Owl Pellet Dissection Session (Bring it Back) – 2nd March
If you’re aged between 18 and 25 join us to dissect owl pellets, learn what owls eat, and plan wildlife action for Old Amersham.
Spring social (recycle, rewind, refresh) – 12th Feb
A friendly evening to meet local people, swap ideas, and hear what’s coming up with Sustainable Amersham.
Christmas Toy Swap and Market – 15th of November
Come to our Christmas Swap to exchange your toys, books and costumes for different ones. Get some pre-loved gifts, have a festive treat and make a Christmas tree decoration!
Old Amersham plant folklore walk – 29th June
Join renowned plant folklore expert Roy Vickery for a fascinating guided walk through St Mary’s Churchyard and the Amersham Band site.
Top tips for a sustainable festive season
Christmas can be an expensive time, and comes with lots of associated materials which can contribute to waste and unsustainability. Here’s our top tips to keep your Christmas sustainable:
People, Planet, Pint in October
Thursday October 10th, 7pm – 9pm
The Tank Room @ The Beech House, Hill Avenue, Amersham
Join us for another social gathering and meet like-minded local residents who all share the interest of helping make Amersham a more sustainable town. Sign up via Eventbrite to qualify for a free first drink (conditions apply).
Eco Fair at the Amersham Free Church
Saturday 14th September 10am- 2pm, at Amersham Free Church
Sustainable and Wild Amersham will be there, with information about the Repair Café, a Toy and Book swap, and nature activities for children.
Come and say hello, bring your toys and books to swap, and we need more volunteers, so if you can help out on the day, email us here.
Wild Gyms – Rake and cake
Sunday 1st and 8th September (afternoon) at Amersham Hospital and Amersham Band sites.
Our trained scythers will be scything the meadows, but we need more volunteers to make the team complete; to rake up the ‘arisings’ (the cut grass and flowers) which will be used to create compost heaps that amphibians, hedgehogs and other creatures can use to overwinter.
Community Swap Cafe
Community Toys Cafe, St Michael’s Church, 5th of October 10-13 am, free, no need to register
Amersham Community Toys Cafe – Swap your pre-loved toys, costumes, clothes or books, for adults or children. Have a cuppa and a chat while helping your pocket, the planet and your sanity!
Repair Cafe – September
Repair café on Saturday the 7th of September!
Electrical, woodwork, glueing, sewing and all sorts of general repairs will be available.