Events across Cumbria for Great Big Green Week 2025
The nationwide campaign, taking place this week, from Saturday June 7 to Sunday, June 15, aims to bring together individuals, community groups and organisations to take part in activities related to environmental awareness and sustainability.
The 2025 theme, "Let's swap together for good," encourages everyday swaps to contribute to a more sustainable future.
The Food Cumberland Partnership has provided grants of up to £200 for groups within the Cumberland Council area to host events as part of the Big Local Lunch 2025, celebrated nationally over the weekend of June 7 and June 8.
This initiative aims to bring communities together to celebrate food grown in the area, encourage healthy eating, and demonstrate ways to reduce food waste and avoid single-use plastics.
Cumberland councillor Bob Kelly, executive member for Cumberland environment and planning, said: "Great Big Green Week offers an ideal moment to reflect on how our everyday choices impact the environment and what positive changes we can make.
"Swapping together—whether it's sharing skills, resources, or knowledge—helps build stronger communities and supports climate-friendly living.
"There are a fantastic range of activities taking place across Cumberland, and I encourage everyone to join in.
"Together, we can make real progress in reducing our environmental footprint."
Zero Carbon Cumbria has compiled a list of events happening across the region for the Great Big Green Week.
Community members are encouraged to find an event near them by visiting the Zero Carbon Cumbria website at zerocarboncumbria.co.uk/action/great-big-green-week-events.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Parent 'over the moon' as council U-turn on decision to scrap school bus from village
A GROUP of West Cumbrian parents are 'over the moon' following news that the council have u-turned on their decision to scrap the school bus from their village. Parents from Great Clifton, whose children attend Workington Academy, were told in June that from the next academic year, children attending the school will no longer have access to a free bus service. Following an outcry from parents, Cumberland council have now u-turned on the decision, saying they have acknowledged concerns of parents and decided to keep the provision for school pupils. One of the parents who led a campaign to have the service reinstated, said she was 'over the moon' with the councils decision. Sarah Barber said: " I'm over the moon we can now enjoy the children's summer holidays knowing that our children are safe coming and going to school when term starts." Grave concerns It's understood the bus carried 45 pupils through the 2024-2025 academic year, with parents expressing concerns that the loss of provision would be unsafe for their children. During a meeting parents held back in June, parish councillor Peter Gaston said he was 'gravely concerned' for the safety of any village children travelling beside a unlit 60-mile-an-hour road, especially in winter with dark nights and poor weather conditions. He said: "One incident is one too many. My priority is the health and safety of the school children because it is not safe, full stop." Holly Fox, whose daughter will start at the academy in September 2026, also attended the meeting with concerns for the future should the service be scrapped. Council response A Cumberland Council spokesperson said: 'We recently undertook an assessment of walking routes to schools to ensure our free school transport provision remains fair, consistent, and based on current criteria for need and entitlement, in line with national guidance. "We acknowledge the concerns raised by families regarding the outcomes of the reassessment of walking routes. As a result, current provision will remain in place on all affected routes at this time. 'Our priority continues to be the safety of children and young people, and we are committed to working openly with families and community representatives.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Voting open for a new county flag which 'best represents Cumbria'
JUDGING is now underway in the search to create Cumbria's first ever community flag, following an 'overwhelming' response to the design competition launched earlier this year. The Lord-Lieutenant and the former High Sheriff of Cumbria, with support from Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, Carlisle Cathedral, the University of Cumbria, and the Flag Institute, launched a design competition earlier this year to create a community flag that represents Cumbria. The competition was open from 12noon on Monday, March 24 until 12noon on Friday, April 25. Nearly 200 'creative and heartfelt' designs were submitted by individuals, schools, and community groups from across the county, each reflecting what Cumbria means to the people who call it home. A panel of judges, made up of representatives from the Lieutenancy, Carlisle Cathedral and community leaders have now reviewed all the entries and shortlisted six designs that will go forward to a public vote, opening today, Friday. Although the timing of the competition coincides with the ongoing Cumbrian devolution movement which could see the county gain a mayor, the competition organisers sought to distance the vote from politics. "The initiative is independent and solely intended to celebrate Cumbria's shared identity, heritage, and community spirit," they said. The six shortlisted designs are as follows: To cast your vote, visit this surveymonkey page. Voting will close on Sunday, July 13 at 5pm, a date known as Five Kings Day, commemorating the historic gathering of five monarchs in Penrith in 1290, a moment of unity that reflects the spirit of the new flag. The winning design will be revealed at a special unveiling ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral this autumn, where the new Cumbria Community Flag will be formally presented to the public. All those who submitted a design will be invited to attend the event. The Cumbria Community Flag will stand alongside the historic county flags of Cumberland and Westmorland, offering a 'modern symbol of unity and identity' for the whole region. It will be free to use by anyone from schools and community groups to individuals and businesses. To cast your vote, visit this surveymonkey page. His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Alexander Scott said: 'This has been a remarkable response. "It's clear how much pride people take in their communities, and the designs showed such creativity and care. "We're excited to now hand over the final decision to the people of Cumbria.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Events across Cumbria for Great Big Green Week 2025
Cumberland Council has announced its support for the Great Big Green Week, described as the UK's biggest celebration of community action on climate and nature. The nationwide campaign, taking place this week, from Saturday June 7 to Sunday, June 15, aims to bring together individuals, community groups and organisations to take part in activities related to environmental awareness and sustainability. The 2025 theme, "Let's swap together for good," encourages everyday swaps to contribute to a more sustainable future. The Food Cumberland Partnership has provided grants of up to £200 for groups within the Cumberland Council area to host events as part of the Big Local Lunch 2025, celebrated nationally over the weekend of June 7 and June 8. This initiative aims to bring communities together to celebrate food grown in the area, encourage healthy eating, and demonstrate ways to reduce food waste and avoid single-use plastics. Cumberland councillor Bob Kelly, executive member for Cumberland environment and planning, said: "Great Big Green Week offers an ideal moment to reflect on how our everyday choices impact the environment and what positive changes we can make. "Swapping together—whether it's sharing skills, resources, or knowledge—helps build stronger communities and supports climate-friendly living. "There are a fantastic range of activities taking place across Cumberland, and I encourage everyone to join in. "Together, we can make real progress in reducing our environmental footprint." Zero Carbon Cumbria has compiled a list of events happening across the region for the Great Big Green Week. Community members are encouraged to find an event near them by visiting the Zero Carbon Cumbria website at
