Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
2G3S nature walk at Wale Recreation Ground, Little Shelford, Saturday 17 September Join me for an informal nature walk at the Wale Recreation Ground on Saturday 17 September between 2-4 pm. We can explore the local flora and identify the trees along the woodland walk. Meet at 2 pm at the entrance gate …
Bart Hommels DIY low-energy retrofitter Monday 3 October from 8.00 pm; refreshments from 7.45 pm. Retrofitting your home for energy efficiency means lower energy bills and more comfort: a win-win situation! From easy wins (low cost, relatively simple measures most people could do themselves) to more extensive retrofits, Bart will talk us through what is …
Starting from Stapleford Pavilion at 10.00 am, join us for a leisurely ride of around 20 miles on quiet roads and traffic-free paths, to include a coffee stop. Returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. Please note that the ride scheduled for 19 September has been CANCELLED because of the extra bank holiday. The next one …
2G3S nature walk at Dernford Reservoir Saturday 29 October Join me for our final informal local nature walk of the year around Dernford Reservoir on Saturday 29 October between 2-4 pm. The reservoir area was opened for public access following amelioration of the former gravel quarry. There is a meadow flora around the reservoir …
A message from our convenor, Claire Lord Watching the news this Summer I've seen reports of record breaking temperatures, widespread drought, horrific 'mega' wildfires and floods of truly tragic proportions. I've felt grief, worry, frustration and helplessness. A large source of solace for me in these times is knowing that I am not …
We are grateful to the Sawston Free Church for providing the venue for this event on Saturday 19 November. Bring along your broken item and a skilled volunteer will help you fix it! We can tackle a wide variety of repairs including clothes and fabrics, electrical items, jewellery and other items. We may be able …
Starting from Stapleford Pavilion at 10.00 am, join us for a leisurely ride of around 20 miles on quiet roads and traffic-free paths, to include a coffee stop. Returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. Contact me to book at greener@sawston.org The next cycle ride will be in March 2023. Yasmin Emerson
Our next book/books are 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson / 'Silent Spring Revisited' by Conor Mark Jameson. 'Silent Spring' needs no introduction; it was a seminal work when it was published in 1962 and was a major factor in the banning of DDT some years later. The second book was published in 2012, and focuses …
Spicers Path Clearing on Saturday 3 December: Meet at Spicers level crossing at 10am or on the Sawston-Whittlesford cyclepath later. Bring your own tools and gloves. Tea and biscuits provided. Will cancel if rubbish weather! This is an event organised by one of the 2G3S constituent groups, Greener Sawston. Contact: greener@sawston.org
We have been liaising with Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group and Eco Whittlesford to jointly organise a family-friendly event aimed at bringing together people from neighbouring villages. We aim to inspire each other, learn from what we are all doing and explore opportunities for synergy. It will be a fun afternoon with films; an ‘imaginarium’ …