
Shropshire Climate Action

Sascha Robinson
1 Oct 2024
The community hub with a mission to "Make, Share, Grow, Repair"
The Oswestry Climate Action Hub (OsCAH), based in the heart of the town centre at 36 Bailey Street, is transforming the local community by empowering residents with an endless supply of events and initiatives from mends and upcycling, to skill shares, to growing your own plants. Their mission is simple: "Make, Share, Grow, Repair".
Talking to Hannah, one of the OsCAH organisers, it’s clear that they want to develop a community-driven group. As environmental concerns grow, it serves as a beacon of hope in the centre of Oswestry.Â
When attending their ‘crafts and mend’ on Sunday afternoon, I met a handful of their regulars engrossed in activity. The fact that I can even say ‘regulars’ emphasises how welcoming the hub has become. People want to come back, again and again. Newcomers popped in throughout the afternoon, grabbing a cuppa and engaging in the session.  In this space, you were allowed the time to learn and understand without judgement. I left feeling revitalized with the passion to ‘do more’, which is the important part of OsCAH: encouraging everyone to be more climate conscious whilst building a space welcome for all.
Climate action shouldn’t weigh you down with the feeling that you aren’t doing enough; it should energise you. OsCAH intends for you to leave with a new climate conscious skill which you can pass on to those around you.Â
OsCAH are currently raising funds to support the long-term future of the hub. If you are interested in finding out more please email communityoswestry@gmail.com