We are now taking bookings for courses, workshops and events through until June. More details and booking on the Courses section of the website.
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Learn about saving energy @home
Coming to Saturdays: 4th, 11th, 18th February 10am-1pm With the support of Malmesbury’s Carnival Committee, we are now able to bring free advice clinics to Renew Malmesbury. We start by looking at our current theme, Winter Warmth, with how to make our homes comfortable and cosy and use less energy. If you are keen toContinue reading “Learn about saving energy @home”
NOW ON: RE-SEE, our sustainable art exhibition with works made from recycled materials
Local artists have created wonderful works using recycled materials and inspired by re-use, reclaimation and repurposing. Works include wall art, sculpture and jewellery, and are available to purchase and take home or present as an amazing gift. We are displaying these creations in our lovely upstairs space. We can’t wait to see at Renew!
Plastic Free Community
Early in 2020, Malmesbury became a Plastic Free Community. This was thanks to the concerted efforts of the Malmesbury Against Plastic (MAP) group. As it is Plastic Free July, we are reminded of the work MAP when they produced a booklets of ideas to increase our recycling and reduce our use of plastic, especially single-useContinue reading “Plastic Free Community”
Death Cafe, now Mondays at Renew
Every Monday, we will be hosting a Death Cafe at Renew Malmesbury. Open to all, it is a chance to talk about all aspects of this often delicate topic, including the practicalities, emotional and spiritual. There is tea, coffee and biscuits, and the atmosphere is relaxed, informal. The sessions are led by Eliza. Here isContinue reading “Death Cafe, now Mondays at Renew”
Renew Malmesbury CIC on the radio
We are a volunteer-run Community-Interest Company. This means that all profits from the company must be reinvested in the company and that our objectives are to support the community in being environmentally and economically sustainable. So why do we do it? Before we opened the shop at Renew, Margaret, Campbell and Laura* had a chatContinue reading “Renew Malmesbury CIC on the radio”
Jill Buckley – course manager and leader
Jill Buckley has a degree in fine art – specialising in oil painting, She has many years experience teaching art to adults and children in Devon – often referred to as the “Queen of Printmaking in Totnes.” Jill has taught all aspects of art including drawing, water colours and acrylics. Here at Renew Jill isContinue reading “Jill Buckley – course manager and leader”