Ely Earth Cafe – Ely Cathedral Environment Group

Prosper Cafe, FRESH Complex 6-18 Broad Street Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  It’s a social event, with a short talk and a chance for groups to discuss the topic. This month, on Thursday 18th July, we have Bob Skelton from the Ely Cathedral Environment Group talking about what has been happening at the cathedral to reduce their environmental impact.

Free

The City of Ely and Ely Cathedral Green Fair

Ely Cathedral Centre Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Come and see us on the East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network stand at the third annual Green Fair outside Ely Cathedral  on Palace Green on Saturday 27 July 2024 starting at 10:00 hrs. till 16:00 hrs. Hopefully, it won't rain this year!! The Green Fair organised by Ely Cathedral, is showcasing eco-friendly stalls selling home-made, […]

Free

Ely Repair Cafe

Ely Cathedral Centre Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Ely Repair Cafe is coming to The City of Ely and Ely Cathedral Green Fair on Saturday 27 July 2024 from 11am until 2pm. To find out more and to book an item in for repair please visit the Ely Repair Cafe websiteOpens in a new window The Green Fair is a fun family eco […]

Ely Swishing

Ely Cathedral Centre Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

As part of the Green Fair  Ely Swishing are organising a Swish!. This will take place Saturday 27 July with drops starting at 11:00-12:00 hrs and swishing commencing at 13:00 hrs in the Cathedral Centre, opposite Ely Cathedral. Swishing is an exchange of those pretty, classic and barely worn items we all have hiding in […]

£5

Open for Nature Day: Little Thetford

Little Thetford Recreation Ground, CB6 3HG Little Thetford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

A selection of ‘otterly’ fantastic stalls and activities for all the family! on Little Thetford Recreation Ground Join nature experts, wildlife charities and local conservation initiatives from across the NLOW project area. Experts will be on hand to help people of all ages to discover the wildlife living on your doorstep. Enjoy a delicious East […]

Free

Ely Earth Cafe – August 2024

Prosper Cafe, FRESH Complex 6-18 Broad Street Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

No Meeting this month   The Prosper Cafe is closed

Drayton Meadows Introductory Walk, Soham

Drayton Meadows, Soham

Come to Drayton Meadows, Soham on Sunday 18th August at 2:30pm for an introductory walk around this wildlife area that the Soham Town Council has purchased and developed for the benefit of the community. Families welcome! Dogs on leads are also welcome! There will have experts on hand to help identify the the wild flowers […]

Free

Climate & Environment Committee – City of Ely Council

Aims To support the citizens of Ely address the climate emergency and to nurture pride in the city of Ely by facilitating a clean, healthy and attractive local environment in co-operation with the citizens of Ely, local businesses and other organisations. More details found here Members of the Public may attend any of the committee […]

Coveney Orchard Day

Gravel End, Coveney Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2DN Gravel End, Coveney, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Come and help us to build a bug hotel in the community orchard, Gravel End, Coveney on Sunday 25th August 1-5 pm. Bring a picnic – cider and apple juice will be provided. Please bring something to put in the bug hotel, such as logs, bark, twigs, bamboo canes, straw, tiles – anything that small […]

Free

The Big River Watch

Survey your local river between 6th-12th of September and be part of our UK and Ireland-wide survey of river health. Did you know? There's a free and easy way to help your river. Twice a year we run Big River Watch weeks. where we invite you to take part in a simple citizen science activity […]

Free

Ely Cathedral Environment Lecture – Canon Dr Peter Brotherton

North Transept of Ely Cathedral Ely, Cambridgeshire

On 17 September at 6.30pm at Ely Cathedral - Canon Dr Peter Brotherton, Director of Science, Natural England will speak on 'Climate change and nature loss: twin crises, shared solutions’.   Pete has responsibility for Natural England’s 220 scientific specialists and is NE’s lead Director for Climate Change. He has a particular interest in the interface […]

Free

Environmental Discussion and Reading Club – “Hidden Nature” by Alys Fowler

Online

This is a space for people to come together to discuss topics related to climate, nature, the environment, books, and much more! Please come along, even if you haven't read the book in question. There will be lots of room to chat and think about different topics. This event is discussing discuss "Hidden Nature" by […]

Duxford Festival of Nature

An afternoon and evening of discovery and fun. Discover local wildlife – explore nature-based stalls, including the local Wildlife Trust and On the Verge, where experts share their knowledge on how to encourage and improve biodiversity through caring for the land and our local flora and fauna.

Free

Littleport Repair Cafe

Littleport Village Hall 12 Victoria St, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  Do come to the third Littleport Repair Cafe on 21 September 2024 and see whether you can get your broken items repaired.

Soham “Greener Together” Initiative Launch at the Pumpkin Fair

The Recreation Ground, Soham Soham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

The East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network is working in partnership with Soham Town Council to develop and run the “Soham Greener Together” Initiative to inspire, educate and persuade the people of the town of Soham and the surrounding areas to work together on projects that create a greener, lower carbon community that reduces the impact […]

Burwell Repair Cafe

Mandeville Hall, Tan House Lane Burwell CB25 0AR Tan House Lane, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Now accepting requests for repairs at the Eighth Burwell Repair Cafe Book a slot to have your broken appliances assessed and, hopefully, mended. If you do make a booking - please make a record of the date in your diary or calendar.

Circular Economy Week, 30 September-6 October

A week-long showcase and celebration of the work that businesses, cities and governments are doing to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon circular economy in the London Area. But there are plenty of online events. More details found by clicking here

The What, Why, Where and How of Recycling

Ely Library 6 The Cloisters, Ely, Cambridgeshire

A free hour-long workshop for adults that follows the journey our household waste takes after collection and looks at ways to take action for a more sustainable future.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for Kids!

Ely Library 6 The Cloisters, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Ely Library 3-5pm Thursday 10 October 2024 East Cambs Street Scene will be on hand with fun games and activities for children (5+) to learn about recycling and reducing waste. Just drop in after school between 3 and 5pm, no need to book.

Ely Imaginarium – creatively changing our world

St Mary's, St Mary's St, Ely CB7 4HF

    Do you long for a better future? Have ideas of what it might look like? If facts and figures changed things, then we’d be well on our way to creating a greener and fairer planet on which all species could thrive. Maybe our challenge now is to create a longing for something better, […]

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