Remembering David
The KCCG community were saddened by news that on the 10th January, valued member David Porter passed away. Dave has been a constant…
Christmas in the Community
Kempston Climate Change Group has been busy the last few weeks, restoring a plant display…
The Power of Community Action
This summer, Kempston Climate Change Group (KCCG) has been up to plenty. From refreshing flowerbeds…
Family Fun Day and New Developments
The start of August saw Kempston Climate Change Group (KCCG) participating at the town's Family…
KCCG Community Involvement
Kempston Climate Change Group (KCCG) have been busy over the past few months, as members…
Great Big Green Week (GBGW) 2025
This year, Kempston Climate Change Group are joining local town councillors on a litter pick,…
Cleaning up the local area
Last Sunday, Kempston Climate Change Group (KCCG) were out in the community once again, clearing…
A Weekend of Activities
Kempston Climate Change Group had a jam-packed weekend as March got underway, with a foraging…
Recent brook walks
The climate change group has recently been undertaking regular walks along Kempston's waterways, to check…
KCCG Annual General Meeting – 2pm, Sat 27th April
Kempston Climate Change Group’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 2pm on Saturday 27th…
The Kempston ‘Swish’: Clothes, Toy and Plant Swap Event, Saturday 27th April 2024 10-2pm, Transfiguration Church
A swish event is a chance to swap good quality items which are no longer…
Guest post: Chiara’s Eco-Blog 2
This is a second guest post by Chiara, of Transfiguration Church Kempston. Chiara’s previous post…
Guest post: Chiara’s Eco-Blog 1
This is a second guest post by Chiara, of Transfiguration Church Kempston. Chiara's first guest…
Transfiguration Church’s ‘Eco-Church’ Initiative
By Rev Andrea Maffei, KCCG member and Vicar of the Church of the Transfiguration, Kempston…
Transfiguration Church Christmas Tree Festival, Dec 2023
Many thanks to Andrea and colleagues at the Transfiguration Church, Kempston for inviting the group…
Tulip planting at the Spinney!
Kempston Climate Change Group was a grateful recipient of this year's Bedford Borough Tulip Giveway.…
Two KCCG information stalls in October 2023
Members of the Kempston Climate Change Group organised two information and awareness stalls during October.…
Upcoming event – Sat 28th October – St Andrew’s Church Green Fair
Kempston Climate Change Group will be attending the St Andrew's Church Green Fair, to be…
KCCG at the Transfiguration Church Fete – Sat 15th July
Thanks to the Transfiguration Church for inviting Kempston Climate Change Group to be part of…
Cranfield University’s DEFRAG project
Cranfield University has recently launched a major new research project in collaboration with the Centre…
KCCG Litter Pick in Addison Howard Park
Members of Kempston Climate Change Group, along with friends and Kempston Town Councillors, undertook a…
A wonderful morning at Kempston’s Green Man Community Garden
Around 25 adults and children enjoyed a guided visit to Kempston's Green Man Community Garden…
Two events in Kempston as part of Great Big Green Week Bedford
Kempston Climate Change Group has organised two events in Kempston for next week’s Bedford-wide Green…
Kempston’s Green Man Community Garden
Did you know that Kempston has its very own community garden? The Green Man Community…
Next meeting of Kempston Climate Change Group – 23 May 7pm
Our next meeting will take place in person on Tuesday 23 May 2023 from 7pm…
Next meeting of KCCG – Tues 28th March 7-9pm
Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday 28th March 7-9pm. This will be held…
Church Walk Community Litter Pick – 5th March, 2pm
Date and time: Sunday5th March, 2 p.m. ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING& STURDY…
Read about Greta Thunberg’s new ‘cease and desist’ campaign
https://www.reuters.com/world/davos-2023-climate-activists-protest-over-big-oil-hijacking-debate-2023-01-15/
Interested in a community energy project?
Central Bedfordshire Council sent this bulletin at 04-01-2023 01:09 PM GMT View in your web…
Drop-off sites for real Christmas Trees to be recycled
Reproduced from https://kempston-tc.gov.uk/drop-off-sites-for-real-christmas-trees-to-be-recycled/ From Thursday 29 December to Tuesday 10 January, there will be eight…
Next meeting of Kempston Climate Change Group – Mon 30th January 2023, 7-9pm
Join us for our next, and very important, meeting. Monday 30th January will see us…
Environment Agency – Flood Awareness Week
Environment Agency - Flood Awareness Week (Day 1) It's #FloodActionWeek and The Environment Agency is urging…
Free online course for teachers and those working in nonformal education
This is a new, free, three-week course developed by the University College London Development Education…
Kempston Community Litter Pick
Join Cllrs Mohammed Nawaz and Ross Purves for a litter pick on Saturday 29th October…
KCCG Next Meeting
The next meeting of Kempston Climate Change Group will be held in person from 7-9pm…
Recycle Week – October 17-23 – Let’s Get Real About Recycling
Now in its eighteenth year, Recycle Week is the nation’s biggest celebration of recycling. Here's…
KCCG litter pick – part of Great Big Green Week Bedford
Kempston Climate Change Group undertook a litter pick on Sunday 25th September as part of Bedford's 2022 Great…
Bedford Borough Council Launches Sustainable Warmth Scheme
Sustainable Warmth is a new government grant scheme designed to fund energy-efficiency upgrades for residents…
Forthcoming BCCF online talk: Aquaponics – A Bedfordshire Solution! (Sept 27)
Our colleagues at Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum have let us know about the following event…
KCCG Stall at Kempston Market for World Refill Day!
Our group hosted a pop-up stall at Kempston's Market on Thursday 16th June 2022 to…
KCCG at Bedford Borough Mayor’s Climate Action Event
Kempston Climate Change Group took part in the Bedford Mayor's Climate Action Residents' Fair on…
Local soft plastic recycling schemes in Kempston
Two local Kempston supermarkets have now started soft plastic recycling schemes. These will accept almost…
Kempston Climate Change Group are establishing a wildflower meadow in a local park
A group of Kempston volunteers and Town Councillors has begun establishing a wildflower meadow in…
KCCG Information Stall, Bedford Hospital
Our group hosted an information stall at Bedford Hospital on Friday 14th February 2020. This…