Sustainable Swanage | Community action for people and nature in Swanage

Energy

Warmer homes, lower bills, cleaner energy. The Purbeck Energy Group promotes useful local information, including subsidised schemes.

Colourful Breezer buses parked in Swanage

Transport

The best ways to get around without a car. The Purbeck Transport Action Group works for better bus links, safer cycle routes and easier walking.

Crumpled plastic packaging collected for Plastic Free Swanage

Waste & recycling

Less thrown away, more put to use. The Repair Café runs regular repair sessions. The Community Pantry distributes surplus food.

Wildflowers and poppies on the Downs above Swanage

Nature

Helping nature to thrive, on land and in the sea. Our volunteers count wildflowers, butterflies and swifts, and our tree wardens care for the town’s trees.

On land →In the sea →

Community events

Come and join us, our events are free and open to all.

14Oct

Local food for a sustainable Swanage

Wednesday, 7.15pm to 8.45pm · The Studio @ The Mowlem

Where does our food come from, and how could more of it come from closer to home? Short talks from local growers and food groups, then your questions. Free, just turn up. Details

17–25Oct

Dorset Greener Homes open homes

Weekends of 17 to 18 and 24 to 25 October · Five homes in Swanage

Thinking about solar panels, a battery or a heat pump? Visit a neighbour who has done it. California Meadows (Sat 17), 8 Ancaster Road (Sun 18), Farndreg (Sat 24), Knapp and Cliff Cottage (Sun 25). By appointment, so please book first. Details

24Oct

Bulb planting at Herston Fields

Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm · Meet at the entrance to Herston Community Field

You told us Herston Fields needed more colour and nature. Help us plant bluebells, snowdrops, tulips and alliums. The bulbs are provided. Free, just turn up. Families welcome. Details

We bring people together to turn community ideas & energy into action, so that both people & nature can thrive in Swanage

Our current priorities