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SUMMARY:Penrith Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:If it’s broken\, don’t bin it – fix it – at the free Penrith Repair Café. Our volunteers will try to help you repair your item if possible. \nDrop in for a chat over tea\, coffee and cake – free but donations welcome. \nEntrance is via the rear car park of the Old Fire Station – directions. \nThanks to Eden Arts for use of the venue.
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/penrith-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Eden Arts\, The Old Fire Station\, Bridge Lane\,\, Penrith\, CA11 8HY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:PACT Event: Seedling Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Give and Take Event in St Andrew’s Churchyard! \nBring seedlings and plants (clearly labelled) to swap or donate. Take seedlings and plants home for your allotment\, yard or garden. \nRefreshments available in St Andrew’s. \nWe are delighted to be alongside the Parish of Penrith Plant Sale.
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/seedling-saturday/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrews Place\, Penrith\, CA11 7XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PACT Event
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SUMMARY:Great Big Green Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Penrith’s Great Big Green Week 6th – 14th June \nVisit the main Penrith Great Big Green Week page for full details of the week long event! \nGreat Big Green Week 2026 \n \nBut as a quick summary… \nGreat Big Green Week is the UK’s largest annual celebration of everyday action to tackle climate change and protect nature. This June\, Penrith is joining the national movement and coming ‘Together for Good’. \nThroughout the week\, Penrith will host a programme of community-wide events run by local groups\, organisations and businesses. Expect to see family nature activities\, Open Farm Sunday\, balsam bashing\, the Penrith Repair Café\, litter picks\, and climate conversations. \nThe full master programme drops on the 12th of May. Check back on the event page then or stay updated by following us on socials or linking up to the Facebook event page. \nLink to Facebook event page \nhttps://www.facebook.com/PenrithActionCommunityTransition \nhttps://www.instagram.com/penrithact/ \nWant to get involved? We are putting out a town wide call for involvement in the week. Could you host a public event\, run a private activity or show support another way? Visit the main event page for more info and to get in touch.  \nWe hope to make this the first Penrith Great Big Green Week of many 💚 \nProudly coordinated by PACT and supported by Westmorland & Furness Council & Zero Carbon Cumbria
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/great-big-green-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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SUMMARY:Great Big Green Week Conservation day at Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Roll up your sleeves and come ‘Together for Good’ at Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve during Penrith’s Great Big Green Week \nCumbria Wildlife Trust are inviting the whole community to help transform this beautiful 15-hectare site into a thriving haven for both people and nature. The trust are working together with local volunteers to restore habitats\, plant for pollinators\, and create a brand new\, wildlife-rich green space right on Penrith’s doorstep. \nWhether you are an experienced conservation volunteer or just looking to spend some time outdoors doing something positive for the local environment\, your help is incredibly valuable. We have a variety of practical tasks to suit all \nYou do not need to commit to the whole day! Whether you can spare an hour or the entire session\, any time you can give will make a huge difference to our local wildlife. All tools and guidance will be provided\, just bring your enthusiasm and some sturdy footwear! \nMeet at Cold Springs Wildlife Garden / What3words: blazed.rationed.initial
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/2188/
LOCATION:Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve\, Cold Springs Wildlife Garden\, Scaws Drive\, Penrith\, CA11 8EY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumbria Wildlife Trust":MAILTO:AmiS@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Arragon’s Try an E Bike for Great Big Green Week - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Arragon’s Cycle Shop is bringing their fantastic fleet of hire eBikes straight to their Penrith store! \nIf you have ever wanted to explore the beautiful Penrith and Eden Valley on two wheels\, this is your perfect opportunity. Electric bikes gently help you up the steepest of hills\, making cycling an absolute breeze and offering the best way to experience the sights and sounds of the season. \nWhether you want a quick spin or a longer adventure\, the team will have a variety of suggested local rides ready for you\, alongside two brilliant styles of eBike to try: \nThe Gazelle Trekking eBike: Exceptionally comfortable with powerful motors and large batteries\, perfect for all-day exploring. \nThe Marin eFairfax: A sleeker\, modern-looking bike that is much lighter\, featuring a neater motor and a smaller battery for a nimble ride. \nBooking is recommended and the price list for hiring can be found on Arragon’s website
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/arragons-try-an-e-bike-for-great-big-green-week-day-1/
LOCATION:Arragon’s Cycle Shop\, 2 Brunswick Rd\, Penrith\, CA11 7LU\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Arragon's Cycle Centre":MAILTO:arragonscycles@mac.com
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SUMMARY:Children's book event: Little Coffee Cup and the Big Surprise
DESCRIPTION:What if ALL children’s books were made of recycled coffee cups?\n\nJoin author Hayley Slack for a special reading of her brilliant new children’s book\, The Little Coffee Cup! \nPerfect for little ones\, this fun-filled session will feature a live storytime with Hayley\, followed by plenty of exciting colouring activities to keep young minds entertained and creative. \nWhile the children enjoy the story and crafts\, grown-ups can learn about the book’s inspiring eco-friendly mission. The Little Coffee Cup is challenging the UK publishing industry to do better\, championing a sustainable approach that proves we don’t need to cut down trees to print beautiful books. \nAbout the Author\, Hayley Slack: Leveraging her expertise in the waste industry at Biffa\, Hayley partnered with Kendal-based sustainable paper pioneer James Cropper to transform UK waste into an innovative publishing endeavour. Driven to champion both the environment and local enterprise\, she collaborated with Cumbrian animation studio Plus3K to create a stunning\, high-quality children’s book crafted entirely from thirteen recycled coffee cups. \n\nNo need to book\, just turn up!
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/author-event-little-coffee-cup-and-the-big-surprise/
LOCATION:Penrith Library\, St Andrews Church Yard\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 7YA
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,PACT Event
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SUMMARY:Introducing Cumbria Connect’s Research Landscape: What\, Where and Why?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk from Cumbria Connect’s scientist Mo Verhoeven who will be introducing Cumbria Connect’s Research Landscape for Penrith’s Great Big Green Week \nCumbria Connect is a large-scale nature recovery programme spanning 42\,000 hectares across the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks\, aimed at reversing decades of wildlife and habitat decline. Backed by a £4.1 million grant\, the initiative unites landowners\, farmers\, and conservationists to restore vital landscapes\, reintroduce endangered species\, and promote nature-friendly farming practices. \nMo brings a PhD in Ecology and over 15 years of international experience to his role leading Cumbria Connect’s biodiversity monitoring\, ensuring their restoration efforts are guided by solid evidence. Driven by a profound belief in healing the natural world\, he combines his rigorous scientific background with a personal passion for observing bird behaviour. \nWe are really excited to learn more about Cumbria Connect’s research and we hope you are too! \nNo need to book\, just turn up!
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/introducing-cumbria-connects-research-landscape-what-where-and-why/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House\, Meeting House Lane\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA11 7RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,PACT Event
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SUMMARY:Arragon’s Try an E Bike for Great Big Green Week - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Arragon’s Cycle Shop is bringing their fantastic fleet of hire eBikes straight to their Penrith store! \nIf you have ever wanted to explore the beautiful Penrith and Eden Valley on two wheels\, this is your perfect opportunity. Electric bikes gently help you up the steepest of hills\, making cycling an absolute breeze and offering the best way to experience the sights and sounds of the season. \nWhether you want a quick spin or a longer adventure\, the team will have a variety of suggested local rides ready for you\, alongside two brilliant styles of eBike to try: \nThe Gazelle Trekking eBike: Exceptionally comfortable with powerful motors and large batteries\, perfect for all-day exploring. \nThe Marin eFairfax: A sleeker\, modern-looking bike that is much lighter\, featuring a neater motor and a smaller battery for a nimble ride. \nBooking is recommended and the price list for hiring can be found on Arragon’s website
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/arragons-try-an-e-bike-for-great-big-green-week-day-2/
LOCATION:Arragon’s Cycle Shop\, 2 Brunswick Rd\, Penrith\, CA11 7LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Arragon's Cycle Centre":MAILTO:arragonscycles@mac.com
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz and Breakfast at Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:As part of Penrith’s Great Big Green Week\, Cumbria Wildlife Trust invites you to Cold Springs for a brilliant morning of Moths\, Minibeasts\, and Muffins! \nOver hot drinks and delicious breakfast pastries\, we will be getting up close and personal with our local wildlife. Local expert Guy Broome will be on hand to open up the night’s moth traps\, revealing the amazing nocturnal friends hiding inside. \nAfter breakfast\, grab a net and head out on a guided Bug Hunt! All equipment is provided\, and you will learn how to identify your finds\, understand how to record them for vital scientific data\, and help us map the ‘new nature’ moving into the reserve. \nThis event is free of charge and everyone is invited!  \nMeet at Cold Springs Wildlife Garden – What3words: blazed.rationed.initial \n 
URL:https://www.penrithact.org.uk/event/arragons-try-an-e-bike-for-great-big-green-week/
LOCATION:Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve\, Cold Springs Wildlife Garden\, Scaws Drive\, Penrith\, CA11 8EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week
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