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 Wellington College in Crowthorne on Friday 18 July, starting at 12:30pm.

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 Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU

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

12:30pm to 1:15pm

Registration:

  • collect your name badge
  • check out the stalls

1:15pm to 2:15pm

Opening plenary session (GWA 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

2:15pm to 3pm

Break:

  • refreshments
  • a further opportunity to visit the stalls

3pm to 3:50pm

Theme workshop sessions:

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

4pm to 4:30pm

Closing plenary (GWA auditorium):

  • feedback from the workshops
  • closing remarks

Workshops

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Workshop 1 - Building our net-zero electricity system

  • Workshop facilitator: Haulwen Goldie-Jones, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
  • Location: MFL classroom 1
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Workshop 2 - The impact of climate change on UK wildlife

  • Workshop facilitator: Joe Malyan, Bracknell Forest Council
  • Location: MFL classroom 2 
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Workshop 3 - Sustainability at Wellington College

  • Workshop facilitators: Ana Romero and Edwin Wai, Wellington College
  • Location: MFL classroom 3
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Workshop 4 - All about EVs: Common myths and misconceptions

  • Workshop facilitator: Mark Smith, Energy Saving Trust
  • Location: MFL classroom 4 
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Workshop 5 - How nature fires up our brain

  • Workshop facilitator: Cllr. Megan Wright, Bracknell Forest Council
  • Location: MFL classroom 12
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Workshop 6 - Understanding the climate crisis and its impacts

  • Workshop facilitator: Prof. Ian Candy, Royal Holloway University of London
  • Location: GWA auditorium

Map of buildings

Site map

Wellington College site map

GWA and Cultural Living Room

GWA and Cultural Living Room map

Modern Foreign Languages building

Modern foreign languages building map

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.

Toilets

There are toilet facilities in both the GWA auditorium and Modern Foreign Language building.

Refreshments

Please note that only light refreshments of tea and coffee will be provided at the event. If you plan to bring your own food to the event, be aware that Wellington College is a no nut site.

Accessibility  

The ground floors of both buildings have level access. 

Weather

Walking will be required to and from the event venues and some stalls will be outside. Please ensure 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

The 194 bus runs every half hour, linking Bracknell, Crowthorne and Sandhurst. It stops outside Wellington College by Edgbarrow School.

The closest bus stations to the venue are:

  • Edgbarrow School (0.7 miles or 14 minute walk)
  • Crowthorne Train Station (0.7 miles or 14 minute walk)

Train

Crowthorne station is the closest station to the venue. The walk from the station to the summit takes roughly 15 minutes.

Bike

The venue offers cycle racks, which are indicated on the map. For full cycling options, visit Cycling in Bracknell Forest.

Car

Car parking is available outside the main reception (North Front). Parking for stallholders will be at the Sixth Form Centre.

You can find accessible parking close to the buildings where the event will be held.

If you need to drive, consider sharing lifts with others where possible. The Mobilityways app can show you some lift sharing options.

Vehicles will only be able to enter through West Gate (from Dukes Ride).