Retrofit West

08/09/2026

Come see us this Saturday!

New for 2026! Our Eco Zone area at Picnic in the Park will celebrate all things eco!
Expect lots of green activities, information and stalls 🎉

A big thank you to for supporting 💚

08/09/2026

We're looking forward to this, this weekend!

Come by our stall and get impartial advice about making your home warmer this coming winter (all whilst lowering your energy bills!)

This year we turn 50... and you are all invited to our birthday party!⁠
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🌟Join us on the 12th of September for our biggest community event yet! 🌟⁠
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A chance to celebrate 50 wonderful years of Windmill Hill City Farm, The 50th Anniversary Fayre will be a joyous day filled with music, food and general merriment.⁠
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📅 12th September 2026⁠
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🕰️ 11 - 4 pm⁠
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🌽WHAT TO EXPECT ⁠
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🎵 Music & Performances from local musicians⁠
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🍺Craft beer from our very own The Farm Tap
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🍔A delicious BBQ hosted by our very own cafe
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♨️Sauna party sessions
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🪈Folk crafts & workshops suitable for the whole family⁠
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🎯Games, stalls & attractions⁠
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🪿Nature Talks by local experts⁠
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Plus so much more!⁠
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EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT £7⁠
Get them fast to secure a bargain!⁠
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Head to Headfirst to get yours:

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/windmill-hill-city-farm/sat-12-sep-windmill-hill-city-farm-50th-anniversary-fayre-153664

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Poster designed by Laurel Molly

04/09/2026

Looking forward to attending this tomorrow!

Come by our stall & get some free expert advice on how to make your home more comfortable all year round & cheaper to run 🌱⚡️

We are just one week away so if you feel you would like to help with any of the following you're not too late.

Please could you spare an hour or two to help us on the day, or for set up/take down, your time would be very much appreciated.

Any local businesses who would like to sponsor a stall or donate a prize for our raffle please drop us a message. Every little bit helps and we thank you for supporting us.

Please could you help with any items suitable for the raffle or tombola.

The wonderful WI will be serving refreshments on the day so if you fancy baking a cake to donate that would be amazing.

Please don't forget the Flower Show being held at the Youth Centre.
A list of categories is in the post below, and will also be available at shops at The Parade.

The Trail is up and running with entries to be handed in by 2pm at The Fair. Hard copies are available at the Post Office or can get downloaded from our page.

Thank you.
A C E ❤️

01/09/2026

Is your home heated by an oil boiler?

Do you live in Winterbourne, Hambrook, Frenchay, Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath, or the surrounding villages?

You’re eligible for a £9,000 Government grant towards replacing your oil heating with a low-carbon heating system through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

Join us at Hambrook Sports Club for a FREE, independent information workshop to find out:
✅ How the £9,000 grant works
✅ Whether your home could be suitable
✅ What heat pumps are really like
✅ What the running costs could be
✅ How to avoid expensive mistakes

Everyone attending will also be able to access a 50% discount voucher for any follow on surveys required from West.

No sales pitches. Just independent advice.
📍 Hambrook Sports Club
🎟️ Free places - booking essential.

Modern homes (Post-war homes cavity insulation): https://www.hambrooksportsclub.co.uk/event-details/9k-oil-boiler-grant-workshop-modern-homes

Heritage homes (Constructed pre-1919, solid wall and floor construction): https://www.hambrooksportsclub.co.uk/event-details/9k-oil-boiler-grant-workshop-heritage-homes

The price of heating oil is only going up. Learn about the Government's £9k boiler upgrade scheme grant your home is eligible for at an independent Q&A.

01/09/2026

Save 50% on a home energy efficiency assessment with a Retrofit West voucher!

The ideal starting point for making your home more energy-efficient.

Our pricing has changed until the end of 2026. Still big discounts and the same expert advice.

Save 80% off our Energy Efficiency Assessments. This discount will help you achieve your goal for an energy efficient home.

26/08/2026

Ofgem announced the new price cap this morning. From October, gas bills go up by 8%, while electricity bills stay much the same. That is partly because the Government has removed VAT from electricity, which has offset almost all of the increase on that side. People on heat pumps will not feel this price cap increase as much as those on gas.

Gas is bought and sold on international markets, so when prices rise abroad, households here pay more a few months later. There is nothing an individual homeowner can do about that.

If you have been thinking about a heat pump, a Heat Geek assessment will tell you what coming off gas would involve for your home and what it would cost. Homeowners in the West of England can have one for £50 until 31 August, and for £125 after that, which is still half price 👉https://homeowners.retrofitwest.co.uk/assessments/

21/08/2026

Thinking about making your home warmer, or just want to understand where the heat's escaping? Our retrofit survey can help, and right now it's 80% off!

One customer who booked a discounted survey said:

"We had booked for a survey, because we have a wood burner it wasn't possible. Instead the lady did a thermal imaging of each room. We learnt so much, she gave us useful tips which we have already put some in place. We have noticed the difference already. Thank you"

Save 80% off our Energy Efficiency Assessments. This discount will help you achieve your goal for an energy efficient home.

17/08/2026

Cold spots. Damp patches. Draughts creeping into your home.

Your home's energy efficiency isn't just about your bills; it's about making your home healthy too.

✅ Good indoor air quality
✅ Comfortable, consistent temperatures
✅ Natural light throughout
✅ Energy-efficient solutions that actually work

From heat pumps and insulation to draught-proofing and ventilation, small changes to how your home works can mean better mental health, fewer health risks, and yes, cheaper bills.

Making your home energy-efficient can improve how healthy it is. Find out how easy it is to make your home healthy.

12/08/2026

Another amazing transformation! Meet Jack & Abigail from Gransmore Architect. They upgraded their home's insulation and windows, and now they're enjoying a cosier, more energy-efficient home. You can read the full case study here: https://buff.ly/InCVVuf

11/08/2026

Our 80% off vouchers for home energy assessments are coming to an end this month. As of September, the discount will be 50%.

If you still want to nab that 80% discount, you can get your voucher before the 31st August and have 6 weeks to use it. https://homeowners.retrofitwest.co.uk/assessments/