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JULY 2010 Events

(Also see Green Light HERE )

Local Produce Markets: (Great places to help the local economy and reduce your food-miles)

 

Saturdays, 9.30am-12.30pm: 3rd at Bishop Gore school, Sketty, 3rd at the Village hall (Busy Bees) Penllergaer (until 1.30pm),

10th at Oystermouth Square, Mumbles, New! 10th at Canolfon Gorseinon Centre (until 1.30pm),

17th at Penclawdd Community Centre, Penclawdd,

31st at Llangennith Parish Hall

Sundays, 9.30am-12.30pm: 11th at Pennard Community Centre, Pennard

Wednesdays, 9.30am-2pm: 14th at The Institute, 45 St Teilo St, Pontarddulais

 

Every Mon 12.30pm Stepping Out Walking for health and wellbeing in Penllergare Valley Woods. Call Ben, Penllegare Trust 07879 011534.

Every Thur Volunteer Workday in Penllergare Meet at the Pit Stop cafe A48 entrance. See contact above.

 

Every other Wed & Thur 10.30am Mumbles Way Guided Walks see page Greenlight page 3 HERE.

Sat 3rd 10am Silky Wave Moth Survey from Port Eynon car park. Help to survey with Butterfly Conservation. Book with Jo, Wildlife Trust of S & W Wales, 01792 635784.

 

Sat 3rd 2.15pm 200th Anniversary Walk Guided walk around historic Penllegare estate. Meet in council offices car park, Penllergaer. Donations welcome. Call Jennie Eyre, 01558 650416.

 

Sun 4th A1st 10am–12noon Rosehill Quarry Task Day Help maintain this beautiful open space and wildlife area. Call Jannie Cherry, Rosehill Quarry Group, 01792 477863.

 

Thu 8th 7.30pm Nine Meals from Anarchy A plays: Double bill at Pontardawe Arts Centre. Call 01792 863722.

 

Fri 9th Closing date for Sustainable Swansea Awards See www.swanseaenvironmentalforum.net

 

Sat 10th - Mon 12th Green Woodwork Build your own table and furniture using hand tools. Fee charged & booking essential. Call Scott, Dragonfly Creations, 01792 234034.

 

Sat 10th 1pm–3.30pm Eco-muscle Cleaning at Swansea Community Farm. Look at products & how to make them. Bring an empty, jar/bottle. Fee £5. Call 01792 578384.

 

Sun 11th 11am Worms Head Seashore Safari Join marine biologist Judith Oakley. Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Children must be accom-panied. Booking essential. Call Judith, 07879 837817.

 

Mon 12th 12.15-2.15pm & A26th 12.45-2.45pm Oxwich Seashore Safari See J11th.

 

Tue 13th 2–4pm Plants with a Purpose in Bishop’s Wood. Call 01792 361703.

 

Wed 14th, Tue A3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Thur 26th Junior Park Rangers Club for 4-11 year olds. Various themes at Brynmill/Singleton. Booking on 01792 635485.

 

Sat 17th to Sun 18th 9.30am–4pm Coracle Building Course at Down to Earth Project. A practical course. To book call 01792 346566.

 

Sat 17th 9.30am–3.30pm Family Workday at Swansea Community Farm. See J10th

 

Sat 17th 3.45pm Port Eynon Seashore Safari See J11th.

 

Sat 17th 10.30am–4pm Archaeology for All at Swansea Museum with family activities. Bring your own finds too. Call 01792 653763.

 

Sun 18th South Gower Coast Walk 7 miles linear walk with NT wardens. £3 (+£1 bus). Booking on 01792 390636.

 

Sun 18th 10am Day trip to RSPB Reserve at Highnam Woods, Gloucester GL2 8DN.Meet at Highnam Woods Car Park. Directions at
Beginners and new members welcome.Tel. Marlay John 01792 816250 more details at http://rspb.org.uk/groups/westglamorgan

 

Tue 20th 2–4pm Minibeast Safari See J13.

 

Sat 24th 9.30–11.30am Wheelrights Adult Cycling Beginners Class £5. Book with Veronca, 01792 206617.

 

Sat 24th to Thu 29th 10am–4pm Sculpture by the Sea Festival Free artist-led workshops at various locations. All welcome. Call Sara, 01792 367571 or visit www.sculpturebythesea.co.uk

 

Sat 24th & 28th 1.30pm–3.30pm Honey Harmony (£1) Swansea Community Farm. The season’s 1st honey. See J17th.

 

Sat 24th/Sun 25th Introduction to Green Woodwork See J10th

 

Sun 25th 11am–3pm Crymlyn Bog Family Fun Day Inter-national Bog Day with activities & walks. Call 01792 634960.

 

Tue 27th, A8th, 10th, 24th Rockpool Watch Various times, see J13th.

Wed 28th 1pm Mumbles Seashore Safari See J11th.

 

Wed 28th 10am–1pm Smuggling, Salt & Limestone A local history walk with Mike, Gower Ranger, 01792 635741.

 

Thu 29th 9.30am–4pm The Down to Earth Experience! Try out their range of award winning activities See J17th.

 

 

Environmental Events Leaflet 2010:

Download it HERE

 

The Environment Centre

A list of Environment Centre events covering June to December 2010 can be viewed HERE

 

The Green Fayre

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th November 2010

10am-4pm

At the National Waterfront Museum, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD

It's the first time we have had a two day event!

More HERE

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