Local action on climate change

Green Meadows is working with local people to build a community, through practical learning, training and advice, to act together on climate change.

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Improving Homes & Buildings

Dan’s Story

Dan is a Meadows resident, undertaking the sustainable renovation of a Victorian home.

He met with Green Meadows to chat about how the retrofit has been going and how our services have supported his journey.

Check out his story in the video

Our Projects

 Upcoming events

For more information, click here to head to our events page!

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Meadows DIY Club
Jun 6
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Jun 7
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Jun 12
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Jun 13
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Meadows DIY Club
Jun 13
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

Tour of Hockerton Housing Project
Jun 14
Tour of Hockerton Housing Project

Join our tour of the off-grid and self sufficient community at Hockerton near Southwell. Learn about their clean energy, food & more!

Edible Meadows
Jun 19
Edible Meadows

Edible Meadows is all about growing and sharing food in the Meadows! Sessions could include planning, planting, watering, sign making, harvesting, pickling, cooking, eating and sharing together.

Climate Creations: Video & Print Making with Mind Out Theatre
Jun 19
Climate Creations: Video & Print Making with Mind Out Theatre

Join us for video & print making to celebrate the environment around the Meadows!

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Jun 20
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

We will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools at home.

Meadows DIY Club
Jun 20
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

Make Do & Mend
Jun 21
Make Do & Mend

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Low Carbon Tour - Sustainable Meadows Homes
Jun 21
Low Carbon Tour - Sustainable Meadows Homes

Join us for an exciting tour of an innovative eco-house! Designed to be extremely energy efficient and powered by a heat pump.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Jun 26
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Meadows DIY Club
Jun 27
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

Meadows DIY Club
Jul 4
Meadows DIY Club

Join us for the Meadows DIY Club, where residents get together to share tips, tricks and skills, whilst working on DIY projects or on tasks of their choice!

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Jul 5
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing
Jul 11
DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing

Work with experts and observe live demonstrations before practicing how to apply mortar to brickwork yourself!

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Jul 12
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Edible Meadows
Jul 17
Edible Meadows

Edible Meadows is all about growing and sharing food in the Meadows! Sessions could include planning, planting, watering, sign making, harvesting, pickling, cooking, eating and sharing together.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation
Jul 17
Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation

Learn about the benefits of tickle vents and the importance of ventilation when retrofitting homes, and how to install them yourself.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Jul 24
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

We will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools at home.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Jul 31
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing
Aug 1
DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing

Work with experts and observe live demonstrations before practicing how to apply mortar to brickwork yourself!

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Aug 2
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

DIY Woodwork: Build your own Coat Peg Hook
Aug 8
DIY Woodwork: Build your own Coat Peg Hook

Join us and have a go at using tools for woodwork to make your own coat peg rack. Take it home and show off your skills!

Edible Meadows
Aug 21
Edible Meadows

Edible Meadows is all about growing and sharing food in the Meadows! Sessions could include planning, planting, watering, sign making, harvesting, pickling, cooking, eating and sharing together.

Edible Meadows
Sep 18
Edible Meadows

Edible Meadows is all about growing and sharing food in the Meadows! Sessions could include planning, planting, watering, sign making, harvesting, pickling, cooking, eating and sharing together.

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
Sep 18
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Sep 19
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

We will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools at home.

Autumn Foraging in the Meadows
Sep 27
Autumn Foraging in the Meadows

Join the Nottingham Forager, Lucy Buckle, to learn more about foraging and give it a go to see what we can find growing in the Meadows!

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Green Meadows Voices #8 - Spring 2025
Green Meadows Voices #8 - Spring 2025

Issue #8 of Voices is now LIVE!

Take a look at what we’ve been up to, and see how you can get involved.

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... then come along to our FREE DIY Workshops! And we've got plenty coming up, why not join us for... 💻 Online Intro to Solid Wall Insulation on Tues 30 May 2023 @ 7pm - gain specialist intel on how to make your walls more energy efficient &
It's almost that time again... ☕ Saturday 20th May, Green Meadows and @amcgardens are hosting the next Pop-Up Café - come along and enjoy some FREE freshly baked goods and a brew (or two!) from 1-3pm. That's not all... we're switching things
It's International Compost Awareness Week & what better time to highlight the composting action in the Meadows? The plans for the Meadows Community Compost boxes were hatched over a year ago and since then, the progress has been remarkable. Wit
Did you know that 20% of heat is lost from an uninsulated roof? Join us at our FREE online room-in-roof workshop next Tuesday 2nd May at 7pm and learn some new skills to cut your bills The free 1.5hr workshop offers a quick introduction to room-in
🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎 We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW Knowledge Bank website! This earth day and beyond, there is lots to learn about. From understanding the impact of climate change on a global scale, to exploring local initia
This Friday! ✨ Want to make DIY changes to your home but unsure where to start? Join us for a FREE DIY Woodwork Workshop and have a go at making your own coat peg rack! Hone your DIY skills & show off your handiwork in your own home 🏡🔨 ⏲ 10:
What a great way to spend the bank holiday weekend! Who knew there was so much to forage on our doorstep? 🌱🍃 If you missed out, don't worry! The Nottingham Forager will be back in the Meadows later this year. Sign up to our email newsletter to be
📣 Attention baking enthusiasts! 🍰 We are looking for volunteers to help us bake some delicious treats for the next Pop-up Café event on the 20th of May! What makes this free café so special are all the baked goods made by the Meadows
🎉🏠 100 Future Fit Home Plans! Thanks to the Meadows community for signing up and starting your Future-Fit journey with us. These free, tailored plans are a first step towards understanding your home's energy efficiency and what changes will help

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