KEEP IT GREEN – SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS
Looking to save money on your energy bill? Perhaps you’re interested in learning how to upholster your dilapidated furnishings instead of throwing them away. Whatever your reason for living a greener lifestyle, find below out top picks for eco-friendly events taking place in Surrey this month.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILL / OCTOBER 29 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
A pertinent topic of discussion, if there ever was one – just how do you solve a problem like the looming energy bill that lies in wait? More jumpers? Cuddles? Join the carbon-conscious folk at Guildford’s hub of all things low-emissions as they delve into the psychology of habits and the behavioural changes we can adopt to save energy, money and mother earth.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
TO BE WORN AGAIN VINTAGE KILO SALE / NOVEMBER 5 + 6 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Sussex’s vintage emporium, To Be Worn Again, is back at Guildford’s ZERO for a thrifty weekend selling clothes that simply, erm, must be worn again! Buy by the weight of clobber collected as you say “no” to new and “yes” to that second-hand dress that will not only look super rad but also be saved from landfill.
For more information, visit tobewornagain.co.uk
VOLUNTEER DAY: COPPICING / NOVEMBER 1 + 8 / CUCKNELL’S WOOD, SHAMLEY GREEN
Love nature? Of course, you do – that’s why you’re here. Join members from the Surrey Wildlife Trust over at Cucknell’s Wood, between Shamley Green and Cranleigh. Dress for a day undertaking the practical duties required to maintain and conserve the local environment and meet a like-minded group of folks who love where they live.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
BEGINNERS FOOTSTOOL UPHOLSTERY COURSE / NOVEMBER 12 / SARAH LOUISE DIX, GODALMING
From group workshops to 10-week upholstery courses, Sarah Louise Dix provides a range of courses and classes that will enable you to lovingly restore your favourite chair – that has – let’s be honest – seen better days. So join Sarah for this one-day date in November, whereby you’ll learn the basics of upholstery, thus beginning your adventure into upcycling and upholstering forgotten treasures into something fabulous, new and made by you.
For more information, visit sarahlouisedix.co.uk
MAKE YOUR OWN WRAPPING PAPER / NOVEMBER 18 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
It’s essential to make the impending season sustainable, right? So to add a little pizzazz to your present giving this year, why not pop along to this workshop over at the beautifully scenic West Horsley Place and spend the morning making your own wrapping paper? Discover tips and tricks on how to get some seasonal prints onto your roll of paper.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / NOVEMBER 19 + 20 / WALTON + GUILDFORD
Stock up on sustainable products for your person and place of rest at these Ethical Vegan Markets in Walton and Guildford. From plant-based cleaning products to vegan foodstuffs to munch on, whether you’re conscious or simply curious – pop along and discover some ethical products and their makers who are helping to make a difference to the way we live.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com