Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
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’ …
LATEST NEWS: 31st January We have closed the booking system earlier than advertised due to the high level of booking requests. We will not be able to accept any further electrical or electronic repairs at this event. We have some scope to accept walk-ins for fabric or clothing repairs, jewellery, and other repairs NOT involving …
In February we will be discussing ‘Regenesis’ by George Monbiot, who attended the Cambridge Literary Festival recently to discuss the issues raised in this book. As usual with George Monbiot, this is a well-argued and challenging book. The depth and breadth of his research is impressive, and yet the book is very readable with the …
If you are interested in attending this meeting and haven't already been contacted by the convenor, please send an email to 2G3S.
Join me for an informal local nature walk around Dernford Reservoir on Saturday 18th March between 2-4 pm. The reservoir area has public access following amelioration of the former gravel quarry. There is a meadow flora around the reservoir and some interesting bird life. Meet at 2 p.m. at the car park next to the …
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the March ride - see you in April!
Organised by Eco Whittlesford Come along to find out more about how new hydrogen technologies could contribute low-carbon energy to the economy and even one day to heating our homes… with National Hydrogen Champion Jane Toogood and Caroline Roberts of Johnson Matthey.