2G3S Nature Walk at Dernford Reservoir, Stapleford/Sawston
Dernford Reservoir StaplefordOur first 2021 local nature walk will be around Dernford Reservoir on Saturday 26th June between 2-3 pm. The reservoir area was opened for public access following amelioration of the former gravel quarry. There is a meadow flora around the reservoir and some interesting bird life including Goosander, Great-crested Grebe, Tufted Duck and Common Terns …
2G3S social cycle ride
Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Gog Magog Way Stapleford, CambridgeMonday 28 June 10am outside Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Quiet roads and interesting byways: social cycle ride with 2G3S Join us for a 20 mile route, including a cafe stop. We will travel at the pace of the slowest rider. Back at Stapleford Pavilion around 12 noon. Limited places - contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org
Why all is not well with the River Cam
Digital(photo by Felix Stigter) Thursday 8 July: 8 – 9.30 pm Zoom meeting (free) Talk by Stephen Tomkins of Cam Valley Forum Cambridgeshire has nationally important chalk streams. The chalk aquifer that feeds them also supplies 97% of our public water supplies and is under unsustainable pressure. Stephen will explain this ground water …
2G3S Social Cycle Ride 2
Jubilee Pavilion, Stapleford Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire, CambridgeMonday 12 July 10am outside Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Quiet roads and interesting byways: social cycle ride with 2G3S Join us for a 20 mile route, including a cafe stop. We will travel at the pace of the slowest rider. Back at Stapleford Pavilion around 12 noon. Limited places - contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org
2G3S Nature Walk at Stapleford Chalk Pit
Stapleford Chalk Pit Haverhill Road StaplefordYou are invited to join our next nature walk at Stapleford Parish Pit on Saturday 24th July from 2-3pm. Stapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs. A group of Friends have worked to improve the rich grassland flora and associated wildlife. The pit was formed by the extraction of a …
EAT FOR OUR FUTURE – Event in Sawston 30 July
High Street Sawston High Street, SawstonA Cambridge Sustainable Food event 2G3S and Cambridge Sustainable Food are joining forces to promote the Eat For Our Future campaign. Local chef and food writer Rosie Sykes will be preparing climate-friendly snacks, which we will be able to sample after we have seen her prepare them. The event will run from 11am to …
Nature Walk in Shelford Saturday 21 August
Church Street Great ShelfordOur next walk will be along Jenny's path towards Hauxton, meeting at the signposted entrance gate on Church Street, Great Shelford, opposite the junction with King's Mill Lane. Many people will be able get here on foot or by cycle; but if coming by car, park on Church Street. We shall be concentrating on …
Face to face conversation in a Stapleford garden
Stone House Mingle Lane StaplefordWE ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to join Stapleford resident Patricia Mirrlees for a drink and a chat at her home The Stone House, 40 Mingle Lane, from 6.30 – 8.00 pm on Wednesday 25 August. This will be a social occasion at which we can get to know each other, but we shall also be …
Litter Pick as part of The Big Green Week, Sunday afternoon, Stapleford
Clerk's Piece Stapleford Sawston RoadMeet at 2 pm at Clerk’s Piece (on the cyclepath to Sawston, just after the footbridge). Litter-pickers will be provided, but bring your own gloves and wear green if you can. If you have a hi-vis vest, bring that too. Stout shoes and long trousers are advised. As with all our events, attendance is …
Nature Walk: The Stone House, Stapleford
Stone House MIngle Lane StaplefordJoin us for a nature walk with a difference! Following on our visit to The Stone House last month Patricia Mirrlees has kindly invited us to walk round her garden. Tree identification will be the focus of the walk, looking at leaves, bark and overall appearance. A a recent count, 35 different types of …