Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
A talk by Zoom (free) Edward Leigh from Smarter Cambridge Transport Few people would disagree that we need better rural bus services. Franchising (re-regulation), which would make it easier to provide an integrated, consistent service, is now an option in Cambridgeshire. But to expand service provision significantly will require additional money. So, the key …
Our next planning meeting will be held via Zoom. Agenda items will include the East-West Rail consultation and planning for future events. To be sent the link and an agenda, email us at the usual address with the heading 'Planning'.
Our first 2021 local nature walk will be around Dernford Reservoir on Saturday 26th June between 2-3 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 …
Monday 28 June 10am outside Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Quiet roads and interesting byways: social cycle ride with 2G3S Join us for a 20 mile route, including a cafe stop. We will travel at the pace of the slowest rider. Back at Stapleford Pavilion around 12 noon. Limited places - contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org
(photo by Felix Stigter) Thursday 8 July: 8 – 9.30 pm Zoom meeting (free) Talk by Stephen Tomkins of Cam Valley Forum Cambridgeshire has nationally important chalk streams. The chalk aquifer that feeds them also supplies 97% of our public water supplies and is under unsustainable pressure. Stephen will explain this ground water …
Monday 12 July 10am outside Stapleford Jubilee Pavilion Quiet roads and interesting byways: social cycle ride with 2G3S Join us for a 20 mile route, including a cafe stop. We will travel at the pace of the slowest rider. Back at Stapleford Pavilion around 12 noon. Limited places - contact Yasmin to book: greener@sawston.org
You are invited to join our next nature walk at Stapleford Parish Pit on Saturday 24th July from 2-3pm. Stapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs. A group of Friends have worked to improve the rich grassland flora and associated wildlife. The pit was formed by the extraction of a …
A Cambridge Sustainable Food event 2G3S and Cambridge Sustainable Food are joining forces to promote the Eat For Our Future campaign. Local chef and food writer Rosie Sykes will be preparing climate-friendly snacks, which we will be able to sample after we have seen her prepare them. The event will run from 11am to …
Our next Planning meeting is on Thursday 12 August at 8 pm. We hope to meet in person, but also have a zoom link available. Watch this space; alternatively …
Our next walk will be along Jenny's path towards Hauxton, meeting at the signposted entrance gate on Church Street, Great Shelford, opposite the junction with King's Mill Lane. Many …