KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
Wouldn’t it be amazing if all events were eco-friendly, sustainable and had kindness to planet earth at the core of their outlook? Here’s to those event organisers taking steps to make it happen right here in Surrey. From recycling and upcycling to conservation and education, find out what’s on in Surrey this May. Remember – keep it clean, keep it green.
PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / MAY 4 + 25 / GODALMING + ALTON
For those looking to get their fill of sustainable products, produce and plant-based goods, get yourself to one of tases excellent ethical artisan markets this month. 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 Godalming and Alton this month.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
PRELOVED KILO SALE / MAY 18 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Bargains galore are in-store at this Preloved Kilo sale, which returns to Guildford Cathedral this May. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryear threads can sift through rails of preloved, vintage and retro clothes. 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 prelovedkilo.com
CONSERVATION WORKSHOP / MAY 19 / HOLME FARM, ADDLESTONE
Taking place at the beacon of wellbeing and nature that is Holme Farm near Addlestone, join likeminded lovers of planet earth and take part in this Conservation Workshop. Help with and learn about; habitat creation, vegetation clearance, seed planting and more. No skills or experience are required, and tools and training will be provided on the day.
For more information, visit holmefarm.org.uk
FARNHAM’S SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL / MAY 19 / GOSTREY MEADOWN, FARNHAM
Organised by the fine folk at Farnham Community Farm and Farnham Town Council, the Farnham Sustainability Festival returns to Gostrey Meadow this May. Bringing together local organisations, charities, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability – learn how to make your life choices more sustainable.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk
AN INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN BEES / MAY 23 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Taking place at RHS Garden Wisley, be introduced to some of the charming bumblebees and fascinating solitary bees that bring our gardens alive and pollinate our plants. Learn about their nesting needs and the power plants that make a difference. With a little understanding of the needs of your garden bees you can make powerful plant and gardening choices to transform your plot into a true bee-friendly, pollinator paradise. Please note, this event does not focus on honeybees.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
X TRILLION FILM SCREENING + Q & A / MAY 30 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
14 women, 3,000 miles, X trillion pieces of plastic. Follow the gruelling journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew led by Emily Penn as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean through the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet to make the unseen, seen. The international crew of scientists, sailors, designers, engineers, and teachers set sail on a transformative month-long voyage and this film offers practical and emotional response to one of the biggest global challenges of our time. A story of hope, filled with life, magic and a call to action that burns with optimism.
For more information, visit electric.theatre