Bakewell Climate Action

01/11/2026

Fancy growing potatoes next year? This is a great way to get a selection of different varieties, in the quantities you want - no need to get a big bag that has too many for you to plant. If you won't be able to make it to Chesterfield to pick up your order in January send us a message - we may be able to help.

Potato Day pre-orders closing date in 2 weeks on 12th November!

Did you know?

We don't just stock seed potatoes! Onions, Shallots, beans, peas and green manures are all stocked on www.potatoday.org.uk.

Make a note on your calendar as we also hold a seed swap on Potato Day (Saturday 30th January 2027) and don't forget to share this with your friends, family, and allotment communities so they don't miss out on next years event.

01/11/2026

Info on the new Warm Homes Loan Scheme

Looking to make your home warmer and more energy efficient?

The Government's new Warm Homes Loan Scheme can help households spread the cost of installing solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps through no- and low-interest loans from participating lenders.

Find out more about the scheme, eligibility and how to apply: www.gov.uk/warm-homes-loan-scheme

21/10/2026

Latest newsletter just went out. Our thoughts about the Jackdaw gas field approval, a new safer cycling video and plans for a book club.

We had another screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in the Friends Meeting House earlier this month, and, as with our first screening, the post-screening discussion made clear that people want government to take more action, more quickly to limit the extend of climate change and to deal wi...

13/10/2026

What could the next El Niño mean for the UK, and how prepared are w...

13/10/2026

Saturday 24 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Buxton Repair Cafe, Methodist Church, Buxton. Have you got an old laptop running Windows 10? You might be able to update your system - come and get help at the cafe.

If you have a laptop that is more than 5 years old it is likely running on Windows 10 which is no longer supported by Microsoft. Before you consider buying a new device have a chat with the LRC team at Buxton Repair Cafe (4th Saturday of the month). They can talk you through your options and if you want they will help you update the operating system to ensure that you can continue to use the computer for years to come. Next session Sat 24 October 9:30am-1pm in the Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place. No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair.

13/10/2026

Make sure bus drivers can see you if you're waiting at a stop.

11/10/2026

Saturday 17 October, 10am to 12.30pm, Tideswell Community Hall - get your stuff repaired and have a drink and some cake while you're there!

09/10/2026

Wednesday 14 October, 7pm at the Wellspring Church, Wirksworth. Another opportunity to see the People's Emergency Briefing film. Register for your free ticket here:

People's Emergency Briefing – Wellspring Church, Wed 14 Oct 2026 - Climate Change - the...

09/10/2026

Great post-screening discussion at our second screening of the People's Emergency Briefing at the Friends Meeting House last night. We are all frustrated at the lack of action at government and corporate levels, but agreed we can make a difference, particularly if we join together as a community.