KEEP IT GREEN! ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY
Needless to say, sustainable living is a must. Which is why every month we bring you the best eco-friendly events taking place in Surrey. Plant-based markets, second-hand clothes, upcycling and more await. Keep it green!
PRE-LOVED KILO SALE / OCTOBER 5 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Need a new wardrobe for the colder months? No problem. Bargains galore are in-store at the Preloved Vintage Kilo sale, held at Guildford Cathedral this October. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryears threads can sift through rails upon rails of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up vintage threads whilst re-using others unwanted items all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill.
For more information, visit prelovedkilo.com
GUILDFORD SEED BANK GATHERING / OCTOBER 5 / ZERO CARBON, GUILDFORD
Found a half-opened packet of seeds in your garden shed and wondering what to do with them? Head for Zero in Guildford and join this great Guildford Seed Bank Gathering. An initiative aimed at giving the community a thriving, sustainable source of seeds adapted to local growing conditions. Find out more this October.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.com
BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 6 + 20 / HOLME FARM, ADDLESTONE
An opportunity to get out in the fresh air and help make Holme Farm a wonderful place for wildlife alongside a friendly group of like-minded conservation volunteers. Activities include habitat creation, vegetation clearance, seed planting and more. No skills or experience are required, and tools and training will be provided on the day. All welcome – Boots & sensible clothes advised.
For more information, visit holmefarm.org.uk
PEOPLE, PLANET, PINT / OCTOBER 10 + 17 / FARNHAM + GUILDFORD
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.Taking place at The Castle Pub in Farnham, and Guildford’s Kerrera Craft Beer & Gin Bar.
For more information, visit small99.co.uk
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / OCTOBER 12 / REIGATE METHODIST CHURCH
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this month, Bringing together local organisations, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability. Spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop
PLANT-BASED ARTISAN MARKET / OCTOBER 19 / JUBILEE SQUARE, WOKING
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for this plant-based market found in Woking’s Jubilee Square – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com