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June 10th - June 18th 2023
A Celebration of Sustainability in Harborough District.
HARBOROUGH
GREEN WEEK
BIG
We're still planning, so watch this space and our social media for more info!
10/06/2023
12noon - 5pm
Green Street, Harborough Carnival Showground, St Mary's Rd, MH, LE16 7DS
HBGW Launch Event
This will be the first event of Harborough Big Green Week. The Green Street at the carnival showground will be full of stalls showcasing local groups who are all doing their bit to tackle climate change. There will be games and activities for all ages to take part in, eco friendly products to buy, and useful hints and tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint.
This event is hosted by Market Harborough Carnival
10/06/2023
10am - 12.30pm
The Village, St Mary's Rd, MH, LE16 7DS
Repair Cafe
Repair of any electro-mechanical items & also to help teach & encourage people to repair, reuse & recycle & thus saving local waste & CO2.
This event is hosted by Market Harborough Fixers
10/06/2023
12noon - 3pm
Duncan Murray Wines, Adam and Eve St, MH
Green Wine Tasting
Wine tasting with a difference! Wines on show this week will all be sustainably produced
This event is hosted by Duncan Murray Wines
10/06/2023
Start 9.30am
Leaving from Symington’s Rec
Micro Big Green Bike Ride
Leaving from Symington’s Rec at 9.30am, we will cycle along the Brampton Valley Way to Waterloo Farm Cafe for a coffee and a chat, it’s under 2miles each way, so great for new or returning cyclists. We’ll be back at the Carnival show ground by 11am, ready to watch the procession. Due to u3a insurance, this is over 18s only, but no limit on numbers, just turn up on the day.
This event is hosted by U3A
10/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
11/06/2023
10.30am - 3.30pm
The Allerton Project, Loddington House, Loddington, LE7 9XE
Open Farm Sunday
The day will be a showcase of all things farming, providing an opportunity to see farm machinery up close, talk with experts about sustainable farming, get involved in activities and attend a tractor ride around the farm looking at the work the Allerton Project does. The day will involve activities for children and an opportunity to connect with nature. Free entry, with an opportunity to purchase cream teas on site.
This event is hosted by The Allerton Project
11/06/2023
1pm - 4pm
The Allerton Project, Loddington House, Loddington, LE7 9XE
Bus Trip to Open Farm Sunday at the Allerton Project
Bus will depart and return to central Market Harborough. Booking essential.
This event is hosted by the Sustainable Harborough Community
11/06/2023
10.30am - 3.30pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
12/06/2023
5pm
Stevens St Allotment Site, MH, LE16 9BB
Compost Demonstration
This event is hosted by Harborough Allotment Group
12/06/2023
6pm
Stevens St Allotment Site, MH, LE16 9BB
Allotment Tour
A guided walk around the allotment site, led by allotment holder Judy Burrage
This event is hosted by Harborough Allotment Group
12/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Quinns Bookshop, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Big Green Book Display
A display of books for all ages, focusing on sustainability, the environment and climate change.
This event is hosted by Quinns Bookshop
12/06/2023
10am - 1pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
12/06/2023
10am - 6pm
Symington Building, Adam and Eve St, MH, LE16 7AG
Drop-in Exhibition - HDC Climate Emergency Action Plan
Come along and find out how Harborough District Council and Sustainable Harborough Community are working to tackle the Climate Emergency in Harborough District.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
12/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
12/06/2023
10am - 5pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books promotion
We will be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW. using discount code BIGGREENWEEK10 for all purchases online or in-store.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
13/06/2023
10am - 3pm
Indoor Market, Northampton Rd, MH, LE16 9HB
Sustainable Harborough Community & Friends
SHC will be hosting a stall at the Indoor Market with a different 'Friend' each day. Come along and meet the people who work week in and week out to protect and enhance the environment, and make our town more sustainable.
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
13/06/2023
10am - 1pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Community Garden Tour
A chance to see what's going on in the community garden and take part in a Gardener's Question Time. 11am talk on Edible Forest Garden from Teri Clayton
This event is hosted byWaterloo Cottage Farm
13/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Quinns Bookshop, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Big Green Book Display
A display of books for all ages, focusing on sustainability, the environment and climate change.
This event is hosted by Quinns Bookshop
13/06/2023
10am - 1pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
13/06/2023
10am - 6pm
Symington Building, Adam and Eve St, MH, LE16 7AG
Drop-in Exhibition - HDC Climate Emergency Action Plan
Come along and find out how Harborough District Council and Sustainable Harborough Community are working to tackle the Climate Emergency in Harborough District.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
13/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
13/06/2023
10am - 5pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books Promotion
We will be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW. using discount code BIGGREENWEEK10 for all purchases online or in-store.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
14/06/2023
10am - 3pm
Indoor Market, Northampton Rd, MH, LE16 9HB
Sustainable Harborough Community & Friends
SHC will be hosting a stall at the Indoor Market with a different 'Friend' each day. Today the stall will feature the United for Warm Homes Campaign. Come along find out about the campaign, and help create a House Cosy!
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
14/06/2023
11am - 12noon
Harborough Innovation Centre, LE16 7WB
Green Business Event - Carbon Reduction Course
Local businesses are invited to this session which is designed to give you an introductory understanding of carbon reduction and climate change in the context of your business.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
14/06/2023
10.30am - 11.30am
Waterloo Cottage Farm Shop, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Sausage Making Demonstration
See how Waterloo Cottage Farm make their fantastic sausages.
Waterloo Cottage Farm
14/06/2023
10am - 4pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
14/06/2023
6.30pm
Leaving from the village green in Great Bowden
Mini Big Green Bike Ride
An 8 mile ride particularly designed for new or returning cyclists or anyone who'd like a bit of outdoor exercise. We ride at a gentle pace and won't leave anyone behind.
There are 8 places available and booking is advised. Suitable for anyone with any sort of bike.
This event is hosted by Let's Ride
14/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
14/06/2023
10am - 5pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books Promotion
We will be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW. using discount code BIGGREENWEEK10 for all purchases online or in-store.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
15/06/2023
10am - 3pm
Indoor Market, Northampton Rd, MH, LE16 9HB
Sustainable Harborough Community & Friends
SHC will be hosting a stall at the Indoor Market with a different 'Friend' each day. Today the stall will feature MH Rotary Club, and also various teams from Leicestershire County Council, including the Carbon Reduction Team, and the Warm Homes Team.
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
15/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Quinns Bookshop, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Big Green Book Display
A display of books for all ages, focusing on sustainability, the environment and climate change.
This event is hosted by Quinns Bookshop
15/06/2023
10.30am - 11.30am
Waterloo Cottage Farm Shop, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Pork Pie Making Demonstration
See how Waterloo Cottage Farm make their fantastic pork pies
Waterloo Cottage Farm
15/06/2023
10am - 4pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
15/06/2023
10am - 6pm
Symington Building, Adam and Eve St, MH, LE16 7AG
Drop-in Exhibition - HDC Climate Emergency Action Plan
Come along and find out how Harborough District Council and Sustainable Harborough Community are working to tackle the Climate Emergency in Harborough District.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
15/06/2023
7pm - 8.30pm
Symington Building, Adam and Eve St, MH, LE16 7AG
Open Meeting - HDC Climate Emergency Action Plan
Come along and find out about Harborough District Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan and how the Council is working to reduce its carbon footprint. Use the link to book a place.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
15/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
15/06/2023
10am - 5pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books Promotion
We will also be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
16/06/2023
10am - 3pm
Indoor Market, Northampton Rd, MH, LE16 9HB
Sustainable Harborough Community & Friends
SHC will be hosting a stall at the Indoor Market with a different 'Friend' each day. Today the stall will feature Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife, who will be looking at what we can all do to encourage butterflies and moths into our gardens.
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
16/06/2023
10am - 1pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Community Garden Tour
A chance to see what's going on in the community garden, and take part in a Gardeners Question Time. 10am - talk from Angus Clarke about Soil Ecology / Rewilding
This event is hosted by Waterloo Cottage Farm
16/06/2023
12noon - 12.30pm
St Dionysius Church, High Street MH, LE16 7NB
Peace Seekers Mindfulness Session
Mindfulness meditation involves sitting silently and paying attention to thoughts, sounds, the sensations of breathing or parts of the body, bringing your attention back whenever the mind starts to wander.
This event is hosted by MH Eco Churches
16/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Quinns Bookshop, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Big Green Book Display
A display of books for all ages, focusing on sustainability, the environment and climate change.
This event is hosted by Quinns Bookshop
16/06/2023
10am - 1pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm Shop, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Demonstration of Spinning Wool
See how wool is spun from sheeps fleece
Waterloo Cottage Farm
16/06/2023
10am - 4pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
16/06/2023
1.30pm - 5pm
Stanford Hall Community Supported Agriculture Farm, Stanford Road, Lutterworth LE17 6DH
Bus Trip to visit Stanford Hall CSA Farm
A chance to visit this local farm producing food, restoring the soil, hosting community events, and training on agro-ecological practices. A bus will depart and return to central Market Harborough. Booking essential.
This event is hosted by Stanford Hall CSA
16/06/2023
10am - 6pm
Symington Building, Adam and Eve St, MH, LE16 7AG
Drop-in Exhibition - HDC Climate Emergency Action Plan
Come along and find out how Harborough District Council and Sustainable Harborough Community are working to tackle the Climate Emergency in Harborough District.
This event is hosted by Harborough District Council
16/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
16/06/2023
10am - 5pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books Promotion
We will be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW. using discount code BIGGREENWEEK10 for all purchases online or in-store.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
17/06/2023
10am - 3pm
Indoor Market, Northampton Rd, MH, LE16 9HB
Sustainable Harborough Community & Friends
Today Sustainable Harborough Community itself will be featuring itself of the stall! Come along and find out about what SHC does, including the work of Harborough Climate Action and Harborough Transport Action.
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
17/06/2023
10am - 12.30pm
The Village, St Mary's Rd, MH, LE16 7DS
Repair Cafe
Repair of any electro-mechanical items & also to help teach & encourage people to repair, reuse & recycle & thus saving local waste & CO2.
This event is hosted by Market Harborough Fixers
17/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Quinns Bookshop, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Big Green Book Display
A display of books for all ages, focusing on sustainability, the environment and climate change.
This event is hosted by Quinns Bookshop
17/06/2023
10am - 1pm
Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden, 34 Harborough Rd, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA
Community Garden Tour
A chance to see what's going on in the community garden, and take part in a Gardeners Question Time. 10am - talk from Angus Clarke about Soil Ecology / Rewilding
Waterloo Cottage Farm
17/06/2023
9am start
Welland Park, Welland Park Road, MH, LE16 9DW
Adult parkrun
Normal 10 parkrun
This event is hosted by MH parkrun
17/06/2023
10am - 1pm
The Well, 45 High St, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OHS
Shop Display - Benefits of Recycling Clothes
A display focusing on the benefits of giving old and unwanted clothing to charity rather than sending it to landfill.
This event is hosted by The Well Community Centre
17/06/2023
9am - 4pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
17/06/2023
10am - 4pm
Kibworth Books, The Barn, 29 High St, Kibworth, LE8 0HS
Green Books Promotion
We will be offering 10% off all books in our Nature and Climate Change collection during HBGW. using discount code BIGGREENWEEK10 for all purchases online or in-store.
This event is hosted by Kibworth Books
18/06/2023
9am start
Welland Park, Welland Park Road, MH, LE16 9DW
Green Junior parkrun
Normal 2k Junior parkrun, but wear green to show your support for Harborough Big Green Week. There will be a special certificate for entering.
This event is hosted by MH parkrun
18/06/2023
11am - 3pm
Welland Park, Welland Park Road, MH, LE16 9DW
Big Green Picnic
A fun family event to finish off HBGW. Come along and join us with your own Green Picnic - maybe made using homegrown or local produce, wrapped with zero waste packaging, and definitely no single use plastics! Through fun events like arts,crafts, nature activities and games, let's help one another to live more sustainably.
This event is hosted by Sustainable Harborough Community
18/06/2023
1.30pm
Leaving from the village green in Great Bowden
Big Green Bike Ride
A 15 mile ride particularly designed for new or returning cyclists or anyone who'd like a bit of outdoor exercise. We ride at a gentle pace and won't leave anyone behind.
There are 8 places available and booking is advised. Suitable for anyone with any sort of bike.
This event is hosted by Let's Ride
18/06/2023
10.30am - 3.30pm
Aldwinckles Coffee House, 8c Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA
Aldwinckles Cafe, Green Menu
A special Green Menu being offered, showcasing local suppliers.
This event is hosted by Alwinckles Coffee House
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Aldwinkles supports the Harborough Big Green Week. Come in for coffee, cakes and scones, homemade daily.
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The Café in the Park supports the Harborough Big Green Week. Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday for drinks, ice-creams, breakfast and lunches using ingredients from local producers.
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The Garage Bakehouse supports the Harborough Big Green Week. Fresh breads and pastries baked locally.
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