News
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Village Hall Leads the Charge with Northumberland Project’s First Solar Panel Installation
Posted 13th Sep 2024
Corsenside Parish Hall is celebrating being the first community building in a county-wide project to embrace renewable energy through solar panels and battery storage, with plans to extend installations to over 100 rural sites across Northumberland in the next five years. The hall partnered with Northumberland Community Energy Limited’s (NCEL) Solar-Powered Buildings Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing sustainable energy solutions for village halls, churches, and community sports facilities across the region. Hosted by Community Action Northumberland (CAN), and developed in partnership with the Rural Design Centre and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise, the project involves installing solar PV panels and battery storage systems on rural community buildings, empowering them to generate their own electricity, cut costs, and reduce their carbon footprint. — Read more.
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Free online volunteer training - apply now
Posted 10th Sep 2024
We're delighted to offer free online training places for volunteers (including trustees) who live in Northumberland and support activities in it, thanks to funding from the North East Combined Authority. — Read more.
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CAN leads Haydon Bridge renewable district heating feasibility project
Posted 26th Jul 2024
CAN is leading on the Haydon Bridge District Heating project which may become one of the UK's largest community-owned renewable heat initiatives. — Read more.
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Rural communities in Northumberland benefit from £10,000 grant
Posted 23rd Jul 2024
Ninety-five community buildings and village halls across Northumberland have benefitted from expert advice and guidance from Community Action Northumberland (CAN), helping them to develop their services and become more resilient. — Read more.
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Supporting youth engagement in rural Northumberland
Posted 23rd Jul 2024
Village Halls and similar community buildings in rural Northumberland serve as the heart of their communities, providing a space for social gatherings, events, and various activities. — Read more.