Did you know Blackpool has its very own Eco Hub — and it’s already making a real difference to hundreds of local households?
Based at Palatine Library, #Blackpool Eco Hub is a welcoming, drop‑in space where residents can:
✅ Get free, independent energy advice
✅ See energy‑saving technology in action — from heat pumps to solar panels
✅ Find out if they qualify for grants or funded home improvements
✅ Get practical help to reduce bills right now
Since opening in July 2024, the hub has:
🏠 Supported over 1,000 households
💷 Helped residents save £111,000+ through simple behaviour changes
❄️ Distributed winter warm packs and energy‑saving appliances to those who need them most
🌍 Reached communities across Blackpool through home visits and local events
@chriswebbmp recently visited and called the Eco-Hub “eye‑opening”, praising how it combines innovation with real community need — without sales pitches, jargon or pressure.
The Eco Hub is managed by @groundworkclm alongside @bpoolcouncil and @cosyhomes_lancashire
Whether you’re worried about heating costs, curious about greener tech, or just want honest advice, the Eco Hub is there for you.
📍 Eco Hub, Palatine Library
🕙 Open Mondays 10am-4pm & Thursdays, 10am–1pm
📞 01253 226477
📧 [email protected]
✨ 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
Please share to help more Blackpool families stay warm and save money 💚
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞
Fantastic to hear @groundworkclm Senior Conservation Officer Ian Jones and volunteer Dee talking about @growspeke on @bbcmerseyside this morning 🎙️💚
On #NationalGardeningDay, they shared with @kevduala how this incredible project has transformed not just a once-neglected piece of land… but people’s lives too.
Hearing Dee speak about the impact Grow Speke has had on her life was truly inspiring. And the best part? That same transformation could be waiting for you.
🌍 If you're in #Blackpool, check out Grow Blackpool
🌿 In #Northwich, visit @grozonecommunitygarden
All of these spaces are inclusive, welcoming and open to everyone — no gardening experience needed and you can stay for a few minutes or all day! It's up to you.🙌
🌸 Spend time in nature
💚 Boost your health & wellbeing
🤝 Connect with your community
Thanks @kevduala for being so welcoming and helping to raise awareness of how gardening can improve your physical and mental wellbeing 💚🥕🌿
🌱𝐒𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞🌱
A huge thank you to @fothergillsuk UK who have donated 11,000 food and flower seeds to @groundwork_uk 's local community hub and garden projects across the UK.
Today a fantastic team of volunteers and staff supported by the amazing Scouse Flowerhouse have been sowing some of the wild flowers seeds kindly donated by Fothergills at @growspeke
It's all part of an amazing project to create a rich biodiverse habitat for both flora and fauna and wildlife on the site.
𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.
Boards should reflect the communities they serve.
That’s why Rivington Heritage Trust is encouraging people from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life to consider becoming a trustee on their board.
You don’t need to have done this before. What matters is your perspective, your voice and your passion for making a difference at @rivingtontg
See link in bio for details.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧. @rivingtontg is looking for new Trustees to help guide the future of the Gardens — and would love to hear from people with experience in senior roles across sectors such as business, finance, governance, operations, or organisational leadership.
You don’t need to have been a trustee before — what matters is the knowledge, insight and perspective you can bring. If you’re passionate about Rivington and want to make a difference behind the scenes, this is a fantastic opportunity.
From quiet paths and beautiful green and blue spaces, to shared moments, @rivingtontg is more than a garden —
it’s a space to feel welcome, connected and inspired.
They’re looking for new trustees to help shape its future
and keep it open, inclusive and thriving for all.
Find out more about becoming a trustee — link in bio.
Love Rivington?
Every year, over 1.5 million people come to enjoy its beauty, history, and peaceful spaces. But places like this don’t protect themselves.
Rivington needs passionate people to help safeguard it for future generations — and you could be one of them.
We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Rivington Heritage Trust Board. If you care about preserving this special place and want to make a real difference, now is the time to step forward.
To find out more, visit Rivington Terraced Gardens website.
#Rivington #Heritage #Trustee #MakeADifference
𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 £𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁? 📢💚
Applications for our Grassroots Grants Fund are still open!
In partnership with @peoplespostcodelottery we’re providing unrestricted funding to help organisations across England thrive.
What makes this different?
✨ Up to £2,000 available per organisation.
✨ Fully unrestricted: Use it for core costs, or vital services.
✨ Flexible: Fund your events, activities, or existing programmes.
⏳ We review applications on a rolling basis—so the sooner you apply, the better!
To find out more and apply see comments for link 👇
#Funding #CommunityFunding #PeoplesPostcodeLottery #CharitySupport #EnglandGrants
Happy International Women’s Day! 💜
Today, we are honoured to celebrate the incredible women across the @groundworkclm network. From our dedicated volunteers and loyal supporters to our talented team of staff — you are at the heart of what we do.
Thank you for your skills, your passion and your unwavering commitment to changing places and changing lives. You are truly inspirational!
Who is a woman in your community or workplace that inspires you? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#internationalwomensday
We're incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Luke Hollowell, who has been appointed as a Youth Ambassador at @youthemploymentuk
Since April 2025, Luke has been working as a Green Doctor Trainee, providing life-changing energy advice to vulnerable households.
As a Youth Ambassador, Luke will be:
✅ Helping peers break through employment barriers.
✅ Engaging in national events and creative projects.
✅ Helping to shape national policy for the next generation.
Luke’s story is a powerful testament to what happens when talent meets opportunity. We can't wait to see the change he continues to drive! 🌍🙌
#GreenDoctor #YouthEmploymentUK #GreenJobs #InvestingInPeople #YouthAmbassador
Construction of the Pergola and eventual composite decking flooring has begun at Grow Speke👍. A special thanks to @Morris &Spottiswood who kindly donated funds to enable the purchase of timber, composite decking and polycarbonate roofing.
A site project which involves both staff and volunteers to engage, which will, when finished provide a salubrious outside seating area for visitors, staff and volunteers. Fabulous 👍👌🌼🌻🌞 ☕️#wellbeing #Community.
The countdown to Spring is officially on! 🌷
Here's some great ideas from the Grow Blackpool team for things you can make a start on in the garden:
Pruning apple, pear trees and any deciduous hedges.
It’s a good time to clean gardening tools!
🐞tidy and weed the borders on nicer days, but leave the heads on perennials as it’s still very cold. You can have lots of beneficial insects overwintering in them.
You can buy bare rooted trees and plant them.
🌱Forcing rhubarb with a pot or a bucket encourages tender stems.
🐦⬛Make sure your bird feeders are super clean and top them up with seed. It’s still cold for the little ones.
🌺You can start some sweet peas seeds off and broad beans and onions in a cold greenhouse or cold frame.
🌶️If you have a heated bench or warm window ledge you could sow chilies and peppers.
🌳Spring will be here before we know it!
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