The Great Big Green Week runs from June 8-16 – here’s what’s happening in our communities!
Every year, people come together for Great Big Green Week to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.
Here is a glimpse of some things that are happening in GwyrddNi’s communities, from volunteers and our partners. Follow us on social media for more (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram).
See below for more details or go to https://greatbiggreenweek.com/find-an-event/ to find more events happening near you.
School Uniform Swap – Bro Ffestiniog – All week!
Bring your old school uniforms to one of the designated bins – they will be washed and given to someone who needs them! Schools: Ysgol Tanygrisiau, Bro Cynfal, Manod, Maenofferen and Bro Hedd Wyn. Ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru for more information
Retrofit Visit – Canolfan Cymru Fydd, Penygroes – 10th June, 6:30pm
An opportunity to see how Canolfan Cymru Fydd has reached ‘Passivhaus’ status and hear more about retrofitting. Lowri@deg.cymru to register.
Gardening – Gardd Nant, Talysarn – Monday 10th and March 11th, 10am – 12pm
Join Gardd Nant in Talysarn to get your hands into the soil! Garddnant@yahoo.com for more information
Clothes swap – Eglwys Crist, Penygroes – Wednesday 12th, 6:30-7:30pm
Bring up to 6 clean, good quality items (clothes or accessories) to exchange – new fashion without the cost! Eleri53@hotmail.com for more information
Guided bike ride – Starting from Bethesda Rugby Club – Wednesday 12th, 4-6pm
Join us for a guided bike ride from Bethesda Rugby Club to Bangor. £1 with your own bike, £10 to hire one from Beics Ogwen. Beics@ogwen.org for more information.
Gardening – Yr Ardd Wyllt, Penygroes – Wednesday 12th, 10am – 12pm
An opportunity to have a chat, a cup of tea, socialise outdoors, and do a bit of gardening. Gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com for more info
Growing Local – Maes y Plas, Blaenau Ffestiniog – Thursday 13th, 11am – 1pm
Come and join us to plant potatoes or whatever else is going on – a huge welcome for everyone! Ffestiniog@gwyrddni.cymru
Gardening – Gerddi Ffrancon, Bethesda – Thursday 13th, 1-5pm
Join Barry Roberts, our community gardener and other volunteers in our community gardens. All levels of experience welcome. Chris@ogwen.org
Nature Walk around Ceunant Mawr – Thursday 13th, 5-7pm
An opportunity to explore woodland creation and diverse habitats with Paul Nickson. Lowri@deg.cymru for more information.
Energy chat + cuppa – Pwllheli library – Friday 14th, 2-4pm
Come along and chat to Ynni Llŷn about all things energy. A cup of tea/coffee available, as well as GBGW prizes to win. More information: tesni.harrison@ynnillyn.cymru
Food pantry – Yr Orsaf, Penygroes – Friday 14th June, 4-5pm
Bring a bag and take anything you want to help us reduce food waste! Free leftover food from supermarkets. gwenllian.yrorsaf@gmail.com
GwyrddNi Reunion – Gwesty Padarn, Llanberis – Friday 14th June, 6-9pm
A very warm welcome to all residents of Dyffryn Peris to the first reunion since creating the Community Climate Action plan last year. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about some of the ongoing projects, scheme some new ones, or relax, socialise and enjoy a bit of live music from local band -Ofergoelus! R.S.V.P please for food order – lowri@deg.cymru
Marchnad Lleu – Neuadd Goffa, Penygroes – Saturday 15th June, 10am – 1:30pm
A community market run by GwyrddNi assembly members. Local growers and makers, food, a workshop about herbs, and much more. See https://marchnadlleu.co.uk/
Tre’ Cocos Community Market – Penrhyndeudraeth Memorial Hall – Saturday June 15, 12-3pm
A fun day for the community with local food and craft stalls, activities for children and an update on “Shaping Penrhyn”. Merylrobs.ctpenrhyndeudraeth@gmail.com for information