News
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First Northumberland Community Energy Limited AGM held
Posted 28th Mar 2025
There was a great turnout of members and non-members for the first Northumberland Community Energy Limited (NCEL) AGM last week. It was kindly hosted by the trustees of Creighton Memorial Hall, Embleton, which is one of 9 sites where NCEL have installed solar PV panels and battery systems for the benefit of the Hall community. Following the AGM business, there were two main presentations: — Read more.
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Northumberland Celebrates Village Halls Week 2025 by Honouring Volunteers
Posted 20th Mar 2025
CAN hosted a successful event on Wednesday 19th March at Stannington Village Hall as part of the national Village Halls Week 2025 celebrations. The event, attended by over 60 volunteers and trustees from across the county, focused on the theme of "celebrating, encouraging, and supporting volunteers" who are the backbone of Northumberland's 160+ village halls. — Read more.
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Introducing our new Facebook group for Community Building Trustees
Posted 11th Mar 2025
We are excited to launch a dedicated Facebook group to support trustees of community buildings, including Village Halls, Church Halls, Warm Hubs, and similar spaces. This online community is designed to be a valuable resource, providing advice, support, and information to help trustees navigate the responsibilities of managing these essential local hubs. — Read more.
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Slides from CAN Energy and Renewables Advice Online Roadshow
Posted 22nd Jan 2025
CAN Energy staff held a one-hour online session offering independent expert advice on energy efficiency at home and renewable energy solutions. During this session, we shared insights on improving your home's heating efficiency and learn about renewable technologies like Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps. — Read more.
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Community Spaces Partnership – futureproofing village halls
Posted 10th Jan 2025
A £1.5 million programme to futureproof village halls has successfully supported 39 community spaces to be upgraded across Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria over the past two years. — Read more.