Climate Café 2023 coming to Rugby – Saturday 29 April
If you are concerned about Climate Change or simply want to find out ways you can do your bit for the planet, head to the Rugby Climate Café event taking place at the Alexandra Art on April 29.
You can come down and meet our Safe and Active Travel team. They’ll be there to offer guidance and encouragement on exploring more sustainable modes of transport such as walking and cycling.
They'll also be available to answer your questions and provide information on active travel in and around Rugby, perfect if you’re looking for ways to leave the car at home more often!
The event has been organised by Transition Town Rugby and runs from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 29 April in the unique environment of the Alexandra Art – a former pub turned into a brilliant new arts venue in Rugby town centre.
About Climate Cafes
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet today. It is a complex issue that affects all of us and finding solutions requires a collective approach.
Climate cafés are community-based initiatives that aim to bring people together to discuss climate change and the impacts on their lives. The event provides a platform for open and honest discussions about climate change, as well as a space to share knowledge and learn from each other's experiences.
What’s happening?
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening on April 29:
Guest Speakers
- What is Rugby Doing About Climate Change? - the view from Transition Town Rugby
- An Energy Efficient House on a Budget - a chartered engineer and resident of Rugby talks about his journey to make his house energy efficient
- An Introduction to Growing Your Own Food at Home - from Five Acre Farm CSA
Demonstrations
- Rugby Real Bread will be there to show you how to create your own delicious and healthy bread
- Transition Town Rugby will be demonstrating their new Thermal Imaging Camera, which they'll be lending to households to assess their own energy efficiency
- Rugby Unwrapped will be there to guide you in the ways of zero-waste shopping
- Rugby's resident Master Composters, John and Sandy, will be in attendance to show you how to turn your food waste into the best compost
Activities
- Re-Use corner - do you have an interesting item that you're sure could be useful but you just don't know how? Bring it along, share it and maybe swap it with someone else and see if your item can be put to use!
- The famous Rugby Repair Cafe will be there - bring your items that need mending and their volunteers will have a go!
- A quiz with eco-friendly and energy saving prizes
- There’ll also be the launch of a children's art and writing competition
Entertainment
- Live music from Monday Nights, The Scutters, Quigley's traditional Irish group and Rugby Songwriters Group
Displays and Stands
- Reaching Out from Rugby
- Rugby Friends of the Earth will have a petition and some giveaways
- Warwickshire Safe and Active Travel team
Book tickets
The event will be free entry on the door, however you are encouraged to book tickets in advance via the Eventbrite page.
Location: Art at The Alex, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL.