Stroud events
Here’s the current list of things we know about that are
happening in the near future. Where
relevant, we’re also listing events a bit further afield that you might be
interested in, too.
If you are aware of other talks, events, workshops or other
community activities in the coming week or so, please do mention them in the
comments. If there’s an event you would like our support in promoting, please
email the details to brynnethnimue (at) gmail (dot) com.
Saturday 2nd November Book sale, 11am or so onwards, outside the
Sub rooms (weather permitting!)
4th November 9.30–12, 11th November 9.30-2.30 How to
Make A Wildlife Garden Adult Education Course Severnview School, Bisley Old
Road. Would you like to know how to make your garden more wildlife
friendly? Subsidised cost £25 (total) Concessions
are available. The course will be very practical and we will hold your hand in
each step of this process. It will cover:- Wildflowers. Planting three
different seed mixes that are suitable for this area and how to care for them
afterwards. Ponds and safe water in a garden How to measure for a pond liner
and exploring options for safe water in a garden. Compost (if time
allows). Do feel free to pass this information on to your contacts.
To register to take
part, contact Julie at Stroud Valleys Project on 01453 753358 or email
julie@stroudvalleysproject.org.
Wednesday, November 6th.
Ukrainian choir/dance group, in a free concert (with a retiring collection in
aid of orphanages in the Ukraine), at Stroud Baptist Church at 7pm.
And
Wednesday November 6th,
Stroud STOP meeting at Thanet House at 7.30pm, for anyone interested in helping
reduce plastic bag use, and waste in Stroud.
Sunday 9th
November Fracking: Cheap Gas or Hot Air? Transition Stroud
is screening a number of shorts films about the controversial process of
fracking at the Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Sunday, November 10. Free event, starts at 7pm and will be
followed by a discussion. What is hydraulic fracturing? Where is it proposed?
Why is it being introduced to the UK? Why is there opposition? What's this got
to do with climate change?
12th NOVEMBER:
Seed Saving run by Transition Stroud Date: Tuesday 12th November. Time: 7.00 to 9. 00 pm. Venue: TBC, in Stroud.Tutor: Jane Brown
Cost: £5 or 4 Stroud Pounds
Saving your own seed gives you fresh seeds that are more adapted to your garden for the following growing season and saves you money as well! Learn which plants give you fertile seeds and simple methods of seed extraction for some common vegetables, flowers and herbs. Also learn about the need to save our seed diversity and heritage for the future. This is not just a hobby!
To book a place: email Jane or phone 01453 764853
Seed Saving run by Transition Stroud Date: Tuesday 12th November. Time: 7.00 to 9. 00 pm. Venue: TBC, in Stroud.Tutor: Jane Brown
Cost: £5 or 4 Stroud Pounds
Saving your own seed gives you fresh seeds that are more adapted to your garden for the following growing season and saves you money as well! Learn which plants give you fertile seeds and simple methods of seed extraction for some common vegetables, flowers and herbs. Also learn about the need to save our seed diversity and heritage for the future. This is not just a hobby!
To book a place: email Jane or phone 01453 764853
Friday 15th
November, The Green Party presents Uranium: The real cost of nuclear power.
Roger Moody will give a talk on the ecological and social consequences of
uranium mining at the British School (opposite
Star Anise) 15 November at 7pm followed by the film Yellow Fever: Uncovering
the Navaho Uranium Legacy
Saturday 16th
November, Maypole Hall, Paganhill, Stroud, 2pm - 3.30pm Green Party
fundraiser, Jumble and Nearly New. People with jumble to donate should
call Nicola Hillary on 07976 771309 or email nicolacdavies@hotmail.com
and she will collect. Clothes, shoes, linens, bric-a-brac, toys,
books. Or bring it to the hall on the day from 10am.
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