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Christmas is a magical time, but it often comes with unnecessary waste - from plastic decorations and over-bought gifts to leftover food. The good news is that it’s easier than you might think to celebrate thoughtfully, support your local community, and reduce your environmental impact. With so many independent shops, makers, and food producers in our towns and villages, a sustainable and festive season is well within reach. Here’s our guide: 1. Shop Smart and Local Our local

Dr. Richard Erskine recently delivered an illuminating and accessible exploration of air source heat pumps , a technology that has been quietly supporting our everyday lives for decades. In his engaging talk, Richard explained how heat pumps work, why they are so efficient, and how they play a vital role in cutting carbon emissions on the path to net zero. Drawing on real-world examples, he highlighted how heat pumps can be effectively used across a wide range of buildings -

Thinking About Going Electric? Get Inspired by One of the UK’s Leading EV Voices Electric vehicles can seem confusing but they don’t have to be. With the right knowledge and a little inspiration, switching to electric becomes an exciting journey. And there are few better guides than Sara Sloman . Clocking up over 20,000 EV miles a year without  a home charger, completing multiple electric vehicle rallies, and even setting a Guinness World Record  for the longest electric moto

Over the years, our newsletter has shared plenty of book reviews - stories that have inspired, challenged and warmed the hearts of the Wotton Area CAN team. From moving environmental memoirs to eye-opening guides and tales that celebrate the wonders of the natural world, these are the books that have stayed with us. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next read, or even a thoughtful gift, we hope this collection can be your guide. And if you decide to try one of these

There is an old proverb that goes ‘The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago.  The next best time is today’. So it was that five...

They always say getting started is the hardest part, so it was a stroke of good timing (and a bit of good old Wotton networking) that...