Hub Projects Blog Posts

  Craft room upgrade and team textiles The craft room is incredibly well-used, and the groups that utilize it have storage cupboards filled with equipment. The only exception is the large cupboard at the back, from which we removed many children's toys. One of our groups, Hobby Craft, has a card-making section that has become an excellent example of the circular economy. The cards this group creates are displayed for sale, and the money generated goes towards funding the group's use of the space. When this initiative was launched, it was a remarkable success, surprising everyone involved. We've greatly enjoyed this local circular economy social enterprise. Another crafter in the same group loves to knit. She has created quirky, fun miniature figures with funny faces, some serving as keyring holders, others as toys or decorations. She is on her way to raising £100 for another charity she has committed to support. The amazing Stella Sewing Group meets on Tuesday afternoons an...

                             Our journey to net zero Our sustainability manager (Kenny) has communicated from day one that to prevent the centre from closing and to future-proof it for generations to come, we must undertake a rapid journey to net zero. We are focused on building climate change resilience into our plans to create an inclusive and safe haven for this area during times of extreme weather and uncertainty. Recently, the journey to net zero has received some negative attention from certain financial establishments claiming it is too expensive. This notion is nonsense; by embracing sustainability, we can achieve financial security. That is why we at the hub are committed to the journey to net zero and have ambitious plans to reach this goal within our first three years of operation. During our first year of operation, starting October 1, 2024, we have already significantly reduced the carbon footprint o...