2G3S Book Club
The Three Horseshoes Stapleford 2 Church Street Stapleford, CambridgeIn August we will be discussing 'Reimagining Capitalism’ by Rebecca Henderson. In a nutshell, this book proposes that when businesses collectively and individually strive to serve a (morally good) purpose rather than simply maximise profits, they can flourish in ways that exceed what might have been possible by following the traditional (profit trumps all) model. …
Challis Garden Horticultural Show & Fete
Mary Challis House and Garden 68 High Street, Sawston, Cambs2G3S will have a stand at this event. A chance to meet us, have a chat and find out what we do. We will be displaying a set of posters we produced for the Big Green Week earlier this year on the subject of pesticide free gardening.
Dr Bike Stapleford special “Back to School” weekend session
Stapleford Slaughterhouse Church Street, Stapleford, CambsDr Bike Stapleford are running a special ‘Back To School’ session for children (with their parents, for safeguarding reasons) on Sunday 3 September, from 10am to 4pm. We hope that this will be really useful if your child is going to cycle to Sawston Village College, as they can learn the basic checks needed on …
South Cambs Organic Gardeners
Cox's Close Community Centre Cox's Close, Stapleford, CambridgeThe South Cambs Organic Gardeners group has now been going for 6 months, and we’ve had a lovely summer of visiting allotments and gardens. From September we will be returning to Cox’s Close for our monthly meetings. This month we will be having a talk by Robert Smith from Russell Smith Farms, the farming company …
Nature Walk
Wandlebury Country ParkYou are invited to join me for an informal nature walk at Wandlebury Country Park from 2-4 pm. Meet by the main Information boards by the car park. The Country Park offers walks though woodland and meadows grazed by cattle. There are also several lengths of laid hedges of high biodiversity. Note there is a …
2G3S Social Cycle Ride
Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Gog Magog Way Stapleford, CambridgeJoin us for a leisurely ride on quiet roads and traffic-free paths of around 20 miles, to include a coffee stop. Start 10am at Stapleford Pavilion, returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. Booking essential: greener@sawston.org
Conversation Evening – Saving energy (and money) at home
Sawston Free Church 1 High Street, SawstonRory Cosgrove of South Cambs District Council will talk about small cheap ways we can all save energy. In particular we will consider what steps are open to tenants (who for example cannot install solar panels, or building insulation). Details to be confirmed, so please check this web page nearer the date.
Film Screening – Planet Local: a Quiet Revolution
Whittlesford Memorial Hall Mill Lane Whittlesford, Cambridge2G3S is teaming up with Eco Whittlesford to bring you something inspiring for an autumn evening! A screening of a film from the 'Local Futures' organisation: 'Planet Local: a Quiet Revolution'.This 50-minute film celebrates the power of community and gives voice to a growing number of people building a more beautiful world.Featuring grassroots activists from …
2G3S Social Cycle Ride
Jubilee Pavilion, Stapleford Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire, CambridgeJoin us for a leisurely ride on quiet roads and traffic-free paths of around 20 miles, to include a coffee stop. Start 10am at Stapleford Pavilion, returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. Booking essential: greener@sawston.org
Nature Walk
Wale Recreation Ground Little Shelford 46 Whittlesford Road Little Shelford, CambridgeJoin me for an informal nature walk at the Wale Recreation Ground on Saturday 21st October between 2-4 pm. We can explore the local flora and identify the trees along the woodland walk. Meet at 2 p.m. at the entrance gate opposite 46 Whittlesford Road. Sturdy footwear is advised and appropriate attire for the weather …