This is a past project from early 2025, scroll down to read what we did.
The Strathblane Community Development Trust ran a series of five free film screening events funded by a community pride grant and organised by volunteers for the community. In the results from our Local Place Plan survey the community asked for more input from us in relation to sustainability and climate change.
We recognise that our community feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis, and many don’t know where or how to start making a difference and are asking for help to learn and influence change. We also recognise that being part of a group fosters a sense of support, promoting individual well-being and activating collective motivation, thereby encouraging people to actively participate in climate change action through shared values and a shared sense of responsibility.
The free films and following discussion sessions, as well as introducing the climate crisis and stimulating community action, also supported those experiencing climate anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by providing a safe, non-judgemental space for learning and discussion. Our hope was that this would inspire members of our community to form an action group with the support of SCDT and provide a link for Strathblane, Blanefield and our neighbouring populations to the wider climate action network.
And then next . . .
