September 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the September Edition of the Charnwood Eco Hub Newsletter!
September is shaping up to be an exciting month for us. Our superstar volunteers Janet Smith and Ben Mondair were nominated for Charnwood Community Heroes awards and had a wonderful time celebrating at the awards ceremony last week, along with other amazing volunteers from across the borough. Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome you to the Sustainability Fair on Saturday 21st September, where we’ll be sharing ideas, inspiration, and practical steps for greener living. Our Eco Shop has had a big refresh, making it easier than ever to find sustainable swaps and community-made goods. We’re also thrilled to introduce our brand new Smoothie Bike—which we have plans for beyond whipping up thirst-quenching drinks!
On top of that, we’ve got a line-up of upcoming workshops designed to help you learn new skills, connect with others, and put sustainability into practice.
Read on for all the details—we can’t wait to see you soon!
Charnwood Eco Hub Sustainability Fair - Sunday 21st September
Save the date! This year’s Sustainability Fair returns to Queen’s Park, Loughborough on Sunday 21st September, running from 10am to 3pm. It’s going to be a full day of inspiration, action, and community — a chance for everyone to come together in exploring greener ways of living.
What to Expect:
Local stalls & green initiatives
Discover what’s happening locally: meet groups like Transition Loughborough, Incredible Edibles and many others. Learn about their work, their goals, and how you can get involved.
Sustainably made products & gifts
Browse craft stalls, eco-businesses, and artisans selling sustainable goods. Things like locally-made gifts, eco-friendly homewares, and handmade items from small makers like Buckingham Bees, The Owl Wood Shed and Purple Pumpkin Patch.
Workshops & activities
Engaging, hands-on sessions for all ages and interests: learn tips for lowering your carbon footprint, repair-oriented workshops, creative reuse, etc.
Entertainment & community
It won’t just be stalls — there will be entertainment from the likes of Sing it Happy, Pandy Bat, and Chandra Yoga, opportunities to connect with neighbours, enjoy the atmosphere, maybe grab something to eat from The Greekery or Food for a Future and make a day of it.
We hope to see you there — let’s make this year’s fair our biggest and greenest yet!
Discover, Create, and Repair at Charnwood Eco Hub – Upcoming Workshops!
Join us at Charnwood Eco Hub this season for a hands-on series of creative and sustainable workshops designed to inspire and connect our community. Whether you’re curious about mending, making, or mindful fashion, there’s something for everyone:
Rag Rug Taster Workshop - Saturday 27th September, 11am-1pm. This rag rug taster workshop teaches participants simple techniques for transforming recycled fabric into colorful, textured rugs while exploring the tradition of this sustainable craft.
Paper Flower Workshop - Saturday 11th October, 11am-1pm. A paper flower making workshop teaches participants how to craft delicate, colorful blooms from paper and display their creations in a beautiful box frame, blending creativity and relaxation into a fun hands-on activity.
Peg Doll Making Workshop - Thursday 23rd October, 10.30am-12.30pm. A peg doll making workshop guides participants in transforming simple wooden pegs into charming, hand-painted figures that spark creativity and storytelling, suitable for children aged 10+ accompanied by an adult.
Creative Journalling Workshop - Saturday 25th October, 11am-1pm. A creative journaling workshop invites participants to explore self-expression and reflection through playful prompts, writing, and artistic techniques in a supportive, inspiring space.
New Party Kit Coming Soon!
Planning a celebration? We’re excited to launch our brand-new Party Kit, designed to make hosting easier, more affordable, and more eco-friendly.
For just £10 a week, you can hire:
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30 place settings (plates, cups, bowls, cutlery)
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Colourful bunting to brighten up your space
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A ready-to-use Pass the Parcel kit for guaranteed fun!
But that’s not all — Also available through our Library of Things, you can hire extras to take your party to the next level, including a bingo set, a karaoke machine, a tin can alley, and even a prize wheel.
And if you’re looking for crafty ways to decorate or keep guests entertained, don’t forget we’ve got lots of crackers and supplies in the Scrapstore too!
To borrow the Party Kit, you will need to join our Library of Things.
Be Part of Bringing Our Makerspace to Life!
You’ve already heard us talk about our plans for a community Makerspace – a place where people can come together to learn, share, and create. Now, we’re at the stage where we need some extra hands and hearts to help make it happen!
We’re looking for people who’d like to get involved in getting the space up and running. That could mean helping with set-up, sharing your skills and knowledge, lending tools or equipment, or simply being part of the team that makes the Makerspace a reality.
This is a great chance to help shape a community resource that will inspire creativity and skill-sharing for years to come. Whether you’re a maker, fixer, crafter, teacher, or just enthusiastic about the idea – we’d love to hear from you.
👉 If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch.
Coming up
September
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
Wednesday 17th Sept, 6PM-8PM
Charnwood Eco Hub
Loughborough
LE11 1DY
Transition Loughborough Apple Pressing
Saturday 20th September, 12PM-2PM
Fearon Hall
Loughborough
LE11 1PL
Charnwood Sustainability Fair
Sunday 21st September, 10AM-3PM
Queen’s Park
Loughborough
LE11 3DU
Rag Rug Workshop
Saturday 27th September, 11AM-1PM
Loughborough
LE11 1DY
October
Woodhouse Eaves Plastic Free Repair Cafe
Saturday 11th October, 09.30AM-12.30PM
Main St, Woodhouse Eaves
LE12 8Rz
Paper Flower Workshop
Saturday 11th October, 11AM-1PM
Charnwood Eco Hub
Loughborough
LE11 1DY
Fixit Group 23 Repair Cafe
Sunday 12th October, 10AM-1PM
Mountsorrel Memorial Centre
LE12 7DB
Peg Doll Workshop
Thursday 23rd October, 10.30AM-12.30PM
Charnwood Eco Hub
Loughborough
LE11 1DY
Creative Journalling Workshop
Saturday 25th October, 11AM-1PM
Charnwood Eco Hub
Loughborough
LE11 1DY
Don’t forget to let us know about your upcoming events so that we can feature them!
Where to find us
Opening Hours:
Wednesdays 4-8pm (access via Clarence Street, opposite Travis Perkins)
Thursdays 10am-1pm (access via main SOFA entrance)
Saturdays 10am-2pm (access via main SOFA entrance)
Please note that we have no disabled access on Wednesday evenings. This is due to SOFA being closed and us not having access to the lift, and is sadly beyond our control.
Address: Clarence St, Loughborough LE11 1DY
Website: charnwoodecohub.org
Email: info@charnwoodecohub.org
Phone: 01509 447075