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July 4, 2025

We are looking for 5 communities to host an Energy Show in autumn/winter 2025/2026. This pop up 3-4 hour exhibition will support your local community to access advice and expertise on saving energy, reducing bills, retrofit & renewables.

Would you like the Energy Show to visit your town or village?

We will provide…

  • Independent, impartial energy advice agencies – South Dartmoor Community Energy and South Hams Citizens Advice Bureau
  • A range of reputable renewable energy and retrofit installation companies
  • Grant and funding information and low cost/no cost solutions
  • Local people to speak about their experiences with these technologies
  • Template posters, social media and newsletter content & marketing support
  • Banners and flags
  • Feedback method for understanding event impact

We ask that you provide…

  • A village hall or other venue with nearby parking
  • Volunteers to welcome people and provide tea, coffee and cake, help set up pack up
  • Collaboration with local organisations to promote event – e.g. schools, churches, WI, other community groups,
  • Printing & local distribution of posters & fliers
  • Local social media promotion
  • Erection of banners at key locations
  • Help collecting feedback

We will choose 4 communities to visit. If you would like to be considered please email ruthlw@sussh.org by August 15th with up to 300 words to describe how you might work with local organisations and neighbouring parishes to promote the event.