A HOST of events will be held in a Bradford district town to mark a national campaign highlighting the need for urgent action on climate and nature.

Shipley Town Council, along with the support from community groups, volunteers and partners has put together an action-packed eight days of events to mark Great Big Green Week.

Taking place between June 10 and 18, a host of events across Shipley will celebrate action on climate change culminating in an exhibition and activities on Saturday, June 17 at Shipley Open Market featuring local climate and conservation organisations and a book and magazine swap, bike demonstrations, repairs and plant advice and sales.

 

The week’s activities will start on Saturday, June 10 with several activities and events on the day including plants and Prints Exhibition at Salt Works (202 Saltaire Road) from 10am to 4pm, a wildlife walk at Northcliffe Park and Shipley Open Gardens where 17 gardens will be open to the public.

On Sunday, there is also Balsam Pulling at Northcliffe Park and another chance to enjoy the Wildlife Walk. During the week, there are workshops with Shipley Citizens’ Jury to find out about Shipley’s Climate Action Plan, free adult cycle lessons, the Climate Emergency and Environment Committee Meeting, the opening of Gallows Community Garden and a community litter pick starting outside the Kirkgate Centre on Friday, June 16.

 

A workshop on Everyday Permaculture at Salt Works is on Saturday, June 17, an open afternoon to enjoy guided tours of the habitat and butterfly spotting near Shipley Train Station, and family orienteering at Northcliffe Park.

Councillor Darren Parkinson, chair of Shipley Town Council’s Climate Emergency and Environment Committee, said: “We wanted to create as many opportunities as possible for people of all ages to get involved and be inspired to tackle climate change and protect nature.

“Thanks to all the people and organisations involved, many events are free to attend or have a nominal fee to participate and they are open to everyone.

“We hope this week provides an exciting opportunity for people to take an active role in protecting their environment and find out what we are doing as a community to take action on climate change.”

The Great Big Green Week is organised by The Climate Coalition, the UK’s largest group of people dedicated to action against climate change, whose members include the National Trust, WWF, Women's Institute, Oxfam, and RSPB.