Why hasn’t every big roof got solar? In an energy and climate crisis, it just doesn’t make sense. We’re working on a fix for that, one rooftop at a time. The Big Solar Co-opis a not-for-profit, carbon-first and volunteer-led organisation. We’re solarising commercial and community buildings all over the UK from doctors surgeries to factories and everything in between. Please take a minute to read more about us and answer a few questions <a href="https://shropshireclimateaction.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/bigsolarcoop/step1">here</a>. If you’ve got a big roof and a big energy bill then we can design, build and own solar on your roof – no capital cost, super energy and carbon savings: https://bigsolar.coop/get_solar/ If you want to see more solar in your area and have some time to volunteer we can train and support you to make it happen: https://bigsolar.coop/volunteer/ If you have some cash to invest then we’ve got a community share offer going right now: https://bigsolar.coop/invest/ And if you don’t want to make a commitment just yet but want to keep in touch, why not sign up for our newsletter via the box at the bottom of the homepage on our website: https://bigsolar.coop/ <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1672847303/projects/shropshireclimateaction/ec288b2c-ba0d-4722-a5a9-579a278485cc.png" />

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The second Bayston Hill Green Week has been a great success with many residents and community groups taking part in a range of activities. Local businesses and environmental groups provided information and advice on supporting climate action and environmental sustainability. Our week began with our ECO Fair held at Oakmeadow Primary School. Shrewsbury Mayor, Elisabeth Roberts visited all of the stalls with the Bayston Hill Parish Council Chair Caroline Clode and the School Community Champions. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1665566723/projects/shropshireclimateaction/4855eb24-0e18-4995-b366-239351738594.png" /> Residents were able to access the advice of the MEA on all matters regarding energy bills and their breakdown plus available grants: 0800 677 1307 <a href="http:///advice@mea.org.uk">/ advice@mea.org.uk</a> Thank you to all the people who took part in one of the 4 litter picks around the village including a very enthusiastic group of Brownies and Guides, D of E and parent volunteers! Many hands certainly made light work...

Thank you to those who attended a very informative talk by Ed Andrews (Country Parks and Heritage Sites Manager with Shropshire Council) explaining the on-going management and the challenges facing Lyth Hill. 

Thank you to Bayston Hill Library who hosted two events. Firstly, the pre-schoolers story, rhyme and craft time(every first Tuesday of the month). Secondly, a hedgehog house workshop. Well done to all our makers – hopefully you will have some new residents soon! 

Keep a look out over the following months as the wildflower meadow begins to grow again at the A49 junction to the village. Many thanks to Jim, Adam, Alec and Drew from Shrewsbury Town Council, plus our Oakmeadow Community Champions who all helped to re-seed this area. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1665566979/projects/shropshireclimateaction/14458a5f-2afb-417f-8864-de726f9a2324.png" />

Bayston Hill Green Week - Thank you!

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1665567135/projects/shropshireclimateaction/a4d6763f-0419-465a-a4e0-cb8c0146ca71.png" /> Bayston Hill is doing it again! After last year’s successful events, Bayston Hill parish is running another Big Green Week. They are kicking things off with the Eco Fair at Oakmeadow School on Saturday 1st, 12-4pm. There will be lots of activities, information and advice about how to reduce your carbon footprint (and save on energy bills as well). More events are planned throughout the week: get all the information and get involved via the pop up Bayston Hill Goes Carbon Neutral tile on the Zerocarbonshropshire Commonplace site.

Bayston Hill Big Green Week, 1-9th October 2022

This County has declared a climate crisis. We need to act now to protect our environment, and also the health and wellbeing of our residents.

We need your help in reaching our ambitious target to become climate neutral by 2030.

Share your ideas for reducing carbon emissions. Your opinions and ideas are important for the development and success of our climate strategy. 

We want to ensure a sustainable, healthy and resilient future for all.