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Shrewsbury friends of the earth, put together this 'green guide'. If this has inspired you in 'green' matters join us by going to www.shrewsfoe.org.uk
Transition Towns Shrewsbury www.transitiontownshrewsbury.org.uk/ is part of the growing international movement seeking to tackle the twin challenges of diminishing oil and gas supplies and climate change...
Bishops Castle and Clun Climate Change Coalition |
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)Campaigns to preserve the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside. 01547 528546 |
Church Stretton Climate Careregistered charity, doing free domestic and business energy checks |
Cleobury Country Environment ForumActive projects in the area Cleobury Mortimer 01299 270562 |
Extinction Rebellion (XR) ShrewsburyAre you concerned about the growing climate and ecological crisis yet carbon emissions continue to rise and little is being done to stop run away climate change? Then join with other concerned XR members to engage in acts of non-violent, peaceful civil disobedience to demand that the: |
Gateway Education & Arts CentreOffer health and fitness-related exercise classes and other educational stuff. Small Art gallery.
01743 355159 |
Green DoorsEnergy smart homes near you. Get practical, impartial advice. Organised by Transition Town Shrewsbury. Note: Although this site has not been updated recently, the information given is very useful! (May 2017) |
Green DrinksOrganised by the Shrewsbury and North Shropshire Green Party, this is a regular informal gathering to discuss 'green' issues, need not be political. Click on the link for more details of when and where. |
Green Wood CentrePromotes traditional uses of timber, and runs workshops. Also has a good drop-in cafe Coalbrookdale 01952 432769 |
Just Credit Union Ltd.SAVING MONEY, GIVING LOANS Community Bank for Shropshire – check on the website 1A Castle Gates Shrewsbury, 01743.252325 |
Ludlow21voluntary group promoting sustainability and runs the Ludlow Green Fair |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds– places to see birds in shropshire. Count your garden birds in their annual Big Garden Birdwatch survey. |
Severn Tree Trust(formerly the International Tree Foundation) Monthly meetings or visits. Tree planting and newsletter. |
SharenergySharenergy is a Shrewsbury-based not-for-profit co-operative which helps to set up renewable energy co-operatives in the Marches and across the UK. Sharenergy has provided advice and support to Shropshire co-operatives such as Neen Sollars Community Hydro, Crida Wind Co-operative, Ludford Hydro Co-operative and others. For details of how to join an existing co-op or set up a new one see: www.sharenergy.coop
01743 835242 |
Shopshire Invertibrate Group SIGMeets monthly between March and October to explore sites around the county. To contact, email NB Swap @ for [at] below Godfrey Blunt blunt.sig195[at]btinternet.com Nigel Jones nipajones[at]tiscali.co.uk |
Shrewsbury Food HubGets surplus food to local groups and charities......saving our planet's resources. 07972858313 |
Shropshire & Staffordshire Amphibian and Reptile GroupShropsARG aims to increase our understanding of the distribution and ecology of amphibians and reptiles in Shropshire. Contact John Wilkinson( Shrop) bufo_is_best@yahoo.co.uk
01743 252578 |
Shropshire Badger GroupThey have area contacts throughout the county. Members can become more involved in dealing with badger problems if they want. In addition to the field activities to care for badgers there are occasional meetings,with a speaker, slide show, video demonstrations etc. 01743 271999 |
Shropshire Bat GroupThe Bat Group regularly monitors winter hibernacula in the old lead mines around Shropshire |
Shropshire mammal GroupA group of mammal enthusiasts, researchers and recorders. |
Shropshire Ornithological SocietyThe Society is involved in the management of several sites in the County, Venus Pool, an important wetland, is owned and managed by the Society. |
Shropshire Wildlife TrustShropshire's leading conservation charity. It manages over 40 nature reserves. Offers a number of volunteering opportunities throughout the county, including: Survey work, help with events, Education and Gardening help
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Village WaterLocal Charity helping to provide clean water to rural Africa. |
WemLinks for all things Wem |
Whitchurch Blackberry FairOrganises the yearly fair. A celebration of real markets, people and traditions - farmers market, artisans bazaar ... |
