| Welcome to our latest newsletter with details of free school uniforms available from WEN and feedback wanted in the Cool Communities survey. We have another reminder of upcoming courses and groups as we get close to their start dates in September. Take your pick from Art For Wellbeing (with a weekday and a weekend option), a selection of gardening topics, creating handmade gifts and decorations with the WEN Crafters, or woodworking with the WEN Reclaimers.
Pledge to get on your bike in the Cool Wirral Climate Challenge and then check out our round up of local events, including Wirral Repair Café, another chance to watch Wilding at the cinema, volunteer gardening sessions with Earth Moves, the Dale Farm Trust AGM, a talk about Hilbre Bird Observatory, the Transition Café and Wirral Earth Fest. Slightly further ahead is Sustainable Liverpool 2024 and a Climate Justice Gathering. To finish, we have news of Wild About... nature packs available to borrow at Wirral libraries and the introduction of a Wirral-wide Smoke Control Order. |
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Free School Uniforms and Uniform Donation Point at WEN Tuesdays, 10am - 2pm Sandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER |
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We work with Wirral Fuss to provide high quality, non-branded, preloved school uniform free of charge. Visit WEN on Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm to see what is available (other days by arrangement). WEN is also a donation point to drop off uniform for any school.
If you need school uniform or wish to donate items, visit https://wirralfuss.co.uk/ for details of their fabulous store in Birkenhead and their hubs across Wirral. |
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Cool Communities - Your Feedback Wanted |
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WEN is a member of Cool Communities, a network of community groups working with the council to drive action on climate change on Wirral. It is a part of Cool Wirral, the Climate Emergency Strategy for Wirral. We want to understand what issues are of the highest importance to Wirral communities and the action that is most desired in local areas. Please take a few moments to tell us your priorities: https://forms.gle/MSnhJRjTuRXdfnid7 |
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'Art For Wellbeing' Course Mondays, 5pm – 8pm,
from 9th September to 28th October or
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm,
from 14th September to 2nd November Sandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER |
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Gardening Courses at WEN Starting September 2024 Sandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER |
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There's still time to book on a gardening courses at WEN, starting in September. You can sign up for just one term or continue for as many terms as you like as each one is different. For more information, or to book a place, please phone 07932 355742 or email [email protected] Practical Gardening
Discover and practice practical tasks you can do in your garden at this time of year.
Start date: Wednesday 11th September, 9.30 – 11.30am
Cost: £60.00 for each 10 week term, 20 hours
Discover the Past, Present and Future of Gardening
Discover the history of gardens, with outings to local gardens and parks of interest.
Start Date: Wednesday 11th September, 12 – 2pm
Cost: £60.00 for each 10 week term, 20 hours
How to Grow Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs – 1
This course is aimed at people who are just starting out at growing their own or want a refresher course. Learn what you should be doing in your garden at exactly the right time, practice it with us and then go home and do it there!
Start date: Friday 13th September, 12 – 2.30pm
Cost: £75.00 per 10 weeks, 25 hours
How to Grow Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs – 2
This is aimed at people who are already growing their own and want to know the subjects in more depth.
Start date: Thursday 12th September, 9.30am – 12pm
Cost: £75.00 per 10 weeks, 25 hours
Gardening Group
This is for people who have an interest in all aspects of gardening.
Start date: Friday 13th September, 9.30 – 11.30am
Cost: £60.00 for each 10 week term, 20 hours |
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WEN Crafters Every other Tuesday from 10th September, 10am - 12pm WEN, Sandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER |
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The WEN Crafters reuse donated materials to create items such as cushion covers, bags, home decorations and knitted crafts. The group works on anything that individuals in the group suggest or on their own pieces. A friendly, social group which is free to attend on a drop in basis every other Tuesday. New members are always welcome. Please note that dates of Crafters sessions may be subject to change. If you haven't attended before, please check before you visit by emailing [email protected] |
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WEN Reclaimers Tuesdays from 17th September, 10.30am - 12.30pm WEN, Sandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER |
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The WEN Reclaimers group will be restarting in September to reuse donated wood, with a focus on low cost carpentry. Previous Reclaimers projects have included planters, bird boxes, bird tables, spice storage and Christmas decorations. You can choose what you would like to work on. The sessions are free, but donations are appreciated. If you would like to join the group, please email [email protected] |
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Cool Wirral Climate Challenge: Travel |
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The final option in the travel theme of the Cool Wirral Climate Challenge is to commit to changing a car journey to cycling. Cycling emits 21g of CO2 per kilometre (calculated by combining the emissions associated with bike manufacturing and disposal and from producing the extra food required to ‘fuel’ the cyclist). This total is less than a tenth of the per kilometre emissions of driving a car.
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Pledge to Get On Your Bike! |
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Wirral Repair Café
Sunday 1st September, 2 - 4pm
Wirral Deen Centre, 371 - 375 Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0HA |
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The Wirral Repair Café team will be back at the Wirral Deen Centre on 1st September to fix broken and worn out items and pass on their skills and advice. The following types of repair will be available: - Clothing and textiles (sewing and darning)
- Electrical appliances
- PCs and games consoles
- Toys
- Soldering
- Bikes
- Wooden items
- Sharpening
As usual, they will also be serving drinks and delicious homemade cake in the coffee bar. There is no charge for repairs or refreshments but any contribution you would like to make to Repair Café funds is appreciated. Look out for the collection tins on the tables to leave a donation in. If it is busy, repairs will be limited to one item per visitor. If you bring more than this, your items will be worked on if time and repairer availability allows. All electrical appliances will be PAT tested for safety. Everyone is welcome at Wirral Repair Café, whether you have something that needs fixing or are just curious to see what is happening. Some of the Wirral Repair Café volunteers will be at the Transition Café in Liverpool on 17th September and Wirral Earth Fest on 28th September (more information on these events below). |
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Wilding - Film Screening Sunday 1st September, 1.30pm The Light Cinema, Marine Point, New Brighton, CH45 2HZ |
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There's another chance to see Wilding at the Light Cinema in New Brighton.
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book, Wilding tells the incredible story of a young couple who bet on nature for the future of their failing 400 year old estate. Battling entrenched tradition and ripping down the fences, they entrust the recovery of the land to a mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of what will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe and beyond. Book your ticket here: https://newbrighton.thelight.co.uk/wilding |
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Volunteer Gardening Sessions - Grow, Cook, Eat
Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September and 2nd, 9th and 16th October
Earth Moves Telegraph Lane Garden, Wallasey, CH45 8NA |
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Help Earth Moves grow fruits and vegetables, to be cooked at free community meals later in the year. Come along to the Telegraph Lane site to get your hands dirty while learning about gardening and how to use freshly grown produce. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and contribute to your local community. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
All the tools and guidance you need to get started are provided. More information and directions to the garden can be found on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-gardening-sessions-grow-cook-eat-tickets-997704560197 |
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Dale Farm Trust AGM
Wednesday 4th September, 6.30pm
Dale Farm, 51 Oldfield Road, Heswall, CH60 6SN |
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The Dale Farm Trust AGM is free to attend and everyone is welcome.
After the meeting, there will be a presentation about Sunlight Bees, followed by light refreshments. |
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Wirral Wildlife Talk: 'Hilbre Bird Observatory and the Birds of Wirral'
Friday 13th September, 7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Neston Road, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL |
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A talk by John Elliott for Wirral Wildlife
Admission £5.
John Elliott is a member of the Hilbre Bird Observatory and the Merseyside Ringing Group. He has extensive experience of ringing birds on Hilbre, around the UK and, thanks to his daughter’s move to the Antipodes, in Western Australia as well.
His talk will look at the birds from a Wirral perspective, both geographically and historically. He is an enthusiast for ringing demonstrations and as well as at Hilbre he can be found at Ness Gardens providing public ringing demonstrations as part of the visitor experience there.
The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people. |
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Transition Café
Tuesday 17th September, 6.45 - 8.25pm Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT |
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After a summer break the Transition Café will be holding a Make Do and Mend session in September. As part of this, Wirral Repair Café will be sharing their experience in setting up a repair café and providing guidance to anyone interested in starting one. They will also showcase examples of items that have been fixed at the Wirral Repair Café. The Transition Café starts with sharing of food at 6.45pm. You are invited to bring along a contribution if you are able. Our Transition Cafés take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and are a joint initiative between Liverpool Quakers, Transition Liverpool, Faiths 4 Change and Wirral Environmental Network. |
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Wirral Earth Fest Saturday 28th September, 11am - 4.30pm St Bridget's Fields, St Bridget's Church, Church Road, West Kirby, CH48 7HL |
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Members of Transition Town West Kirby are busy getting ready for the annual Earth Fest celebrations - making and mending signs and decorations, organising the stalls and planning the entertainments for the day. Visit St Bridget's Field for music, storytelling, poetry, and stalls featuring activities provided by local organisations (including WEN!). There will be food and drink provided by Flaming Bean Coffee, Tribe and the Rotary Club. If you’re extra thirsty, bring your own apples to be juiced with Wirral Pomona! You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Please bring reusable cups, cutlery and plates where possible to reduce waste and help with Transition Town West Kirby's mission to reduce single use plastic. In keeping with the sustainable ethos of the event you are also urged to leave your car at home and arrive by walking, cycling, train, bus, or at least car share. If you would like to help Transition Town West Kirby at Wirral Earth Fest, extra volunteers would be most welcome. Email [email protected] to get involved. You can find more details of Wirral Earth Fest in the most recent Transition Town West Kirby email newsletter, along with updates on Incredible Edible, drop in sessions and Making Space activities:
https://mailchi.mp/e28701b6ba90/august-update?e=cbd7016228 |
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Sustainable Liverpool 2024 Thursdays 10th and 24th October and 7th November |
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Engage Liverpool are bringing 3 European Green Capital (EGC) cities to Liverpool to share their experiences of delivering impressive environmental improvements. Representatives from Valencia (EGC 2024), Tallinn (EGC 2023) and Bristol (EGC 2015) have been invited to this seminar series, alongside important stakeholders, activists and politicians. Seminar 1: Tallinn, Estonia
Thursday 10th October, 6 - 7.30pm Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, 3 Paddington Village, off Grove Street, Liverpool, L7 3FA Seminar 2: Valencia, Spain
Thursday 24th October, 6 - 7.30pm John Lennon Art and Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, Liverpool, L3 5RD Seminar 3: Bristol, UK
Thursday 7th November, 6 - 7.30pm Isle Of Man Ferry Terminal, 1 Triskelion Way, Liverpool, L3 1QW Book your free tickets for all or some of the seminars here: https://www.engageliverpool.com/seminar/sustainable-liverpool-2024 |
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Climate Justice Gathering Saturday 12th October, 9.30am - 4.30pm St Brides Church, Percy Street, Liverpool, L8 7LT |
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Join the Liverpool City Region Climate Justice Coalition for a day of networking, talks and workshops. The Climate Justice Gathering will be a welcoming space for individuals and groups in the Liverpool City Region to engage with the climate crisis. The organisers are aiming to make this event as welcoming for people from all cultures and backgrounds. The venue is accessible for disabled people, with an access ramp to the side door of the building, and level access inside. There will be food and refreshments. The programme is still being worked on but you can read about some of the ideas for the day here and sign up to attend: https://actionnetwork.org/events/climate-justice-gathering-liverpool-city-region-2 |
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Wild About... Nature Packs at Wirral Libraries |
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You can now borrow children's 'Wild About...' packs from the four main Wirral libraries at Birkenhead, Wallasey, West Kirby and Bebington. Each bag contains 3 nature-themed books, a craft activity (with all the supplies you need) and lots of eco inspiration to get you out and about in your local green and blue spaces. Each library taking part has a KS1 and a KS2 bag. To borrow either bag, take the information card from the shelves or ask at the library counter. You'll also find lots of books available to loan from the dedicated nature hub spaces. |
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Introduction of Wirral-wide Smoke Control Rules |
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Wirral Council will be introducing a Smoke Control Order to cover the whole of the borough. Properties within Smoke Control Orders are not permitted to emit smoke from a chimney, boiler or furnace unless they are burning authorised fuels, such as anthracite or semi-anthracite, gas or a low volatile steam coal. Unauthorised fuels such as wood or ordinary coal can only be burned in a smoke control area when using a DEFRA-approved appliance. See the Wirral View website for information on the smoke control order and permitted fuels and appliances: https://wirralview.com/environment/blanket-smoke-control-rules-set-be-introduced |
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