Green Groups in the Shelfords, Stapleford and Sawston
Go to Information - Useful links for full details The celebration of ‘Earth Day’ began in the US in 1970 when Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat Senator and governor of Wisconsin, proposed April 22 as a day for Americans to speak out about the environmental crisis. See him speaking here. Since then Earth Day has been …
The Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum is an annual student-run conference which aims to create discourse with the community and student body of Cambridge, and encourage positive action towards sustainability. This year's theme is 'Towards a Sustainable Future: Local Actions, Global Betterment'. It will be held via Zoom. Here is the agenda: 10:00 - 10:10 …
Transition Cambridge organises monthly cafes, actual or virtual depending on the rules at the time, with lively conversations, talks, presentations and films. More details, and the programme for future cafes, …
This is an edited extract from the Circular Cambridge website: (links in italics) On the last Wednesday of the month, people in Cambridgeshire can use Zoom to get their broken items seen by an experienced Cambridgeshire Repair Café repairer, without even leaving their home! The next one is on Wednesday 24 June. Over lunchtime, you’ll be able to …
A wildflower walk to Stapleford Parish Pit led by 2G3S member John 0’Boyle. There is uneven ground on the site so sturdy footwear is advised. There is no charge for this event. Stapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs, managed by a group of Friends under the trusteeship of the Parish …
THE TIME IS NOW: VIRTUAL LOBBY FOR A HEALTHY, GREEN & FAIR RECOVERY (TUESDAY 30 JUNE) STOP PRESS: We are delighted to report that Anthony Browne has arranged a Zoom meeting for the South Cambs constituency at 4.00 pm on Monday 29 June. It is not too late to register, as below. You are not …
We are still meeting online because of the pandemic. It would be great to see you if you would like to come! We shall be discussing possible future events, and progress on various campaigns such as the South Cambs District Council Zero Carbon campaign; contact with Anthony Browne; local transport issues. Either stay for the …
This will be a meeting held via Zoom. Bill Powell was to have spoken at our April meeting about the need for cleaner and more efficient cooking methods using farm and forestry waste in Uganda, including demonstrating a stove that he had seen used; but unfortunately the meeting couldn't go ahead because of the pandemic. …
2G3S Conversation Evenings: Climate Change Extinction Rebellion We are delighted to welcome Jenny and Derek Langley from Cambridge XR who will give their personal insight into what XR is all about, followed by a chance to ask questions 8 pm Monday 26 October 2020 A Zoom meeting: contact greengroupssss@gmail.com with the heading ‘XR talk’ …
CONVERSATION EVENING: SUSTAINABLE DIETARY CHOICES Duncan Catchpole, founder of The Cambridge Organic Food Company and committee member of Cambridge Sustainable Food, will talk and answer questions about how the food system is contributing to climate change, and how we can make good dietary choices from an environmental perspective. He will also update us on …