Schools and families across the UK are being invited to pedal towards a greener future this September. Do you want to save money, get healthier and protect the environment? As well as have lots of fun on the journey to school? Then get involved with Cycle to School Week! This year, Cycle to School Week... Continue Reading →
What’s On
Apple Day at Horsenden Farm
Apple Day is almost here! Celebrate the harvest at Horsenden Farm and enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family. Join the Friends of Horsenden Hill for their annual Apple Day event to ring in the harvest season. There will be a range of activities taking place throughout the day for the whole family to take part in, including: apple... Continue Reading →
Urban Harvest
Between 15-22 September, Capital Growth is inviting gardens across London to open their doors to volunteers and members of the public for their 14th annual Urban Harvest. Urban Harvest is a great way for food growing communities to come together and celebrate the harvest. There’s lots to celebrate – from the wonderful food grown in... Continue Reading →
Learn to sew & upcycle with Re’Store W3
Join Re'Store W3 for an interactive day of creative fashion fun to kick start your sewing journey. Learn the basics of sewing and up-cycling with Re'Store W3 at their upcoming workshops this Autumn. You'll be shown how to use a sewing machine and specialist hand stitching tools. You’ll also learn how to make items from... Continue Reading →
Free Gardening and Conservation activities at Boston Manor Park – September and October
Free gardening and conservation activities at Boston Manor Park. More Boston Manor park events here and here. Saturday Gardening and Conservation Sessions: Sat 14th Oct 10.30-12.30, 25th Nov 1.30-3.30pm), meet outside the Service Yard/ Walled Garden (opposite the tennis courts). Join Vanessa and carry out a variety of gardening and conservation tasks around the park.... Continue Reading →
Healthy Homes Ealing
Healthy Homes Ealing (HHE) is Ealing’s primary Affordable Warmth and fuel poverty programme, which offers Green Doctors consultations to low-income residents, as well as practical, independent advice to all Ealing residents looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes or to reduce energy costs. Ealing's Healthy Homes Ealing team, delivered by Groundwork London, can... Continue Reading →
The Millennium Yew Maze
Free Entry to London's Yew Maze - located in the heart of Ealing If you need some tranquility in the city, we know just the place… in February 2000, an impressive 2,000 yew trees were planted to create the Brent Lodge Park Millennium Maze to celebrate. Just 10 minutes walk from Hanwell station but a... Continue Reading →
Park Royal District Design Festival
Two-day festival of art, design and craft in Park Royal. With exhibitions, sustainable fashion workshops, open studios, events, food, family activities, pop-up shows & more! For the 3rd year running, Park Royal Design District joins London Design Festival to celebrate and promote London as the creative capital of the world. The festival takes place on... Continue Reading →
Make a difference along your local canal
Be a part of the volunteering and biodiversity programme on the Grand Union Canal in Old Oak and Park Royal. Part funded by OPDC, the Towpath Taskforce, run by the Canal and River Trust, aims to improve the environmental conditions of the canal, enhance the sense of local ownership, and invite the local community to... Continue Reading →
Friends of Friars Gardens – Gardening Session, Sunday 10th September
Friends of Friars Gardens is welcoming volunteers to its next gardening session on Sunday 10 September from 2.15-5.15pm. Autumn activities include the vital cutting back of our mini meadows which helps them thrive the following year. We're also rebuilding our bug hotel and maintaining our community flower garden. Tools are supplied, but it is helpful... Continue Reading →