First ever Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival to take place next month

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The first ever Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival will take place next month.The event, being held from September 9-22, will celebrate community climate action and brings together community groups, organisations and companies from across the area to host events and activities.The festival is being organised by the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, which is one of 20 hubs funded by the Scottish Government supporting community climate action.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The events and activities include a climate-friendly cooking demonstration, information talk on energy efficiency, clothing repair workshop, growing workshop, try an ebike, foraging walk, climate conversation, tree planting and a litter pick.Strategic lead officer at Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, Alison Limbert, said: "With over 60 events and activities happening across Lanarkshire, I would encourage you to join in and discover the different types of climate action happening in your community."Project delivery and sustainability manager at Carluke Development Trust, Robin Patel, added: "Carluke's greenspaces are amazing places to relax and connect with nature."We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to our first community picnic on September 21 at Jock's Burn for an afternoon of creativity, games and food."Many thanks to