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Welcome to our March Climate Change newsletter!
Welcome to our March Climate Change Newsletter; we're excited to share all things Climate and Sustainability going on in March! This month, we have a special emphasis on repair as we start March with London's Repair Week (3-9 March), in partnership with ReLondon. Find out what's happening for Repair Week in Wandsworth here.
You are invited to the Wandsworth Voluntary and Community Network meeting on 11 March to discuss the progress we have made to co-design a new Voluntary and Community Strategy for Wandsworth. Please book a free ticket via the link.
This newsletter provides monthly updates on the latest climate events, funding, and other ways you can get involved in tackling climate change in Wandsworth.
Do let us know if you would like us to share your climate events or news stories in our next newsletter.
Let's work #TogetherOnClimateChange
 Southfields Repair Cafe
Read about our ambition to become a Carbon Neutral Council by 2030 and make Wandsworth a Net Zero Borough by 2043 in our Wandsworth Environment & Sustainability Strategy and the Wandsworth Climate Change Action Plan 2025, as well as our CDP A rating.
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The First Wandsworth Sustainability Network of 2025!
Save the date for our online event, Tuesday 18 March, from 5.30-7pm.
A warm welcome to all those who have attended before, and we hope we’ll welcome many new joiners, keen to connect, discover and share what’s happening across Wandsworth.
Guest speakers will be sharing fascinating perspectives on sustainability initiatives cultivated within Wandsworth.
We are keen to invite discussion on our new Wandsworth Climate Action Plan Update, new Wandsworth Retrofit Strategy and new Wandsworth Adaptation & Resilience Strategy.
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Wandsworth Charges Ahead towards Climate Goals
On 13 February, Wandsworth’s Environment Committee looked back at the progress of the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) over the past year and agreed on the new priorities for the year ahead.
Cleaner air, over 1,400 EV charging points and 50% of primary schools going car-free are just a few of the ways Wandsworth Council is charging ahead towards its climate goals of being a net zero borough by 2043.
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Tooting Repair Club Open Evening
Wednesday 5 March, 8-9pm, come join us at Mushkil Aasaan (222 Upper Tooting Rd) for a fun and social night all about the repair of our everyday gadgets.
Everyone is welcome to this open session (under 18s need to be accompanied, sorry): for beginners there'll be taster sessions and demos in soldering, using a multimeter, and the basics of safety testing for repair, and If you're an experienced fixer you're sure to meet likemineded souls. If you're simply curious - then this is for you too!
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Free Bike Safety Checks and Fixing Courses
Free Dr Bike safety check, no need to book
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Monday 3 March, 7.30am-3pm, St George's Hospital, SW17 0QT
- Monday 24 March, 8.30am-3pm Rear car park, Queen Mary's Hospital, SW15 5PN
Each fixing session session will hold a maximum of six people. All relevant tools and resources will be provided.
- Saturday 8 March 2025 - Repair week basic bike checks and puncture repairs
- Saturday 29 March 2025 - Basic bike checks and puncture repairs
All sessions will be held at Tadmore House, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, London, SW18 1EY.
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Seedlings, Tara Theatre
A Climate Theatre Festival for the curious and the hopeful
Join us for a day-long festival of brand new theatre, workshops and talks exploring the impact of the climate crisis in the Global South.
This is a day of animated, exhilarating creative performance and discussion examining how we can take action to shape a more hopeful world and give voice to those already disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. Presented by Kali Theatre, New Earth Theatre and Tara Theatre enjoy exciting works-in-progress and join in with panel discussions to discover how art and climate justice can come together and drive change.
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Regular Repair Cafes
Join us at our upcoming Repair Cafés and make a positive impact on the environment! Bring your broken items to be fixed by skilled volunteers at Tooting, Southfields, or Putney.
These events are a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and contribute to a greener community. Let's come together to fix things, share knowledge, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere.
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The Furniture Narrative
Winner of the Best Sustainable Business at the Wandsworth Women's Enterprise Awards, The Furniture Narrative has big aims to help reduce furniture waste, and is passionate about creating a more sustainable way of living, whilst producing recycled furniture of exceptional quality.
Almost all of my items have been saved from landfill. I've repaired, repainted, and sometimes redesigned each piece, giving it a new lease of life.
Please contact me if you're interested in purchasing an item, or would like more information.
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Wandsworth Repair Initiatives
Explore Wandsworth's fantastic repair initiatives and contribute to a sustainable community!
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Creative Opportunity with Western Riverside Waste Authority
Western Riverside Waste Authority education team, based at Wandsworth Waste and Recycling Centre on Smugglers Way are looking at ways to collaborate with Wandsworth creatives for the 2025 London Borough of Culture year to produce creative work with an emphasis on sustainability, reuse or waste reduction.
They have potential spaces around their site and the education room that could be used for an exhibition or performance. For further details please contact education@wrwa.gov.uk
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Free Support for Climate Tech Start ups
Are you working on a business with the potential to move the dial on climate change?
Whether it is energy, waste, water, behaviour change, or something else - support is available.
Hosted by Sustainable Ventures, Spark is now accepting applications from early-stage businesses in Wandsworth.
Join a cohort of 10 climate entrepreneurs working on solutions addressing climate change and developing sustainable innovations, products, or concepts to prepare for market entry.
Receive three months of free expert support, including access to industry-leading venture development tools, personalised 1:1 mentoring, group drop-in clinics, and opportunities to build your professional network.
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Wandsworth Library of Things among top 5 visited in London in 2024!
Wandsworth came third as the most visited Library of Things Location in London! Across the UK:
- You rented 21,000 times! 🙌
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Karcher carpet cleaner was your favourite, rented 3,390 times
- You’re a bunch of pet lovers 🐶 You built 10 pet beds, summer houses, sewed them 7 coats, fixed 2 scratching posts and cleaned up after them more than you want to remember!
15% off with HELLOWANDSWORTH for new users.
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