Wycombe Friends of the Earth

Plastic attack (returning surplus plastic before leaving shops)
2019-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Sainsburys High Wycombe, Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2DN, United Kingdom
Plastic Attacks are now spreading across the world. A small group of shoppers decided they had had enough of excessive amounts of plastic packaging. Their idea was simple, ‘just leave it all behind!’
Now Plastic Attack comes to High Wycombe!
The group meet outside the supermarket holding banners, hand out informative flyers and talk to other shoppers in order to raise awareness of the cause. They then encourage the other everyday people coming to the supermarket to do their shopping to join in the event on the day.
The shoppers then enter the shop, fill their trolleys with the general items they require for their weeks food shopping and head to the checkouts.
Their goods are then paid for as normal.
After checkout the shoppers then start to strip all the plastic packaging from the food they have purchased and it is collected into trolleys by the organisers.
Food is then repackaged into reusable containers and bags often made from alternative plastic free materials. The organisers try to provide any shoppers who don’t have their own bags and containers with bags and boxes which they have saved from going to landfill to be reused at the event.
The management at the store are then informed that the plastic packaging will be left behind as a direct protest about the overuse of this unnecessary waste, and that the supermarket now take responsibility for ensuring it is recycled correctly.
They are then asked pass the message on (in the form of a letter or information, and any petitions as signed by shoppers and concerned local people) to senior levels of management in the hope that they will listen to their customers, and both change the way they package their products and put pressure on their suppliers to do the same.
Food is then either taken home by the shoppers or sometimes people donate this to local food banks or other local charities through the organisers if they wish.

Bike ride from Cryers Hill (part of National Bike Week)
2019-06-11 19:00 - 22:00
Time includes drink at pub.
More info at…
https://www.cyclinguk.org/event/chiltern-explorer

Combating desertification day
2019-06-17
World day to combat desertification.
​There is probably no greater issue than land in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals that touches everyone. From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear and the houses we live – it all stems from land resources. In order to “leave no one behind” as proclaimed in the new Sustainable Development Goals, achieving land degradation neutrality needs to be in the forefront to meet our requirements and develop sustainability.
Every 17th June. Worldwide.

Clean air day
2019-06-20
Clean Air Day is a chance for the whole country (UK) to come together and improve air quality through collective action.
Find out more about air pollution and how it can impact your health.
Every 3rd(?) Thursday of June.

OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
2019-07-01
Note for using this calendar.
Some local environmental organisations list their own events.
Click on the link to their websites below and search for ‘what’s on’ or ‘events’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chiltern Green Party
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
Extinction Rebellion Marlow
High Wycombe Beekeepers
High Wycombe & Marlow Vegans
Marlow in Transition
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe (March, June and Sept)
Fill Food
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
Friends of the Earth (London)
Population Matters (London)

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2019-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to come along to chat about local environmental matters. We have ongoing campaigns such as reducing plastic waste, improving local air quality, looking after our bees etc).
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity United Reformed Church (only 5min walk to the meeting venue).
Bus stop is also right next to the church as well.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2019-07-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-03 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 us – info@chilternrangers.co.uk
More events are on their website.

World population day
2019-07-11
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

Worldwide, every 11th July.

For events local to High Wycombe email highwycombegroup@populationmatters.org
For events further afield, see www.populationmatters.org.

Pann Mill Open day
2019-07-14 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.
Flour made in Pann Mill is usually on sale (dependent on water levels).
Possible environmental stalls: High Wycombe Beekeepers (sale of locally made honey)

Earth Overshoot Day
2019-07-29
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We maintain this deficit by liquidating stocks of ecological resources and accumulating waste, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Earth Overshoot Day is hosted and calculated by Global Footprint Network, an international think tank that coordinates research, develops methodological standards and provides decision-makers with a menu of tools to help the human economy operate within Earth’s ecological limits.
Every year different date depending on how sustainable we are; worldwide.

OTHER ECO EVENTS & GROUPS
2019-08-01, 2019-09-01, 2019-10-01
Note for using this calendar:
Some local environmental organisations list their own events.
Click on the link to their websites below and search for ‘what’s on’ or ‘events’:
Chiltern Rangers
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth
Extinction Rebellion Marlow
High Wycombe Beekeepers
High Wycombe & Marlow Vegans
Marlow in Transition
Population Matters High Wycombe
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
See also…
Fill Food (local eco deliveries)
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
Friends of the Earth (London)
HOPE (online eco shop)
Marlow Repair Cafe (March, June and Sept)
Population Matters (London)
Ten Mile Menu (local vegbox delivery)

Wycombe for Fairtrade 5 year anniversary (date tbc)
2019-08-01 08:00 - 17:00

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2019-08-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to come along to chat about local environmental matters. We have ongoing campaigns such as tackling climate change, reducing plastic waste and improving local air quality.
Bus stop is also right next to the church.
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity United Reformed Church (only 5min walk to the meeting venue).
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Pann Mill Open day
2019-09-15 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.
Flour made in Pann Mill is usually on sale (dependent on water levels).
Likely eco stalls: Wycombe Friends of the Earth and High Wycombe Beekeepers.
Coincides with Heritage Open Days.

Ozone layer day
2019-09-16
UN international Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
Worldwide, every 16th September.

Recycle week
2019-09-23 - 2019-09-29
The aim of the week is to encourage people to think about all those items that often get forgotten about when recycling at home. And to encourage people to recycle more, waste less and take up the challenge for sustainable living.
From fourth Monday, to Sunday.

World Contraception Day
2019-09-26
The annual worldwide campaign centers around a vision where every pregnancy is wanted. Launched in 2007, WCD’s mission is to improve awareness of contraception and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
From a sustainability and climate change viewpoint this is also important because having one fewer child has a bigger impact than going vegan, flying less or not using fossil fuels, combined!
Worldwide, every 26th September.

Vegetarian day
2019-10-01
To raise awareness of the benefits of a vegetarian diet in terms of ethics, health and environmental sustainability.
Worldwide, every 1st October.

Animal welfare day
2019-10-04
The aim of Animal welfare day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. To achieve this, they encourage animal welfare organisations, community groups, youth and children’s clubs, businesses and individuals to organise events in celebration of World Animal Day.
Worldwide, every 4th Oct.

'No disposable cup' day
2019-10-04
Founded by Ed Gemmell in 2019 (4 October is the feast day of St Francis of Assisi who it the patron saint of the environment)
The aim is to…
1. get everyone not to use a disposable cup for one day while raising awareness of the massive waste problem caused by disposable cups
2. get disposable cups withdrawn or banned completely
3. help in the battle against global heating and climate change.
Every 4th Oct, worldwide.

Standup to Climate Chaos
2019-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
A unique blend of standup comedy and climate infographics.
Plus: eco stalls, talks, Vegan food and eco-friendly drink.
Wycombe FoE will be there as well, of course.
For advance tickets (£6) email highwycombegroup@populationmatters.org.
One free drink included.
See poster for details:

World Food Day
2019-10-16
Food day is celebrated in the worldwide in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.
Every 16th October, worldwide.

Vegan day
2019-11-01
World vegan day.
To share the benefits – to humans, other animals and the planet – of plant-based lifestyles.
Every 1st of November.
