Harborough Big Green Week
The Great Big Green Week is coming to Market Harborough!
18th - 26th September 2021
A celebration of sustainability in Harborough District.
All Week
Any Time
Around Market Harborough Town Centre
Poster Trail
Take a walk around local and independent shops, seek out the little eco logos on the posters. When you've finished your walk, head to Anand Shoes or EcoVillage to collect a sticker for your efforts!
Hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
All Week
Any Time
St Hugh's Church and St Nicholas Church
Parish of the Transfiguration EcoChurch Nature Trail
This lovely trail has been created to raise awareness of the local environment between our 2 churches in the Parish of the Transfiguration. There are plenty of things to grab your interest. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes. Clickhere for route details.
Hosted by the Parish of the Transfiguration
SATURDAY 18th September
Saturday 18th September
10am - 4pm
The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA
Big Green Week Launch
Visit our stall at the Volunteers' Fair in The Square to find out about the events planned for the week! (And grab a slice of cake!)
Stall Hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
Saturday 18th September
9am - 4pm
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
JUST Fairtrade Shop (Popping up in EcoVillage)
Shop from a range of ethical, sustainable and fair trade clothing in Just's one day pop-up shop at EcoVillage. Their clothing is really well made, using quality fabrics and is designed to last. They really are a great option for people and planet. Furthermore, the producers of these beautiful clothes have been paid, and their brands don’t cancel orders or refuse to pay, unlike so many big brands. Just are committed to the people who make the garments they sell.
Hosted by JUST and EcoVillage CIC
SUNDAY 19th September
Sunday 19th September
11am - 12noon
Market Harborough Baptist Church, 25 Coventry Road
Sunday Service - Caring for Creation - Our Doing
This is the 3rd in a series of Sunday services on the topic of Climate Change and Caring for Creation. Attend in person or you can watch online and watch previous sermons on the Market Harborough Baptist Church YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9R7JaHzB25YwCgshCSusw
Hosted by Market Harborough Baptist Church
MONDAY 20th September
Monday 20th September
12noon - 12:30pm
St Dionysius Church, Church Square, Market Harborough
Mindfulness - Caring for Creation
Half an hour of meditation. Open to all faiths or beliefs.
TUESDAY 21st September
Tuesday 21st September
11am
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
Children's Book Reading
Listen to a story in the EcoVillage Community Garden (or inside if it's rainy!) Bring a picnic blanket if you can. Quinn's Bookshop are visiting EcoVillage to bring us a special storytime.
Hosted by Quinn's Bookshop and EcoVillage CIC
Tuesday 21st September
10am - 1pm
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
Compost Jar Activity
Drop in to EcoVillage to learn a little about compost and make a tiny anaerobic composter - you can take your tiny composter home with you and watch the contents change from waste to nourishing soil. Great for kids!
Hosted by EcoVillage CIC
Tuesday 21st September
10am - 2pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm
Open Garden at Waterloo Cottage Farm
Visit the Community Garden at Waterloo Cottage Farm. A great opportunity for a look around and to ask questions about gardening and produce. Talk by Valerie starting at 10:30am - this talk be about essential oils.
Hosted by Waterloo Cottage Farm
Tuesday 21st September
12noon - 12:30pm
St Dionysius Church, Church Square, Market Harborough
Mindfulness - Caring for Creation
Half an hour of meditation. Open to all faiths or beliefs.
Tuesday 21st September
Time TBC
EcoVillage Online
Ready, Steady, Waste Less, Cook
Cooking up some inspiration, join our culinary EcoVillagers to find ways to get the best out of your groceries to really cut down food waste... more details to follow on this fun competition!
Hosted by EcoVillage CIC and friends!
WEDNESDAY 22nd September
Wednesday 22nd September
9am - 4pm
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
Kid Collective and Nappy Gurus (Popping up in EcoVillage)
For one very exciting day, The Kid Collective and Nappy Gurus are taking over the Studio at EcoVillage. drop in to have a look at their lovely eco-friendly toys, learn about reusable nappies and wipes, and perhaps a little bit of shopping while you're there! A great chance to see what this lovely local company has to offer!
Hosted by the Kid Collective, Nappy Gurus and EcoVillage CIC
Wednesday 22nd September
12noon - 12:30pm
St Dionysius Church, Church Square, Market Harborough
Mindfulness - Caring for Creation
Half an hour of meditation. Open to all faiths or beliefs.
Wednesday 22nd September
10am - 4pm
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
Toy Swap Table
Leave a toy, take a toy. A fun way to refresh your toy stock - bring something you have enjoyed but you are ready to part with, and pick up something that is ready for a new home!
Hosted by EcoVillage CIC
THURSDAY 23rd September
Thursday 23rd September
12noon - 12:30pm
St Dionysius Church, Church Square, Market Harborough
Mindfulness - Caring for Creation
Half an hour of meditation. Open to all faiths or beliefs.
Thursday 23rd September
Afternoon - time tbc
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
Clothing Care and Repair (Social)
Bring something from your mending pile and join us for some sewing at EcoVillage. We will have our skilled stitchers on hand for a little advice if needed.
Hosted by EcoVillage CIC
Thursday 23rd September
5pm - 8pm
EcoVillage, 65 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough
EcoVillage Evening
Live music, great food, plastic free wine, delicious coffee, wood oven pizza, marvellous salads and pastries, the list goes on! This is the usual Late Night Thursdays in EcoVillage, but Great Big Green Week is about celebrating sustainability where it already exists, so this deserves a shout-out.
Hosted by EcoVillage CIC
FRIDAY 24th September
Friday 24th September
12noon - 12:30pm
St Dionysius Church, Church Square, Market Harborough
Mindfulness - Caring for Creation
Half an hour of meditation. Open to all faiths or beliefs.
Friday 24th September
10am - 2pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm
Open Garden at Waterloo Cottage Farm
Visit the Community Garden at Waterloo Cottage Farm. A great opportunity for a look around and to ask questions about gardening and produce. Talk by Angus (who runs WCF) starting at 10:30am - this talk will cover Sustainable Farming and how Waterloo Cottage Farm produce their meat.
Hosted by Waterloo Cottage Farm
Friday 24th September
7:30pm
Methodist Church, Northampton Road, LE16 9HE
QUESTION TIME - Climate Emergency
An Evening Forum giving an opportunity to discuss the Climate Emergency and the response to the Climate Emergency in Harborough District. The Panel will include Professor Heiko Balzter, Dr Miriam Stoate, Councillor Jonathan Bateman, Darren Woodiwiss.
Hosted by Rev. Brian Davis of Sustainable Harborough Community
SATURDAY 25th September
SUNDAY 26th September
Sunday 26th September
11am - 12noon
Market Harborough Baptist Church, 25 Coventry Road
Sunday Service - Caring for Creation - Our Hope
This is the 4th in a series of Sunday services on the topic of Climate Change and Caring for Creation. Attend in person or you can watch online and watch previous sermons on the Market Harborough Baptist Church YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9R7JaHzB25YwCgshCSusw
Hosted by Market Harborough Baptist Church
Sunday 26th September
2pm -
Cycle Hub at Market Harborough Train Station
Harborough Big Bike Ride
Meet at the Cycle Hub at Market Harborough Train Station. The ride length will be adapted to suit those who join. Contact d.wright@harborough.gov.uk for information and to confirm your place so they don't leave without you!
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