Join us in Millom for a practical and inspiring day exploring how communities can cut costs\, reduce waste and take action for climate and nature.
\n \nWe’ll start at Millom Network Centr e\, where Tony Dixon will introduce t he centre’s work and take us on a tour of its comm unity shop\, selling pre-loved furniture\, low-cos t and surplus food\, as well as its community gard en and composting facilities. We’ll hear how these initiatives have been developed\, what makes them work\, the challenges they face and what lessons could be shared or replicated elsewhere.
\n \nOver lunch\, Futureproof Cumbria’s Home Energy Support service< /a> will be on hand with a pop-up informa tion stand and advice surgery. Lunch is provided f ree of charge as part of the Food Cumberland Partn ership’s Harvest Fest celebration s\, with food made using surplus produce.
\n \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll screen The Pe ople’s Emergency Briefing\, a 50 -minute film fronted by Chris Packham which explor es the facts behind the UK’s climate and nature cr isis\, featuring leading scientists and voices fro m the worlds of media and business. We’ll then dis cuss the issues raised and consider what more we c an do locally.
\n \nThe event is part of Westogether\, a programme of networ
king opportunities exploring practical ways to cut
costs and take action on climate and nature\, fun
ded by the Matson Ground Fund.
Getting there
\n \nMillom is served by Northern Railway on the Cum brian Coast Line\, with Millom Network Centre arou nd a 15-minute walk from the station. The X7 Stage coach bus also runs from Whitehaven\, although the journey is relatively long.
\n \nIf you're travelling by car\, we’d strongly encourage lift sharing. Please let us know if you can off er a lift\, including where you’re travelling from \, or if you need transport.
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Arrival\, tea and coffee
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– Discussion and shared learning
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12.15pm – Networking lunch and Futureproo
f Home Energy Support
\n 1.00pm – Screening of The People’s Emergency Brie
fing
\n 1.45pm – Discus
sion and identifying local follow-up actions
\n 2.30pm – Closing remarks and f
inish
Cost - This event is free to attend.
\n \nDonations - If you can afford to support us through a donation when you book\, this would be hugely appreciated. As a charity\, our scope and reach is dependent o n the generosity of those who believe in our cause . Thank you for your support.
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The second part of this course will be held on Thursday 22nd Octo ber 9:15am - 1:15pm. Your ticket price covers both parts and you must attend both sessions to be eli gible for certification.
\n \nDo you want to get your facts straight about \;the latest \;climate science? Develop a n understanding of carbon footprints and build you r knowledge of what \;we can all do\, at home\ , in our communities \;and at work\, \;to help \;restore the \;balance? \; \ ;
\n \nOur interactive Climate a nd Carbon Literacy training course provides a clea r understanding of climate science\, an awareness of carbon costs and \;the \;impacts of eve ryday activities.
\n \nIt will leave you with the ability and motivation to reduc e emissions on an individual\, community \;and organisational basis and is a great way to meet l ike minded people. \;
\n \nO ur inspiring\, informative and interactive trainin g course is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Proj ect. It will take you concisely through the scienc e of climate change\, causes\, impacts and solutio ns. It covers the global\, UK and Cumbria picture\ , as well as highlighting what is happening locall y\, and how you can get involved. \; \;The course presents you with a \;usable \;fra mework for understanding the climate \;emergen cy\, how soon we need to act\, the scale of that a ction\, and \;what part individuals \;and organisations \;in Cumbria \;can play in t he bigger picture.
\n \nYou will leave this session more confident in your knowled ge\, better able to articulate what needs to be do ne\, and with an increased sense of agency around your ability to be part of that change. \;You will also leave with the ability to \;begin to \;develop your own action plans\, and to deve lop \;training sessions for others\, if you wi sh to do so. \;
\n \nDelegat es who complete the training course can become cer tified as '\;Carbon Literate'\; after the co urse by submitting an evidence form. This involves pledging to carry out emission reduction actions as an individual and as part of a wider group\, an d is assessed by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP) as the awarding body.
\n \nOur course is delivered by expert trainers from Future proof Cumbria. \;We co-chair the Zero Carbon C umbria \;Partnership and \;run Cumbria&rsq uo\;s Climate and Carbon Literacy training program me. Our team of climate trainers bring decades of practical emission-reduction expertise\, in-depth knowledge of \;the \;local area \;as&n bsp\;well as significant training experience . \;
\n \nPlease see below for fur ther details about this training. If you have any further questions please contact training@ futureproofcumbria.org.uk. \;\n \n
In adv ance of attending\, you'\;ll be asked to watch &lsquo\;Climate Cha nge: The Facts&rsquo\; by David Attenborough ( 58 mins). There will be approximately one hour' \;s coursework to complete between the two session s\, and to become certified as '\;Carbon Litera te'\;\, you will need to return your completed pledge document \;to us shortly after the course. \;
\n \n < h3 class="paragraph">Ticket prices \n \nIndi viduals \;- £\;79 per delegate\n There is also an option to pay what you can afford (available if you live\, work or study in Cumbria only - not applicable to employees/represe ntatives from organisations). \;We want to ens ure everyone can access this training regardless o f their current financial circumstances.
\n \nEmployees/representatives fr om organisations \;- £\;139 per delegate
\n \nClick the button below to book your s pot
\n \nDonations: If you can afford to pay the full ticket price and are able to donate extra\, this will he lp subsidise places for those who cannot afford to . Thank you for your support.
\n \nCancellation: If you need to c ancel your place\, please contact training@futurep roofcumbria.org.uk \;as soon as possible\, to discuss your options. \;Please note that as st andard\, for cancellations made within 1 week of t he event starting we can only refund 50% of your t icket fee. \;
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DESCRIPTION:This is a full day course split over two afternoon s.\n \n \n The second part of this course will be held on Thursday 22nd October 9:15am - 1:15pm. You r ticket price covers both parts and you must atte nd both sessions to be eligible for certification. \n \n \n \n Course Overview\n \n \n Do you want to get your facts straight about the latest climate science? Develop an understanding of carbon footpr ints and build your knowledge of what we can all d o\, at home\, in our communities and at work\, to help restore the balance? \n \n \n \n Our interac tive Climate and Carbon Literacy training course p rovides a clear understanding of climate science\, an awareness of carbon costs and the impacts of e veryday activities. \n \n \n \n It will leave you with the ability and motivation to reduce emission s on an individual\, community and organisational basis and is a great way to meet like minded peopl e. \n \n \n \n Our inspiring\, informative and int eractive training course is accredited by the Carb on Literacy Project. It will take you concisely th rough the science of climate change\, causes\, imp acts and solutions. It covers the global\, UK and Cumbria picture\, as well as highlighting what is happening locally\, and how you can get involved. The course presents you with a usable framework f or understanding the climate emergency\, how soon we need to act\, the scale of that action\, and wh at part individuals and organisations in Cumbria c an play in the bigger picture.\n \n \n \n You will leave this session more confident in your knowled ge\, better able to articulate what needs to be do ne\, and with an increased sense of agency around your ability to be part of that change. You will a lso leave with the ability to begin to develop you r own action plans\, and to develop training sessi ons for others\, if you wish to do so. \n \n \n \n Delegates who complete the training course can be come certified as 'Carbon Literate' after the cour se by submitting an evidence form. This involves p ledging to carry out emission reduction actions as an individual and as part of a wider group\, and is assessed by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP) a s the awarding body.\n \n \n \n Our course is deli vered by expert trainers from Futureproof Cumbria. We co-chair the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership a nd run Cumbria’s Climate and Carbon Literacy train ing programme. Our team of climate trainers bring decades of practical emission-reduction expertise\ , in-depth knowledge of the local area as well as significant training experience. \n \n \n \n Pleas e see below for further details about this trainin g. If you have any further questions please contac t training@futureproofcumbria.org.uk. \n \n \n \n Coursework and Certification\n \n \n In advance of attending\, you'll be asked to watch ‘Climate Cha nge: The Facts (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episo de/m00049b1/climate-change-the-facts)’ by David At tenborough (58 mins). There will be approximately one hour's coursework to complete between the two sessions\, and to become certified as 'Carbon Lite rate'\, you will need to return your completed ple dge document (https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/tr aining/carbon-literacy/climate-and-carbon-literacy -training-pledge-page/) to us shortly after the co urse. \n \n \n \n Ticket prices\n \n \n Individual s - £79 per delegate\n \n There is also an option to pay what you can afford (available if you live\ , work or study in Cumbria only - not applicable t o employees/representatives from organisations). W e want to ensure everyone can access this training regardless of their current financial circumstanc es.\n \n \n \n Employees/representatives from orga nisations - £139 per delegate\n \n \n \n Click the button below to book your spot\n \n \n \n Donatio ns: If you can afford to pay the full ticket price and are able to donate extra\, this will help sub sidise places for those who cannot afford to. Than k you for your support.\n \n \n \n Cancellation: I f you need to cancel your place\, please contact t raining@futureproofcumbria.org.uk as soon as possi ble\, to discuss your options. Please note that as standard\, for cancellations made within 1 week o f the event starting we can only refund 50% of you r ticket fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261015T081500Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261015T081500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261015T121500Z LOCATION:Via Zoom\n Online\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=539 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_549_7be86859a27182e99cd79a8646efffd6@futureproofcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Webinar: Community Energy - Getting Started in Cum bria X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nWhat is community energy\, why is it gaining momentum\, a nd how can your community get involved?
\n \n < p>This free webinar will explore the opportunities for community energy\, with examples of national and local projects\, including Osney Lock Hydro an d Westmill Energy&rsquo\;s solar and wind projects .\n \nThe event will cover:
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\n \nThere will be plenty of opportunity for discussio n and questions throughout the session.
\n \n < p>Led by: Steven Coonick\, Commun ity Renewables Manager at Community Energy Go (CEG o)\, and Helen Attewell\, Cumbria Sustainability N etwork Coordinator.\n \nFunded by: Cumbria Combined Authority\, in partners hip with the Centre for Sustainable Energy\, Commu nity Energy Go and the North West Net Zero Hub.
\n \nClick here to find ou t more about community energy and how to benefit f rom our partnership with CEGo.
\n \nMORE INFORMATION
\n \nCos t \;- This event is free to attend\, buf you can afford to support us through a donatio n when you book\, this would be hugely appreciated . As a charity\, our scope and reach is dependent on the generosity of those who believe in our caus e. Thank you for your support.
\n \nVenue \;- This event will be held vi a Zoom. Once you register\, you'\;ll receive a link to join the event\, and reminders nearer the time. \;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n What is community energy\, why is it gaining momentum\, and how can your community get involved?\n \n \n \n This free webinar will explor e the opportunities for community energy\, with ex amples of national and local projects\, including Osney Lock Hydro and Westmill Energy’s solar and w ind projects.\n \n \n \n The event will cover:\n \ n \n \n \n What community energy is and why it ma tters now.\n Examples of successful community ene rgy projects.\n How to get started with a project in your community.\n The Cumbria Community Energ y Go offer and how to access support.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be plenty of opportunity for d iscussion and questions throughout the session.\n \n \n \n Led by: Steven Coonick\, Community Renewa bles Manager at Community Energy Go (CEGo)\, and H elen Attewell\, Cumbria Sustainability Network Coo rdinator.\n \n \n \n Funded by: Cumbria Combined A uthority\, in partnership with the Centre for Sust ainable Energy\, Community Energy Go and the North West Net Zero Hub.\n \n \n \n Click here (https:/ /futureproofcumbria.org.uk/community-energy-go/) t o find out more about community energy and how to benefit from our partnership with CEGo.\n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n Cost - This event is free to attend\, buf you can afford to support us through a donation when you book\, this would be h ugely appreciated. As a charity\, our scope and re ach is dependent on the generosity of those who be lieve in our cause. Thank you for your support.\n \n \n \n Venue - This event will be held via Zoom. Once you register\, you'll receive a link to join the event\, and reminders nearer the time. \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T113000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T113000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261021T123000Z LOCATION:Via Zoom\n Online\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=549 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_542_7be86859a27182e99cd79a8646efffd6@futureproofcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Climate Fresk for School Staff - Lancaster X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\ n \nBuild confidence in talking about climate change and sustainability in your school
\n \nClimate Fresk is a highly engaging and interactive workshop tha t gives space for school staff to explore the scie nce behind climate change\, discuss practical solu tions\, and identify opportunities for positive ac tion and curriculum links within their school comm unity.
\n \nWe are delighted to offer this dedicated session for school staff across Coastal Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster at a heavily subsidised rate of just £\;19 per person (no rmally £\;97)\, thanks to support from Walney Extension Community Fund. Click to see if your area is elig ible.
\n \nThe workshop is open to teac hers\, teaching assistants\, governors\, school le aders\, school staff and other education professio nals working in primary and secondary schools.
\n \nSchools have an increasingly important ro le to play in preparing young people for a changin g climate and creating more sustainable communitie s. Climate Fresk provides a strong foundation in c limate science\, helping staff build confidence in discussing climate change and supporting sustaina bility initiatives within their school.
\n \n < p>Using 42 cards based directly on the latest repo rts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Ch ange (IPCC)\, participants work together to map th e causes and consequences of climate change. Guide d by an experienced facilitator\, groups explore t he connections\, feedback loops and impacts within the climate system through discussion\, collabora tion and problem-solving.\n \nThe workshop is accessible to people from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge. Whether climate change is alr eady part of your role or you'\;re just beginni ng to explore the topic\, Climate Fresk offers an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience .
\n \nMore than 2.3 million people worldwi de have now taken part in Climate Fresk workshops\ , making it one of the world'\;s most popular c limate education programmes.
\n \nThe sessi on will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria'\;s experienced training team. We are the lead partne r of the Zero Carbon Cumbria programme\, and have extensive experience supporting organisations\, co mmunities and individuals to understand climate ch ange and take practical action.
\n \nPlease see below for further details abou t this training. If you have any further questions please email us.
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\n \nThe Climate Fresk workshop will run from 9:30am - 12:30pm\, with arrivals from 9am. Please arrive in good time to help us start promptly at 9:30am.
\n \nTeas\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available upon arriv al and during the session break. \;
\ n \nThere is no preparation required in advance.
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\n \nThe wo rkshop will be held at Ryland s Primary School and Nursery.
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\n \nThe school is well served by local bus routes from Lancaster city centre\, M orecambe and surrounding areas\, with several bus stops within a short walk of the venue. Lancaster railway station is approximately 1 mile away (20&n dash\;25 minutes on foot)\, with regular rail serv ices from across Cumbria\, Lancashire. \;You can plan your journey via public transport here \;https://www.traveline.info/. \;
\n \nIf you give us your details for car shari ng on the booking form\, we will be in touch to co nnect you to others looking/offering lifts but can not guarantee we can link you up to a lift.< /p>\n \n
There ar e electric vehicle chargers on site.
\n \nCl imate Fresk involves discussion in small groups\, around tables. We have booked a room large enough for the group but there will still inevitably be b ackground noise from other tables. If that would cause issues for you\, please contact us in advance of booking to discuss options.
\n \nIf you have any accessibility requirements or fee l there is anything we should know in advance of t he course to helo you fully participate\, please a dd this to your booking form. For example if you w ant to make our trainers aware of any learning dif ficulties\, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or he aring impairments.
\n \nThere will be photos taken on the day of the training session in action\, for u s to use in publicity materials. If you do not wis h to be included in any photographs\, please let t he photographer/trainer know on the day. \;
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\n \nSchool staff - £\;19 per delegate (80% o ff our usual ticket fee)
\n \nHost school staff (R ylands Primary and Nursery School) - Free (up to 3 delegates)
\n \nPlease cli ck on the green '\;Click to book your p lace'\; button to choose your ticket o ption.
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\n \nIf you need to cancel your place\, please get in touch by email as soon as possible. Plea se note that for cancellations on or after Wednesday 4th November\, we can only refu nd 50% of your ticket fee \;(we will be unlike ly to fill the place at short notice and will need to cover our trainer and delivery costs).\n \n
Please help us and let your friends \, colleagues and followers know about this event\ , \;Climate Fresk for Scho ol Staff\, by sharing on social media. \; \;You can also share this link in an email\, newsletter or on your website.\n \n
In addition to this event\, thanks to this funding\, we can also offer taster sessions\, workshops\, ca rbon literacy training\, Climate Fresk and train-t he-trainer workishops in Furness\, South Cumbria a nd Lancaster. Click here for full details.
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\n \n < p> \; DESCRIPTION:Climate Fresk for School Staff\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Workshop Overview \n \n \n Build confidence in t alking about climate change and sustainability in your school\n \n \n \n Climate Fresk is a highly e ngaging and interactive workshop that gives space for school staff to explore the science behind cli mate change\, discuss practical solutions\, and id entify opportunities for positive action and curri culum links within their school community.\n \n \n \n We are delighted to offer this dedicated sessi on for school staff across Coastal Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster at a heavily subsidised rat e of just £19 per person (normally £97)\, thanks t o support from Walney Extension Community Fund. Cl ick to see if your area is eligible. (https://futu reproofcumbria.org.uk/training/furness-south-cumbr ia-lancaster/#map)\n \n \n \n The workshop is open to teachers\, teaching assistants\, governors\, s chool leaders\, school staff and other education p rofessionals working in primary and secondary scho ols.\n \n \n \n Schools have an increasingly impor tant role to play in preparing young people for a changing climate and creating more sustainable com munities. Climate Fresk provides a strong foundati on in climate science\, helping staff build confid ence in discussing climate change and supporting s ustainability initiatives within their school.\n \ n \n \n Using 42 cards based directly on the lates t reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ate Change (IPCC)\, participants work together to map the causes and consequences of climate change. Guided by an experienced facilitator\, groups exp lore the connections\, feedback loops and impacts within the climate system through discussion\, col laboration and problem-solving.\n \n \n \n The wor kshop is accessible to people from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge. Whether climate change i s already part of your role or you're just beginni ng to explore the topic\, Climate Fresk offers an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience .\n \n \n \n More than 2.3 million people worldwid e have now taken part in Climate Fresk workshops\, making it one of the world's most popular climate education programmes.\n \n \n \n The session will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria's experienced training team. We are the lead partner of the Zer o Carbon Cumbria programme\, and have extensive ex perience supporting organisations\, communities an d individuals to understand climate change and tak e practical action.\n \n \n \n Please see below fo r further details about this training. If you have any further questions please email us (mailto:tra ining@futureproofcumbria.org.uk).\n \n \n \n That google maps gets you there but turning is easy to miss.\n \n \n \n Event Details\n \n \n The Climate Fresk workshop will run from 9:30am - 12:30pm\, w ith arrivals from 9am. Please arrive in good time to help us start promptly at 9:30am.\n \n \n \n Te as\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available upon arrival and during the session break. \n \n \n \n There is no preparation required in advance.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue details\n \n \n The works hop will be held at Rylands Primary School and Nur sery.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travel\n \n \n The s chool is well served by local bus routes from Lanc aster city centre\, Morecambe and surrounding area s\, with several bus stops within a short walk of the venue. Lancaster railway station is approximat ely 1 mile away (20–25 minutes on foot)\, with reg ular rail services from across Cumbria\, Lancashir e. You can plan your journey via public transport here https://www.traveline.info/. (https://www.tra veline.info/) \n \n \n \n If you give us your deta ils for car sharing on the booking form\, we will be in touch to connect you to others looking/offer ing lifts but cannot guarantee we can link you up to a lift.\n \n \n \n There are electric vehicle c hargers on site.\n \n \n \n Additional information \n \n \n Climate Fresk involves discussion in smal l groups\, around tables. We have booked a room la rge enough for the group but there will still inev itably be background noise from other tables. If t hat would cause issues for you\, please contact us in advance of booking to discuss options.\n \n \n \n If you have any accessibility requirements or feel there is anything we should know in advance o f the course to helo you fully participate\, pleas e add this to your booking form. For example if yo u want to make our trainers aware of any learning difficulties\, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or hearing impairments.\n \n \n \n There will be pho tos taken on the day of the training session in ac tion\, for us to use in publicity materials. If yo u do not wish to be included in any photographs\, please let the photographer/trainer know on the da y. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n School staff - £19 per delegate (80% off our usual ticke t fee)\n \n \n \n Host school staff (Rylands Prima ry and Nursery School) - Free (up to 3 delegates)\ n \n \n \n Please click on the green 'Click to boo k your place' button to choose your ticket option. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation\n \n \n If y ou need to cancel your place\, please get in touch by email (mailto:training@futureproofcumbria.org. uk) as soon as possible. Please note that for canc ellations on or after Wednesday 4th November\, we can only refund 50% of your ticket fee (we will be unlikely to fill the place at short notice and wi ll need to cover our trainer and delivery costs).\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donations\n \n \n Futureproof Cumbria is an independent charity\, and much of o ur work is made possible through grants\, donation s and the support of our community. If you can aff ord to pay the full ticket price and are able to d onate extra\, this will help subsidise places for those who cannot. Thank you for your support.\n \n \n \n \n \n Spread the word!\n \n \n Please help us and let your friends\, colleagues and follower s know about this event\, Climate Fresk for School Staff (https://cafs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?id =428&reset=1)\, (https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk /civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=542) by sharing on social media. You can also share this link (http s://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/? reset=1&id=542) in an email\, newsletter or on you r website.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More opportunities in this area\n \n \n In addition to this event\, thanks to this funding\, we can also offer taster sessions\, workshops\, carbon literacy training\, Climate Fresk and train-the-trainer workishops in Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster. Click here for full details. (https://futureproofcumbria.org. uk/training/furness-south-cumbria-lancaster/)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261111T090000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261111T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261111T123000Z LOCATION:Ryelands Primary School\n Torrisholme Road\n Lanca ster\, LA1 2RJ\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=542 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_544_7be86859a27182e99cd79a8646efffd6@futureproofcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:FREE! Climate Fresk - Kendal X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Workshop Overv iew \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\n \nBuild con fidence in talking about climate change and sustai nability
\n \nClimate Fresk is a highly engaging and interactive workshop that gives space to explore the science behind climate change\, discuss practical solutions\, and identi fy opportunities for positive action.
\n \nUsing 42 cards based directly on the la test reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on C limate Change (IPCC)\, participants work together to map the causes and consequences of climate chan ge. Guided by an experienced facilitator\, groups explore the connections\, feedback loops and impac ts within the climate system through discussion\, collaboration and problem-solving.
\n \nMore
than 2.3 million people worldwide have now taken p
art in Climate Fresk workshops\, making it one of
the world'\;s most popular climate education pr
ogrammes.
The session will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria'\;s experie nced training team. We are the lead partner of the Zero Carbon Cumbria programme\, and have extensiv e experience supporting organisations\, communitie s and individuals to understand climate change and take practical action.
\n \nPle ase see below for further details about this train ing. If you have any further questions please e mail us.
\n \nEvent Detai ls
\n \nThe Climate Fresk wo rkshop will run from 10:00am - 1:00pm\, with arriv als from 9:30am. Please arrive in good time to hel p us start promptly at 10:00am.
\n \nTeas\, coffee\, and biscuits will be availabl e upon arrival and during the session break. \ ;
\n \nThere is no preparation r equired in advance.
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\n \n < p style="margin-bottom:11px\;">Venue details\n \nThe workshop w ill be held at Kendal Town Hall in the Council Cha mber
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\n \nKendal Town Hall is located in Kenda l town centre and is easily accessible by public t ransport. Kendal bus station is approximately a 5- minute walk from the venue\, with regular services from across Cumbria and surrounding areas. Kendal railway station is around 0.7 miles away (approxi mately 15 minutes on foot)\, with direct services connecting to Oxenholme Lake District\, Lancaster\ , Manchester and beyond.
\ n \nYo u can plan your journey by public transport using Traveline.
\n \nIf you provide your details for car sharing on the booking form\, we will be in t ouch to connect you with others looking for or off ering lifts. However\, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to match all requests.
\n \n< span style="font-size:12pt\;">There is no dedicated parking at Kendal Town Hall. Several public car parks are available within a short walk of the venue\, including Black hall Road\, Dowkers Lane and the Westmorland Shopp ing Centre car parks. Electric vehicle charging po ints are available at a number of nearby public ca r parks.
\n \nAdditional info rmation
\n \nClimate Fresk i nvolves discussion in small groups\, around tables . We have booked a room large enough for the group but there will still inevitably be background noi se from other tables. If that would cause issue s for you\, please contact us in advance of bookin g to discuss options.
\n \nI f you have any accessibility requirements or feel there is anything we should know in advance of the course to helo you fully participate\, please add this to your booking form. For example if you wan t to make our trainers aware of any learning diffi culties\, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or hear ing impairments.
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\n \nIf you need to can cel your place\, please get in touch by email as soon as possible. Please note that for cance llations on or after Wednesday 10th November \, we can only refund 50% of your ticket f ee \;(we will be unlikely to fill the place at short notice and will need to cover our trainer a nd delivery costs).
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DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview \n \n \n \n Build confidence in talking about climate change and sustainability\n \n \n \n Climate Fresk is a highly engaging and in teractive workshop that gives space to explore the science behind climate change\, discuss practical solutions\, and identify opportunities for positi ve action.\n \n \n \n Using 42 cards based directl y on the latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)\, participants wor k together to map the causes and consequences of c limate change. Guided by an experienced facilitato r\, groups explore the connections\, feedback loop s and impacts within the climate system through di scussion\, collaboration and problem-solving.\n \n \n \n The workshop is accessible to people from a ll backgrounds and levels of knowledge. Whether cl imate change is already part of your role or you'r e just beginning to explore the topic\, Climate Fr esk offers an engaging and thought-provoking learn ing experience.\n \n \n \n More than 2.3 million p eople worldwide have now taken part in Climate Fre sk workshops\, making it one of the world's most p opular climate education programmes.\n \n \n \n Th e session will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria 's experienced training team. We are the lead part ner of the Zero Carbon Cumbria programme\, and hav e extensive experience supporting organisations\, communities and individuals to understand climate change and take practical action.\n \n \n \n Pleas e see below for further details about this trainin g. If you have any further questions please email us (mailto:training@futureproofcumbria.org.uk).\n \n \n \n Event Details\n \n \n \n The Climate Fres k workshop will run from 10:00am - 1:00pm\, with a rrivals from 9:30am. Please arrive in good time to help us start promptly at 10:00am.\n \n \n \n Tea s\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available upon a rrival and during the session break. \n \n \n \n T here is no preparation required in advance.\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Venue details\n \n \n \n The wor kshop will be held at Kendal Town Hall in the Coun cil Chamber\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travel\n \n \n \n Kendal Town Hall is located in Kendal town cen tre and is easily accessible by public transport. Kendal bus station is approximately a 5-minute wal k from the venue\, with regular services from acro ss Cumbria and surrounding areas. Kendal railway s tation is around 0.7 miles away (approximately 15 minutes on foot)\, with direct services connecting to Oxenholme Lake District\, Lancaster\, Manchest er and beyond.\n \n \n \n You can plan your journe y by public transport using Traveline (https://www .traveline.info/).\n \n \n \n If you provide your details for car sharing on the booking form\, we w ill be in touch to connect you with others looking for or offering lifts. However\, we cannot guaran tee that we will be able to match all requests.\n \n \n \n There is no dedicated parking at Kendal T own Hall. Several public car parks are available w ithin a short walk of the venue\, including Blackh all Road\, Dowkers Lane and the Westmorland Shoppi ng Centre car parks. Electric vehicle charging poi nts are available at a number of nearby public car parks.\n \n \n \n Additional information\n \n \n \n Climate Fresk involves discussion in small grou ps\, around tables. We have booked a room large en ough for the group but there will still inevitably be background noise from other tables. If that wo uld cause issues for you\, please contact us in ad vance of booking to discuss options.\n \n \n \n If you have any accessibility requirements or feel t here is anything we should know in advance of the course to helo you fully participate\, please add this to your booking form. For example if you want to make our trainers aware of any learning diffic ulties\, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or heari ng impairments.\n \n \n \n There will be photos ta ken on the day of the training session in action\, for us to use in publicity materials. If you do n ot wish to be included in any photographs\, please let the photographer/trainer know on the day. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation\n \n \n \n If y ou need to cancel your place\, please get in touch by email (mailto:training@futureproofcumbria.org. uk) as soon as possible. Please note that for canc ellations on or after Wednesday 10th November\, we can only refund 50% of your ticket fee (we will b e unlikely to fill the place at short notice and w ill need to cover our trainer and delivery costs). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donations\n \n \n \n Futu reproof Cumbria is an independent charity\, and mu ch of our work is made possible through grants\, d onations and the support of our community. This co urse has been kindly funded by Community Energy Cu mbria and Kendal Town Council with venue support f rom Westmorland and Furness Council. However\, if you are able to donate extra\, this will help subs idise places for those who cannot afford future pa id courses. Thank you for your support.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261117T100000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261117T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261117T130000Z LOCATION:Kendal Town Hall\n 9a Lowther Street\n Kendal\, LA 9 4DA\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=544 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_550_7be86859a27182e99cd79a8646efffd6@futureproofcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Webinar: Good Governance: Building a Stronger Comm unity Energy Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nGood go vernance might not be the most exciting part of ru nning a community project &ndash\; but getting it right can make a big difference.
\n \nThis free\, Cumbrian-focused webinar will explore the p ractical side of governance and how it can help yo ur group work effectively\, build confidence and k eep your project on track.
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Led by: Steven Coonick\, Community Renewables Ma nager at Community Energy Go (CEGo)\, and Helen At tewell\, Cumbria Sustainability Network Coordinato r.
\n \nFunded by: Cumbria Combined Authority\, in partnership with the Cent re for Sustainable Energy\, Community Energy Go an d the North West Net Zero Hub.
\n \nClick here to find out more about comm unity energy and how to benefit from our partnersh ip with CEGo.
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\n \nCost \; - This event is free to attend\, buf you can affor d to support us through a donation when you book\, this would be hugely appreciated. As a charity\, our scope and reach is dependent on the generosity of those who believe in our cause. Thank you for your support.
\n \nVenue&n bsp\;- This event will be held via Zoom. Once you register\, you'\;ll receive a link to join the event\, and reminders nearer the time. \;
< /body> DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Good governance might not be the most exciting part of running a community project – bu t getting it right can make a big difference.\n \n \n \n This free\, Cumbrian-focused webinar will e xplore the practical side of governance and how it can help your group work effectively\, build conf idence and keep your project on track.\n \n \n \n We’ll look at:\n \n \n \n \n Why governance matte rs and when you might need it.\n What good govern ance actually means in practice.\n Roles\, respon sibilities\, rules and safeguards – and how these shape the way your group works.\n How your group’ s culture fits into good governance.\n How making your governance visible can build confidence amon g members\, partners\, funders and your wider comm unity.\n \n \n \n \n There’ll be plenty of opportu nity to ask questions\, share experiences and disc uss the challenges of getting governance right.\n \n \n \n Led by: Steven Coonick\, Community Renewa bles Manager at Community Energy Go (CEGo)\, and H elen Attewell\, Cumbria Sustainability Network Coo rdinator.\n \n \n \n Funded by: Cumbria Combined A uthority\, in partnership with the Centre for Sust ainable Energy\, Community Energy Go and the North West Net Zero Hub.\n \n \n \n Click here (https:/ /futureproofcumbria.org.uk/community-energy-go/) t o find out more about community energy and how to benefit from our partnership with CEGo.\n \n \n \n MORE INFORMATION\n \n \n \n Cost - This event is free to attend\, buf you can afford to support us through a donation when you book\, this would be h ugely appreciated. As a charity\, our scope and re ach is dependent on the generosity of those who be lieve in our cause. Thank you for your support.\n \n \n \n Venue - This event will be held via Zoom. Once you register\, you'll receive a link to join the event\, and reminders nearer the time. \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261126T123000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261126T123000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261126T133000Z LOCATION:Via Zoom\n Online\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=550 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_543_7be86859a27182e99cd79a8646efffd6@futureproofcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Climate Fresk for School Staff - Ulverston X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\ n \nBuild confidence in talking about climate change and sustainability in your school
\n \nClimate Fresk is a highly engaging and interactive workshop tha t gives space for school staff to explore the scie nce behind climate change\, discuss practical solu tions\, and identify opportunities for positive ac tion and curriculum links within their school comm unity.
\n \nWe are delighted to offer this dedicated session for school staff across Coastal Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster at a heavily subsidised rate of just £\;19 per person (no rmally £\;97)\, thanks to support from Walney Extension Community Fund. Click to see if your area is elig ible.
\n \nThe workshop is open to teac hers\, teaching assistants\, governors\, school le aders\, school staff and other education professio nals working in primary and secondary schools.
\n \nSchools have an increasingly important ro le to play in preparing young people for a changin g climate and creating more sustainable communitie s. Climate Fresk provides a strong foundation in c limate science\, helping staff build confidence in discussing climate change and supporting sustaina bility initiatives within their school.
\n \n < p>Using 42 cards based directly on the latest repo rts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Ch ange (IPCC)\, participants work together to map th e causes and consequences of climate change. Guide d by an experienced facilitator\, groups explore t he connections\, feedback loops and impacts within the climate system through discussion\, collabora tion and problem-solving.\n \nThe workshop is accessible to people from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge. Whether climate change is alr eady part of your role or you'\;re just beginni ng to explore the topic\, Climate Fresk offers an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience .
\n \nMore than 2.3 million people worldwi de have now taken part in Climate Fresk workshops\ , making it one of the world'\;s most popular c limate education programmes.
\n \nThe sessi on will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria'\;s experienced training team. We are the lead partne r of the Zero Carbon Cumbria programme\, and have extensive experience supporting organisations\, co mmunities and individuals to understand climate ch ange and take practical action.
\n \nPlease see below for further details abou t this training. If you have any further questions please email us.
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\n \nThe Climate Fresk workshop will run fr om 1.30-4.30pm\, with arrival s from 1pm. Please arrive in good time to help us start promptly at 1.30pm.
\n \nTeas\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available upon arrival and d uring the session break. \;
\n \nThere is no prep aration required in advance.
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\n \nThe workshop w ill be held at \;Pe nnington C of E Primary School.
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\n \nYou can reach Pennington CofE Primary School\, located just outside Ulverston\, by using local road links from the town and surrou nding villages. Public transport options include b us services to Ulverston\, followed by a short tax i ride or onward journey on foot or by bicycle\, w hile those travelling from further afield can acce ss the area via Ulverston railway station and cont inue by road.
\n \nIf you giv e us your details for car sharing on the booking f orm\, we will be in touch to connect you to others looking/offering lifts but cannot guarantee we ca n link you up to a lift.
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\n \nClimate Fresk involves discussion in small groups\, around tables. We have booked a room large enough for th e group but there will still inevitably be backgro und noise from other tables. If that would cause issues for you\, please contact us in advan ce of booking to discuss options.\n \n
If yo u have any accessibility requirements or feel ther e is anything we should know in advance of the cou rse to helo you fully participate\, please add thi s to your booking form. For example if you want to make our trainers aware of any learning difficult ies\, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or hearing impairments.
\n \nThere will be photos taken on the d ay of the training session in action\, for us to u se in publicity materials. If you do not wish to b e included in any photographs\, please let the pho tographer/trainer know on the day. \;
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\n \nSchoo l staff - £\;19 per delegate (80% off our usual ticket fee)
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Please click on the green '\;Click to book your place'\; button to choose your ticket option.
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\n \nIf you need to cancel your place\, please get in touch by em ail as soon as possible. Please note that for cancellations on or after Thursday 21st Jan uary\, we can only refund 50% of your tic ket fee \;(we will be unlikely to fill the pla ce at short notice and will need to cover our trai ner and delivery costs).
\n \nPle ase help us and let your friends\, colleagues and followers know about this event\, \;Climate Fresk for School Staff\, by sha ring on social media. \; \;< /strong>You can also share this link in an email\, newsle tter or on your website.
\n \nIn addition to this e vent\, thanks to this funding\, we can also offer taster sessions\, workshops\, carbon literacy trai ning\, Climate Fresk and train-the-trainer workish ops in Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster. Click here for ful l details.
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DESCRIPTION:Climate Fresk for School Staff\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Workshop Overview \n \n \n Build confidence in t alking about climate change and sustainability in your school\n \n \n \n Climate Fresk is a highly e ngaging and interactive workshop that gives space for school staff to explore the science behind cli mate change\, discuss practical solutions\, and id entify opportunities for positive action and curri culum links within their school community.\n \n \n \n We are delighted to offer this dedicated sessi on for school staff across Coastal Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster at a heavily subsidised rat e of just £19 per person (normally £97)\, thanks t o support from Walney Extension Community Fund. Cl ick to see if your area is eligible. (https://futu reproofcumbria.org.uk/training/furness-south-cumbr ia-lancaster/#map)\n \n \n \n The workshop is open to teachers\, teaching assistants\, governors\, s chool leaders\, school staff and other education p rofessionals working in primary and secondary scho ols.\n \n \n \n Schools have an increasingly impor tant role to play in preparing young people for a changing climate and creating more sustainable com munities. Climate Fresk provides a strong foundati on in climate science\, helping staff build confid ence in discussing climate change and supporting s ustainability initiatives within their school.\n \ n \n \n Using 42 cards based directly on the lates t reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ate Change (IPCC)\, participants work together to map the causes and consequences of climate change. Guided by an experienced facilitator\, groups exp lore the connections\, feedback loops and impacts within the climate system through discussion\, col laboration and problem-solving.\n \n \n \n The wor kshop is accessible to people from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge. Whether climate change i s already part of your role or you're just beginni ng to explore the topic\, Climate Fresk offers an engaging and thought-provoking learning experience .\n \n \n \n More than 2.3 million people worldwid e have now taken part in Climate Fresk workshops\, making it one of the world's most popular climate education programmes.\n \n \n \n The session will be delivered by Futureproof Cumbria's experienced training team. We are the lead partner of the Zer o Carbon Cumbria programme\, and have extensive ex perience supporting organisations\, communities an d individuals to understand climate change and tak e practical action.\n \n \n \n Please see below fo r further details about this training. If you have any further questions please email us (mailto:tra ining@futureproofcumbria.org.uk).\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Event Details\n \n \n The Climate Fresk wo rkshop will run from 1.30-4.30pm\, with arrivals f rom 1pm. Please arrive in good time to help us sta rt promptly at 1.30pm.\n \n \n \n Teas\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available upon arrival and du ring the session break. \n \n \n \n There is no pr eparation required in advance.\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Venue details\n \n \n The workshop will be he ld at Pennington C of E Primary School.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travel\n \n \n You can reach Penning ton CofE Primary School\, located just outside Ulv erston\, by using local road links from the town a nd surrounding villages. Public transport options include bus services to Ulverston\, followed by a short taxi ride or onward journey on foot or by bi cycle\, while those travelling from further afield can access the area via Ulverston railway station and continue by road.\n \n \n \n You can plan you r journey via public transport here https://www.tr aveline.info/. (https://www.traveline.info/) \n \n \n \n If you give us your details for car sharing on the booking form\, we will be in touch to conn ect you to others looking/offering lifts but canno t guarantee we can link you up to a lift.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional information\n \n \n Cli mate Fresk involves discussion in small groups\, a round tables. We have booked a room large enough f or the group but there will still inevitably be ba ckground noise from other tables. If that would ca use issues for you\, please contact us in advance of booking to discuss options.\n \n \n \n If you h ave any accessibility requirements or feel there i s anything we should know in advance of the course to helo you fully participate\, please add this t o your booking form. For example if you want to ma ke our trainers aware of any learning difficulties \, dyslexia or any sight\, mobility or hearing imp airments.\n \n \n \n There will be photos taken on the day of the training session in action\, for u s to use in publicity materials. If you do not wis h to be included in any photographs\, please let t he photographer/trainer know on the day. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n School staff - £19 per delegate (80% off our usual ticket fee)\n \n \n \n Host school staff (Pennington C of E Primary School) - Free (up to 3 delegates)\n \n \n \n Ple ase click on the green 'Click to book your place' button to choose your ticket option.\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cancellation\n \n \n If you need to can cel your place\, please get in touch by email (mai lto:training@futureproofcumbria.org.uk) as soon as possible. Please note that for cancellations on o r after Thursday 21st January\, we can only refund 50% of your ticket fee (we will be unlikely to fi ll the place at short notice and will need to cove r our trainer and delivery costs).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donations\n \n \n Futureproof Cumbria is an independent charity\, and much of our work is made possible through grants\, donations and the suppo rt of our community. If you can afford to pay the full ticket price and are able to donate extra\, t his will help subsidise places for those who canno t. Thank you for your support.\n \n \n \n \n \n S pread the word!\n \n \n Please help us and let you r friends\, colleagues and followers know about th is event\, Climate Fresk for School Staff (https:/ /cafs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?id=428&reset=1)\, (https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/ info/?reset=1&id=542) by sharing on social media. You can also share this link (https://futureproof cumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=542) in an email\, newsletter or on your website.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More opportunities in this area\n \n \n In addition to this event\, thanks to this funding\, we can also offer taster sessions\, work shops\, carbon literacy training\, Climate Fresk a nd train-the-trainer workishops in Furness\, South Cumbria and Lancaster. Click here for full detail s. (https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/training/fur ness-south-cumbria-lancaster/)\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:CAfS event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20270128T130000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20270128T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20270128T163000Z LOCATION:Pennington C of E Primary School\n Pennington\n Ul verston\, LA12 0RR\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=543 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR