Climate Action Callander - CAC

27/03/2026

🌱🌷 Join us this Saturday for the Spring Bulb Show & Shared Table! 🌷🌱

Callander & District Horticultural Society and Climate Action Callander are joining together to host a Spring Celebration in Callander Kirk Hall this weekend.

📅 Saturday 28th March, 12–3pm
📍 Callander Kirk Hall
🎟️ Entry by donation

Here’s what’s on:
🌼 12 noon – Spring bulb show display opens
🍵 12–1pm – Teas, coffees & browse the Spring Bulb Showcase and info stalls
🍲 1–2pm – Soup lunch cooked by guest speaker and local chef Josh from Grace Restaurant at Callander Meadows! He’ll be sharing some insights on topics including foraging
🌿 2–3pm – Afternoon activities for all, including Ask the Gardener, Seed Swap, Seedlings Storytime, and Our Climate Stories

Anyone can enter the bulb show – it’s completely FREE to exhibit! Categories include cut flowers, potted bulbs, floral art, and children’s entries. Drop off your exhibits on the day between 9.30–10.30am.

See you there! 🐝

Thanks to FEL Scotland for helping support this event!

For more info visit: www.cadhs.co.uk

27/03/2026

🌱🌷 Join us tomorrow for the Spring Bulb Show & Shared Table! 🌷🌱

We're looking forward to joining Callander & District Horticultural Society - Scotland to host a Spring Celebration in Callander Kirk Hall this weekend.

📅 Saturday 28th March, 12–3pm
📍 Callander Kirk Hall
🎟️ Entry by donation

Here's what's on:
🌼 12 noon – Spring bulb show display opens
🍵 12–1pm – Teas, coffees & browse the Spring Bulb Showcase and info stalls
🍲 1–2pm – Soup lunch cooked by guest speaker and local chef Josh from Grace Restaurant at Callander Meadows! He'll be sharing some insights on topics including foraging
🌿 2–3pm – Afternoon activities for all, including Ask the Gardener, Seed Swap, Seedlings Storytime, and Our Climate Stories

Anyone can enter the bulb show – it's completely FREE to exhibit! Categories include cut flowers, potted bulbs, floral art, and children's entries. Drop off your exhibits on the day between 9.30–10.30am.

See you there! 🐝

06/03/2026

🔥 FREE energy advice + a hot meal — just drop in!

Join us McLaren Leisure Centre on Tuesday 10th March, 3:30–7pm for our Energy Support Event. No appointment, no booking — just come along whenever suits you!

Here's what's on offer:

✅ Free Warm Pack + booking advice from Changeworks

✅ Latest energy updates from FEL Scotland Energy Team

✅ Home heat survey info from Callander Community Heat Team

✅ Find out about McLaren's new solar panel & battery installation

🍛 Free curry served at 5pm!

Drop in any time between 3:30–7pm. Everyone welcome! 🌿

Join Us for a Free Energy Support Event and a bowl of curry!

Looking for help with rising energy costs or looking for ways to make your home more efficient? Come along to our Energy Support Event and get practical, friendly advice from local experts!

We’re excited to bring together:

FEL Energy Team - Find out how our Home Energy advisors can help

Climate Action Callander - Learn More about our new heat team and Thermal Imaging Surveys and also find out what's happening at McLaren Leisure Centre

Changeworks - Drop-in to speak to a Low Carbon Community Officer for free and impartial home energy advice and support.

Together, we’ll be offering:
Energy advice
Tips to cut bills and reduce heat loss
Support with grants, funding & home improvements
Guidance on switching, insulation, heating, and more
Free resources to help you stay warm and save money

PLUS Free Vegetable Curry from 5:00pm!

Warm food, warm homes drop in, grab a bowl, and chat with the teams.

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, landlord, or just curious about lowering your carbon footprint, this event is for you!

Date: Tuesday 10th of March
Location: McLaren Leisure Centre - Mollands Road, Callander, Stirlingshire, FK17 8JP.
Time: 3:30pm - 7pm
Cost: FREE
Pop in anytime — no booking required!

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Let’s work together for a warmer, greener, more affordable future.

Climate Action Callander - CAC Changeworks

21/09/2025

A few photos from Friday's Pressing Matters event - thanks to everyone who came along!

A big shout out to all the organisations that joined and supported the event. Greener Callander Callander Resilience Group Callander & District Horticultural Society - Scotland Callander Flood Group Callander Community Development Trust Scottish Flood Forum.

Thanks also to Main Street Bakery for the kind donation of baked goods and to Callander & District Horticultural Society - Scotland for bringing along the Apple Press🍎!

It was a lovely opportunity to share all the exciting things going on locally ahead of Scotland's Climate week later this month🌱

Watch the space for more information coming soon on upcoming projects! If you'd like to get involved or find out more just drop us a message.

07/09/2025

🍎🍂 PRESSING MATTERS: Apples, Action & Autumn Plans 🍂🍎
Join us for a FREE community drop-in event at Kirk Hall, Callander!
📅 Friday 19th September | 11am-7pm (drop in anytime)
✨ What to expect…
💧Meet FLO the Flood Bus & learn about flood resilience with the Scottish Flood Forum and Callander Flood Group
💡Share ideas on McLaren Communities Futures & Primary School plans
🌱Discover local environmental groups & find out about a new Community Heat Team!
🍎CADHS Apple Pressing (3-6pm) - Bring your apples for fresh pressing or come and sample some juice from community orchard apples!
🎨Creative Tetrapak Printing activities
☕Tea, coffee & autumnal treats
Perfect for all ages and anyone passionate about Callander's future!