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SUMMARY:Nature\, Wildlife & Positive Action –  Talks + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Talk’s with a join Q & A Session \nHow everyday actions\, awareness\, and participation can help protect wildlife and restore nature locally and beyond. \n\nAlex Ross and Kalila Lalljee\, Chester Zoo Networks for Nature A landscape-scale nature recovery project has started around Chester. Discover why connecting people and places matters for wildlife and communities and explore how you can get involved.\nIona Cowell\, RECORD Wildlife Recording: Making Your Observations Count for Nature What if your everyday wildlife sightings could help shape the future of nature in Cheshire? Find out how to get involved.\nDr Christian Dunn The Chester Wetlands Centre Explore the vital role wetlands play in climate resilience\, biodiversity\, and water management\, and discover how projects like Chester’s wetland landscapes are helping to restore and protect these essential ecosystems.\nJonathon Titmus\, Greenpeace Eco Empowerment: Finding Hope Through Everyday Action An inspiring look at how small\, everyday actions can create meaningful environmental change and build collective momentum.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/nature-wildlife-positive-action-talks-qa/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
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SUMMARY:Wristband Making Session with Robyn\, Nature Makers Cheshire
DESCRIPTION:FREE ACTIVITY – thanks to funding via Eco Communities \nDid you know you can make natural beads using branches from an Elder tree?? \nYou can find out how to do this natural craft and make your own beads for a wristband or necklace with Robyn from Nature Makers Cheshire. \nRead about Robyn – Cheshire Mid & Chester | Nature Makers \nRobyn is running sessions from 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. \nBook so we can prioritise you and any children\, select AM or PM sessions. \n 
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/making-session-with-nature-makers-cheshire/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chester Green Festival
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SUMMARY:Fashion Repair and Repurpose with Elise\, The Jolly Upcycler
DESCRIPTION:As part of Great Big Green Week\, save your old clothes from landfill and come repair them or make accessories with them using a sewing machine. \nYou’ll learn techniques like patching to repair your own clothes and how to upcycle them into accessories if they are beyond repairable. \nYou’ll acquire skills that you can later use for your entire wardrobe! \nAll materials are provided but you need to bring your own clothes. Bring clothes that have holes in them\, or stains\, or that you don’t wear anymore and let’s give them a new life! \nJoin us in the slow fashion movement and help the planet by reducing air\, soil and groundwater pollution caused by clothes thrown in landfills. \nThe workshop will be led by Elise\, creator of The Jolly Upcycler\, an artist upcycler and former marine ecologist. \nSession are FREE thanks to support from Eco Communities and you can book AM or PM drop in sessions. \n11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. \n \n  \nElise Van Meerssche (she/her)\nArtist & Creator of The Jolly Upcycler\nCeramic and textile upcycling\nwww.thejollyupcycler.com\n@thejollyupcycler
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/fashion-repair-and-repurpose-with-elsie-the-jolly-upcycler/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Everyday Actions for a Greener Life –  Talks + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:14th June – 1.00pm – Picturehouse Practical ideas for making more sustainable choices in everyday life — from what we wear to how we reuse\, repair and reduce waste. \n\nHelen Tandy\, Eco Communities Circular Living in Practice: Refill and Reuse Exploring how everyday choices around refill and reuse can reduce waste and support a more circular way of living within our communities.\nMonika Swindells\, Open Home Sustainable Fashion: Good Shopping Habits and Clothes Care Practical tips on buying better\, caring for your clothes\, and reducing the environmental impact of fashion.\nHannah & Kerry\, Chester Repair Café The Importance of Repair in Communities Discover how repair culture is bringing communities together\, reducing waste\, and extending the life of everyday items.\nAJ Capewell\, Peckforton Dairy Cow Calf Dairying and Circular Farming How we can support Cheshire’s dairy industry and still make a difference.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/everyday-actions-for-a-greener-life-talks-qa/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
CATEGORIES:Chester Green Festival
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SUMMARY:Nature Inspired Song and Singalongs with Ashley Fayth
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning family folk musician and children’s author Ashley Fayth (Newfoundland\, Canada / Chester\, UK) presents a nature-inspired\, all-ages acoustic concert from 2–4pm featuring original songs\, storytelling\, and interactive singalongs celebrating imagination\, sustainability\, and community. \n\nAshley has collaborated with Chester Zoo\, EAZA\, RSPB\, and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil\, and her conservation-themed songs have been translated into multiple languages and taught in schools around the world.\n\n\n\nWebsite: www.ashleyfayth.com\nInstagram: @ashleyfayth\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyfaythofficial\n“Gingersnap” new album streaming: https://ditto.fm/gingersnap-ashley-fayth
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/2264/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chester Green Festival
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SUMMARY:The Future of Chester –  Talks + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:14th June – 3.00pm – Picturehouse Big-picture thinking on the choices shaping Chester’s future — from climate action and policy to healthier\, more connected ways of living. \n\nDr Dale Tromans (The Climate Doctor) Chester Chooses: The Green Road or Business as Usual? A thought-provoking look at the choices facing Chester and what they mean for the city’s environmental future.\nChris Copeman Better Buildings\, Lower Carbon: Why Passive House Standards Matter Exploring how stronger building regulations and Passive House standards could dramatically reduce emissions\, improve energy efficiency\, and create healthier homes for the future.\nCathy Harrington\, Get Going on Cycling Cycling: What You Need to Know to Get Started A practical introduction to cycling — from building confidence to understanding the basics and getting out on the road.\nAlex Ross\, Chester Zoo Palm Oil: Why Sustainability Matters Should we use products containing palm oil? Discover the truth behind this controversial ingredient and how Chester Zoo supports communities in both Chester and Indonesia to champion sustainable palm oil.
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/the-future-of-chester/
LOCATION:Picturehouse\, Hunter St\, Chester
CATEGORIES:Chester Green Festival
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SUMMARY:Eco Communities - Fundraising Event Music and Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, spend time with like minded peeps. and start pre raising funds for our next Spacehive Funder to spread our work further in the region. \n\nBar and snacks\nMusical Bingo starts at 5pm\nMusic and networking onto 7pm\n\nFree to attend but we will be fundraising on the night. \n  \nIf you would like to make a donation now here is the link. \nWe put a huge amount of energy into projects in the region\, it is great when we see people showing support via donations and volunteering. \n  \nDonate what you can ×
URL:https://ecocommunitiesuk.com/event/eco-communities-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:Chester Townhall\, 33 Northgate St\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2HJ\, United Kingdom
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