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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: 4th Sketty (Bishop Gore School canteen, De la Beche Road), 11th Mumbles 9am-1pm (The Dairy Car Park, Oystermouth Square), 11th Gorseinon 9.30am-1pm (Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive), 18th Penclawdd (Penclawdd Community Centre), 25th Clydach 10am-1pm (The Moose Hall, Beryl Street)
Sundays: 9.30am-12.30pm: 12th Pennard (Pennard Community Centre)
Wednesdays: 9.30am-1.30pm: 15th Pontarddulais (Institute, St Teilo's Street)
Other Events:
Every Mon 12.30pm Stepping Out Walking for health and wellbeing in Penllergare Valley Woods. Call Ben, Penllegare Trust 07879 011534.
Tue & Weds, 10am-4pm The Grounds Gang Practical and environmental tasks. £ 1.50 (lunch). For adults. Tel Kari, Swansea Community Farm 01792 578384 to book.
Every Tues, Weds & Thur Do it (For us)! Do you have an interest in learning building skills to help with Swansea Community Farm’s building projects? Work alongside a skilled builder. Call Kate on 01792 578384.
Every Thur Community Roots at Swansea Community Farm Help out at this busy farm and get trained in the process. Call Kate on 01792 578384.
Every Thur Volunteer Workday in Penllergare Valley Woods Meet at the Pit Stop cafe A48 entrance. See contact above.
Thur to Sat 10am-6pm Re cycle Swansea The project is behind the Mill Pub, St Catherine Street and takes in donated bicycles and puts them back on the road. See www.recyclesouthwales. wordpress.com
Thu 2nd 9.30am–5pm World Wetlands Day Activities Join in an international celebration of wetlands. Themed walks and activities at WT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli. Usual admission fees apply. Tel. 01554 741087.
Sat 4th 1.30pm Make and Mend: Clocks! Monthly ‘upcycling’ workshop for adults. Create funky hand-made clocks from recycled materials. All abilities welcome. Costs £3.50 and advance booking required. At National Waterfront Museum, tel. 01792 638950.
Sun 5th 10am Morning Walk around WWT Wetlands Using the hides around the estuary and lake. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Tel. Marlay, RSPB, 01792-816250.
Sun 5th 10am–12noon Rosehill Quarry Task Day Help maintain this beautiful open space and wildlife area. Tel. Jannie Cherry, Rosehill Quarry Group, 01792 477863.
Sun 5th 11am and 1.30pm Nordic Walking at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. Trained walkers and complete beginners welcome. Poles can be provided. Free activity but usual admission fees apply. Tel. 01554 741087.
Sat 11th 10am Kites and Dippers: Conservation on the Reserve Planting hawthorn, hazel and blackthorn with the RSPB warden. For children 8-18 years. Non-members welcome but please call first. Tel. Vicky, 01792 846443.
Sun 12th & 26th 10am–1pm Birdwatching at Blackpill Wildlife Centre Join members of RSPB local group bird-watching across Swansea Bay. Tel. Maggie, 01792 229244.
Sat 11th to Sun 19th 9.30am–5pm Half Term Holiday Fun at WWT National Wetland Centre. For all the family with activities including: Migration Walk (11am), Wales Endangered Species Walk (1pm), and Craft Workshop (3–5pm). Usual entrance fees apply. Tel. 01554 741087.
Sun 12th 2pm Darwin Day Lecture by evolutionary geneticist Dr Pamela Styles followed by a guided walk looking at adaptive features & similarities of birds. At WWT, usual admission . Booking essential, on 01554 741087.
Tue 14th 1–2pm JPR Orienteering in Brynmill Park For 5–11 years old. Meet in the Discovery Centre. Book at www.swansea.gov.uk/jpr as . Tel. Parks Development Team, 01792 635485.
Tue 14th & Wed 15th 10am–3pm Forest Fun Play Days at Park Woods, Parkmill. Den building, camp fire, arts and crafts for children 8-11 years. £20 per child per day. Booking essential. Tel. Forest School, 01792 367118.
Wed 16th 10.30am-12pm Willow Craft for Kids At the Environment Centre for 7-12 year olds. See HERE
Thu 16th 10am–3.30pm Bird Observation Training Day Find out how to observe birds at this free event suitable for families and individuals in Cwmdonkin Park, Uplands. Tel. Steve Hopkins, Parks, 01792 205327.
Thu 16th 11am–12noon JPR Build a Beetle Castle in Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach. For aged 5–11 years old. Book at www.swansea.gov.uk/jpr as places are limited. Tel. Parks Development, 01792 635485.
Fri 17th & Sun 19th 10.30am–12noon and 1–4pm Bird Box Making Workshop at WWT National Wetland Centre. Drop in to make your very own bird box to take home. Receive expert one-to-one instruction to help you complete your box. £5 per bird box. Usual admission fees also apply. Tel. 01554 741087.
Fri 17th 1–3pm National Nest Box Project Drop in to make bird nest boxes to be put up on Kilvey Hill. All tools & materials provided. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. A Swansea Nature Network event to mark BTO National Nest Box Week. Meet at White Rock Car Park, Pentrechwyth Rd. Tel. Lea, Nature Conservation, 01792 635749.
Fri 17th 7.30pm Birds of Northern India Talk by Alan Rosney at the Environment Centre. Entry £1. Tea, coffee and biscuits available 50p. Visitors welcome. Tel. Russell Evans, RSPB, 07977 258158.
Sat 18th 10am–3.30pm Family Work Day at Swansea Community Farm. Get the whole family in their wellies and take part in the running of a small working Farm. Children under 8yrs must be accompanied. Fee £2 per person. Book in advance. Tel. 01792 578384.
Mon 20th 7pm Curry Evening in aid of ActionAid at Mumbai Restaurant, Blackpill. £14 each. Tickets available from Ann Barnes, 01792 290874.
Fri 24th 7.15pm Gower Ornithological Society Talk At the Environment Centre by Paul Llewellyn on an aspect of wildlife conservation . Tel. Jeremy, Gower Ornithological Society, 01792 551331.
Sat 25th and Sun 26th 10am Urban Permaculture Course Learn how to apply the permaculture design system in an urban setting see HERE
Sat 25th 10am–3.30pm Conservation Day at Swansea Community Farm. Take part in seasonal conservation tasks Includes light refreshments. Ages 8-16 years, £1/person. Tel. Alyson, 01792 578384.
Sat 25th 11am Ramble and Rugby 6 mile walk, getting back to the pub in time to enjoy the England v Wales rugby match. Bring packed lunch, your rugby jersey and money for a drink. Meet at Joiners Arms, Three Crosses. Tel. Peris, Swansea Outdoor Group, 07926 165768.
Sat 25th 11.30am–4pm Walk to the Worm Discover the wonders of Worms Head. Cost is £4 adult, £2 child. Booking essential. Tel. National Trust, 01792 390636.
Mon 27th to Sun 11th March Fairtrade Fortnight Great programme of varied local activities. Including a fashion show (2nd March), Celebration Evening and Talk at Tapestri (9th March), coffee mornings, walk and exhibition. Visit the website for more details www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk
Fair trade information and product stalls will be set up in local venues on the following days:
Tue 28th February: Christwell Church, Manselton Road, Manselton, 10am–12noon and 6.30–8.30pm
Wed 29th February: Oystermouth Library, Dunns Lane, Mumbles, 10.30am–4pm
Fri 2nd March: Pontarddulais Library, St Michael's Avenue, Pontarddulais, 10am-1pm and 2-4pm
Thu 8th March: Townhill Library, Phoenix Centre, Powys Avenue, Townhill, 2–4pm
Fri 9th March: Gorseinon Library, West Street, Gorseinon, 10am–4pm
Mon 27th 10am–12.30pm Fairtrade Coffee Morning at Oxfam shop, Union Street, Swansea. Kick off Fairtrade Fortnight with a visit to the Oxfam shop on Union Street for a cup of Fairtrade coffee. Tel. Clare Bennett, Oxfam, 01792 654287.
Tue 28th 7pm ‘Journey’ Exhibition and Discussion at Oxfam Bookshop, Castle Street, Swansea. Swansea artist Josie Mackenzie will be exhibiting and discussing a textile piece she has created which traces the journey of tea from Sri Lanka to our kitchens. This will then be on display at the Oxfam Bookshop throughout Fairtrade Fortnight. Tel. Phil Broadhurst, Oxfam, 01269 596933.
Wed 29th 7.30pm Leap Year Walk Join the Swansea Outdoor Group for a 3 mile evening walk in Gower to mark the Leap Day, ending back at the Joiners Arms for a drink. Please bring a torch. Meet at Joiners Arms, Bishopston. Tel. Wyn, 01792 470886.
Visit the website for more details and Fairtrade Fiortnight events www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk
Environmental Events Leaflet February - July 2012:
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The Environment Centre's
Green Fayre
UPDATE: Green Fayre 2012: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November
The 2011 Fayre was held on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2011 10am-4pm
At the National Waterfront Museum, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD
More HERE
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