KEEP IT GREEN: MAKING SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES A MUST
As stated on the front page of our esteemed publication GuideTo this month, “All You Need Is Less”! If you’re in need of some inspiration on how to live with less and live an altogether greener existence, then check out some of these inspiring events taking place in Surrey this September.
UPCYCLING AND CUSTOMISING CLOTHES / SEPTEMBER 3 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS VILLAGE, COMPTON
Turn your old and worn-out clobber into some unique couture and sign up for this Upcycling and Customising Clothes course at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. Join your tutor Jeanette Farr and create some custom clothing using a range of sewing and patching techniques.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / SEPTEMBER 3 + 4 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Once again, bargains galore are in-store at this Vintage Kilo sale, held at ZERO in Guildford’s town centre this month. 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 other’s unwanted items, all the while saving perfectly good clobber from the pitfalls of landfill.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / SEPTEMBER 11, 17 + 18 / GUILDFORD, WALTON, REDHILL
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for these monthly Ethical Vegan Events taking place in Guildford, Walton and Redhill. Browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers and do your bit for the environment.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK / SEPTEMBER 24 / EVERYWHERE
Love where you live? Take part in the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature! Fancy taking part? Become the solution and help organise an event to ensure this is the biggest, greenest and cleanest event the UK has ever seen.
For more information, visit greatbiggreenweek.com
CAR FREE DAY / SEPTEMBER 25 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
Following the success of 2021’s event, Car Free Day returns to Guildford Town Centre this September. Expect market stalls, street food, live music and street performances from local groups as well as street play areas for children, plus lots more for families. Bike/walk /skate into town and enjoy the sight and sounds of Guildford Town minus the cars.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
ALBURY VINEYARD
If you want to extend your green, clean living to your weekly wine shop, then a visit to Albury Vineyard at the foot of Newlands Corner is a must. Passionate about producing great wine sustainably and putting the environment first, it’s safe to say that the team at Albury Vineyard are advocates of wine without any of the nasty stuff. Producing a range of bio-dynamic organic wine, why not take a tour this month and discover how they do it?
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com