BIG GREEN HEROES
Dick Strawbridge, star of the BBC’s ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’, Queen of Green Penney Poyzer from BBC2’s ‘No Waste Like Home’ and TV’s friendliest builder Tommy Walsh give their witty, informative views on eco-living.
Talk to a real life eco self builder
A perfect opportunity to get the benefit of hindsight and experience! Our eco self builders have been there and done it - battled the planners, arranged the finance, found a sympathetic designer and builder - and have lived to tell the tale. Find out how they approached their eco-build and get all the tips you need for your project.
eco SEMINARS
Attending one of our seminars at the show is must see and hear experience. Everything from EDF Energy on sustainable power resources to converting your home the eco- friendly way, through to hearing what the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust have to say on greener living.and they all have Q&A sessions! Some of these dedicated seminars also have celebrity speakers. The seminar programme can even point you in the direction of finding land, green projects and finance.
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See eco product demonstrations
At The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, 60 of our 240 partners manufacture or sell greener building products. Many of them will be available on the day to talk to you about your specific requirements.and we'll also have live product demonstrations at the Show. So whether you're interested in photo-voltaic cells, rainwater harvesting or organic paints, you'll have lots of opportunities to learn.
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Ask eco questions
Not sure how ground source heat pumps work? Wondering how the planning authorities will react to your design? Worried about whether or not you'll get funding for your eco project? Fear not - our team of self build and renovation experts will have an answer for you.
Strakers are one of Wiltshire's Leading Independent Estate Agencies
Strakers survey department is offering its services to undertake pre-renovation Energy Performance Certificates.
In order to know just how green your home is and understand the best ways to save money on home energy bills, talk to Strakers about a host of information on the most cost-effective ways to make your renovation project energy efficient, together with reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions.
Why not visit them during the Big Green Home Show for an informal chat about how they can help you. The benefits of having a pre- renovation Energy Performance Certificate could last a lifetime and at a minimal cost. Strakers will be on our helpdesk for the duration of the show, why not pop in for a chat!
Browse our gallery of eco homes designed by local school-children
What inspires the next generation of home-owners? We've been out and about to local schools to find out what features children would like to see included in homes of the future.
Here's just a small sample of the brilliant entries we've received.
TIMETABLE
Please note that on Tuesday (13th November) & Wednesday (14th November) the Centre will be opening its doors exclusively to Schools and Colleges by prior arrangement, to attend with their classes to view the Centre and the Gallery of Eco Designs, prior to the opening of the Big Green Home Show. The Centre will be closed to the General Public on these two dates.
Timetable for Thursday 15th November
Timetable for Friday 16th November
