Information, Education and Action

The Environment Centre is an independent charity (Charity no. 1039378), who's focus is environmental information, education and activity in South West Wales.

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Here on our website you can read the latest environmental news and check out our 'Events' guide. You can surf our Links to local and national groups and projects, as well learn more about what we do.

Our Green shop

 

In Swansea?

Why not Pay us a visit?

At the Environment Centre you can get inspired, research information, buy green goods or drink & snack ethically in our Fairtrade Coffee Shop.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

 

Where are we? See our How to Find us page.

 

 

What are you looking for?

SEEF, SEF, Sustainable Swansea, or SCRAP

To access former Home Page News click HERE.

 

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Latest News Stories

What's On? Find out HERE

workshop posterFashion Workshops

Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th Febuary

At the Environment Centre Free sessions accredited by Youth University. For anyone over 13 years old.More details HERE Book with Carys, 01792 480200 or email her carys@environmentcentre.org.uk

ft swansea logoFairtrade Fortnight 2010

February 22nd - March 7th

Full l ist of Swansea events HERE. Below are 2 of the highlights:

 

ft lunch posterThe Swansea Bay Big Fairtrade Lunch

Sat 27th February 12.30pm
Join the fair trade forums of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for a two-course lunch at the Towers Hotel, Jersey Marine with local, seasonal and fair trade ingredients. This special event starts at 12.30pm and includes a talk from a visiting Fairtrade coffee producer. There will also be a range of stalls, displays and free samples. Tickets for the event are just £5 adult, £2.50 child (subsidised). Please book by February 12th by calling the Environment Centre on 01792 480200. Download a poster HERE.

 

fashion show posterFair Trade and Up-cycled Fashion Show:

Friday 5th March 6.30pm for 7pm start

A fabulous evening of fashion at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, showcasing beautiful fair trade, ethical and up-cycled garments. The Museum opens at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. After the show a selection of clothing and accessories will be available to browse and buy. Entry £5 (£4 concessions) but places are limited so please book in advancefrom the Centre and Oxfam, Union St Swansea....Read on

 

These events are brought to you through Swansea Fair Trade Forum

bird box makingBuild your own Birdbox

Thursday 18thFebruary 2010 from 3-7pm

As part of National Nest box week (14th-21st February) The Environment Centre has teamed up with BTCV to bring you a workshop in making your very own bird box. .For just £5 you can make and take home a unique bird box. Suitable for anyone over 12 years old, but parents need to be aware that there will be tool handling involved.Booking advisable. For more information and to book a place, please contact Carys Kelly carys@environmwntcentre.org.ukDownload a poster HERE

Green Light Newsletters

The Environment Centre has a monthly newsletter "Green Light".

For the latest edition and an archive of previous editions.... Read on

Useful Information

Keep in Touch

Join our ECNews Egroup to receive regular news from us. Just send an email to:

ECNews

Read the small print HERE

Membership

We are an independent local charity. We have a great value membership scheme, with some great benefits.

Find out more here

Volunteering

and Jobs

Want to join us? We have a great team of volunteers who help run the Visitor Centre and other aspects of the charity. Find out more here

 

We have no JOB VACANCIES at present

 

 

Environment Centre Social Accounts

The full 2007-2008 Social Accounts for the Centre can be viewed HERE There is also a shorter summary HERE.

A Social Audit measures our social, environmental and economic impact.