Wycombe Friends of the Earth

Estimates of UK population published in June
2018-06-01
Every June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes estimates of the current UK population.
The number of people in the UK has a knock-on effect on the number of houses built on green areas, traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as climate change in general.

Environment Day
2018-06-05
World Environment Day is the United Nations’ most important 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.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Meeting includes talk about plastic pollution and AGM
2018-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
The meeting will also include
a talk by a member of the Plastics Team from FoE head office.
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity Reformed Church. Only 5min walk to the Friends Meeting House from there.
Bus stop is also right next to the church.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2018-06-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-02 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

Oceans day
2018-06-08
World Oceans Day is the United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action.
Worldwide. Every 8th June.

Bike week
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-17
Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling, and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK, whether this be for fun, as a means of getting around to work or school, the local shops or just to visit friends.
See website for events near you.
Every 2nd Saturday of June. UK.

Combating desertification day
2018-06-17
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
2018-06-21
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.

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS
2018-07-01, 2018-08-01, 2018-09-01, 2018-10-01
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
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Marlow in Transition
Revive the Wye
Wycombe Environment Centre
Wycombe Wildlife Group
And see…
Marlow Repair Cafe
Food shops and markets selling LOCAL produce
UK Friends of the Earth
Population Matters

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - LIDO CAFE ON THE RYE !!
2018-07-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Lido Cafe on the Rye, The Rye (off Bassetsbury Lane), High Wycombe, HP11 1QX
See www.wycombefoe.org.uk for info about temporary venue,
or message us on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/180954754740

Pann Mill Open day
2018-07-08 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: High Wycombe Beekeepers (sale of locally made honey)

World population day
2018-07-11
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.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - TEMPORARY VENUE AT RYE LIDO CAFE
2018-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Lido Cafe on the Rye, The Rye (off Bassetsbury Lane), High Wycombe, HP11 1QX
Venue will be In the Lido Cafe on the Rye.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2018-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Quaker Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat. Or get stuck in and start campaigning (to improve local air quality, reduce food waste etc etc).
Easy parking (free from 7pm) is available at the car park next to Trinity Reformed Church. Only 5min walk to the Friends Meeting House from there.
Bus stop is also right next to the church.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2018-09-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-04 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 us.
info@chilternrangers.co.uk
More events on their website.

Ozone layer day
2018-09-16
UN international Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
Worldwide, every 16th September.

Pann Mill Open day
2018-09-16 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.

Car free day
2018-09-22
On 22 September people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society.
(Worldwide, every 22 September)

Recycle week
2018-09-24 - 2018-09-30
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.

World Contraception day (WHO)
2018-09-26
According to WHO (World Health Organisation), the promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women and couples – is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities. Allowing women to choose whether, when, and how many children to have achieves progress on global health goals. It also helps break the cycle of poverty, and puts families, communities, and countries on a stronger, more prosperous and sustainable path.
Note: More than 200 million women worldwide do not have adequate access to family planning services. According to Population Matters, improved access results in smaller families. Smaller families consume less and are more sustainable.
Worldwide, every 26 Sept.

Vegetarian day
2018-10-01
To raise awareness of the benefits of a vegetarian diet in terms of ethics, health and environmental sustainability.
Worldwide, every 1st October.
More info: https://worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org/

Lets talk rubbish (Chinnor community event)
2018-10-02 19:30 - 21:30
Organised by Chinnor action on plastic.
Venue:
Chinnor Community Pavilion
Station Road, OX39 4PU, Chinnor

More info here – www.facebook.com/events/513081395802488/

Animal welfare day
2018-10-04
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.
