Working to make our community more sustainable and resilient in the face of the Climate and Nature Crisis

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Community Garden, Orchard & Biodiversity Project

Can you picture it; our playing field with a space for growing food and herbs, fruit trees, wildflowers and new habitats for wildlife? Well with your help we can make that picture a reality, join with us to build a wonderful nature friendly, green, shared space for everyone in our community.

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ECO CAFE

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month Slimbridge Village Hall 3-5pm

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REPAIR STOP

For small electricals, small furniture, clothing and textiles

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REFILL STATION

Refill your bottles with eco-friendly household products

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INFO POINT

Information and signposting for all things sustainable

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PROJECT UPDATES

See what progress we are making with our community projects

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PILL BLISTER PACK RECYCLING

Bring in your empty pill blister packs for recycling

MONTHLY ECO CAFE

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Eco Cafe every 3rd Sunday of the month

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Sunday 18th Oct

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Slimbridge Village Hall 3-5pm Repair Stop, Refill Station, Information Point & Refreshments All welcome!

Volunteer with us

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Helping at the Eco Cafe

Whether it's serving refreshments, baking cakes, being a repair volunteer, managing the refill station, giving out information, or you are an organisation linked to sustainability and you'd like a stand, we'd love to hear from you!

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Helping with projects and ideas

We have big ambitions and ideas, but we always welcome more. It's your community, so if you have an idea about how it can be more sustainable and resilient, or you can give time to one of our projects, please get in touch.

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Helping to raise awareness

We need everyone in the local and wider community to know about us. So, if you can please spread the word, signpost people to our website, share on social media or with family, friends, organisations and employers, we'd love that!

The more people who are involved the greater the impact. We welcome all ages and backgrounds. Enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference... tick

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Promotion and development of local community food production and food projects

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Work with partners to develop projects and opportunities for local children to participate in climate and nature activities

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Working with the community and Parish Council to develop and deliver biodiversity and habitat creation projects

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Running reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, refuse (to) projects and events

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Provision of information and resources supporting sustainable and resilient communities and lifestyles

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Work with partners to develop a Community Emergency Action Group

Our objectives

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Slimbridge Community Garden, Orchard and Biodiversity Project

It takes a village to build a real community garden and to fight for our dwindling local wildlife.

So, whether you’re a seasoned gardener; a wildlife lover or just want a greener parish for our kids, come along.

Consider joining the team, just an hour of your time, that spare trowel or home baked cake, spread the word to neighbours or deliver project flyers, it will all make a difference.



In the spotlight:

What action do you want to see in the Slimbridge Parish regarding the Climate and Nature Crisis?

More sustainable facilities? More biodiversity? Greater community connection?

We need your ideas and thoughts. It can be anything. Your input will inform our ongoing work, projects and strategy, so please do get involved and have your say. Our community is stronger and more resilient if our community is involved. Talk to us at our Eco Cafe (every 3rd Sunday of the month 3-5pm Slimbridge Village Hall) or drop us a message.

How are we funded?

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Transition Stroud

We are 'Powered by Transition Stroud'. Transition Stroud is a network for people and groups working on the transition to a local and low carbon lifestyle in the wider Stroud area.

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Stroud District Council

SDC offers funding through its Climate and Nature Small Grants, aimed at helping grassroots organisations make a tangible, environmental impact locally.

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Donations

As a small not-for-profit organisation, we welcome any donations towards the running of our Eco Cafe and community projects. Donate via our Eco Cafe or contact us. Any amount welcome and hugely appreciated!