Empowering Futures is a care farm in Hambrook, South Gloucestershire. Their mission is to use horticulture and animal therapy to create positive meaningful changes to the lives of people living in the local community who are living with disabilities, who are vulnerable, isolated or disadvantaged. They are passionate about relieving social exclusion, increasing wellbeing and reducing the disparity between those with and without disabilities in employment. And they do all of this through the dedication of caring, sensitive staff and the power of being in nature.

For further information visit https://empoweringfutures.co.uk/our-services-and-training

To make your own pledge for nature and the environment visit https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives/our-projects/the-green-pledge-project/public-pledge/

In this episode, I talk to Claudia MacGregor. Claudia has a master's degree in environmental development and policy. Her work involves finding new and innovative ways to exist in harmony with the planet.

Claudia also facilitates Climate Fresk workshops, which teach the fundamental science behind climate change and empowers you to take action.

The workshop uses cards to guide you through the findings of reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global authority on climate science.

Claudia came to the Heritage Hub to deliver the workshop to archives staff in July 2024.

To find out more about Claudia's reminiscence project visit www.celebrationofwildlife.com

and her edible food gardens www.soilsnack.com

To find out more about the Green Pledge Project visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives/our-projects/the-green-pledge-project/

Mollie Meager is a lifelong campaigner for social and environmental justice who lives in the Forest of Dean. In this episode we talk about her work with the Save the Wye campaign, her early influences, and her time with CND and the Greenham Common Peace Camp.