Events
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Population and Sustainability – Talk
Jordans Quaker Centre Welders Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomA presentation and discussion by an expert on population growth. There will also be an information stall and display about population issues, an award winning short video and free refreshments. Take the opportunity to have a walk beforehand around the beautiful Jordans village and countryside.
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Population Matters Conference 2019
Friends House 173 Euston Road, London, United KingdomPopulation Matters is the leading population charity in the UK. It aims to raise awareness of population size and its impact on consumption, climate change and resource deficiency. It campaigns for gender equality and women's rights to family planning services. Empowered (educated) women generally have smaller, more sustainable families. Attendance to Conference is free. For […]
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OTHER LOCAL ECO EVENTS
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 Marlow in Transition Population Matters High Wycombe Revive the Wye Wycombe Environment […]
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Wycombe Friends of the Earth – Monthly Meeting
Quaker Meeting House 25 London Road, High Wycombe, United KingdomEveryone 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 Reformed Church (only 5min walk to the meeting venue). Bus stop […]
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Conservation volunteering – EVERY Thursday of the month
Wycombe Lido Swimming pool The Rye , HighWycombe, United KingdomEvery 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 […]
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Compost awareness week
Find out about the importance of composting and learn how to do it. Further info: www.homecomposting.org.uk and www.gardenorganic.org.uk. Worldwide. Starts every first Sunday of May, till Saturday
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World Fairtrade Day
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.
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Pann Mill Open day
Pann Mill The Rye (nr Busy Bees nursery), High Wycombe, United KingdomEnjoy 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 […]
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Vegetarian week
What we eat has a huge impact on our environment and our health. See website for further details/events. UK Every 2nd or 3rd Monday in May, to Sunday.
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Anniversary of Environment Centre (2001)
Wycombe Environment Centre Chilterns Shopping Centre,, High WycombeThe Wycombe Environment Centre (on Hollywell Mead near the Rye) was founded in 17 May 2001 by Frances Alexander. 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 and visiting times on website: www.ecobuzz.org.uk/contact. They also have a lively Facebook […]
