Best place for eco ideas is the Centre for Alternative Technology, just over the border in Wales. www.cat.org.uk
Local survival skills, fun outdoors and in nature: http://www.outback2basics.co.uk .
The Bales, Brynmawr Agricultural Lifestyle Education Sanctuary, farm tours for schools and community groups, educational activities, etc http://www.clunvalleyorganics.co.uk
Centre for Alternative TechnologyA pioneer in demonstrating greener building and living; lots of examples and education courses. Well worth a visit, easy to get to by train. Courses at CAT, either short weekend courses for a particular interest -
Machynlleth 01654 705 950 |
Cyced web siteA website covering more than just Shropshire but with articles on local bike shops, cycle clubs and cycling routes. |
Green OilThis company suppy environmentally friendly cycle lubrication products. Their green oil is a chain lubrication oil which is entirely plant based, they also make bike cleaning products and other lubricants.
London 020 7274 8725 |
Park Hall FarmAnimals, playbarns, outdoor activities.
Oswestry |
Rail RamblesOrganised rural walks accessed by train, Saturdays weekly and Wednesdays monthly. Get leaflets from Shrewsbury railway station. |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds– places to see birds in shropshire. Count your garden birds in their annual Big Garden Birdwatch survey. |
The Green Wood cafeA cafe in a woodland setting ( smallwoods.org.uk coalbrookdale) A good alternative for food and drink if you are visiting Ironbridge. |
Women’s Environmental Networklinks women and the environment and is especially concerned with issues of health and reproductive systems |
Woodcraft FolkUnique progressive educational movement for children and young adults- designed to be an ecological alternative to the Guides and Scouts. |
Woodland TrustCharity that acquires and protects native UK woodlands, |
