Wycombe Friends of the Earth

Earth Day
2023-04-22
Celebrate our planet. Find an event near you.
Organised by Earth Day Network.
“Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet. Because a green future is a prosperous future. We need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable.”
Worldwide. Every 22nd April.

OTHER ECO GROUPS & EVENTS
2023-05-01, 2023-06-01
Click links below…
List of environmental events in the Wycombe area
This is a more detailed listing of individual events. It is a pinned post on the Facebook page of Wycombe Env Centre.
List of environmental organisations in the Wycombe area
Another way to find out re events. Click on the link to the organisation’s website and search for ‘what’s on’, events or similar.

'Wycombe Environment' group meeting (most Mondays)
2023-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
Wycombe Environment (WE) is part of the Environment and Climate Change sub-group of the High Wycombe Community Board – itself part of Buckinghamshire County Council. WE is not a forum for discussion, but for action, to cut carbon and boost biodiversity. It meets weekly for half an hour by Zoom on Mondays at 6.30 pm. If you would like to join, please email hwcb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk, with ‘WE’ in the subject line.
It was setup 10th Feb 2021.

Scrapstore 'Refresh' (EVERY Wednesday)
2023-05-03 14:30 - 17:30
The scrap store (Refresh) is run by Wycombe Environment Centre and is located in the Chiltern Shopping Centre (Frogmoor).
(It ‘inherited’ stock from the old scrapstore Wycombe Resource Zone, in Cressex, which was run by the Council)

Wycombe FoE Monthly Meeting
2023-05-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-07 19:30 - 21:00
Format of meeting (Zoom and/or Physical location).
Agenda will be published a few days beforehand on our Home page – www.wycombefoe.org.uk.
Nonmembers please email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for a Zoom invitation.
We welcome new input and faces, so lets hear from you.

Chiltern Rangers Conservation (most Thursdays - check website)
2023-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom
Every Thursday the Chiltern Rangers run a volunteer conservation group which is open to all.
Come along and meet the group at Wycombe Rye Lido Car Park and keep fit while helping to take care of your local environment at woodlands.
Tools, gloves and hot drinks are provided. Please wear stout footwear and appropriate clothing suitable for outdoors activities and the weather. If you would like to get involved then please contact them – info@chilternrangers.co.uk
More events are on their website.

Scrapstore 'Refresh' (EVERY Saturday)
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00

Compost awareness week
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-13
Find out about the importance of composting and learn how to do it.
Further info at www.gardenorganic.org.uk, or for international go www.compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAW-Home
Starts every first Sunday of May, till Saturday. Worldwide.

World Fairtrade Day
2023-05-13
Fair Trade is an agent for change. It is a tangible solution to poverty eradication, a good tool for sustainable development, and most of all Fair Trade promotes social justice.
Contact High Wycombe Fairtrade group to find out if any events/stalls are happening in your area – www.wycombefairtrade.org.uk/
Worldwide. Every 2nd Saturday of May.

Wycombe Repair Café
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Church Street, Church Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2DE, United Kingdom
Wycombe Repair Café is run by volunteers and organised by Wycombe Environment. The Repair Café is located in All Saints Parish Church in the centre of High Wycombe. Bring your broken household items (mechanical, textile or small electrical) and we may be able to repair it. Either way, there will be no charge (except if a new part is required), although any donations will be very welcome.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, in High Wycombe.
(note also that there are other Repair Cafes nearby, eg in Marlow and Hazlemere)

Pann Mill Open day
2023-05-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Pann Mill, The Rye (nr Busy Bees nursery), High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Enjoy a walk round the Rye and stop in on Pann Mill for cake/tea/coffee and view the variety of stands (books, plants, brick-a-brack, charity groups etc).
Flour made in Pann Mill is usually on sale (dependent on water levels).
Likely environmental stalls: Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Revive the Wye.
Coincides with the Sunday of National mills weekend (https://nationaltoday.com/national-mills-weekend).

Walk to school week
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-19
Join over a million pupils and their families to celebrate walking to school.
Challenge everyone in your school to walk every day during Walk to School Week and make a real difference to your children’s happiness and wellbeing.
UK.
Every 3rd Monday of May, till Friday.

Vegetarian week
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-21
What we eat has a huge impact on our environment. See website for further details/events.
UK, Every (2nd or) 3rd Monday in May, to Sunday.

Anniversary of Environment Centre (2001)
2023-05-17 | Wycombe Environment Centre, Chilterns Shopping Centre,, High Wycombe, HP13 5ES
The Wycombe Environment Centre (on Holywell Mead near the Rye) was founded in 17 May 2001 by Frances Alexander and steering group.
Due to financial constraints it has re-located a number of times e.g. to West Wycombe Rd and to Chilterns Shopping Centre (2014-2016).
Contact details on website www.ecobuzz.org.uk/contact
or message them via Facebook – www.facebook.com/WycombeEnvironmentCentre

Bee day
2023-05-20
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.
Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity.
Every 20th May. Worldwide.

Biological diversity day
2023-05-22
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Every 22nd May. Worldwide

Refresh Scrapstore Stall (TBC) at Frog Fest
2023-05-28 11:00 - 20:00
The Refresh Scrapstore will be holding a stall at Frog Fest https://www.facebook.com/HelloMyWycombe
More info about the stall nearer the time.

Chiltern Rangers Conservation
2023-06-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom
Most Thursdays the Chiltern Rangers run a volunteer conservation group which is open to all.
Come along and meet the group at Wycombe Rye Lido Car Park and keep fit while helping to take care of your local environment at woodlands.
Tools, gloves and hot drinks are provided. Please wear stout footwear and appropriate clothing suitable for outdoors activities and the weather. If you would like to get involved then please contact them – info@chilternrangers.co.uk
More events are on their website.

Bicycle day
2023-06-03
The bicycle is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. Active transport is not only healthy, but also cost-effective for shorter distances.
Every 3rd June. Worldwide.

Scrapstore 'Refresh'
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-07 13:30 - 16:30

Environment Day
2023-06-05
United Nations World Environment Day is a day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries.
Above all, it is the ‘people’s day’ for doing something to take care of the Earth or become an agent of change. That ‘something’ can be focused locally, nationally or globally; it can be a solo action or involve a crowd.
See website for events and more information.
Worldwide. Every 5th June.

Bike week
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-11
Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling. Thousands of people all over the UK enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike.
Search the website for events near you.
Starting every last Sunday in May or first Monday in June. UK.

'Wycombe Environment' group meeting
2023-06-05 18:30 - 19:00
Wycombe Environment (WE) is part of the Environment and Climate Change sub-group of the High Wycombe Community Board – itself part of Buckinghamshire County Council. WE is not a forum for discussion, but for action, to cut carbon and boost biodiversity.
On most Mondays the group meets weekly for half an hour by Zoom on Mondays at 6.30 pm. If you would like to join, please email hwcb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk, with ‘WE’ in the subject line.
It was setup 10th Feb 2021.

Oceans day
2023-06-08
World Oceans Day is the United Nations’ recognized day of ocean celebration and action.
Worldwide. Every 8th June.

Wycombe Repair Café
2023-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Church Street, Church Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2DE, United Kingdom
Wycombe Repair Café is run by volunteers and organised by Wycombe Environment community group. The Repair Café is located in All Saints Parish Church in the centre of High Wycombe. Bring your broken household items (mechanical, textile or small electrical) and we may be able to repair it. Either way, there will be no charge (except if a new part is required), although any donations will be very welcome.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, in High Wycombe.
(note also that there are other Repair Cafes nearby, eg in Marlow and Hazlemere)

Climate action day
2023-06-10 10:00 - 13:30
Come and see us in Amersham at the Climate Action Day and Ecofest outside St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Sycamore Road, Amersham, on Saturday 10th June 10am-1.30pm.
