Great Big Green Week 2026, where more than a million people will come together from 6 to 14 June to take action for their communities, for nature and for the climate.
Together for good, we can make our neighbourhoods better places to live, protect the natural world we love and show politicians and decision makers that people across the UK want positive change.
The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Join us for tours, swapping and a charity plant stall .
Saturday 6th June
11.00 - 16.00 drop - in
Bedfordshire Great Ouse Valley Environmental Trust
" Our mission is to promote, for public benefit, the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the River Great Ouse. We achieve this through river monitoring, community engagement, and by advancing public understanding of how river quality impacts biodiversity, the local economy, and community wellbeing. "
www.bedsgovt.org
11.00 - 4.30 - Charity Plant Stall in aid of Sue Ryder Hospice Moggerhanger and the Bedford Hospital Primrose Unit
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. Bedford Hospital's Primrose Unit provides vital cancer treatment locally. Volunteer Valerie grows, pots-up, trims and waters this permanent stall to raise money for both charities.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/plant-stall-and-crochet
Saturday 13th June
11.30 - 3.30- all ages Craft 'Stash' Swap run by Bedford Craft Swaps
Bring the craft supplies you don't use any more, and take away the items you will. This is your chance to clear out any art and craft supplies you don't want and swap for something you do. It's completely free and even if you don't have anything to swap, you can still take home something inspiring. Come along for a good crafty rummage.
www.facebook.com/bedfordcraftswaps
The Charity Plant stall (as listed above) will also be available on this day.
VISIT OUR NEIGHBOURS DURING GREEN WEEK
The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD
Smartphone Discovery Walk
Booking Essential (places limited) - Book Online
Suitable for all, though Smartphone use required.
Free Workshop - 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at The Higgins.
Join artist Graham Fudger for this creative exploration of the Panacea Gardens. Learn about using your smartphone camera and other apps to connect with nature and discover the beautiful gardens of the Panacea Museum. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. Children must be supervised by an adult. A Smartphone is needed for the workshop.
Also at The Higgins on 13th June:
Whittling Taster Sessions , Booking Essential
11am till 12:30pm, 1:00pm till 2:30pm and 3:00 pm till 4pm
Suitable for adults and supervised children aged 10+. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Chip’s Wellness Whittling Club’s usual home is in the Forest of Marston Vale. David Yule will be running taster sessions at The Higgins Bedford. Find out more about the Whittling Club at Instagram -chipswellnesswhittlingclub
Nature’s Playground
2 – 4pm
Drop-In. A range of activities for children aged 3 - 8
Bring your little ones to enjoy some snail-themed fun with the Nature’s Playground team. Enjoy crafts, dressing up, stories and sensory play with Kaye and Meg. Nature's Playground is a collaboration between Kaye Leidoskope and Meg Oliver from Good Life Garden Bedford.
For The Higgins' full Green Week Programme, follow this link: thehigginsbedford/GBGW
At John Bunyan Museum, Mill St, Bedford MK40 3EU:
