reclaim the streets. \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome – Bring the family! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%b2-chester-critical-mass/
LOCATION:Fika\, Grosvenor Park\, Chester\, CH1 1QQ
CATEGORIES:Active Travel
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SUMMARY:Litter Pick and Pint
DESCRIPTION:Litter pick\, followed by a pint at the pub to celebrate keeping our city clean.\nCome together with passionate locals for an awesome afternoon of cleaning up the neighbourhood. This event is powered by Eco Communities\, and it’s all about making our streets sparkle while having fun. All equipment is provided but please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. This litter pick is family and dog friendly. Let’s make a positive impact on the environment together. \nWhere: Chester Roodee Car Park\, Grosvenor Rd\, Chester CH1 1SL \nWhen: Sunday 4th October \nStart time: 3pm \n  \nFancy arranging you own litter pick? You are able to borrow litter picking equipment to carry out your own pick anytime\, there are litter pick hubs dotted around Chester – go to the Community Clean Ups & Litter Pick Hubs | Eco Communities (ecocommunitiesuk.com) website. \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/litter-pick-and-pint/
LOCATION:Chester Roodee\, Grosvenor Road\, Chester\, CH1 1SL
CATEGORIES:Litter Pick
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SUMMARY:Chester People Planet Pint
DESCRIPTION:Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved. \n\n\nA better future is possible today\, and it starts at your local pub! \nBooking via Eventbrite is a must….  \nThen stay on for the Pied Bull 9pm Quiz. \nBackground \n\n\n\n\nDo you wish trains were cheaper\, there were more trees on your street\, and more solar panels over local car parks? \nAre you frustrated that with increasingly wild weather people are still paving over nature\, and you’re left feeling like the only one who cares in your friends WhatsApp group? \nYou’re not alone! You’ve just been in the wrong room. \nPeople Planet Pint is your local sustainability meetup – no pitches\, no presentations\, no panels. \nJust like-minded people talking about the planet over a pint (or two). \nYou don’t need to be a sustainability professional. You don’t need to know what “Scope 3” means (most people don’t!). \nIf you’re curious about what’s going on locally and feel that a better future is possible – come along to meet others like you and chat about what’s going on locally\, how to get involved and what solutions are out there. \nCome for conversations with real people – it’s a space to swap ideas\, find opportunities\, get things off your chest or just sit back and listen. You’ll leave with practical ways to get involved and leave a lot more optimistic about the future! \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/chester-people-planet-pint-13/
LOCATION:The Pied Bull\, 57 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:People Planet Pint
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T093000
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SUMMARY:Chester Better Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:WHO IS IT FOR? \nA monthly breakfast for business leaders and founders who want connection with purpose. \nIt’s a room full of people who are serious about doing business better and want to meet others who feel the same way. \nBOOK – CLICK HERE \nOur events are for anyone working at the intersection of business and impact\, whether you’re Better Business Standard certified\, a B Corp\, a 1% for the Planet member or simply on your own journey toward doing business better. This is a space for real conversation\, honest reflection and the kind of community that actually moves things forward. \nHow the morning runs: \n\nArrive at 9:30am\, grab a drink\, 15 minutes of open networking to ease in\n30 minutes of structured speed networking : five short one-to-ones\, one after another\nTwo offers and two asks from the floor\nBBN news\, updates and a warm welcome to new faces\n30 minutes of open networking to continue the conversations worth continuing\n\nNew to BBN? You’re welcome at your first two Breakfast Networking events for free. After that\, BBN membership starts from £95 a year and gives you access to the full programme of regional events\, workshops\, campaigns and a growing network of purpose driven businesses across the UK. We’ve also just launched a free Guest membership\, so you can stay connected after your first two events at no cost. \nFind out more about membership here. \nWHERE IS IT? \nChester: The Chester Townhouse\, 49-51 Lower Bridge Street\, Chester\, CH1 1RS \nABOUT THE VENUE \nThe Chester Townhouse is a boutique Georgian hotel in the heart of the city\, just steps from the walls and the River Dee\, with a secret garden and a warm\, independent feel. We’re delighted to be hosting with them. \nWe’re delighted to be hosting at The Chester Townhouse\, a boutique Georgian hotel in the heart of the city — just steps from the walls and the River Dee\, with a secret garden and a warm\, independent feel. As a family-run\, independent business\, the Townhouse shares our commitment to local and sustainable choices: breakfast is created from locally sourced produce and includes Pen-y-Lan Pork sausages\, Christleton Farm eggs\, and other proper produce from nearby makers. \nABOUT THE BETTER BUSINESS NETWORK \nThe Better Business Network is a community for purpose-led and impact-driven businesses to connect\, grow and make change happen. \nWe believe you don’t have to choose between impact and income. You can grow both\, while advocating for systemic change and leaving the world better than you found it. \nExplore membership options → \nYOUR LOCAL HOST \nThis event is hosted by: \nAbby Wasik The founder of Salt Mule. She has worked with agencies for her whole career; Both in creative and digital\, large network agencies and independently run\, and have been a seasoned client leader for a long time. She then felt it was time to develop a shop that was entirely committed to purpose led work and better creative\, without losing focus on strong commercial performance. She wanted to deliver in a way that felt more authentic to her core values. \nHelen Tandy is a Partner at Castlefield\, the Manchester based values led and responsible investment specialists\, and Founder & Director of Eco Communities UK CIC\, driving sustainable initiatives across Cheshire. Since co-founding Eco Communities in 2018\, Helen has supported regions across Cheshire to reduce single-use plastic\, introduced reusables for events and is now building the Full Circle Refill Hub network\, with new projects launching in September to bring refill into schools. She is also working to build a support network around Green Tourism and engaging communities in Cheshire around Energy Clubs. \nJoin Helen & Abby for this Better Business Breakfast to explore how ethical investment and community-led sustainability can work hand in hand to drive real change.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/chester-better-business-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Chester Townhouse\, 49-51 Lower Bridge Street\, Chester\, CH1 1RS
CATEGORIES:Better Business Breakfast
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SUMMARY:🚲 Chester Critical Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun on two wheels! Critical Mass rides are informal\, inclusive\, and leaderless – there’s no set route\, just a joyful group ride through the city to celebrate cycling and reclaim the streets. \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome – Bring the family! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/%f0%9f%9a%b2-chester-critical-mass-2/
LOCATION:Fika\, Grosvenor Park\, Chester\, CH1 1QQ
CATEGORIES:Active Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T102947Z
CREATED:20261002T102833Z
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SUMMARY:Chester People Planet Pint
DESCRIPTION:Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved. \n\n\nA better future is possible today\, and it starts at your local pub! \nBooking via Eventbrite is a must….  \nThen stay on for the Pied Bull 9pm Quiz. \nBackground \n\n\n\n\nDo you wish trains were cheaper\, there were more trees on your street\, and more solar panels over local car parks? \nAre you frustrated that with increasingly wild weather people are still paving over nature\, and you’re left feeling like the only one who cares in your friends WhatsApp group? \nYou’re not alone! You’ve just been in the wrong room. \nPeople Planet Pint is your local sustainability meetup – no pitches\, no presentations\, no panels. \nJust like-minded people talking about the planet over a pint (or two). \nYou don’t need to be a sustainability professional. You don’t need to know what “Scope 3” means (most people don’t!). \nIf you’re curious about what’s going on locally and feel that a better future is possible – come along to meet others like you and chat about what’s going on locally\, how to get involved and what solutions are out there. \nCome for conversations with real people – it’s a space to swap ideas\, find opportunities\, get things off your chest or just sit back and listen. You’ll leave with practical ways to get involved and leave a lot more optimistic about the future! \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/chester-people-planet-pint-14/
LOCATION:The Pied Bull\, 57 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:People Planet Pint
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SUMMARY:Big Toy Swap - plus how to get involved
DESCRIPTION:The Big Toy Swap \nHoole Community Centre \nWestminster Rd\, Hoole\nCH2 3AP\nSun 22nd November\n2:30 – 5.45pm (2pm for donations)\nFREE entry!\n💸 Save money on your Christmas shopping \n♻️ Clear out the clutter \n💝 Get sustainable gifts for your kids \nWin-win-win!\nEvent Description\nSwap toys\, games\, and books you no longer need – and get something new-to-you. This event is part of The Big Toy Swap\, a national wave of events taking place in the lead up to Christmas. \nSupported by Chester Eco Communities\, the event will also be an opportunity to explore their Kids Party Kits\, and along with pre-loved toys for party bag fillers\, you can pick up everything you need you need to host a planet friendly party! \nLet’s re-home as many toys as possible for Christmas\, and reduce our burden on the planet! \nHow will the toy swap work?\n\nDrop off your unwanted toys\, books\, puzzles\, games\, costumes / accessories\, party bag fillers ahead of the event\, either:\n\nFrom Sat 15th Nov at Hoole Community Centre Eco Communities Locker (look back on yourself as you come in the gate/ 3950)\nFrom 2pm on the day\n\n\nCome along to the event on 22nd Nov 2:30 – 5.45pm and take whatever you like:\n\nStocking fillers / smaller items FREE\nHigh value / larger items – small charge to cover costs / donation to KidsBank Chester\n\n\nGo home with your Christmas swapping sorted!\n\nA few rules\n\nItems must be clean\, in good condition\, CE marked and in working order.\nIf battery powered – make sure they’re either charged/include batteries\, or make sure they work prior to donating\n\nInterested in Volunteering / Supporting the Event?\nIf you can spare a couple of hours\, we are seeking volunteers to either help on the day (setup\, organising toys\, assisting attendees)\, or ahead of the event (toy collections\, sorting etc). Get in touch by emailing Amanda at: chesterbigtoyswap@gmail.com \nWe also welcome involvement from local kids groups\, helping to bring kids on board with the notion of planet friendly presents\, perhaps in organising toy collections\, or promoting the concept. Please also visit The Kids Party Pact | Sustainable Kid’s Parties | No Crap Parties for further information on resources. \nThanks to The Big Toy Swap Campaign\nWe’re proud to be hosting this event as part of The Big Toy Swap\, a National Lottery Funded campaign run by No Crap Parties. There are 50+ toy swaps happening across the country – aiming to rehome as many toys as possible for Christmas. Saving families money\, reducing waste\, and encouraging people to be proud of pre-loved presents. \nFAQs:\nIs there a limit on what I can take? \nWe run this event on good faith\, helping people save money and reduce waste. As long as you are considerate of other people at the event\, and not planning to resell toys for your own profit – you can take whatever you need. \nWhat if I don’t have anything to donate? \nNo problem\, come along\, and take toys to help to keep them in circulation. This event is all about sustainable gifting\, minimising the number of new things bought and saving existing toys from landfill. \nWhat age group are the toys for? \nThere is no set range so feel free to donate items suitable for any age. \nCan I bring kids along? \nOf course. Although the event is an opportunity for grown ups to get Christmas gifts sorted\, kids are welcome to come along and join in the swapping. Our volunteers will be happy to help you pick up gifts discretely. \nWhy should I swap toys\, rather than buying new? \nSaving money\, obviously! And your impact on our planet. The energy that goes into the manufacturing\, transport\, retail\, delivery and packaging of all our festive shopping is huge. Swapping or buying second-hand is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint – and save stuff from landfill. \nWhat will happen to leftover items? \nAny toys that don’t get taken will be donated to local community groups / charity shops. \nDisclaimer \nTaking part in this toy swap is at your own risk. No Crap Parties / Eco Communities no responsibility for the condition\, suitability\, safety\, or provenance of any item swapped\, and gives no warranty in relation to any item. Please check any item you take — including for broken parts\, small parts\, missing safety features\, or age-appropriateness — before giving it to a child. \nNo Crap Parties / Eco Communities accepts no liability for any loss\, damage\, or claim arising from items swapped at this event. \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/big-toy-swap/
LOCATION:Hoole Community Centre\, Westminster Road\, Hoole Chester\, Cheshire\, CH2 3AP
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SUMMARY:Chester Better Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:WHO IS IT FOR? \nA monthly breakfast for business leaders and founders who want connection with purpose. \nIt’s a room full of people who are serious about doing business better and want to meet others who feel the same way. \nBOOK – CLICK HERE \nOur events are for anyone working at the intersection of business and impact\, whether you’re Better Business Standard certified\, a B Corp\, a 1% for the Planet member or simply on your own journey toward doing business better. This is a space for real conversation\, honest reflection and the kind of community that actually moves things forward. \nHow the morning runs: \n\nArrive at 9:30am\, grab a drink\, 15 minutes of open networking to ease in\n30 minutes of structured speed networking : five short one-to-ones\, one after another\nTwo offers and two asks from the floor\nBBN news\, updates and a warm welcome to new faces\n30 minutes of open networking to continue the conversations worth continuing\n\nNew to BBN? You’re welcome at your first two Breakfast Networking events for free. After that\, BBN membership starts from £95 a year and gives you access to the full programme of regional events\, workshops\, campaigns and a growing network of purpose driven businesses across the UK. We’ve also just launched a free Guest membership\, so you can stay connected after your first two events at no cost. \nFind out more about membership here. \nWHERE IS IT? \nChester: The Chester Townhouse\, 49-51 Lower Bridge Street\, Chester\, CH1 1RS \nABOUT THE VENUE \nThe Chester Townhouse is a boutique Georgian hotel in the heart of the city\, just steps from the walls and the River Dee\, with a secret garden and a warm\, independent feel. We’re delighted to be hosting with them. \nWe’re delighted to be hosting at The Chester Townhouse\, a boutique Georgian hotel in the heart of the city — just steps from the walls and the River Dee\, with a secret garden and a warm\, independent feel. As a family-run\, independent business\, the Townhouse shares our commitment to local and sustainable choices: breakfast is created from locally sourced produce and includes Pen-y-Lan Pork sausages\, Christleton Farm eggs\, and other proper produce from nearby makers. \nABOUT THE BETTER BUSINESS NETWORK \nThe Better Business Network is a community for purpose-led and impact-driven businesses to connect\, grow and make change happen. \nWe believe you don’t have to choose between impact and income. You can grow both\, while advocating for systemic change and leaving the world better than you found it. \nExplore membership options → \nYOUR LOCAL HOST \nThis event is hosted by: \nAbby Wasik The founder of Salt Mule. She has worked with agencies for her whole career; Both in creative and digital\, large network agencies and independently run\, and have been a seasoned client leader for a long time. She then felt it was time to develop a shop that was entirely committed to purpose led work and better creative\, without losing focus on strong commercial performance. She wanted to deliver in a way that felt more authentic to her core values. \nHelen Tandy is a Partner at Castlefield\, the Manchester based values led and responsible investment specialists\, and Founder & Director of Eco Communities UK CIC\, driving sustainable initiatives across Cheshire. Since co-founding Eco Communities in 2018\, Helen has supported regions across Cheshire to reduce single-use plastic\, introduced reusables for events and is now building the Full Circle Refill Hub network\, with new projects launching in September to bring refill into schools. She is also working to build a support network around Green Tourism and engaging communities in Cheshire around Energy Clubs. \nJoin Helen & Abby for this Better Business Breakfast to explore how ethical investment and community-led sustainability can work hand in hand to drive real change.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/chester-better-business-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:The Chester Townhouse\, 49-51 Lower Bridge Street\, Chester\, CH1 1RS
CATEGORIES:Better Business Breakfast
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SUMMARY:Chester People Planet Pint
DESCRIPTION:Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved. \n\n\nA better future is possible today\, and it starts at your local pub! \nBooking via Eventbrite is a must….  \nThen stay on for the Pied Bull 9pm Quiz. \nBackground \n\n\n\n\nDo you wish trains were cheaper\, there were more trees on your street\, and more solar panels over local car parks? \nAre you frustrated that with increasingly wild weather people are still paving over nature\, and you’re left feeling like the only one who cares in your friends WhatsApp group? \nYou’re not alone! You’ve just been in the wrong room. \nPeople Planet Pint is your local sustainability meetup – no pitches\, no presentations\, no panels. \nJust like-minded people talking about the planet over a pint (or two). \nYou don’t need to be a sustainability professional. You don’t need to know what “Scope 3” means (most people don’t!). \nIf you’re curious about what’s going on locally and feel that a better future is possible – come along to meet others like you and chat about what’s going on locally\, how to get involved and what solutions are out there. \nCome for conversations with real people – it’s a space to swap ideas\, find opportunities\, get things off your chest or just sit back and listen. You’ll leave with practical ways to get involved and leave a lot more optimistic about the future! \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/chester-people-planet-pint-15/
LOCATION:The Pied Bull\, 57 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:People Planet Pint
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