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100 Warmer Homes
15.10.23 — 15:56       ENERGY       ECONOMY       The scheme is designed to help people in the Bude-Stratton area to save on their energy bills while also reducing the energy they consume. By fitting reflective radiator insulation, more heat is retained in the home, meaning you will use less fuel while staying warm.        The reflective material is cut to size and hung behind external-wall radiators, leaving a small air gap to increase efficiency. There is no need to remove radiators or fix the reflectors, so there is no mess, fuss or damage to property.    
Repair Cafe
15.10.23 — 15:54 Are you handy with a socket set, know your way around a sewing machine, are good at organising or make a dam good chocolate cake? If so, have you thought about volunteering for Repair Café Bude? Since opening, this monthly event has repaired over 100 items, stopping them from going to landfill and giving them a new lease of life.  Run by volunteers and supported by Neetside Community Centre, Repair Café Bude volunteers share their skills with those bringing items for repair helping them to learn simple home repairs for the future. Volunteering with us can include helping to meet and greet those bringing items in, making and serving cakes and refreshments, helping to navigate people to the repair stations or being an active repairer. Often repairs are shared, discussed and resolved by repairers working together and advising each other in a supportive environment and our volunteers find the social aspect of volunteering at Repair Café a big plus. If you’re interested in becoming a Repa...
Bude Loves Local
10.7.21 — 15:55     Our reimagining survey revealed that one of Bude's priorities was buying local products - but they're not always easy to spot.  'Bude Loves Local' aimed to help. Transition Bude launched its 'support local' initiative.   The trial of ‘Bude Loves Local’ took place from 10th-24th July. The local shopping initiative focussed not only on local shops but primarily on local products, helping us all to lower our carbon footprint when we shop. Stickers helped shoppers find products that have been made or grown in the South-West, Cornwall or right here in Bude.  We ran a 2 week launch promoted by stickers, posters and leaflets telling shoppers all about the scheme - there was even a competition with some great prizes which encouraged everyone to go and explore what's on our doorstep - independent shops with local products that help make Bude so special.   The scheme, with over 50 outlets, was widely appreciated – the design of the logo and other publicity material receiving overwhe...