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SUMMARY:Wednesday 2 November Strategic Planning meeting
DESCRIPTION:A message from our convenor\, Claire Lord \n  \nWatching 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. \n  \nA large source of solace for me in these times is knowing that I am not alone in these feelings\, and there are things that I can do to help.  I joined 2G3S because I benefit from meeting other people who share my concerns\, and who can give me ideas of what I can do in my own home to live more sustainably.  I also enjoy joining with others to try and have a positive influence on a wider scale.  The benefit of synergy is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. \n  \n2G3S is a friendly and informal group where visitors and new members are always welcome.  Sometimes people just come along because they are interested in a particular topic\, or would like to join in on a more regular basis. \n  \nIn November we are having a ‘Strategic Planning Meeting’ where we will discuss themes such as what issues we feel we should be working on as a group\, and how we are achieving our mission statement. From there we will brainstorm some ideas of what we would like to do next year. It is an open meeting and all are welcome\, even if you have never met us before! \n  \nSo\, if you fancy getting involved in a Repair Cafe\, discussing ideas on how to reduce single use plastic\, rewilding a garden\, planning a campaign or just listening in to the discussion – come along and join us and input your thoughts and ideas. \n  \nWe’re meeting on Wednesday 2nd November\, at 8pm in Cox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford. Please email 2G3S (greengroupssss@gmail.com) to let us know if you are planning to come along or even if you would just like to send us some ideas! \n  \nClaire Lord
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/wednesday-2-november-strategic-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T160000
DTSTAMP:20220914T151949Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk Saturday 29 October (note change of date)
DESCRIPTION:2G3S nature walk at Dernford Reservoir Saturday 29 October   \nJoin 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 and some interesting bird life including Goosander\, Great-crested Grebe\, Tufted Duck and Common Terns on the small island.  Meet at 2 pm at the car park next to the reservoir off Cambridge Road just south of the village (Map reference TL471511).  As you come out of Stapleford on the Cambridge Road travelling towards Sawston you will see the Rose pub restaurant on the left.  Continue over the road bridge and take the first right up the former quarry service road.  Continue for 250m and the small car park is on the right. \nSturdy footwear is advised and appropriate attire for the weather condtions.  Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-saturday-29-october-note-change-of-date/
LOCATION:Dernford Reservoir\, Stapleford
CATEGORIES:Green living,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221017T130000
DTSTAMP:20220913T144205Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T144205Z
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SUMMARY:Social Cycle Ride 17 October
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note that the ride scheduled for 19 September has  been CANCELLED because of the extra bank holiday.  The next one after this will be on 21 November; then we shall pause until March 2023. \nContact me to book at greener@sawston.org \nYasmin Emerson \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-17-october/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T213000
DTSTAMP:20220908T063048Z
CREATED:20220908T061817Z
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SUMMARY:Less carbon\, more comfort: retrofitting your home
DESCRIPTION:Bart Hommels \nDIY low-energy retrofitter \nMonday 3 October from 8.00 pm; refreshments from 7.45 pm. \nRetrofitting 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 involved and answer questions such as: what are the risks?  What is the right balance between insulation and ventilation?  When should you call in the professionals?  etc. \nThis talk is linked to our 5 September talk on ‘Heat pumps and other low-carbon heating options’.  For the pdf slides presented by Warren Pope at that event\, go here \nCox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)\n \nor by Zoom* \n  \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \n  \n*For the link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line Bart Hommels.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/less-carbon-more-comfort-retrofitting-your-home/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20220914T145946Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk Saturday 17 September
DESCRIPTION:2G3S nature walk at Wale Recreation Ground\, Little Shelford\,     \nSaturday 17 September \nJoin 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 – opposite 24 Whittlesford Road\, CB22 5EW.   Sturdy footwear is advised and appropriate attire for the weather conditions.  Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nThe next and final walk for this year will be at Dernford Reservoir on 29 October. \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-saturday-17-september/
LOCATION:Wale Recreation Ground Little Shelford\, 46 Whittlesford Road Little Shelford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20220913T144511Z
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SUMMARY:Social Cycle Ride 21 November
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact me to book at greener@sawston.org \nThis will  be the last cycle ride in 2022.  We shall start again in March 2023. \nYasmin Emerson \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-21-november/
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T123000
DTSTAMP:20220818T162139Z
CREATED:20220813T170211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T162139Z
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SUMMARY:REPAIR CAFE
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 10 September  10 am – 12.30 pm \nFree Church\, Ashen Green\, Great Shelford CB22 5EY \n  \nWe 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! \n  \nBring 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 to accept some repairs on the day\, but please note that for electrical repairs in particular it is better to book in advance. \n  \nYou will be able to book your item in from Friday 19 August until Sunday 4 September\, via the following link: https://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/events/shelford-eco-festival-repair-cafe/ \n  \nRecycling of small electrical items \nDuring the event we will have a recycling bin for small electrical items which are beyond repair\, so that they can be used for parts or broken down and recycled. This can be used both for items that we’ve looked at in the Repair Café and for others that you wish to bring along to recycle. Most small items with a plug\, cable or battery will be accepted\, including: \n\nElectronic toys\nKettles or toasters\nHairdryers or straighteners\nCables and plugs\nLamps\nPower tools\nPrinters\n\nWe won’t be able to take smoke alarms\, damaged batteries\, ammonia fridges or pressurised cylinders. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please email southcambsrepaircafe@gmail.com \n  \nVolunteers wanted: Admin/catering helpers particularly needed!  It is hectic\, but very rewarding and great fun!  Please get in touch with us at greengroupssss@gmail.com
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Great Shelford Free Church\, Ashen Green\, Great Shelford\, Cambs\, CB22 5EY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T213000
DTSTAMP:20220905T120534Z
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SUMMARY:Heat pumps NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TONIGHT
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWarren Pope \nVolunteer Trustee for Peterborough Environment City Trust \nMonday 5 September 8 – 9.30 pm \n(Refreshments from 7.45 pm) \nWarren 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 homeowners understand how heat pumps work\, how they are designed and installed and why they are a good option for improving energy efficiency.  He will also investigate alternative low carbon heating options and new technology; followed by a Q&A including some common “is it true?” questions. \n  \nThis talk is linked with 3 October’s talk: ‘Less Carbon\, More Comfort? – Retrofitting your home’ \n  \nCox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford  NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE\n \nor by Zoom* \nTopic: 2G3S Talk Warren Pope – Heat PumpsTime: Sep 5\, 2022 08:00 PM LondonJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85279213569?pwd=ZVRnSVV4dlNhMjVqd0gxbE9OaGtDdz09Meeting ID: 852 7921 3569Passcode: 375144 \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \nFor a link to a recording of this event\, watch the website or email 2G3S with the header line Warren Pope Recording\n \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/heat-pumps-and-other-low-carbon-heating-options/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Green living,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220828T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220828T160000
DTSTAMP:20220813T170736Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit and Vegetable Swap
DESCRIPTION:  \n                           \nBring any surplus fruit or veg from your garden or allotment and swap it for others! \nIf 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 a Cambridge-based charity.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/fruit-and-vegetable-swap/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T213000
DTSTAMP:20220701T161428Z
CREATED:20220605T124009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T161428Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club Thursday 25 August
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe book we have chosen this time is not so much theory\, more one person’s account of how we can build a livable future for all in response to the climate crisis.  It is: \nA Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis \nand is written by Vanessa Nakate\, a climate activist from Uganda.  Vanessa has noted that African countries bear a disproportionate share of the problems occasioned by the climate crisis\, while at the same time black voices are not being heard as much as those of white activists.\n \n‘A Bigger Picture is part rousing manifesto and part poignant memoir\, and it presents a new vision for the climate movement based on resilience\, sustainability\, and genuine equity.’ (A Good Read)\n \nThe book has been recommended by Katie Williams\, who will lead the discussion.  Do come and join us at the meeting – having read the book is preferable but not compulsory; you might just want to find out about the ideas and join in the discussion. \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/book-club-thursday-25-august/
LOCATION:The Three Horseshoes\, 2 Church Street\, Stapleford\, CB22 5DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Meetings,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T160000
DTSTAMP:20220711T150513Z
CREATED:20220711T103522Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk to Nine Wells Saturday 20th August
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nYou are invited to join me for a walk around the Nine Wells nature reserve from 2 p.m. on 20th August to observe the interesting flora and fauna of this woodland site.  Nine Wells is of historic and geological importance as the chalk springs act as the source for Hobson’s Conduit and traditional water supply to Cambridge. \nAs before stout footwear is advised and also long trousers as a precaution against any nettle/brambles.  Sun protection is also advised if appropriate and water if it’s a hot day.  This walk will be at participants’ own risk. \nAssemble at the noticeboard at the western entrance to the reserve  (the one nearest the DNA path to Addenbrookes). \nNote: there is no car parking near to the site but it can be reached via a public footpath from Granham’s Road or the National Cycle Network path that runs between Shelford/Addenbrookes (the DNA path). \nFurther details of the reserve\, including location\, can be found at https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/nine-wells-local-nature-reserve \nJohn O’Boyle \n  \nFuture Walks \n17 September – Wale Field and woodland path\, Little Shelford \n15 October – Dernford Lake
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-to-nine-wells-saturday-20th-august/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T163000
DTSTAMP:20220708T111807Z
CREATED:20220601T122917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T111807Z
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SUMMARY:Whittlesford Repair Cafe 30 July
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n2G3S are happy to support Whittlesford’s first Repair Cafe\, 2 – 4.30 pm on Saturday 30 July at the United Reform church\, Duxford Road\, Whittlesford.  Bring along your broken item and a skilled volunteer will help you fix it! \nClothes and fabrics; bikes; electrical items; jewellery; other items \nFree event\, but donations welcome.  Lots of tea and cake of course! \nPlease book your item in from Sun 17th July until Sun 24th July\, via the following link \nBooking Form – Whittlesford Repair Café \nIf you have any questions\, please email southcambsrepaircafe@gmail.com \nMore information  here \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/whittlesford-repair-cafe-30-july/
LOCATION:United Reformed Church\, Duxford Road Whittlesford\, CB22 4ND
CATEGORIES:repair cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220718T130000
DTSTAMP:20220711T105106Z
CREATED:20220701T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T105106Z
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SUMMARY:Social cycle ride Monday 18 July: Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:This time I’m hoping to take us into Cambridge.  We’ll try out the new Chisholm trail (named after 2G3S member Jim Chisholm)\, and explore some ways of getting to Cambridge North and the busway to St Ives. \nAs usual we’ll start at Stapleford Pavilion\, Gog Magog Way\, and return to Stapleford by about 1pm. Contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org \nFuture dates in 2022 (Mondays from 10 am until 1 pm): \n19 September \n17 October \n21 November \nStarting again in March 2023.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-monday-18-july/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220716T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220716T160000
DTSTAMP:20220701T161514Z
CREATED:20220701T161225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T161514Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk 16 July
DESCRIPTION:Nature walk at Jenny’s Path Saturday 16th July 2-4 p.m. \nJoin me for a local walk along Jenny’s path towards Hauxton\, meeting at 2 p.m. by the signposted entrance gate on Church Street\, Great Shelford\, opposite the junction with King’s Mill Lane.  We hope you can get to the walk by foot or by cycle; if coming by car park on Church Street. \nWe will observe path-side wild flowers and trees. \nSturdy footwear is advised and also long trousers as a precaution against any nettle/brambles. Sun protection is also advised if appropriate and water if it’s a hot day.    Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nFuture walks (all Saturdays at 2 pm) \n20 August – Nine Wells Local Nature Reserve \n17 September – Wale Field and woodland path\, Little Shelford \n15 October – Dernford Lake \n  \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-16-july/
LOCATION:Church Street Great Shelford
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T213000
DTSTAMP:20220701T154614Z
CREATED:20220701T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T154614Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Meeting Wednesday 6 July
DESCRIPTION:A few of us thought it might be useful to have a slightly different planning meeting next week to give us a chance to discuss what everyone’s priorities are for the group going forward\, and enable us to plan a bit further ahead.\n\nThe 2G3S mission statement (available on the website) is as follows:\n\n\n\n\n2G3S aims to promote a positive vision of a society that enhances\, rather than degrades\, the natural environment on which we all depend.  We hold events in our constituent villages and spread information to raise awareness of green issues and to show how we can work together\, both at an individual and at an organisational level\, to make changes to our way of life that will lead to a more stable and sustainable future. \n\nThe plan is to spend time in small groups brainstorming around the following questions:\n\n\n\nWhat do we think we should be doing to work towards our mission statement?\nWhat issues do you think are most important for 2G3S to focus on?\nWhat are our strengths as a group?\nWhat are our weaknesses?\nWhat other local groups are there working on environmental issues?\nWho can we influence in our local area (and beyond)?\n\n\nThe questions will be rotated around the groups so we all have a chance to think about them.\n\nThis will be followed by a discussion that will hopefully give us an idea of where to focus our energy going forwards.  Katie Williams\, who recently hosted the Workshop on Climate Justice\, has kindly offered to lead the evening.\n\n\n\n\nIt would be great if as many are able to attend as possible\, so we get a good depth and range of discussion.  If you are not able to attend but would like to contribute any thoughts please send them through by email (to greengroupssss@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n\nThe evening will probably work best in person\, but if anyone needs to link in via zoom please let us know (email as above).\n\n\nWe are meeting in Cox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford\, CB2 5SP.  Refreshments will be available and we will start the evening at 8pm.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/strategic-planning-meeting-wednesday-6-july/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220620T130000
DTSTAMP:20220603T062756Z
CREATED:20220603T062756Z
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UID:1343-1655719200-1655730000@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Social Cycle Ride Monday 20 June
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely ride on quiet roads and traffic–free paths of around 20 miles\, to include a coffee stop.  Starting from Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion at 10 am; returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. \nContact me to book at greener@sawston.orgYasmin Emerson \n(The next one will  be on Monday 18 July  – same arrangements)
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-monday-20-june/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T160000
DTSTAMP:20220603T063702Z
CREATED:20220603T062949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T063702Z
UID:1338-1655560800-1655568000@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nature Walk - Stapleford Chalk Pit - 18 June
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin me for a walk at Stapleford Chalk Pit on Saturday 18 June – no need to book.  I shall lead the walk\, which is being hosted by the Magog Trust for the benefit of 2G3S. \nStapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs.  Volunteers have worked to improve the rich grassland flora and associated wildlife.  The pit was formed by the extraction of a hard chalk (clunch) for used for building material and the repair of local roads.  70 wildflower species have been recorded on the site and several species of butterfly. \nTo access the site park in the Magog Trust car park and walk back down the roadside track towards Stapleford. After 200 yards there is a signpost to the Pit just after the Gog Magog Cottages private road. Walk up the path and go through the gate at the top for 2 pm. Note there is a parking charge to non-members of the Magog Downs if you decide to drive. \nSturdy footwear is advised and also long trousers as a precaution against any nettle/brambles. Sun protection is also advised if appropriate and water if it’s a hot day.   Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nFurther details of the Pit can be seen at  http://www.staplefordonline.com/Stapleford-Cambridge-community-groups/stapleford-green-spaces \nFuture walks (same times) as follows: \n16 July – Jenny’s Path from Great Shelford towards Hauxton \n20 August – Nine Wells Local Nature Reserve \n17 September – Wale Field and woodland path\, Little Shelford \n15 October – Dernford Lake \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-stapleford-chalk-pit-18-june/
LOCATION:Stapleford Chalk Pit\, Haverhill Road Stapleford
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220606T210000
DTSTAMP:20220505T061646Z
CREATED:20220505T061646Z
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UID:1322-1654543800-1654549200@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Action for Climate Justice Workshop Monday 6 June
DESCRIPTION:  \nCox’s Close Community Room\, Stapleford CB22 5SP\n \n  \nDo you feel bamboozled by all the talk of carbon emissions and COP26?  Do you feel helpless in the face of so much bad news?  If so\, come along to this friendly workshop organised by 2G3S and the UK Youth Climate Coalition. \nKatie Williams from the UK Youth Climate Coalition will introduce the workshop\, addressing the following issues: \n\nWhat is climate justice?\nHow are people around the world affected by climate change\, and what are they doing about it?\nHow is Cambridgeshire affected by climate change\, and what can we do about it locally?\n\nThis will be followed by general discussion.  We want you to leave the workshop with a few good ideas for things you CAN do locally to make a difference\, and some recommendations for books\, websites\, podcasts etc. for further information. \nFree event; all welcome! \n  \n*To reserve a place email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line ‘Climate Justice Workshop’. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/action-for-climate-justice-workshop-monday-6-june/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Campaigns,Conversation Evening,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T160000
DTSTAMP:20220521T145204Z
CREATED:20220502T112250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T145204Z
UID:1275-1653141600-1653148800@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nature Walk 21 May - Magog Downs
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a walk round the Magog Downs on Saturday 21 May – no need to book.  I shall lead the walk\, which is being hosted by the Magog Trust for the benefit of  2G3S. \nI’ll wait by the main Information boards by the car park at 2 pm for a 2 hour walk. The Downs are an important local area of chalk grassland of high biodiversity supporting many native plant and invertebrate species.  We should see several butterfly species in addition to a wide variety of flowering plants.\n\nFor all our walks\, sturdy footwear is advised and appropriate outdoor wear.   Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and are open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nAfter this\, our next walks will be: \n18 June – Stapleford Parish Pit \n16 July – Jenny’s Path \n20 August – Nine Wells Local Nature Reserve \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-21-may/
LOCATION:Magog Downs\, Haverhill Road Stapleford\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T213000
DTSTAMP:20220502T112442Z
CREATED:20220502T062853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T112442Z
UID:1259-1652988600-1652995800@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Book Club 19 May
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the new 2G3S Book Club where we are going to be discussing books (and articles\, podcasts etc) with an environmental theme.  We are going to start with ‘Doughnut Economics’ by Kate Raworth and are meeting at The Rose\, Stapleford\, at 7.30 pm on Thursday 19 May. \nAll are welcome to come along and  join the discussion.  Ideally you will have read at least some of the book beforehand\, but if it is one of those books you have always meant to read but not got around to\, why not come along anyway and find out more about it?   You can just turn up on the day\, but it would help us to have an idea of numbers\, so if possible drop us a line (see below). \nYour ideas for future books will also be welcome.  We are currently considering\, among others\, ‘Climate Justice’ by Mary Robinson; ‘English Pastoral’ by James Rebanks; and ‘Wilding’ by Isabella Tree. \nThe group will probably meet quarterly. \nIf you are coming\, or would like to be involved but can’t make the meeting on 19th\, contact us at greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line Book Club.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/book-club/
LOCATION:The Three Horseshoes\, 2 Church Street\, Stapleford\, CB22 5DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Evening,Meetings,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220516T130000
DTSTAMP:20220502T112356Z
CREATED:20220502T070126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T112356Z
UID:1273-1652695200-1652706000@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Social Cycle Ride 16 May
DESCRIPTION:Monday 16 May starting from Stapleford Pavilion at 10.00 am.  Join us for a leisurely ride on quiet roads and traffic-free paths of around 20 miles\, to include a coffee stop.  Returning to Stapleford by about 1pm.  Contact Yasmin to book at greener@sawston.org \nFuture dates (same arrangements): Monday 20 June\, Monday 18 July.
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-2/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220516T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220522T233000
DTSTAMP:20220502T065008Z
CREATED:20220502T065008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T065008Z
UID:1268-1652659200-1653262200@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Big Plastic Count
DESCRIPTION:A campaign by Greenpeace. \n\nCount your plastic for one week – 16-22 May 2022. \nAcross the country\, households of all shapes and sizes\, schools\, community groups and businesses\, will gather new evidence. How much plastic are we really having to throw away\, and what happens to it? \nWe’ll show the government it’s time to commit: reduce single plastic use by 50% by 2025 by switching to reusable options that work for everyone – and ban sending our waste to other countries. \n\nMore information here \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/the-big-plastic-count/
CATEGORIES:Campaigns,Green living,National events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T213000
DTSTAMP:20220503T065651Z
CREATED:20220502T061004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T065651Z
UID:1256-1652126400-1652131800@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Planning Meeting 9 May
DESCRIPTION:We are having a planning meeting on Monday 9 May at 8 pm to discuss activities for later in the year.  This is either in person at Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Stapleford CB22 5SP\, or by Zoom.  For further details and an agenda\, contact us at greengroupssss@gmail.com
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/planning-meeting-9-may/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,planning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T233000
DTSTAMP:20220502T064113Z
CREATED:20220502T064113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T064113Z
UID:1261-1651363200-1654039800@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:No Mow May
DESCRIPTION:A campaign by Plantlife \nBasically\, we don’t mow our lawns (or even a patch of lawn) throughout May\, and then do a flower count of the unmown area at the end of the month. They have been doing this for some years now – simple to do\, but it provides valuable information and gives small plants a chance to flower and provide a source of nectar for bees and other insects. \nMore information here
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/no-mow-may/
CATEGORIES:Green living,National events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T130000
DTSTAMP:20220324T180520Z
CREATED:20220324T180331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T180520Z
UID:1231-1650880800-1650891600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Social cycle ride
DESCRIPTION:Monday 25 April; 10am start at Stapleford Pavilion. Join us for a leisurely ride on\nquiet roads and traffic-free paths of around 20 miles\, to include a\ncoffee stop. Returning to Stapleford by about 1pm.\nContact Yasmin to\nbook: greener@sawston.org\n\n\nFuture dates (same arrangements):\n\nMon 16 May\nMon 20 June\nMon 18 July
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride/
LOCATION:Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5DQ
CATEGORIES:Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220423T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20220331T121919Z
CREATED:20220331T121919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T121919Z
UID:1239-1650722400-1650729600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nature Walk Bury Farm Track
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Stapleford Granary at 2 pm on Saturday 23 April. \nSturdy footwear is advised and appropriate outdoor wear.  Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and are open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-bury-farm-track/
LOCATION:Bury Farm Track\, Stapleford Granary Bury Road Stapleford\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Green living,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T213000
DTSTAMP:20220307T103323Z
CREATED:20220307T103323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T103323Z
UID:1212-1649275200-1649280600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Improving Rivers for Wild Brown Trout
DESCRIPTION:  \nRob Mungovan \nConservation Officer\, The Wild Trout Trust \nRob’s talk will look at what can be done to increase the habitat potential of Cambridge’s local rivers and beyond\, focusing on the Granta\, the Shep\, the Mimram\, and more. \n  \nJohnson Hall\, Gog Magog Way\, Stapleford\, CB22 5BQ\n \nWednesday 6 April at 8.00 pm.  Refreshments from 7.45 pm \nor by Zoom* \n  \nFree\, but cash donations welcome to defray costs \n  \n*To be sent the Zoom link\, email greengroupssss@gmail.com with the header line Wild Brown Trout. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/talk-improving-rivers-wild-brown-trout/
LOCATION:Johnson Hall\, Stapleford\, 1 Gog Magog Way\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T130000
DTSTAMP:20220224T110548Z
CREATED:20220224T110413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T110548Z
UID:1206-1647856800-1647867600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Social Cycle Ride Monday 21 March
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely ride on quiet roads and traffic-free paths of around 20 miles\, to include a coffee stop. Returning to Stapleford by about 1pm. Contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org\n\nFuture dates (same arrangements):\nMon 25 April\n\nMon 16 May\nMon 20 June\nMon 18 July
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/social-cycle-ride-monday-21-march/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion\, Stapleford\, Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green living,Other local events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T160000
DTSTAMP:20220221T110204Z
CREATED:20220221T110002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T110204Z
UID:1199-1647698400-1647705600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nature  Walk\, Wandlebury\, Saturday 19 March
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join our 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 Highland cattle.  There are also several lengths of laid hedges of high biodiversity. \nNote there is a car parking charge for non-members of Cambridge Past\, Present and Future. \nFor further details including Directions & Transport see www.cambridgeppf.org/wandlebury-visit \nSturdy footwear is advised and appropriate outdoor wear.  Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all\, though you attend at your own risk. \nJohn O’Boyle
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/nature-walk-wandlebury-19-march/
LOCATION:Wandlebury Country Park
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T213000
DTSTAMP:20220224T105556Z
CREATED:20220206T124715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T105556Z
UID:1190-1646251200-1646256600@2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk
SUMMARY:Planning Meeting Wednesday 2 March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 2 March (previously erroneously advertised as Wednesday 3 March) at The Community Centre\, Cox’s Close\, Stapleford\, CB22 5SP for a planning meeting.  Refreshments will be served at 7.45 pm and the meeting will start at 8 pm. \nThis will be a hybrid zoom / in person event.  To be sent the zoom link\, email us at greengroupssss@gmail.com \nAll welcome!  If you haven’t been to one of our meetings before\, do consider coming along\, or ‘zooming in’.  We are a friendly group and there is always lots to talk about\, so whether you have things to say or just want to find out more about us and sit with a cuppa and listen\, that’s fine!
URL:https://2g3s.staplefordvillage.org.uk/event/planning-meeting-wednesday-2-march-2022/
LOCATION:Cox’s Close Community Centre\, Cox's Close\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,planning
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