Taking action on the climate emergency

Hope Valley Climate Action provides a local response to the global climate crisis. Through our campaigns, advocacy and projects, we work together to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change, making a positive difference to the future of the Hope Valley community and beyond.

If you want to get involved in our work, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at info@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk

Hope Valley Art Rail By Trail 2026

This year the Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail takes place 26-27 September 2026. Applications are open for Artisist until 30 June 2026. Visit the Art Trail by Rail page to find out more.

This is a unique event to the area and celebrates local creativity and sustainable travel. Everyone will be invited to travel on the Hope Valley railway line and hop on and off to explore local creativity village by village. Artists will be opening their studios, gardens and exhibiting in villages where you can buy local handmade gifts, get hands on in creative workshops and enjoy some local refreshments and entertainment along the way.

Last year we had 18 amazing artists taking part across 9 venues between Edale and Grindleford, offering everything from sketching and collage to painting and open studio visits. We also had pottery and sketching workshops along with the special opening of the historic Padley Chapel.

This year the event will take place over two full days across even more venues in the Hope Valley, offering a weekend of creativity, inspiration and community. Save the date and get involved.

Raising the Roof for Renewables – Success!

Hope Valley Climate Action is delighted to report that our fundraising appeal to raise funds for solar panels and a battery system for Edale Village Hall has been successful. We have raised over £7,500, which together with grants awarded will ensure that the panels can be installed later this year when the roof on the hall is replaced. This will cut carbon emissions, lower energy bills, and future-proof this much-loved space for generations to come. We now want to replicate this success elsewhere. A big THANK YOU to all who donated.

If you are interested in installing solar panels on your local community building, or if you already have and would be willing to share your experience, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch at info@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk.