People Pint Planet

Date/time: 28th November 7pm 

Location: Barolo Lounge, 17&18 High Street Yeovil, BA20 1RQ

Entry: Free social

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.

We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.

people planet pnit


Green Ilminster festive gathering

Date/time: 5 December, 6.30pm

Location: Sweet Surprise, 23 South Street, Ilminster, followed by drinks at The Dolphin

Entry: FREE

Everyone is welcome, whether you're already a treasured volunteer, or just want to know what we're about, come along to an evening of mulled cider and mince pies.

We're saying a big 'thank you' to all of our amazing volunteers, and a big 'hello' to anyone who's looking to get involved!
green ilminster christmas event


Stars and Mulled Wine at Ham Hill 

Date/time: 6 December. Drop in between 6pm and 8pm

Location: Ham Hill Country Park, Stoke sub Hamdon, TA14 6RW

Entry: FREE

A date for your diary! On Monday 16th December the Friends of Ham Hill will be hosting an evening of stargazing with mince pies and mulled wine. This is a chance to find out more about the Friends and take in the winter sky with astronomer Adrian Dening. You're welcome any time between 6pm and 8pm. 

stars at ham hill


Sustainable Festive Wrapping workshop 

Date/time: 18 December. 6pm - 8pm

Location:Sustainable Christmas Gift Wrapping & Mulled Wine Tickets, Wed 18 Dec 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

SL-ATE Concept Store

1 Clare Street Bridgwater TA6 3BW

Entry: £22.38

Come join us at SL-ATE Concept Store for a festive evening of wrapping presents and sipping on delicious mulled wine! Get into the Christmas spirit with our cozy event where you can enjoy the company of others while wrapping your gifts beautifully.

Wrap differently this Christmas! We'll use salvaged fabric remnants - using these are ethical and sustainable and they can be re-used in the future! We'll also use dried flora and ribbons.

We supply the materials and the mulled wine - all you have to do is bring your gifts!

a gift wrapped in sacking with foliage decor

Festive foraging workshop and walk 

Date/time: 21 December

Location: White Spring, Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury

Entry: Adults £35, Children £20, Under 5's free

In this course identify, pick and taste a range of wild species that can be found on the day. Find fungi, fruit, flowers and foliage. Sample wild food and drink and get stuck into a pre-made wild snack. 

mushroom

Avalon Marshes Events

Date/time:  Various events

Location: Avalon Marshes, Ham Wall  and Shapwick Heath 

Guided walks, Well Women Walks, Learn to film, Discover and Draw and more!

A view across Avalon Marshes looking towards Tor Hill Glastonbury

Carymoor Environmental Trust

Date/time:  Various events

Location: Carymoor environmental Centre, Dimmer Lane, Dimmer, near Castle Cary BA7 7NR 

Mini explorers, basket courses, and even Christmas pottery! Check out their website for upcoming events.

a young person at an arts and crafts session

Events at Chard Reservoir LNR, Yeovil Country Park and Ham Hill 

Date/time: Throughout the summer. Visit their What's on pages 

Bats, bugs, bees and more!

common pipistrelle bat

Where's Fixy?

Date/time: 2024

Location: Various

The Fixy team promoting volunteer-run repair groups and opportunities to get involved
Accepting donations of unwanted smart tech for reuse, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, digital cameras and other smart devices (see below for full list) – data will be securely wiped by Donate IT before items are passed back into the community.

Find out more about Fixy and upcoming repair, reuse and recycling events.

Fixy van set up at an event

Somerset Wildlife Trust Events 

Date/time: Various events throughout the summer!

Location: Somerset Wildlife Trust website

Entry: FREE

Sea searches, exploring plankton, wildlife watches, mindfulness and nature and much more. Visit the Somerset Wildlife events page to find your favourite.

Child examining creatures on a log with magnifying glass