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Dunbar Rotary Club - £2000 Festive Donation Dunbar Rotary Club - £2000 Festive Donation

BeGreen Dunbar through our funding from CWP Energy is delighted to be supporting the Dunbar Rotary Clubs festive initiative. A donation of £2000 will enable...read more



Donation of £2368 to East Berwickshire First Responders Donation of £2368 to East Berwickshire First Responders

CWP Energy through our BeGreen Dunbar office is delighted to be supporting the fabulous East Berwickshire and Dunbar Area Community First Responders once again...read more



CWP Energy donates £2000 to Dunbar United Colts CWP Energy donates £2000 to Dunbar United Colts

CWP Energy through BeGreen Dunbar is delighted to be supporting the youngsters of Dunbar United Colts Football Club once again with a donation of £2000....read more



Walkfest 24 - £940 Donation Walkfest 24 - £940 Donation

Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the East Lothian Walkfest again this year, which spans from the 24th...read more



CWL direct donation supports Dunbar Shed CWL direct donation supports Dunbar Shed

Located in Dunbar Business Centre on Spott Road, Dunbar Community Shed is a welcoming place for individuals to create, learn, and develop. The Shed boasts a well-equipped...read more



Dunbar Lifeboat Day Donation - £1000 Dunbar Lifeboat Day Donation - £1000

We were delighted to support the @rnli_dunbar Lifeboat Day again this year with a donation of £1000. The donation helped towards the running of the event....read more



School Visit to Aikengall for Wind Energy Week 2024 School Visit to Aikengall for Wind Energy Week 2024

We wind!To celebrate Wind Energy Week 2024, we hosted pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School (Fife) at our Aikengall Wind Farm in East Lothian. The pupils...read more



Relay For Life Dunbar - £2500 Donation Relay For Life Dunbar - £2500 Donation

It is relay time! For the third year in a row, we are delighted to announce that we are again a main sponsor of the Relay for Life Dunbar. Raising funds for Cancer...read more



£1000 Donation to Dunbar Primary School Fair £1000 Donation to Dunbar Primary School Fair

We're delighted to be supporting Dunbar Primary School Fair 2024 with a donation of £1000. This will go towards helping with planned activities and entertainment...read more



Dementia Dog - £500 Donation Dementia Dog - £500 Donation

Community Windpower is delighted to have made a £500 donation to the fantastic charity, Dementia Dog. Dementia Dog is an innovative charitable collaboration...read more



Anzac Day 2024 at Aikengall II Community Wind Farm Anzac Day 2024 at Aikengall II Community Wind Farm

Anzac Day is a day of remembrance across the world, commemorating the Australian and New Zealand forces during the World Wars. In World War 1, Anzac forces landed...read more



CWL distributes grant to The Space Scotland CIC CWL distributes grant to The Space Scotland CIC

Community Windpower, through BeGreen Dunbar, have distributed a grant of £1,080 to theSpace Scotland CIC to support the purchasing of display boards for...read more



BeGreen grant supports installation of two school weather stations BeGreen grant supports installation of two school weather stations

Community Windpower, through BeGreen Dunbar, have provided a grant of over £2,680 to support the installation of weather stations at two primary schools.The...read more



£1,000 grant boost to newly established Inclusive Surfing Scotland £1,000 grant boost to newly established Inclusive Surfing Scotland

Community Windpower, through BeGreen Dunbar, have provided a grant of £1,000 to the newly established surfing charity Inclusive Surfing Scotland.Founded...read more



Funding helps West Barns Playgroup to continue free baby club Funding helps West Barns Playgroup to continue free baby club

West Barns Playgroup has been providing a safe, welcoming space for families to socialise and receive helpful advice for 3 years. With rising inflation and the...read more



Community Windpower contributes to defibrillator installation costs for Markle Steading Community Windpower contributes to defibrillator installation costs for Markle Steading

Community Windpower, through BeGreen Dunbar, have contributed £500 to Markle Steading Residents Association’s defibrillator installation project.Markle...read more



Community Windpower (CWL), through BeGreen Dunbar, provided £1,800 in funding to help Dunbar Grammar’s Future Leaders stand out! Community Windpower (CWL), through BeGreen Dunbar, provided £1,800 in funding to help Dunbar Grammar’s Future Leaders stand out!

Just like school uniforms, matching kit can foster a sense of belonging, pride, and togetherness. And, for students at Dunbar Grammar School taking part in the...read more



Community Windpower distributes £8,800 to First Responders for life-saving equipment and training Community Windpower distributes £8,800 to First Responders for life-saving equipment and training

Throughout the East Berwickshire and Dunbar area, there are 31 life-saving defibrillators installed in publicly accessible areas, providing a medical safety net...read more



West Barns Solar Installation Complete! West Barns Solar Installation Complete!

Community Windpower through BeGreen Dunbar provides £12,455 for solar panel & battery storage installation at West Barns Village Hall! West Barns...read more



Celebrating 40 years of the Dunbar Flower Show with Community Windpower Celebrating 40 years of the Dunbar Flower Show with Community Windpower

Since 1983, the Dunbar Flower Show has been a mainstay of the Dunbar calendar, apart from the two years which experienced Covid-19 cancellations. Held in Dunbar...read more



'Walk the Footpaths of Spott' with Community Windpower 'Walk the Footpaths of Spott' with Community Windpower

In 2022, CWL provided a grant of £9,000 to Spott Community Association to assist with their ambitious ELC Core Footpath 40 restoration project. The footpath,...read more



Community Windpower provides £12,455 for West Barns Village Hall solar installation Community Windpower provides £12,455 for West Barns Village Hall solar installation

Renovated in 2021 and sitting on the outskirts of Dunbar, West Barns Village Hall is used for bingo, yoga, fitness classes, gymnastics lessons, and many other...read more



Community Windpower provides £1,500 to RNLI for annual fete costs Community Windpower provides £1,500 to RNLI for annual fete costs

Community Windpower (CWL), through BeGreen Dunbar, have provided a grant of £1,500 to the RNLI Fundraising Committee to cover the cost of hiring equipment...read more



CWL provides £2,200 to Dunbar Primary for their school fair costs CWL provides £2,200 to Dunbar Primary for their school fair costs

Dunbar Primary School’s Parent Council, founded in 2007, held Dunbar Primary’s School Fair at Bleachingfield Centre. It was a major event which took...read more



Community Windpower grant kickstarts LED lighting fundraiser for Dunbar United Community Windpower grant kickstarts LED lighting fundraiser for Dunbar United

Originally founded in 1924, Dunbar United Football Club (DUFC) has a proud and rich history in Scottish Football. Currently, the club has two teams playing competitively,...read more



CWL funds transport costs for East Lothian Walking Festival participants CWL funds transport costs for East Lothian Walking Festival participants

The North Berwick Health and Wellbeing Association was established in 2017 to promote active and healthy living across all age groups, and to bring...read more



Community Windpower boosts East Linton Primary's eco-friendly credentials Community Windpower boosts East Linton Primary's eco-friendly credentials

East Linton Primary School are currently aiming towards achieving a Green Flag award as part of their overarching School Improvement plan to become more eco-friendly....read more



CWL puts the 'Spott-light' on energy efficiency CWL puts the 'Spott-light' on energy efficiency

Spott Parish Church is located in the village of Spott, 2.5 miles south from the coastal town of Dunbar. The date of when the church was built is unknown to this...read more



Community Windpower provides £1,400 for Belhaven Surf Centre's solar panels Community Windpower provides £1,400 for Belhaven Surf Centre's solar panels

In a bid to help Dunbar reach its Net Zero goals, and to reap the rewards of green electricity, Belhaven Surf Centre approached BeGreen to secure a...read more



Beautiful walled garden gets £2,200 funding boost! Beautiful walled garden gets £2,200 funding boost!

The Amisfield Walled Garden in Haddington, East Lothian, is a beautiful community garden managed by hundreds of volunteers at the Amisfield Preservation...read more



Beautiful walled garden gets £2,200 funding boost Beautiful walled garden gets £2,200 funding boost

The Amisfield Walled Garden in Haddington, East Lothian, is a beautiful community garden managed by hundreds of volunteers at the Amisfield Preservation...read more



CWL community funding purchases gazebo for Belhaven Surf Club CWL community funding purchases gazebo for Belhaven Surf Club

As surfing events take place on beaches, and usually far from the busiest areas of civilisation, it is necessary for event officials and surf club team members...read more



Innerwick Primary Spring Fayre 2023 supported with £1,325 Innerwick Primary Spring Fayre 2023 supported with £1,325

As costs for everyday items and luxuries have risen in recent years, the Innerwick Primary Parent Council reached out to Community Windpower, through BeGreen...read more



CWL donates over £4,000 to upgrade Innerwick Primary School outdoor shelter CWL donates over £4,000 to upgrade Innerwick Primary School outdoor shelter

Innerwick Primary is a small rural East Lothian Primary School dedicated to providing its pupils with an inclusive and engaging learning environment. As part...read more



CWL provides £3,995 for electric motorcycle CWL provides £3,995 for electric motorcycle

The Bridge Centre Motorcycle Project is a charitable organisation that uses off-road motorcycles and team activities to engage with young people and support...read more



Standing Together with STAND - £159 Donation Standing Together with STAND - £159 Donation

Stronger Together or Autism and Neurodivergence – STAND – is a charity that was started by parents of autistic children who wanted to extend support...read more



Community Windpower become main sponsor of Relay for life Dunbar with £4,500 donation Community Windpower become main sponsor of Relay for life Dunbar with £4,500 donation

Supported by Cancer Research UK, Relay for life Dunbar is a fun, free and inclusive community festival celebrating the power of fundraising in the fight to beat...read more



£1000 kit sponsorship for Abertay University Rugby Club at the Algarve 7s tournament £1000 kit sponsorship for Abertay University Rugby Club at the Algarve 7s tournament

The Algarve 7s is an all-abilities netball, beach volleyball, and rugby sevens tournament held annually at the magnificent Vila Real de Santa Antonio Stadium...read more



Community Windpower donate £2,500 to Dunbar Table Tennis Club Community Windpower donate £2,500 to Dunbar Table Tennis Club

Dunbar Table Tennis Club is a non-profit, non-subscription organisation, where individuals of all ages and abilities can meet up, socialize, and play table tennis...read more



Community Windpower's East Lothian Energy Fund delivers £500,000 in two months Community Windpower's East Lothian Energy Fund delivers £500,000 in two months

It has been a whirlwind two months for the East Lothian Energy Fund, which was established in December 2022 by renewable energy developer Community Windpower...read more



Community Windpower's East Lothian Energy Fund hits £150,000 milestone Community Windpower's East Lothian Energy Fund hits £150,000 milestone

We are pleased to announce that our Community Windpower East Lothian Energy Fund, in partnership with Advice Direct Scotland and East Lothian Council, has distributed...read more



£1,500 to support the Countess After School Club £1,500 to support the Countess After School Club

For over 30 years, Countess After School Club (CASC) has provided high quality after school care, enriching children’s lives and taking a worry off parents’...read more



Spreading Christmas cheer around Dunbar Spreading Christmas cheer around Dunbar

In collaboration with The Ridge, Dunbar FoodShare, and Dunbar Rotary Club, Community Windpower have donated £1,000 to support their community Christmas...read more



£1,000 for invaluable sensory equipment £1,000 for invaluable sensory equipment

The Dunbar ASN Community have provided essential care to children in Dunbar with additional support needs for a year, and they are very eager to continue...read more



£1m energy fund to be launched in East Lothian to help vulnerable residents £1m energy fund to be launched in East Lothian to help vulnerable residents

The partnership between Community Windpower, Advice Direct Scotland and East Lothian Council has been set up ahead of Christmas as energy bills continue to soar.The...read more



A journey down memory lane for Headway East Lothian A journey down memory lane for Headway East Lothian

Headway East Lothian are a charity, founded in 2004 by those with a direct interest in brain injuries. The charity provides Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) survivors...read more



Stay warm this winter with the Lammermuir Larder Stay warm this winter with the Lammermuir Larder

Lammermuir Larder are a small group consisting of 9 hardworking and dedicated volunteers in Haddington and the surrounding area in East Lothian. The group...read more



1st Dunbar Cubs visit Edinburgh Zoo 1st Dunbar Cubs visit Edinburgh Zoo

This Christmas period the 1st Dunbar Wednesday Cubs will be attending Edinburgh Zoo for a badge day. To ensure all the Cubs will be able...read more



Cheering on Ellie at the 2023 World Championships Cheering on Ellie at the 2023 World Championships

Ellie Goldwyre, a cheerleader who trains in East Lothian, has been selected to represent Scotland in the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships...read more



New BeGreen Energy Assessor appointed New BeGreen Energy Assessor appointed

As a result of the current global energy crisis, Community Windpower’s (CWL) BeGreen Energy Advice Centre has seen a 300% increase in the number of household...read more



Children to go on Woodland Re-tree-t Children to go on Woodland Re-tree-t

Dunbar Community Council, who distribute part of Community Windpower’s Aikengall Wind Farm community benefit fund, have pledged £1,500 to fund...read more



Horsing around with Spott Community Association Horsing around with Spott Community Association

The annual Race Night at Spott Community Village Hall is a mainstay event in the Dunbar calendar, with locals from the surrounding communities...read more



Community Windpower backs Dunbar wakeboarding star Charlotte Docherty Community Windpower backs Dunbar wakeboarding star Charlotte Docherty

Charlotte ‘Lotte’ Docherty, a student from Dunbar, has been wakeboarding for four years. Charlotte has made a rapid journey to the top of her sport,...read more



Grant for important defibrillator upgrades in Dunbar Grant for important defibrillator upgrades in Dunbar

The Dunbar area is host to many life-saving defibrillators and, this October, twenty sets of the defibrillator pads are due to be replaced. To preserve the essential...read more



Dunbar Flower Show is back in bloom Dunbar Flower Show is back in bloom

After two years of unfortunate cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dunbar Flower Show returned this month, much to the delight of the folks of Dunbar....read more



New fabrics for Dunbar Sewing Group New fabrics for Dunbar Sewing Group

Dunbar Sewing Group work in association with Project Linus UK, a foundation which organises the distribution of comfort blankets to children with terminal illnesses,...read more



Dunbar Running Club - Hill Race at Oldhamstocks Village Show Dunbar Running Club - Hill Race at Oldhamstocks Village Show

BeGreen is pleased to be supporting another summer fair this weekend. A little different this time from our usual donations as we are funding prizes for the Oldhamstocks...read more



Girlguiding East Lothian - Allison Cargill House - £500 Girlguiding East Lothian - Allison Cargill House - £500

BeGreen and Community Windpower are pleased to be helping Girlguiding East Lothian with a grant of £500 to go towards the upgrade of their lighting in their...read more



Cockburnspath School Trip - £200 Cockburnspath School Trip - £200

BeGreen and Community Windpower were pleased to help Cockburnspath Primary School recently with a donation of £200 towards their School trip. The donation...read more



Dunbar's Murdo Watson returns to the slopes Dunbar's Murdo Watson returns to the slopes

At Community Windpower we have recently renewed our commitment to skier Murdo Watson’s endeavours by providing him with another annual sponsorship donation...read more



£9000 donation towards the restoration of ELC Core Footpath 40 £9000 donation towards the restoration of ELC Core Footpath 40

Spott Community Association are fundraising for a project that aims to re-open the East Lothian Council (ELC) Core Footpath 40, part of a stunning and...read more



Commemorative jubilee medals and a school trip, for Innerwick & Stenton pupils Commemorative jubilee medals and a school trip, for Innerwick & Stenton pupils

With the Queen having recently celebrated her historic Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne, school children from Innerwick Primary School and Stenton...read more



£1000 - Berwickshire Show £1000 - Berwickshire Show

It’s almost traditional now. Community Windpwower/BeGreen were delighted to donate £1,000 to support the Industrial Tent at this year’s return...read more



Community Windpower lifesaving defibrillator initiative Community Windpower lifesaving defibrillator initiative

Community Windpower, a renewable energy company which owns and operates eight wind farms in Scotland, has funded the installation of six defibrillators in schools...read more



Medals for Dunbar Juniors Hockey Festival Medals for Dunbar Juniors Hockey Festival

Dunbar Juniors Hockey Club offers children from Primary 1 up to the age of 16 a place to learn how to play hockey with like-minded individuals. The club welcomes...read more



Safety equipment for the Dunbar Sea Cadets Safety equipment for the Dunbar Sea Cadets

The Dunbar Sea Cadets is a charitable organisation which has helped local children to grow and flourish in a safe environment for over 52 years. They...read more



Growing and gardening with Dunbar Primary School Growing and gardening with Dunbar Primary School

At Dunbar Primary School’s John Muir Campus, 14 allotment plots have been made available for families to use as an opportunity to get outside and grow plants,...read more



New kit for Dunbar Grammar School's hockey teams New kit for Dunbar Grammar School's hockey teams

At Dunbar Grammar School, hockey has become a very popular sport for both boys and girls, and new hockey tops were purchased recently for all teams from S1 through...read more



Dunbar Civic Week - £1000 Dunbar Civic Week - £1000

Community Windpower and BeGreen were delighted to support this years Civic Week by donating £1000 towards the cost of the marquee. The much-missed...read more



Final Season for Dunbar United Colts 2004 Final Season for Dunbar United Colts 2004

The Dunbar United Colt 2004s are entering their final season as a team before the group moves into the seniors team.Community Windpower Ltd  have been proud...read more



It's the climb! It's the climb!

BeGreen Dunbar granted Dunbar Primary Parent Council £820 towards supporting the annual school fair which took place on Saturday, May 21st 2022. This...read more



Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group

We are pleased to have the Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group using our window space over the next few weeks. This is to promote the amazing work they do here...read more



Dunbar Day Centre - £779.98 - Energy Efficiency Grant Dunbar Day Centre - £779.98 - Energy Efficiency Grant

Dunbar Day Centre, established in 1976 is the longest day centre facility in East Lothian. The day centre provides vital health & social care support for...read more



Dunbar Against Litter (D.A.L) Pop Up Shop raised £776.00! Dunbar Against Litter (D.A.L) Pop Up Shop raised £776.00!

BeGreen has been home to the Dunbar Against Litter pop up shop the last 2 weeks and we are delighted to announce that they have raised a staggering £776.00!...read more



Relay For Life Dunbar - Pop Up Shop - March 31st 2022 Relay For Life Dunbar - Pop Up Shop - March 31st 2022

BeGreen was delighted to be able to hand some of our office space over to the Relay For Life Dunbar Committee in March. This was always something that we enjoyed...read more



Relay For Life - £1000 Sponsorship Relay For Life - £1000 Sponsorship

Following on from having a pop up shop for the Dunbar Relay for Life we are delighted to be supporting the relay event on the 25th & 26th June. Alongside...read more



Ukraine Appeal - 28th February 2022 Ukraine Appeal - 28th February 2022

BeGreen, in conjunction with The Coop in Dunbar, was a drop off point for the local Ukraine appeal. We opened up our storage space on Monday 28th February and...read more



Church congregations bike rack plan encourages cycling Church congregations bike rack plan encourages cycling

The Vestry (trustees) at St Anne’s Church, located on Dunbar’s Westgate, are encouraging the congregation and the local community to get on their...read more



Relay For Life - 25th & 26th June 2022 Relay For Life - 25th & 26th June 2022

Relay For Life Dunbar - GET INVOLVED! We're delighted to share that our BeGreen Dunbar shop window has the first charity display since 2020. The window has all...read more



Dunbar Foodshare Drop off Point Dunbar Foodshare Drop off Point

BeGreen Dunbar is once again a drop off point for any donations to Dunbar Foodshare. Dunbar Foodshare is now the name of the Dunbar Basics Bank. A name change...read more



BeGreen Dunbar Installs Defibrillator BeGreen Dunbar Installs Defibrillator

We are delighted to announce that we have had a new Defibrillator installed in our BeGreen office. This defib is a great asset to the High Street as it's not...read more



Community Windpower donate £500 towards annual Dunbar community Christmas Lunch Community Windpower donate £500 towards annual Dunbar community Christmas Lunch

Community Windpower have donated £500 towards Dunbar based social enterprise The Ridge annual Christmas Lunch, in partnership with Dunbar...read more



Playgroup boosted by funds from Community Windpower Playgroup boosted by funds from Community Windpower

West Barns Playgroup has been looking at purchasing equipment to help local families and their children have fun, particularly those who might not have access...read more



New goals for junior hockey club with wind power funding New goals for junior hockey club with wind power funding

Dunbar Hockey Club’s Juniors have acquired new hockey goals for their use at Hallhill, all thanks to wind power.This will complete the improvement...read more



Young people in Dunbar supported by new funding Young people in Dunbar supported by new funding

Community Windpower’s BeGreen is once again supporting young people in Dunbar.A grant of £2,500 has been given to 1st Dunbar Scout...read more



Funding to support NHS Scotland Funding to support NHS Scotland

Community Windpower’s joint Covid-19 crisis fund with BeGreen Dunbar is once again helping Blood Bikes Scotland, as the organisation continues...read more



Supporting children and families across Scotland Supporting children and families across Scotland

In 2020 Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar’s £255,000 Covid-19 crisis fund supported Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS),...read more



Community Windpower's community benefit fund helping young pupils Community Windpower's community benefit fund helping young pupils

Funding from Community Windpower will soon provide children at Innerwick Primary School with a more stimulating and brighter outdoor space, when pupils return...read more



Covid-19 crisis fund supporting Dunbar Grammar School Covid-19 crisis fund supporting Dunbar Grammar School

Every year pupils at Dunbar Grammar School undertake field study trips to educational centres, as part of their education.Unfortunately, due to the...read more



Community Windpower and BeGreen's £255,000 Covid-19 crisis fund still open Community Windpower and BeGreen's £255,000 Covid-19 crisis fund still open

The £255,000 Covid-19 crisis fund from one of Scotland’s biggest wind farm operators is still accepting applications as the pandemic continues to...read more



Keeping Dunbar looking bright during Lockdown Keeping Dunbar looking bright during Lockdown

Dunbar In Bloom has been given a grant from Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar’s Covid-19 crisis fund to help the group brighten...read more



Scottish skiing sensation sponsored again for new season Scottish skiing sensation sponsored again for new season

Community Windpower is once again supporting one of Scotland’s top young skiing prospects as he heads into the 2020/21 season.Murdo Watson, from East Linton,...read more



Community Windpower's funding boost for Dunbar Grammar School Community Windpower's funding boost for Dunbar Grammar School

When Dunbar Grammar School pupils returned to lessons last month, the school looked at how it could follow Covid-19 School Guidelines and maximise the use of...read more



Lifesaving support from community benefit fund Lifesaving support from community benefit fund

The need for defibrillators in sports clubs has never been more prevalent, with approximately 60,000 cardiac arrests happening outside of UK hospitals needing...read more



Vital funding supports East Lothian community group Vital funding supports East Lothian community group

Covid-19 restrictions are still having an impact on local community groups, and one of those is the member driven organisation, New Beginnings Club in...read more



School children boosted by wind farm's community benefit fund School children boosted by wind farm's community benefit fund

Children at Dunbar Primary School will soon have a new and extended outdoor space, thanks to funding from an East Lothian wind farm.A grant of £3,050 from...read more



East Lothian cub scout group funded by Covid-19 crisis fund East Lothian cub scout group funded by Covid-19 crisis fund

Community Windpower’s joint Covid-19 crisis fund with BeGreen has supported many charities, schools, NHS trusts and other organisations across East Lothian.The...read more



Funding helps Forth To Farne walk move a step closer Funding helps Forth To Farne walk move a step closer

Community Windpower’s BeGreen Centre in Dunbar is providing financial support to help bring to life a new walk that crosses from Scotland into England,...read more



Supporting dementia patient carers during the Covid-19 pandemic Supporting dementia patient carers during the Covid-19 pandemic

As some social separation eases, many people in local communities are still facing restrictions on social interactions, including those with dementia and their...read more



East Coast Today - New Edition! East Coast Today - New Edition!

You may have received our latest edition of East Coast Today through your letterbox but if not, don't worry you can click the link below to find out what we have...read more



Care & Repair Draught Proofing Initiative Care & Repair Draught Proofing Initiative

Community Windpower Ltd and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be supporting Care & Repair East Lothian again this year by funding their draught proofing initiative....read more



Community benefit fund supports Dunbar Against Litter Community benefit fund supports Dunbar Against Litter

As Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar’s Covid-19 crisis fund continues to support those most impacted by the pandemic in East Lothian, our community...read more



Covid-19 crisis fund supports West Barns Primary School Covid-19 crisis fund supports West Barns Primary School

In August West Barns Primary School will once again open its doors to children, following its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 crisis.However, the school,...read more



Stenton Primary School utilises Covid-19 crisis fund Stenton Primary School utilises Covid-19 crisis fund

 children returning to school in the coming weeks, schools are under pressure to ensure the learning environment is Covid-19 safe.However, with the significant...read more



Covid-19 fund supports community radio station, East Coast FM Covid-19 fund supports community radio station, East Coast FM

East Coast FM broadcasts to East Lothian and beyond, providing vital updates to communities during this Covid-19 situation.As the pandemic continues the radio...read more



Dunbar Sea Cadets receive timely boost to morale Dunbar Sea Cadets receive timely boost to morale

Dunbar Sea Cadets unit has been an integral part of the community in East Lothian since 1954.It’s a thriving youth recreational organisation with 35...read more



Covid-19 fund supports Innerwick Primary School Covid-19 fund supports Innerwick Primary School

Innerwick Primary School has been looking for support to help its pupils safely return to learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.But, as the significant changes...read more



Scale Up BP health campaign receives Covid-19 crisis fund support Scale Up BP health campaign receives Covid-19 crisis fund support

We recently received an application to Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar’s Covid-19 crisis fund asking to support a health campaign called Scale Up...read more



Our Covid-19 crisis fund is now supporting Blood Bike Scotland Our Covid-19 crisis fund is now supporting Blood Bike Scotland

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a huge strain on our NHS and the services that support the smooth running of the whole organisation.Through Community Windpower’s...read more



Dunbar Civic Week's revised activities go ahead with support from Community Windpower Dunbar Civic Week's revised activities go ahead with support from Community Windpower

The Covid-19 pandemic caused Dunbar’s annual Civic Week to be cancelled, but with a little help the Civic Week committee has organised an alternative celebration.Throughout...read more



Covid-19 fund supports Dalry Community Sports Club community work Covid-19 fund supports Dalry Community Sports Club community work

Dalry Community Sports Club was been looking at opportunities to help vulnerable people with the community during the current COVID-19 pandemic.And when an opportunity...read more



Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar's Covid-19 crisis fund supports Scottish Seabird Centre Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar's Covid-19 crisis fund supports Scottish Seabird Centre

Together with our BeGreen Centre in Dunbar we’re using some of our joint Covid-19 crisis fund to support a fantastic environmental, education and conservation...read more



Dunbar Nursery supported by BeGeen and Community Windpower Covid-19 crisis fund Dunbar Nursery supported by BeGeen and Community Windpower Covid-19 crisis fund

The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting all members of our society, young and old, which is why we agreed to use our joint fund with BeGreen Dunbar to support Dunbar...read more



An update from BeGreen Dunbar and Community Windpower sponsored skier, Murdo Watson An update from BeGreen Dunbar and Community Windpower sponsored skier, Murdo Watson

We recently heard from Murdo Watson, the young skier from Dunbar who’s make a name for himself on the slopes.Through our BeGreen Dunbar centre, we agreed...read more



East Lothian Roots and Fruits boosted by our Covid-19 crisis fund East Lothian Roots and Fruits boosted by our Covid-19 crisis fund

East Lothian Roots and Fruits is the latest organisation in East Lothian to benefit from our joint Covid-19 crisis fund with BeGreen Dunbar.The organisation,...read more



Belhaven Community Hospital benefits from Covid-19 fund Belhaven Community Hospital benefits from Covid-19 fund

During this time of social separation, people in hospital or care homes can often find themselves very restricted on physical visitors.Instead they rely on technology...read more



Covid-19 crisis fund is supporting Home-Start East Lothian Covid-19 crisis fund is supporting Home-Start East Lothian

The Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar Covid-19 crisis fund is now supporting Home-Start East Lothian, a family befriending service covering the whole of...read more



Covid-19 crisis fund supports Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity Covid-19 crisis fund supports Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity

Children who require stays in hospital or essential visits, need vital support during this Covid-19 pandemic.That is why Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar...read more



Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) utilise Covid-19 crisis fund Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) utilise Covid-19 crisis fund

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) have been offering a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions,...read more



Wind power Covid-19 fund supports Marie Curie end of life care in the Lothians Wind power Covid-19 fund supports Marie Curie end of life care in the Lothians

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar have made a £5,000 donation from their Covid-19 crisis fund to the Marie Curie charity.The donation will enable Marie...read more



Covid-19 crisis fund supports East Lothian Community Hospital Covid-19 crisis fund supports East Lothian Community Hospital

In East Lothian we’re delighted to be able to help East Lothian Community Hospital, through our Covid-19 crisis fund.The £1,500 will go towards the...read more



Covid-19 fund helping Dunbar Medical Centre Covid-19 fund helping Dunbar Medical Centre

One of the first beneficiaries of our £255,000 Covid-19 crisis fund in East Lothian, was the Dunbar Medical Centre.The centre was provided with financial...read more



£235,000 Covid-19 Crisis Fund £235,000 Covid-19 Crisis Fund

Community Windpower is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by making £235,000 of funds available to local communities in or near our seven wind farms.We’re...read more



£5000 donation - Dunbar Coronavirus Response Team £5000 donation - Dunbar Coronavirus Response Team

Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar are pleased to announce our first donation from our new COVID-19 Crisis Fund.Diane Wood, Community Benefits Director...read more



COVID 19 Crisis Fund now launched COVID 19 Crisis Fund now launched

Today BeGreen Dunbar & Community Windpower are officially launching our new Covid19 fund to support our wind farm communities in East Lothian. This fund...read more



Tyninghame Village Hall - £5,000 donation Tyninghame Village Hall - £5,000 donation

Tyninghame Village Hall is a lovely little hall set in the quaint village of Tyninghame. It was originally a bake house in the 1800s, before being converted into...read more



Longniddry Primary School - Presentation and Trip to Aikengall Windfarm Longniddry Primary School - Presentation and Trip to Aikengall Windfarm

With climate change now a topic in the School curriculum, this has shown an increase in demand for school trips to our Aikengall Windfarm.Back at the beginning...read more



Dunbar Primary School Parent Council - Donation Dunbar Primary School Parent Council - Donation

Although the Dunbar BeGreen office may be closed we are still supporting the local community. We are pleased to announce that we have donated funding to go towards...read more



Community Windpower & BeGreen statement on working in light of Coronavirus Community Windpower & BeGreen statement on working in light of Coronavirus

Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus, we’ve made the decision to temporarily close our office in Frodsham and BeGreen shop in Dunbar to visitors.This...read more



BeGreen Dunbar sponsored skiing star reviews his season so far! BeGreen Dunbar sponsored skiing star reviews his season so far!

It’s been four months since BeGreen Dunbar donated £2,500 to Dunbar’s young skiing prospect, Murdo Watson.BeGreen handles the Community Benefit...read more



Edinburgh Science Fair Careers Hive Sponsorship Edinburgh Science Fair Careers Hive Sponsorship

This year Community Windpower sponsored Edinburgh Science Fair’s Careers Hive, aimed at 13-15-year-old students to help them understand career opportunities...read more



Dunbar Christmas Lights - £2500 donation Dunbar Christmas Lights - £2500 donation

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be supporting the Dunbar Christmas Lights this year, having helped previously in 2015. A fantastic donation...read more



Twins Group Bake Sale Twins Group Bake Sale

The BeGreen office was home to The Twins Group Bake Sale on Saturday 29th February. The group have been undertaking lots of fundraising recently to help purchase...read more



East Lothian Foodbank - £1500 East Lothian Foodbank - £1500

Following from our last donation story not only are we supporting the local Dunbar Basics Bank Foodbank we are also helping out The East Lothian Foodbank. Again...read more



Dunbar Basics Bank - £750 Dunbar Basics Bank - £750

Community Windpower have been supporting the local foodbanks since they opened their doors over 10 years ago and this year is no different. The team at BeGreen...read more



Cycling Without Age - Dunbar Chapter - £5000 Cycling Without Age - Dunbar Chapter - £5000

Cycling without Age is a group that was founded in 2012 in Copenhagen by Ole and Dorthe Pederson. They wanted to help older people get back into cycling of...read more



Dunbar United Colts Under 9s Girls Football Team - £500 Dunbar United Colts Under 9s Girls Football Team - £500

Community Windpower are delighted to be supporting the local girls under 9 football team. Community Windpower are no strangers to the Dunbar United football ground...read more



Murdo Watson - £2500 donation Murdo Watson - £2500 donation

It's not every day you get to have your photo taken with a Scottish and British Champion in Skiing but that's exactly what happened when David Currie met Murdo...read more



Dunbar United Colts 2004 - £600 Dunbar United Colts 2004 - £600

Community Windpower are proud once again to be supporting the boys from Dunbar United Colts 2004 football team. This time by donating £600 towards their...read more



Dunbar Against Litter! Dunbar Against Litter!

We were delighted to help out the lovely bunch from Dunbar Against Litter over the last couple of weeks by offering the use of our fantastic space. We transformed...read more



Karele Equine - £1950 Donation - October 2019 Karele Equine - £1950 Donation - October 2019

Karele Equine is a registered Scottish Charity based at Sunnyside Farm near East Linton. Karele provide Equine facilitated learning activities through their horses....read more



Innerwick Primary School - Panto Trip - £390 Innerwick Primary School - Panto Trip - £390

It's behind you!! We are delighted to be helping the children of Innerwick Primary School this Christmas with a trip to the pantomime. A donation of £390...read more



1st Dunglass Guides - £500 Donation 1st Dunglass Guides - £500 Donation

Community Windpower are delighted to be supporting the 1st Dunglass Guides by donating £500. This money will go towards various trips that the guides have...read more



CHAS - Ena Cunningham - September 2019 CHAS - Ena Cunningham - September 2019

When Ena Cunningham popped into the BeGreen office to tell us about her wonderful great grand daughter we just knew we had to support in some way. Ena's great...read more



Belhaven Surf Centre Grand Opening September 2019 Belhaven Surf Centre Grand Opening September 2019

You may have seen in our previous edition of East Coast Today or on our website that we have been supporting Belhaven Surf Centre from the very beginning. We...read more



Edinburgh Direct Aid - Blankets and Donation Point Edinburgh Direct Aid - Blankets and Donation Point

BeGreen has been awash with colour over the last week thanks to Venetta Evans and her dedicated team of volunteers. Our window space was booked out by Venetta...read more



Dunbar Traditional Music Festival 2019 - 27th, 28th & 29th September Dunbar Traditional Music Festival 2019 - 27th, 28th & 29th September

BeGreen is no stranger to Dunbar Music Festival having given the group window display space last year. So we thought as well as having their wonderful instruments...read more



Dunbar & District Probus Club - £1000 Donation Dunbar & District Probus Club - £1000 Donation

When Jack Wilson popped in to see if BeGreen could be of any assistance to the Dunbar & District Probus, David was on hand to support him and go through our...read more



Berwickshire Show 2019 - £800 donation Berwickshire Show 2019 - £800 donation

It's always sunny in Duns!! Well it's always sunny for the Berwickshire Show, that's for sure. For the 3rd year running we have donated money to go towards the...read more



RNLI - Dunbar Lifeboat Day - £500 RNLI - Dunbar Lifeboat Day - £500

Community Windpower have supported the local branch of the RNLI for a number of years now. This year they were delighted to have donated £500 towards the...read more



Hampers!! Hampers!!

Here at BeGreen we like to help out in lots of different ways. One particular way is donating to raffles to help raise money for various charities. Two events...read more



Innerwick Primary - 50th Celebrations!! Innerwick Primary - 50th Celebrations!!

Community Windpower is delighted to have been part of Innerwick Primary Schools 50th Celebrations. Not only did we help with the school fair in providing the...read more



Hannah Robertson - £500 - Project Trust Hannah Robertson - £500 - Project Trust

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are once again proud to be supporting the fantastic charity Project Trust. In the past we have helped sisters Anique and...read more



SURF WILL SOON BE UP AT BELHAVEN! SURF WILL SOON BE UP AT BELHAVEN!

Exciting new Surf Centre will bring a new dimension to local sport, health, education and the environment! The Centre will become a new home and hub for many...read more



Dunbar Colts U15s Have Won The South East Region Division 2 Title! Dunbar Colts U15s Have Won The South East Region Division 2 Title!

CWL are delighted to bring you the great news that the Dunbar Colts 2004 Football Team have won the South East Region U15s Division 2 title!On Sunday 26th May,...read more



Cockburnspath Primary School - Gardening Project Cockburnspath Primary School - Gardening Project

It's all about helping the schools at the moment here at BeGreen. From trips to hens we've helped fund it all!! This particular grant for Cockburnspath primary...read more



Dunbar Grammar School School Allotment - £4000.52 Dunbar Grammar School School Allotment - £4000.52

BeGreen and Community Windpower are excited to be working with Dunbar Grammar School with their school allotment and hen project. A spokesperson for the project...read more



Dunbar In Bloom - Donation Dunbar In Bloom - Donation

BeGreen is delighted to have presented a cheque to Dunbar In Bloom for £583.17. Dunbar In Bloom (DIB) are no strangers to BeGreen having had use of the...read more



CoastWord - £1000 Donation - April 2019 CoastWord - £1000 Donation - April 2019

CoastWord is a community organisation created to support and promote community, and community literacy in an annual festival and in supporting writing groups...read more



Dunbar Civic Week - £1500 Donation - April 2019 Dunbar Civic Week - £1500 Donation - April 2019

The Dunbar Civic week is all about the community that's why here at BeGreen Dunbar and "Community" Windpower we are delighted to be supporting this years event.The...read more



Innerwick Primary School Parent Council - Spring Fair 2019 Innerwick Primary School Parent Council - Spring Fair 2019

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be helping out Innerwick Primary School Parent Council again this year by donating £2200 towards...read more



Dunbar Flower Show - £1000 Donation Dunbar Flower Show - £1000 Donation

Dunbar Flower Show has been going a long time, over 35 years in fact!! When Gordon Mitchell popped in at the beginning of the year to see if Community Windpower...read more



Jessica Howell – When you Wish Upon a Star – February 2019 - £1000 donation Jessica Howell – When you Wish Upon a Star – February 2019 - £1000 donation

When Jessica Howell approached Community Windpower at the end of 2018 for support in achieving her goal fundraising target, Community Windpower were delighted...read more



"An Afternoon of Love" - February 14th 2019

BeGreen was delighted to host an "Afternoon of Love" tea party for the Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group on Valentines Day! BeGreen and Community Windpower...read more



Kids Love Clothes - 43 Bags Donated!! Kids Love Clothes - 43 Bags Donated!!

Did you know we are a drop off point for the fantastic charity, Kids Love Clothes? We have been overwhelmed with lots of donations and we delivered a whopping...read more



Belhaven Surf Centre - fantastic £5000 donation!! Belhaven Surf Centre - fantastic £5000 donation!!

SURF WILL SOON BE UP AT BELHAVENExciting new Surf Centre will bring a new dimension to local sport, health, education and the environmentWhen BeGreen was asked...read more



Innerwick Primary School - Pantomime Trip Innerwick Primary School - Pantomime Trip

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar helped make the festive season that extra bit special for the children of Innerwick Primary School by funding the coach...read more



Dunbar Basics Bank Christmas Lunch - £500 Donation Dunbar Basics Bank Christmas Lunch - £500 Donation

BeGreen and Community Windpower were delighted to donate £500 towards the Dunbar Basics Christmas Lunch. The Basics Bank in collaboration with Dunbar Rotary...read more



Aikengall II Community Wind Farm opens £1.25M Community Fund - 4th January 2019 Aikengall II Community Wind Farm opens £1.25M Community Fund - 4th January 2019

Community Windpower Ltd (CWL) is delighted to announce that the Aikengall II Community Wind Farm fund for Preston and Abbey St Bathans in Scottish Borders is...read more



St Anne's Church - £1120 towards Community Peace Garden St Anne's Church - £1120 towards Community Peace Garden

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be taking part in the new project being undertaken by St Anne's Church. Having previously helped with...read more



Issue 7 of East Coast Today is now available! – 11th December 2018 Issue 7 of East Coast Today is now available! – 11th December 2018

The Winter issue of East Coast Today has now been released to the public and has been distributed free around Dunbar and East Lothian. East Coast Today provides...read more



Dunbar United Colts 2004s - £700 Donation Dunbar United Colts 2004s - £700 Donation

Community Windpower have been proud patrons of the Dunbar United Colts 2004 football team for over 5 years now. They have supported the team in various ways but...read more



Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group - £300 Donation Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group - £300 Donation

Anouska & David from BeGreen Dunbar were delighted to be invited to join the Dunbar Dementia Carers Group last week to present them with a cheque for £300!...read more



Dunbar Trades Association - Small Business Saturday - £1000 Donation Dunbar Trades Association - Small Business Saturday - £1000 Donation

BeGreen Dunbar & Community Windpower are proud to be supporting the Dunbar Trades Association and Small Business Saturday with a £1000.00 donation.Dunbar...read more



Girlguiding Dunbar District - £350 donation Girlguiding Dunbar District - £350 donation

Community Windpower are pleased to be supporting Girlguiding Dunbar District with a donation of £350. This money will go towards resources to deliver the...read more



KIDS LOVE CLOTHES - DROP OFF POINT KIDS LOVE CLOTHES - DROP OFF POINT

Breaking News!!We are proud to announce we are now a drop off point for the fantastic charity "Kids Love Clothes"!Kids Love Clothes are an Edinburgh based charity...read more



Aikengall Windfarm Tour - Thursday 4th October Aikengall Windfarm Tour - Thursday 4th October

David Currie, BeGreen Energy Assessor and Anouska Woods, Community Coordinator were delighted to have taken a group on a site visit to Community Windpower's Aikengall...read more



Dunbar Community Talking Books Initiative £250 donation!! Dunbar Community Talking Books Initiative £250 donation!!

Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be supporting the Dunbar Talking Book Initiative. The project was started by local resident, Jackie...read more



East Lothian Foodbank - Get Fresh Bonus Bags - £1850 East Lothian Foodbank - Get Fresh Bonus Bags - £1850

Community Windpower are delighted to be continuing to support the East Lothian Foodbank. Following on from the success of the Jingle Bags at Christmas time, Community...read more



BeGreen Dunbar Home to Ecuador Exhibition BeGreen Dunbar Home to Ecuador Exhibition

BeGreen Dunbar is delighted to be home to a display of Ecuador items to help raise awareness and funds for TAYOS. TAYOS is an expedition taking place this summer...read more



Anique Burke - Project Trust - £500 Donation Anique Burke - Project Trust - £500 Donation

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to have donated £500 to Anique Burke. Anique is raising money to go to Malawi through the charity,...read more



Berwickshire County Show - £800 Berwickshire County Show - £800

For the third year running Community Windpower are pleased to be helping out with the Berwickshire County Show. A donation of £800 was handed over to Natalie,...read more



Dunbar Primary School Fair 26th March 2018 - £800 Donation Dunbar Primary School Fair 26th March 2018 - £800 Donation

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be supporting the Dunbar Primary School Parent Council for another year with a donation of £800!...read more



Ward Berry - Transplant Games - May 2018 Ward Berry - Transplant Games - May 2018

Community Windpower are delighted to be helping Ward Berry on his way to the European Transplant Games in Sardinia next month.Ward, who lives in Dunbar, first...read more



Innerwick Primary School Fair - 12th May 2018 -12-4pm Innerwick Primary School Fair - 12th May 2018 -12-4pm

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to be helping out the Innerwick Primary School Parent Council again this year by donating £1600 towards...read more



UNICEF - May 2018 UNICEF - May 2018

BeGreen Dunbar is proud to be home to the Dunbar branch of UNICEF for the month of May. Following on from Community Windpowers £500 donation to this fantastic...read more



European Stone Stacking Exhibition 13th- 23rd April European Stone Stacking Exhibition 13th- 23rd April

We are delighted to be hosting the European Stone Stacking. exhibition and looking forward to all the fun this weekend!! Side by side. @Llanoearthartsfest &...read more



Ariea Burke - Trip Donation - £500 Ariea Burke - Trip Donation - £500

Some of you may recognise Ariea Burke from a previous story on our website back in 2016 when Community Windpower helped with vital funds which would enable her...read more



Dunbar Choral Society - 70th Anniversary Concert Dunbar Choral Society - 70th Anniversary Concert

Preparation is well under way for Dunbar Choral Society's 70th Anniversary concert which is being held next year. The choral society is excited to be organising...read more



Dunbar Civic Week - £1500 Donation Dunbar Civic Week - £1500 Donation

With planning well under way for this years civic week, Community Windpower are once again on hand to help! Following on from last year Community Windpower &...read more



Dunbar Christmas Lights - £1000 donation Dunbar Christmas Lights - £1000 donation

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to have helped out with the Dunbar Christmas Lights again this year. The £1000 donation will help...read more



Community Windpower delighted to support East Lothian Food Bank – 21st March Community Windpower delighted to support East Lothian Food Bank – 21st March

Following the success of the Get Fresh Bags and Jingle Bags schemes last year, Community Windpower are delighted to continue to support the East Lothian Food...read more



Community Windpower Sponsorship - Dunbar branch of UNICEF - £500 - March 9th 2018 Community Windpower Sponsorship - Dunbar branch of UNICEF - £500 - March 9th 2018

Community Windpower Ltd are no strangers in helping out the Dunbar branch of UNICEF. They first sponsored the branch in 2012 and then again in 2014. So when the...read more



Innerwick Primary School Visit - 6th March Innerwick Primary School Visit - 6th March

When Innerwick Primary School asked if we could help with their Land Use in Scotland Project we jumped at the chance to visit! The pupils from P4/P5 at the school...read more



Dunbar Sewing Group - Project Linus - February 2018 Dunbar Sewing Group - Project Linus - February 2018

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are proud to have donated £420 to Dunbar Sewing Group. The Sewing Group is a voluntary organisation based in Dunbar...read more



BeGreen Insulation Grant - 26th February 2018 BeGreen Insulation Grant - 26th February 2018

Could you benefit from the BeGreen Insulation Grant? Mr & Mrs Broomfield did!! Mr Broomfield popped into the BeGreen office on the High Street, Dunbar in...read more



Crossreach Counselling Pop Up  Shop - 22/2/2018-24/2/2018 Crossreach Counselling Pop Up Shop - 22/2/2018-24/2/2018

BeGreen is home to Crossreach Counselling for the next 3 days!!Crossreach offer a generic service providing confidential counselling to adults, children, young...read more



Dunbar RNLI at BeGreen Dunbar - 27th January 2018 Dunbar RNLI at BeGreen Dunbar - 27th January 2018

BeGreen Dunbar was pleased to be home to Dunbar RNLI Lifeboats at the weekend!! The fantastic crew took part in their first aid training course. If you would...read more



Issue 6 of East Coast Today is now available! – 18th December Issue 6 of East Coast Today is now available! – 18th December

East Coast Today is a local paper that provides information and news from the surrounding area and in doing so gives promotional space for local groups and charities...read more



STEM Day West Barns & Stenton Primay Schools 1st November STEM Day West Barns & Stenton Primay Schools 1st November

BeGreen Dunbar was delighted to be invited to West Barns Primary School for their STEM day. West Barns Primary school teamed up alongside Stenton Primary school...read more



SSPCA Fundraiser - £220 SSPCA Fundraiser - £220

The BeGreen office was host to another fundraiser on 28th October. Anouska Woods, Community Coordinator arranged the table top & craft sale for the SSPCA....read more



Dunbar Street Art Trail 2017 Dunbar Street Art Trail 2017

BeGreen was delighted to be home to lots of fabulous artwork for the Dunbar Art Trail that was held in August. With such a fantastic space we had a huge variety...read more



CWL and BeGreen thrilled for Danielle Joyce and her Turkish delight! – 18th August CWL and BeGreen thrilled for Danielle Joyce and her Turkish delight! – 18th August

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are delighted to have donated £500 to Danielle Joyce who represented Great Britain in the Deaflympics in July. Danielle...read more



"5 in 5" - £500 donation!!

“5 in 5” - £500 donation!!Community Windpower & BeGreen Dunbar were delighted to attend a fundraising event at Hallhill, Dunbar on Sunday...read more



Dunbar United Colts 2004 – Kit Bag Donation Dunbar United Colts 2004 – Kit Bag Donation

With the new football season just about to begin Community Windpower wanted to make sure their team went out in style!! Community Windpower have been patrons...read more



Dunbar RNLI - £300 donation - July 2017 Dunbar RNLI - £300 donation - July 2017

Dunbar RNLI were delighted to receive a cheque from Community Windpower for the sum of £300. The money had been raised at the recent Aikengall Open Day....read more



The Ridge - Backlands Donation July 2017 The Ridge - Backlands Donation July 2017

The Ridge – Backlands DonationCommunity Windpower are delighted to have donated £1544 to The Ridge. The Ridge has been running for that last 5 years...read more



Dunbar Junior Running Club Dunbar Junior Running Club

Dunbar Running Club – iPad DonationWhen Dunbar Running & Athletics Club Juniors approached us to help with various funding, Community Windpower “jumped”...read more



Aikengall Open Day - 24th June 2017 Aikengall Open Day - 24th June 2017

Aikengall Windfarm Open Day – June 24th 2017Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar were delighted to open our Aikengall Windfarm to the public on Saturday...read more



Dunbar Colts 2004 - Awards Night - 22nd June 2017 Dunbar Colts 2004 - Awards Night - 22nd June 2017

It’s that time of year again!! Dunbar Colts Football Awards night sponsored by Community Windpower. Community Windpower were delighted to sponsor this...read more



Dunbar Civic Week - 17th June 2017 - Donation Dunbar Civic Week - 17th June 2017 - Donation

Dunbar Civic Week began on 17th June with a colourful parade along the High Street that continued into Lauderdale Park where the celebrations really got started!...read more



June 2017 - Innerwick Primary School - Football Strips June 2017 - Innerwick Primary School - Football Strips

Community Windpower are no stranger to supporting football teams, having been patrons of the Dunbar Colts 2004 team for a number of years. So when Innerwick Primary...read more



Moonwalk Pop Up Cafe - 10th June 2017 Moonwalk Pop Up Cafe - 10th June 2017

The BeGreen office was transformed on Saturday 10th of June into a wonderful café! The café was the idea of 4 young girls, Erin & Isla Ross...read more



Home Energy Scotland - Open Surgery - 8th June 2017 Home Energy Scotland - Open Surgery - 8th June 2017

BeGreen Dunbar was host to Home Energy Scotland on Thursday 8th of June. Experts Dagmara & Jad popped down for the day to update the BeGreen team on all the...read more



Aikengall & Aikengall II Family Open Day - 24/06/17 10-3pm Aikengall & Aikengall II Family Open Day - 24/06/17 10-3pm

Come out and enjoy a fun-filled family day out at your local wind farm!! Saturday 24th June, 10am-3pmFree children's activities, games, rides and family activitiesFree...read more



The Sandpiper Trust - £3000 donation The Sandpiper Trust - £3000 donation

The Sandpiper Trust - £3000Community Windpower are delighted to have donated £3000 to The Sandpiper Trust. This money has been used to purchase life-saving...read more



GoMacy's Pop Up Shop - 26th & 27th January - £3696 GoMacy's Pop Up Shop - 26th & 27th January - £3696

The BeGreen office was delighted to host the GoMacy Pop up shop for two days at the end of January. Local girl Macy is in desperate need of an operation on her...read more



Open Days at BeGreen Dunbar Open Days at BeGreen Dunbar

BeGreen was home to two road shows the week beginning 16th January. First of all we had Home Start East Lothian in doing a recruitment drive for new volunteers...read more



Care & Repair Draught Proofing Scheme - £1250 Donation Care & Repair Draught Proofing Scheme - £1250 Donation

Community Windpower are proud to be working alongside Care & Repair East Lothian. Care & Repair are offering free draught proofing in the area thanks...read more



£2000 donated to Dunbar Trades Association for Small Business Saturday - 3rd December 2016 £2000 donated to Dunbar Trades Association for Small Business Saturday - 3rd December 2016

Small Business SaturdaySmall Business Saturday was celebrated up and down the country on Saturday 3rd December 2016. The day celebrates small businesses and enterprises...read more



Innerwick Primary School - Funding - 1st December 2016 Innerwick Primary School - Funding - 1st December 2016

Innerwick Primary SchoolCommunity Windpower are delighted to have handed over a cheque to the children of Innerwick Primary School on the 1st of December. The...read more



Innerwick Primary School Trip - 15th November 2016 Innerwick Primary School Trip - 15th November 2016

A lovely sunny day saw P3-P7 pupils from Innerwick Primary School take a trip up to the Forth Road Bridge in Edinburgh. A very fitting trip as the pupils have...read more



Dunbar Colts 2004 - Awards Night - 10th November Dunbar Colts 2004 - Awards Night - 10th November

Community Windpower have been proud patrons of Dunbar Colts 2004 for the last 2 years now and what a fantastic 2 years it has been!!This great bunch of kids have...read more



Dunbar Colts 2004 - New Away Strip - October 2016 Dunbar Colts 2004 - New Away Strip - October 2016

Community Windpower are delighted to sponsor Dunbar Colt’s new away strip. The new sky Blue strip has been a welcome addition to the team and a change from...read more



Scottish Ministers Approve 75.5 MW of Clean, Green Energy - 21st October Scottish Ministers Approve 75.5 MW of Clean, Green Energy - 21st October

Community Windpower Ltd (CWL) is delighted to announce that Aikengall IIa Community Wind Farm, situated on the border of East Lothian and Scottish Borders has...read more



Brad Robertson – World Champion 2016 - 24th August Brad Robertson – World Champion 2016 - 24th August

Community Windpower are delighted to have sponsored Brad Robertson in his recent Tae Kwon Do competition.Brad had a tough first fight on his hands with his opponent...read more



CWL proud to continue support for the Berwickshire Show - 6th August CWL proud to continue support for the Berwickshire Show - 6th August

Community Windpower Ltd are proud to have supported the Berwickshire Show again this year which was held in the Border town of Duns.Following on from last year...read more



£1000 donation to Brad Robertson - June 2016 £1000 donation to Brad Robertson - June 2016

Community Windpower are delighted to donate £1000.00 to Brad Robertson to help him in his upcoming Taekwon-do tournament. Community Windpower are familiar...read more



CWL provide £6,300 to St Anne's Church - 16th June 2016 CWL provide £6,300 to St Anne's Church - 16th June 2016

Community Windpower is delighted to donate the bumper sum of £6,300 to assist local Church, St Anne’s with their major refurbishment.St Anne’s...read more



Stranded – James Herring May 2016 Stranded – James Herring May 2016

Community Windpower Ltd and BeGreen Dunbar are proud to have sponsored Dr James Herring’s latest book, Stranded: The Whales at Thorntonloch. Dr Herring...read more



Dunbar Primary School Fair - 28th May 2016 Dunbar Primary School Fair - 28th May 2016

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar were delighted to provide £700 to Dunbar Primary School Parent Council for their annual School Fair to...read more



Innerwick School Fair - 7th May 2016 Innerwick School Fair - 7th May 2016

Community Windpower were delighted to support Innerwick School Fair again this year. A sum of £1500 was donated to the Schools Parent Council which enabled...read more



DUNBAR COLTS 2004 ESF Ayr Football Festival 29th April – 2nd May 2016 DUNBAR COLTS 2004 ESF Ayr Football Festival 29th April – 2nd May 2016

The May Bank Holiday saw 14 young players from Dunbar Colts 2004 team travel to Craig Tara in Ayrshire to compete in their second ESF Football Tournament. They...read more



LED lighting for Hallhill Sports Centre thanks to BeGreen Dunbar - 15th April 2016 LED lighting for Hallhill Sports Centre thanks to BeGreen Dunbar - 15th April 2016

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are proud to have supported Hallhill Sports Centre by funding the installation of new LED lighting for the main section...read more



BeGreen Dunbar Welcomes New Energy Assessor! BeGreen Dunbar Welcomes New Energy Assessor!

BeGreen Dunbar is pleased to announce that we have a new Energy Assessor on the team.Local man David Currie will be available in the office Monday, Tuesday and...read more



iPads for Innerwick Primary School - 31st March 2016 iPads for Innerwick Primary School - 31st March 2016

Community Windpower are delighted to have funded the purchase of 4 brand new iPad Airs for Innerwick Primary School.The 4 iPads were delivered in March and pupils...read more



Dunbar RNLI’s Strictly for the Lifeboats – 15th March Dunbar RNLI’s Strictly for the Lifeboats – 15th March

Community Windpower are delighted to have donated £600 to Dunbar RNLI’s recent fundraiser event. The first weekend in March saw the first ever ‘Strictly...read more



Dunbar SciFest 2016 - 15th March Dunbar SciFest 2016 - 15th March

Community Windpower were delighted to support the 6th annual Dunbar SciFest held on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th March this year. With SciFest being in its 6th...read more



Start-up funding for 1st Dunglass Brownies - 1st March 2016 Start-up funding for 1st Dunglass Brownies - 1st March 2016

Community Windpower is delighted to become Patron of the 1st Dunglass Brownies, a new Brownie group which has been set up in the Cockburnspath and Dunglass area...read more



CWL delighted to provide £500 donation to Dunbar student volunteering in Malawi - 19th February CWL delighted to provide £500 donation to Dunbar student volunteering in Malawi - 19th February

Community Windpower Ltd (CWL) are pleased to announce a donation of £500 towards Ariea Burke who aims to undertake one year volunteering in Malawi with...read more



January News 2016 January News 2016

January has been a very busy start to the New Year for BeGreen Dunbar. Grants have been awarded in all areas of energy efficiency as well as lots of free advice...read more



Dunbar Christmas Lights Funding - 14th December Dunbar Christmas Lights Funding - 14th December

Community Windpower played a big part in Dunbar’s Christmas Lights this year. Not only did we help provide funding for the Christmas Market we also donated...read more



Christmas Trees 2015 Christmas Trees 2015

Community Windpower were thrilled to donate re-useable Christmas trees to local schools this year, a Christmas gift that the schoolchildren can enjoy for years...read more



Perfect Day for a Relaunch Party!! Perfect Day for a Relaunch Party!!

A lovely autumn day saw the relaunch of the BeGreen Energy Advice Centre in Dunbar. BeGreen moved premises in August but we wanted to mark the special occasion,...read more



Surfing Competition - Gathering of the Clans!! Surfing Competition - Gathering of the Clans!!

Community Windpower are proud to have sponsored the Gathering of the Clans Surf Competition. Unfortunately due to poor waves on the first and back up weekends...read more



Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Are you thinking of installing Solar Panels? Why not pop in for some free, friendly advice and a cuppa. We do grants of up to £1200 for solar...read more



Dunbar Social Club - Lighting Grant September 2015 Dunbar Social Club - Lighting Grant September 2015

Community Windpower and BeGreen Dunbar are proud to have supported Dunbar Castle Social Club by installing new LED lighting throughout the main function room.A...read more



Dunbar Sparkling Harbour Festival - 29th August 2015 Dunbar Sparkling Harbour Festival - 29th August 2015

Community Windpower Ltd are proud to have donated £300.00 towards the Dunbar Sparkling Harbour Festival. A fantastic day was had by everyone. Lots of activites...read more



Renewable energy grant for Dunbar Bowling Club - 24th August 2015 Renewable energy grant for Dunbar Bowling Club - 24th August 2015

Community Windpower are proud to have helped Dunbar Bowling Club install a new Solar Panel system by providing a BeGreen Dunbar renewables grant of £5,423.The...read more



Dunbar RNLI Lifeboat Day Dunbar RNLI Lifeboat Day

Community Windpower Ltd are proud to have donated £500 towards this years lifeboat day. Lifeboat day is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the...read more



Berwickshire Show - August 1st 2015 Berwickshire Show - August 1st 2015

Community Windpower Ltd are proud to have supported the Berwickshire Show this year which was held in the Borders town of Duns. The day was a great success and...read more



Haddington Show - June 2015 Haddington Show - June 2015

Community Windpower Ltd (CWL) were delighted to attend the annual fun-filled Haddington Show event in East Lothian on Saturday 27 June 2015, for their tenth year.Staff...read more



BeGreen Dunbar Has Moved - 30th July 2015 BeGreen Dunbar Has Moved - 30th July 2015

BeGreen Dunbar is delighted to announce that their relocation into new premises on Dunbar High Street has been a great success. Anouska Woods, Community Coordinator...read more



Dunbar SciFest Weekend - 7th and 8th March 2015 Dunbar SciFest Weekend - 7th and 8th March 2015

Community Windpower Ltd and BeGreen Dunbar are looking forward to attending and exhibiting at the 5th Dunbar SciFest taking place this weekend in Dunbar, East...read more



BeGreen Dunbar - FREE Energy Saving Light Bulbs Available For Your Home (9th Oct 2014) BeGreen Dunbar - FREE Energy Saving Light Bulbs Available For Your Home (9th Oct 2014)

Small changes to your home can help you get greener and BeGreen Dunbar have a variety of energy saving bulbs to give away free to households in the area. In particular...read more



October Half Term - Temporary Closure October Half Term - Temporary Closure

The BeGreen Dunbar Energy Advice Centre now opens between 9am - 12pm, Monday to Friday. However, the Centre will be closed during the October school holiday...read more



Dunbar man takes on the world at Tae Kwon Do - August 2014 Dunbar man takes on the world at Tae Kwon Do - August 2014

Gavin Robertson from Dunbar took part in the World Championships for Tae Kwon Do in Rome at the end of July. Gavin successfully battled his first two opponents...read more



Dunbar Science Club Success - July 2014 Dunbar Science Club Success - July 2014

Dunbar Science Club actively works to inspire and encourage an interest in science amongst children living in the Dunbar cluster area by running an annual programme...read more



Donation for Dunbar Harbour Trust - July 2014 Donation for Dunbar Harbour Trust - July 2014

Dunbar Harbour Trust are holding their annual Harbour Festival on Saturday 23rd August. This is a free community festival which is usually well attended by the...read more



A brighter future for less ! July 2014 A brighter future for less ! July 2014

 ... A practical experiment comparing halogen spots with LED’s.Jonathan lives with his family in a modern detached home in Dunbar. He is keen...read more



East Coast Today, a free community newspaper - launched by Community Windpower Ltd...

East Coast Today is a new initiative from Community Windpower Ltd with the aim of providing information on activities that have been happening in the local area...read more



Acorns planted by Pupils - 12th May 2014 Acorns planted by Pupils - 12th May 2014

Pupils from Innerwick Primary School and Cockburnspath Primary School took part in the first stage of an Acorn Planting Project organised by Community Windpower...read more



£15 million for Green Homes Cashback scheme. ...

Households will be able to apply for up to £7,300 through a new, more generous, phase of the Scottish Government’s Green Homes Cashback scheme.The...read more



The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched. The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched.

A new and innovative Government scheme launched today will pay people for the green heat they generate for their homes.The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)...read more



Another successful Scifest Another successful Scifest

BeGreen attended Dunbar Scifest's 4th annual event at the weekend . It was a great success and was  really well attended with lots of new and exciting things...read more



Donation to Dunbar Unicef - March 2014 Donation to Dunbar Unicef - March 2014

Community Windpower Ltd are delighted to have provided a second donation to the Dunbar Branch of UNICEF in order to support UNICEF's work overseas. This year,...read more



Dunbar SciFest 2014 Dunbar SciFest 2014

Dunbar's award winning SciFest is back this weekend with an action packed programme of drop in sessions, workshops speakers and storytelling for all the family. ...read more



Donation of £12,000 to local community radio station - March 2014 Donation of £12,000 to local community radio station - March 2014

Community Windpower Ltd and East Coast FM are proud to announce that they have formed a Working Partnership. As part of this partnership, Community Windpower...read more



Dunbar Lawn Bowling club gets insulated ! Dunbar Lawn Bowling club gets insulated !

 Work is now completed on Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club’s new roof. The roof which is insulated was grant assisted with a BeGreen community grant.  Dunbar...read more



Temporary Energy Advice Centre Closure Temporary Energy Advice Centre Closure

The BeGreen Dunbar & District Energy Advice Centre will be closed from Wednesday 26th February and will re-open on Wednesday 12th March.During this time,...read more



Case Studies - Energy efficient  social club kitchen 2013 ... Case Studies - Energy efficient social club kitchen 2013 ...

Dunbar Castle Social club (DCSC) received a £2,520 BeGreen community grant towards upgrading their kitchen which will include installing energy efficient...read more



More community buildings improved their energy efficiency  ... More community buildings improved their energy efficiency ...

Oldhamstocks village hall received £1,047 BeGreen grant to undertake draught proofing and the provision of thermal lined curtains for their hall. This will...read more



Case Studies - Renewable energy case studies 2013

Over £20,000 was paid out in renewable grants to households in the Dunbar and East Linton ward during 2013, generating an estimated annual carbon saving...read more



Energy Efficiency measures installed in 2013 - Overview and Case Studies Energy Efficiency measures installed in 2013 - Overview and Case Studies

During 2013, many local residents were assisted through the East Lothian Care & Repair draught proofing initiative with small energy efficiency measures installed...read more



Donation to Young SET Ambassadors - Dec 2013 Donation to Young SET Ambassadors - Dec 2013

Community Windpower are delighted to continue their support for the Young SET Ambassadors programme for the Edinburgh and Lothians area, which is directed and...read more



Dunbar Grammar Tame Dragons (2010) Dunbar Grammar Tame Dragons (2010)

Dunbar Grammar school’s very own Dragon’s Den competition which was held recently at Dunbar Grammar school was a roaring success said Head teacher...read more



BeGreen Dunbar - Investment of £100,000 BeGreen Dunbar - Investment of £100,000

Community Windpower Ltd are the owners of Aikengall Community Windfarm and from the operation of this windfarm, Community Windpower Ltd have committed to the...read more



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