Thursday 11th July 2024:  This year will see the first Suffolk County Council’s Carbon Charter Summer event to be co-hosted by the Coddenham Centre.

While a commercially focussed event, it’s another example of Coddenham being firmly on the regional map, when it comes to talking about the environment.

Peter Frost, Suffolk County Council’s Environment Strategy Officer describes the event now in its eleventh year.

There will be keynote speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities.  There will also be an electric powered lorry and walks around the rewilding and biodiversity works that are in progress as well as a look around the Centre building itself.

With luck, the weather will be kind for the afternoon.  With arrivals from 2:30 pm and expected departures from 5:30 pm, the full itinerary is as follows.

The Coddenham Centre, Mary Day Close, Coddenham, Ipswich IP6 9SR

2:30pm : Guests start to arrive (Welcome drink)

3:00pm : Introduction by Peter Frost of Suffolk County Council

3:05pm : Welcome by host Andrew MacPherson, Chair of the Coddenham Centre

3:15pm :  1st Speaker Michael Strand of Suffolk Wildlife Trust

3:35pm : Speakers Jonathan Warby & Richard Riley of Volvo Trucks UK

4:00pm : Wrap up and award new accreditations

End of speeches and start of refreshments networking, chatting and electric vehicle viewing as applicable. Optional guided Biodiversity tour of grounds.

Refreshments will be catered by Alison’s Eatery with support from the Coddenham Centre’s ‘Cooked in Coddenham’ range.

5:10 – 6:00pm : Starting to close

(NB: these timings may be modified depending on circumstance.)

This hall is an exemplar of solar, battery, heat pumps, insulation, EV charging and more which shows what can be achieved by a dedicated staff and a passionate community led by a visionary team.

More about this amazing project can be seen at   GO HERE   Or just go to www.thecoddenhamcentre.co.uk

But you can see it for yourself by joining us on the 11th July 2024 so whether you are already a Charter member or just an organisation looking to find out how membership can benefit you, this is an event not to be missed.

Spaces are limited so early registration is advised. Organisations or representatives  GO HERE to book your FREE ticket.