Swanage from the hills above the town, with the bay, the pier and the seafront in the evening light

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

Poppies and wildflowers on the Downs above Swanage, with the town and bay behind Volunteers pause on a wildflower walk on the Downs above Swanage Volunteers sorting donations at a community repair session Two volunteers planting a tree together
Photos · Sustainable Swanage volunteers

Our current priorities

Solar panels on a house roof in Swanage

Energy

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

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A wooden crate of freshly picked tomatoes, peppers, chillies, aubergines and basil

Food

Good food from closer to home. Our new food group wants to help Swanage grow, buy and share more local food, and waste less of it.

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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.

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Crumpled plastic packaging collected for Plastic Free Swanage

Repairs and recycling

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

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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.

Community events

29Oct

Purbeck Transport Action Group meeting

Thursday, 6.30pm to 8.30pm · Wareham Youth Centre, or online

Want better buses, safer cycle routes and easier walking around Purbeck? Come along in person, or email us for the Zoom link. Free, all welcome. Details

7Nov

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

11Nov

Purbeck Natural History Forum autumn conference

Wednesday, 12.30pm to 5pm · Studland Village Hall

Talks from local experts and volunteers on monitoring and protecting Purbeck’s wildlife, from puffins and seagrass to beavers and reptiles. Non-members welcome. Please register first. Details

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Contact us

Got an idea, a question, or a bit of time to give? Drop us a line and we’ll get back to you.

Email us at
hello@sustainableswanage.uk

The easiest way to reach us is by email. Tell us what you have in mind, or how much time you could give.

Email hello@sustainableswanage.uk