Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
In May we had an interesting discussion about 'Doughnut Economics' by Kate Raworth. We have decided to meet quarterly, and so our next meeting will be at The Rose, Stapleford, at 8 pm on 25 August. The book we have chosen this time is not so much theory, more one person's account of how we …
Bring any surplus fruit or veg from your garden or allotment and swap it for others! If you don’t have any fruit or veg but would like some, please make a small donation. All fruit, veg and money remaining at the end will be given to …
Warren Pope Volunteer Trustee for Peterborough Environment City Trust Monday 5 September 8 – 9.30 pm (Refreshments from 7.45 pm) Warren is an ESOS Lead Assessor for buildings, processes and transport with extensive experience in the built environment, including consultancy for the selection of renewable technology, energy management and retrofit. His talk will help …
Saturday 10 September 10 am – 12.30 pm Free Church, Ashen Green, Great Shelford CB22 5EY We are grateful to the Free Church for inviting us to be part of their Eco Festival. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Lots of tea and cake of course! Bring along your broken …
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 This will be the last cycle ride in 2022. We shall start again in March …
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 …