Sevenoaks Climate Action Network

15/08/2026

Mon 24 Aug - a chance to hear the latest news on Bradbourne Lakes 🌱

We’re holding a information event for residents to find out more about the Bradbourne Rebourne project. Come along to the picnic benches from 10am to 12noon on Monday 24 August to hear about our latest plans to restore Bradbourne Lakes.
If you’re unable to attend this event in person, join us online on 25 August instead.
Find out more - www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/bradbourneevents

15/08/2026

Any candidates amongst the schools in Sevenoaks...?

15/08/2026

An excellent event for all lovers of wildlife! Coming up in October thanks to the West Kent Badger Group

We will be at West Kent Badger Group Wild About Wildlife event in Otford on Sunday 18th October.
See you there!

09/08/2026

An interesting FREE event coming up next month 🌱

Join ecological economist Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics, and Brother Phap Linh, Plum Village (Zen Buddhist) monk, for a free live event exploring the relationship between inner transformation and systems change. Sign up at: plumvillage.org/inner-change 💫

Together, we’ll explore questions such as:
🪷 What does it mean to create change from the inside out?
🪷 How can inner transformation strengthen our response to the polycrisis?
🪷 What could it look like to build systems rooted in interdependence, to help our personal, collective and planetary wellbeing thrive?

Whether you’re an activist, educator, student, working in the climate sector, or simply somebody who cares about the Earth, you’re invited to join us.

This event is inspired by the Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (ZASP) online course, and is open both to those who are new to ZASP and those who have done the course. 🫶

02/08/2026

Lazy summer days are a treat😎 But it's hard to ignore the images of extreme forest fires and drought conditions. Knole Park on our doorstep is certainly showing the strain.

Do you find it difficult to discuss your climate concerns with friends and family? You're not alone*!

Why not join the Sevenoaks Climate Action Network volunteers for a drink and friendly chat at the 𝗢𝗮𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻 this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 6 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, from 7:30pm💚

* more than half of Britons say they ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ share their opinions on climate change in everyday conversations: https://climatebarometer.org/a-climate-of-silence-in-the-uk/

24/07/2026

An important campaign by Kent Wildlife Trust to avoid the loss of ancient woodland near Maidstone... 💚

Oaken Wood update: where we are & where we're headed 👇

As many of you will be aware, Kent County Council (KCC) is progressing with their draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan which continues to allocate Oaken Wood, near Maidstone, for the extraction of hard rock. If quarried, the proposal would result in the direct loss of at least 41 hectares of Ancient Woodland.

Kent Wildlife Trust has been involved in campaigning against this destruction both behind the scenes and publicly since the Plan was launched. Last week, we contacted councillors ahead of the committee meeting to highlight the importance of ancient woodland, and attended the protest beforehand in solidarity with SAVE OAKEN WOOD!

🚨 What's next? KCC is expected to launch a public consultation on the Kent Mineral Sites Plan which will run from the end of July to September and we need as many people as possible to respond. Your responses go directly to the Planning Inspectorate and can have a huge impact on informing their decision on whether the plan goes ahead.

Behind the scenes, we are working on resources that we hope will help you formulate your response.

👉 In the meantime, please check out our campaign page and sign up to our Speak Up for Nature newsletter to be the first to hear about next steps: https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/save-oaken-wood

📷©️ Victoria Bushell

21/07/2026

Interested in local energy projects, rewilding, a Library of Things for Sevenoaks...? Join us for drinks and find out more on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭.

We'll be at the Oak Tavern, Sevenoaks from 7:30pm 🍻🍷💚

You can find us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

05/07/2026

Have you seen The People’s Emergency Briefing yet?

It's a 50-minute film presenting the latest evidence on climate and nature crises, featuring leading experts and public figures in the UK. Essential viewing if - like us - you believe the climate crisis isn't just an environmental problem, but a fundamental threat to society.

Huge thanks to Sevenoaks Town Council for organising a viewing last week, kindly hosted by The Stag Sevenoaks.

Find out about the film here: https://www.nebriefing.org/the-film

And sign the petition pressing the Government to hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687

We're keen to hear whether there's demand for another viewing in Sevenoaks. Let us know in the comments below and/or email us at [email protected]

A 50-min film centred around the National Emergency Briefing. The frank facts, but also the huge opportunity if Government steps up and leads a WW2-scale response. Designed to be watched by communities together with their MP. Due for release 7th April.

28/06/2026

Next SCAN meeting takes place online on WED 8 JULY, 8:00-9:30pm.

All welcome! Please email [email protected] for more details 🙂🌱