KEEP IT GREEN: ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
Let’s face it – we all need stuff – to a degree. From food to clothing and everything in between; buying and consuming in an eco-friendly way might seem like a drastic change, but in reality it’s all about getting into the habit. Make haste and check out these sustainable-centric events taking place in Surrey this April.
CLIMATE FRESK / APRIL 1 / ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD
Do you want to feel more confident talking about climate science? Are you looking for a tool that could be used in your workplace to raise awareness and action on climate? Want to feel empowered to take high-impact climate actions? Then, join the fine folk of Zero Carbon Guildford for a FREE community Climate Fresk! A fun, interactive workshop about climate change.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / APRIL 1 + 2 / ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD
Bargains galore are in-store at the To Be Worn Again Vintage Kilo sale, which returns to Zero Carbon, Guildford, this April. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryear threads can sift through rails of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up vintage threads whilst reusing other’s unwanted items, all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill. Yay.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / APRIL 2, 15 + 22 / GUILDFORD, WALTON + WOKING
Ethical Vegan Events will once again be popping up throughout Surrey with their excellent markets. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced. Catch them in Guildford, Walton and Woking this April.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
PALLET UPCYCLING – MAKE A GARDEN PLANTER / APRIL 4 + 27 / THE GREAT BRITISH WOODSHOP, WEST BYFLEET
Upcycling and growing! Two excellent ways to Keep It Green and cut down your carbon footprint. Head for West Byfleet’s Great British Woodshop and participate in this educational workshop, whereby you’ll learn some great tips on upcycling.
For more information, visit greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk
SIGN MAKING WORKSHOP / APRIL 16, 19 + 20 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Join Guildford’s Solar Sisters for an afternoon spent sign-making. The shop will provide materials, inspiration and good company for a sign-making workshop in preparation for Extinction Rebellion’s The Big One gathering outside of the Houses of Parliament on April 21. So say how you feel and let the people know what’s-what.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT: SUSTAINABILITY MEETUP / APRIL 19 / THE CASTLE, FARNHAM
For those keen on cutting down on their carbon footprint in both a professional and personal capacity, get together and chat over nibbles and some of the wet stuff at this soon-to-be regular addition to the sustainability scene’s events calendar. Started in Glasgow after COP26, this is an informal meet-up for like-minded folk with a passion for the planet to network and share ideas and practices.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk