Local action on climate change

Green Meadows is working with local people to build a community, through practical learning, training and advice, to act together on climate change.

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Improving Homes & Buildings

Dan’s Story

Dan is a Meadows resident, undertaking the sustainable renovation of a Victorian home.

He met with Green Meadows to chat about how the retrofit has been going and how our services have supported his journey.

Check out his story in the video

Get started on your retrofit journey

Our Projects

Community Retrofit House

Knowledge Bank

Community Consultation

Toolshare

Insulation Guide

Energy Audit

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 Upcoming events

For more information, click here to head to our events page!

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Meadows DIY Club
Mar 23
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering
Mar 26
DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering

Learn how to plaster your walls with lime plaster to improve your home and its comfort.

DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering
Mar 27
DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering

Learn how to plaster your walls with lime plaster to improve your home and its comfort.

Meadows DIY Club
Mar 27
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Mar 27
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

Meadows DIY Club
Mar 30
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

Spring Foraging in the Meadows
Apr 12
Spring Foraging in the Meadows

Join the Nottingham Forager, Lucy Buckle, to learn more about foraging and give it a go to see what we can find growing in the Meadows!

Make Do & Mend
Apr 18
Make Do & Mend

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering
Apr 24
DIY Workshop: Intro to Lime Plastering

Learn how to plaster your walls with lime plaster to improve your home and its comfort.

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... then come along to our FREE DIY Workshops! And we've got plenty coming up, why not join us for... 💻 Online Intro to Solid Wall Insulation on Tues 30 May 2023 @ 7pm - gain specialist intel on how to make your walls more energy efficient &
It's almost that time again... ☕ Saturday 20th May, Green Meadows and @amcgardens are hosting the next Pop-Up Café - come along and enjoy some FREE freshly baked goods and a brew (or two!) from 1-3pm. That's not all... we're switching things
It's International Compost Awareness Week & what better time to highlight the composting action in the Meadows? The plans for the Meadows Community Compost boxes were hatched over a year ago and since then, the progress has been remarkable. Wit
Did you know that 20% of heat is lost from an uninsulated roof? Join us at our FREE online room-in-roof workshop next Tuesday 2nd May at 7pm and learn some new skills to cut your bills The free 1.5hr workshop offers a quick introduction to room-in
🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎 We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW Knowledge Bank website! This earth day and beyond, there is lots to learn about. From understanding the impact of climate change on a global scale, to exploring local initia
This Friday! ✨ Want to make DIY changes to your home but unsure where to start? Join us for a FREE DIY Woodwork Workshop and have a go at making your own coat peg rack! Hone your DIY skills & show off your handiwork in your own home 🏡🔨 ⏲ 10:
What a great way to spend the bank holiday weekend! Who knew there was so much to forage on our doorstep? 🌱🍃 If you missed out, don't worry! The Nottingham Forager will be back in the Meadows later this year. Sign up to our email newsletter to be
📣 Attention baking enthusiasts! 🍰 We are looking for volunteers to help us bake some delicious treats for the next Pop-up Café event on the 20th of May! What makes this free café so special are all the baked goods made by the Meadows
🎉🏠 100 Future Fit Home Plans! Thanks to the Meadows community for signing up and starting your Future-Fit journey with us. These free, tailored plans are a first step towards understanding your home's energy efficiency and what changes will help

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Cycle Saviours Bike Repair

Free bike repairs

Cycle Saviours offer simple bicycle repairs for free (but small donations welcome).


Opening times: Every Thursday (even in school hols) 9-12pm,

Location: NEP Climate Hub, 32 Turney Street, The Meadows, Nottingham, United Kingdom