Save money and reduce carbon emissions at home by 'Retrofitting on a Budget'

28 January 2026, at St John’s, Hills Road, Cambridge

The Eco-Church team at St John the Evangelist on Hills Road, Cambridge, is to host a free ‘Retrofitting on a Budget’ event at 7pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026, when Cambridge Retrofit Hub will share their expertise and suggest some simple ways to improve the health, comfort and running costs of your home.

Cambridge Retrofit Hub will show a short film about retrofitting and this will be followed by a Q&A with an expert panel. The focus will be on how communities can come together to improve their home environments, saving both money and carbon emissions.

Paul Kershaw, Training Manager at Cambridge Retrofit Hub, said:

“I’d encourage anyone who is interested in basic, low cost or no cost solutions to improve energy efficiency in their home, to come along. We will also cover how to avoid mould through better ventilation, how to insulate against drafts and how to take advantage of renewable technologies.”

Revd Canon James Shakespeare, Vicar of St John’s, said:

Retrofit event 28 Jan 2026 - p “The recent cold weather has certainly exposed any drafty corners in our homes, so we are delighted by this timely visit from Cambridge Retrofit Hub. We all need tips and prompts to encourage us to take the necessary action to reduce the carbon emissions of our homes, but it’s these small changes that can make such a difference, not just to us and our pockets, but also to the care of our beautiful planet.”

Retrofitting on a Budget is a free event, from 7-9pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026, in the Wilkinson Room at St John’s Church Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8RN.

Booking is not required. You can find out more at: www.stjohntheevangelistcambridge.org/ or www.cambridgeretrofithub.org/ or you can email email office@stjohntheevangelistcambridge.org

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If you are planning your first visit to St John’s, welcome! We hope the information below will help you.

Our Sunday morning services begin at 10.00am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcoming team who will help you find somewhere to sit and will give you a service booklet and a hymn book. Please see our ‘Sunday services’ page for more details of services and times.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the morning service and we hope very much that you will stay for a chat. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access through powered double doors, and an accessible toilet. We have a small car park, and there is free parking on a Sunday in the surrounding streets. You may wish to arrive 10-15 minutes early if you need a parking space close to the church.

You can expect:
- A warm welcome, with everything you need to follow the service easily;
- Beautiful music in the English choral tradition at both Sunday services, led by the St John's choir and organist;
- A talk or sermon, usually focused on the readings we have heard;
- On Sunday and Wednesday mornings, tea or coffee afterwards and time to chat with others.

What about children?
We have a regular Children’s Church on Sunday mornings for 4-11 year-olds. The children learn about the same Bible readings we are hearing in church, with games, activities and prayers. We also have an All-Age service, where everybody worships together, on the first Sunday of each month. Find out more about Children's Ministry.