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SUMMARY:Wotton's Swifts
DESCRIPTION:No other bird spends more of its life in the air. No other flies faster in level flight. No other sleeps on the wing. Join us to discover the extraordinary life of the swift – its closest and surprising relative\, its remarkable top speed\, why it rarely perches\, and where it nests here in town. Migrating\, sleeping\, feeding\, drinking\, and even mating are all carried out on its long\, elegant\, sickle-shaped wings. \nEach year\, these incredible birds travel thousands of miles from Africa\, returning faithfully to Wotton for the summer. Their arrival is one of nature’s most thrilling seasonal spectacles.Local swift champion Mark Pasco invites you to look up and rediscover this iconic yet often overlooked visitor. \n \nEvent Schedule: \n\n7:00pm – Short walk around the Chipping to take in nest sites and (hopefully) enjoy some swift fly-bys\n7:30pm – Illustrated talk\, including fascinating insights\, stunning images\, poetry\, and time for questions\n8:45pm – Approximate finish\n\nCome along to be inspired\, informed\, and amazed—and to help raise awareness of this truly epic bird. \nFree entry and the bar will be open.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/wottons-swifts/
LOCATION:Under the Edge Arts (UTEA)\, The Chipping Hall\, The Chipping\, Wotton-under-Edge\, GL12 7AD
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Talk,Walk,Wildlife & Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wotton Area CAN":MAILTO:wottonareacan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T180000
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SUMMARY:The Great Big Climate Circus
DESCRIPTION:Young people from across Gloucestershire will present performance and art projects under the big top of the Great Big Climate Circus at Stratford Park\, Stroud on Saturday 20 June from 1 – 6pm. A free public event thanks to the National Lottery\, the Great Big Climate Circus is a youth-led creative movement turning young people’s climate concerns into confidence and collective action. Stroud is the first location of the youth-led touring circus\, which will also visit Dursley on 11 July and Gloucester on 18 July this summer\, as well as different Gloucestershire locations in the future.  \nThe showcase will include a variety of performances by Gloucestershire’s young people including inclusive youth theatre from TwoCan\, and aerial trapeze and gymnastics by the School of Larks circus\, both from Stroud; street dance and hip-hop from Gloucester’s Your Next Move and the Hip-Hop Garden; and music\, rap\, spoken word and DJ sets from The Music Works\, also from Gloucester. The event will feature music by the county’s emerging artistes including Chaka\, Berty Sounds\, Arfa J\, and the youth rock band\, Asphodel.   \nThe family-friendly event will host free activities for all ages including workshops with Forest Green Rovers Community; sustainable creative crafting with Can’t Sit Still\, and a circus workshop with the Magnificent Mr. Kai\, as well as giant bubbles\, arts and crafts\, bike maintenance and clothes swap organised by young people. Stroud’s well-known pedal-powered Rinky Dink Sound System and other walkabout artists will be entertaining the public.   \nThe free event will include climate and community-related stalls so the public can find out more about the work of organisations including Creative Sustainability\, Ernest Cook Trust\, Bromford Housing\, Cotswolds National Landscape\, Forest Green Rovers\, and more. There will be talks and short films\, including photographs\, projections and films made by young people reflecting their climate concerns and hopes for the future.  \nAn upbeat youth-led movement\, The Great Big Climate Circus is delivered in partnership by five Gloucestershire organisations: Creative Sustainability\, World Jungle\, Cotswolds National Landscape\, Bromford Flagship\, and The Ernest Cook Trust. The project has been awarded £1\,498\,916 (£1.49 million) over four years from the largest community funder in the UK\, the National Lottery Community Fund.   \nSince April\, The Great Big Climate Circus has been engaging young people through free arts workshops in Stroud\, Dursley and Gloucester. As well as rehearsing performances for the showcase\, young participants from secondary school age upwards have been co-creating masks\, costumes and backdrops from recycled material to decorate the touring big top circus tent.  \nThe delivery of the Climate Circus workshops and events is by Gloucestershire-based On the Brink Arts and Art for Action with World Jungle. Ben Ward\, director of Dursley-based World Jungle\, said: “Rather than using fear or blame\, the arts are a brilliant way to engage young people and build confidence. It enables participants to express their thoughts and feelings about the planet and inspire others in practical and positive action.”  \nYouth climate action will continue after the summer events\, thanks to Stroud-based Creative Sustainability\, which will support young people from Gloucestershire to develop their leadership skills as Young Leaders. Honor Binning\, project manager at Creative Sustainability\, said: “The golden thread throughout all this work is young people’s voices. We have been working with a core group of young leaders to co-produce workshops for these events and future climate action projects. We are excited to see their ideas come to life.” 
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/the-great-big-climate-circus/
LOCATION:Stroud Area\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Recycling & Repairs,Social,Talk,The Arts,Wildlife & Nature
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SUMMARY:Propagation Masterclass: Cuttings and Division
DESCRIPTION:This relaxed and friendly course aims to grow your skills and knowledge in propagation techniques\, enabling you to produce plants at home with confidence. \nLearn how to produce a variety of garden plants through vegetative propagation – including semi-ripe cuttings and by division. Lavender\, rosemary\, shrubby salvias and penstemons are just some of the plants that can be propagated by cuttings at this time of year with many others by division\, including hardy geraniums and geums. This involves lifting the plant from the ground and separating into smaller pieces for replanting or growing on in pots. Dividing perennials regularly encourages healthy\, vigorous plants which perform year after year. \nYou’ll also get tips on the best tools\, containers and growing media to use and advice on how to grow on your plants. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions and will take home your potted cuttings.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/propagation-masterclass-cuttings-and-division/
LOCATION:Hawkwood\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QW
CATEGORIES:Environment,Wildlife & Nature,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bin: Rethinking Waste
DESCRIPTION:Living a Zero Waste Life (Or Trying To!) \nJoin us for an engaging and practical look at reducing waste at home and in everyday life.  \nTo start the evening we will ear from a local zero waste advocate as they share an honest take on their journey towards a low-waste lifestyle\, from veg boxes to second-hand clothes\, highlighting both the successes and the challenges along the way.  \nExpect plenty of simple\, realistic tips to help you cut waste\, save money\, and make more sustainable choices. \nYou’ll also hear from the Gloucestershire Recycles team at Gloucestershire County Council\, who will explore local initiatives designed to help you go beyond the bin. From repair cafés and rental schemes to refill shops\, second-hand buying\, and choosing lower-waste packaging\, they’ll showcase accessible ways to reduce clutter and consumption. Drawing on research from Keep Britain Tidy\, they’ll also share insights into why reducing waste matters and what encourages people across the UK to buy less. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh ideas\, this session offers inspiration and practical steps to help you make a difference. \nDoors open at 7pm and the talk will start at 7.30pm\, with an opportunity for questions at the end. Free entry and the bar will be open.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/beyond-the-bin-rethinking-waste/
LOCATION:Under the Edge Arts (UTEA)\, The Chipping Hall\, The Chipping\, Wotton-under-Edge\, GL12 7AD
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Recycling & Repairs,Talk
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SUMMARY:Create and Maintain a Wildflower Lawn
DESCRIPTION:October is the perfect time to create a strip of wildflowers in your lawn. Even a tiny corner can make a significant difference to pollinating insects. \nJoin Sally Beacon\, a talented local expert who has mastered the art of transforming ordinary lawns into vibrant wildflower patches. This hands-on workshop will take place in her garden\, where she will guide you through the process of introducing wildflowers into your lawn\, without removing the turf. \nYou’ll learn how to prepare your lawn\, sow seeds effectively\, and understand the best practices for ongoing care and seasonal maintenance.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/making-and-maintaining-a-wildflower-lawn-the-easy-way/
LOCATION:Whiteshill\, Spring Villas\, Whiteshill\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Wildlife & Nature,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Stroud":MAILTO:wildstroud@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T213000
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SUMMARY:The Accidental Ecologist
DESCRIPTION:Join Julian Moss as he shares the story of learning to care for a smallholding in Waterley Bottom\, and the unexpected joys he’s discovered in the natural world around him. Along the way\, Julian has been guided by ecological experts\, uncovered the rich history of the land\, and begun shaping plans for a regenerative vineyard.  \nThis is a personal and eclectic exploration of the valley’s remarkable biodiversity. \nDoors open at 7pm and the talk will start at 7.30pm\, with an opportunity for questions at the end. Free entry and the bar will be open.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/the-accidental-ecologist/
LOCATION:Under the Edge Arts (UTEA)\, The Chipping Hall\, The Chipping\, Wotton-under-Edge\, GL12 7AD
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Talk,Wildlife & Nature
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