Make your Climate Change pledge for Summer 2025!
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) will be highlighting the importance of Climate Change initiatives for Great Big Green Week on Tuesday 10 June, between 10am – 2pm in the Market Square, CB10 1HR, Saffron Walden.
Come and have a chat with SWTC and fill out your ‘Summer 2025 pledge’ card and be entered into the green prize draw! Pledges can be as small or large as you like – all are significant and even small changes make a difference collectively.
A SWTC spokesperson said, “we look forward to chatting with local residents – pledges could range from; planting your own produce and/or flowers (vegetables / herbs / flowers / trees) to support biodiversity and reduce air miles to: educating yourself on climate change initiatives and finding out how you can save energy in your home, by attending the Climate Change Community Engagement event in The Town Hall on Saturday 28 June”
All pledge participants on 10 June will also be entitled to a free packet of wild flower seeds for collection at the engagement event on Saturday 28 June.
Go to visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk or email events@saffronwalden.gov.uk or in person at the Tourist Information Centre.
Climate Change Community Engagement – Saturday 28 June – 10am to 2pm in the Town Hall Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR.
This free event is designed to bring together both businesses and community projects/organisations who have a focus on climate change initiatives. Collectively they will engage with residents, with the hope that conversations and education will lead to action within the local community – this will be a face-to-face opportunity for businesses and projects to: Share their aims, objectives and promote their initiatives, whilst helping residents to take their own steps and inspiring people to get involved in local projects.
If you are a business / organisation and would like to take part and showcase your services / community project / products please register your interest by Monday 16 June at events@saffronwalden.gov.uk.
Additionally, on Tuesday 10 June, SWTC is marking ‘Great Big Green Week’ by encouraging residents to make their own ‘Summer Climate Pledge’, from; reducing water usage, walking instead of driving and learning about home improvement measures.
Everyone who made their Summer Climate Pledge yesterday will be entitled to collect their free packet of wild flower seeds – The prize draw will also take place at this event!
A SWTC spokesperson said, “we look forward to welcoming residents to The Town Hall and facilitating conversations with local suppliers and organisations”
