Bracknell Forest Community Climate Summit 2025

Welcome

Thank you for signing up to attend this year’s climate summit.

The event you are attending is at Kerith Community Church in Bracknell on Wednesday 16 July, starting at 5pm.

On this page, you will find:

  • event timetable information
  • maps to help you find your way around
  • travel guidance and housekeeping information

Location

This event will take place at the The Kerith Centre, Church Road, Bracknell, RG12 1EH.

You can find the venue on:

Overview

At today’s event, you can:

  • talk with organisations at our stalls to see what’s happening in your area and find out about local sustainability initiatives
  • join keynote speakers to learn more about climate change and help shape the transition to a net-zero future in the borough
  • hear from experts and share your thoughts at your chosen workshop
  • share a coffee and network with others at one of our refreshment stations

Timetable

5pm to 5:45pm

Registration:

  • collect your name badge
  • check out the stalls

5:45pm to 6:45pm

Opening plenary session (Kerith Centre auditorium):

  • Professor Ian Candy, Royal Holloway University of London, will talk about the importance of tackling climate change
  • Russell Julier, Bracknell Forest Community Climate Action (BFCCA), will introduce the community climate strategy led by the BFCCA, followed by a question and answer session

6:45pm to 7:30pm

Break:

  • refreshments
  • a further opportunity to visit the stalls

7:30pm to 8:20pm

Theme workshop sessions:

  • only attend the workshop that you registered for
  • view the information and maps below to find your workshop

8:30pm to 9pm

Closing plenary (Kerith Centre auditorium):

  • feedback from the workshops
  • closing remarks

Workshops

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Workshop 1 - All about EVs: Common myths and misconceptions

  • Workshop facilitator: Mark Smith, Energy Saving Trust
  • Location: Brook Lounge 
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Workshop 2 - Building our net-zero electricity system

  • Workshop facilitator: Haulwen Goldie-Jones, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
  • Location: Unleashed Lounge
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Workshop 3 - How nature fires up our brain

  • Workshop facilitator: Dr. William Bird, Intelligent Health
  • Location: Spurgeon Hall 
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Workshop 4 - Understanding the climate crisis and its impacts

  • Workshop facilitator: Prof. Ian Candy, Royal Holloway University of London
  • Location: Main Hall 
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Workshop 5 - The impact of climate change on UK wildlife

  • Workshop facilitator: Joe Malyan, Bracknell Forest Council
  • Location: Room 1 
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Workshop 6 - Energy, Insight, Action: A Community Sustainability Journey

  • Workshop facilitators: Calum Field, Kerith Community Church and George Douglas, Douglas Energy Solutions
  • Location: First floor lounge 

Map of buildings

Kerith Centre complex

Kerith centre floor map

Ground floor

Kerith centre ground floor map

First floor 

Kerith centre first floor

K2 building

Kerith centre K2 building

Arrival

When you arrive, go straight to reception to register and pick up your badge.

Housekeeping

Fire alarm

There are no planned fire alarm tests during the event.

If the alarm goes off:

  • evacuate calmly using the marked exits
  • follow directions of staff members and emergency responders to the assembly point

Toilets

There are toilet facilities in both the Kerith Centre and the K2 building.

Refreshments

Please note that only light refreshments of tea and coffee will be provided at the event.

Accessibility  

The ground floors of both buildings have level access. There are no lifts to the first floor of the Kerith Centre.

Weather

Some stalls will be outside, so please make sure you check the forecast and prepare appropriately for the weather.

Photography

We will be photographing and filming sessions from the summit. By attending the event, you give your consent to feature in any resulting material. This will be signposted in the venue.

Travel

Where possible, we encourage you to travel to this venue by bus, train, foot or bike.  Use the MyJourney tool to plan your travel to the summit.

Bus

If you are travelling by bus to the venue, the nearest bus stations are:

  • Bracknell Bus Station (0.3 miles or 7 minute walk)
  • The Ring – Parish Church (0.3 miles or 8 minute walk)

These bus stops have regular services from different routes. You can find all the details on the MyJourney tool above.

Train

Bracknell station is the closest station to the venue. There is a 0.3 mile route directly to the summit from the station, taking roughly 10 minutes.

Bike or foot

Next to the K2 building, there are a small number of cycle spaces where you can lock your bike. For full cycling options, visit Cycling in Bracknell Forest.

The Kerith Centre is also well connected for walking. It has several pedestrian crossing points and underpasses under Church Road for safe access.

Car

If you are driving to the event, park in the Braccan Walk car park which is a 10 minute walk from the venue.

Please consider sharing lifts with others where possible. The Mobilityways app can show you some lift sharing options.

Only disabled users can park at the venue.