
Events in the Locality or Online
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Plant for Pollinators
If pollinators designed gardens, what would humans see? Anyone from beginner to experienced gardener can use our algorithmic tool to create unique gardens for endangered bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators to flourish in. Transform your garden into a living artwork for other species to enjoy. As planbting season is upon us, why not check this out and see what you could create in your own garden.
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Could you be a Winner?
The March draw will be held in April 2025.
The Parish Ikutha Project is going well and we have had several draws for the Jackpot. We encourage you to take part this year and have the chance to win prizes and contribute to the Parish project - all at the same time! You can read more about the project here and fill out the form to join the Jackpot Club by clicking the link below. Or contact Sarah on the LiveSimply team at livesimply@st-dunstans.org
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Surrey Beavers
Surrey Wildlife Trust is on a mission to restore Surrey’s natural world - and we think that one of nature’s greatest engineers: the Eurasian Beaver - can help us do this. These incredible, once-native animals were hunted to extinction in the 16th Century – but their return could help to transform our landscapes, creating thriving wetlands that benefit both wildlife and people.
Your support could be the key to reintroducing Beavers to Surrey, creating natural wetland ecosystems that reduce flooding, store carbon, and boost biodiversity.
Double donations!
To kickstart this campaign, we're taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund. Thanks to match funding from generous donors, every donation we receive towards our Ecosystem Engineers appeal from 22nd - 29th April will be DOUBLED, and we’re aiming to reach £50,000 of our £100,000 target in the first week.
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Easter Hamper Raffle
Look out for the Easter Hampers that are being raffled to raise funds for the sustainable farming project in Ikutha, Kenya, our overseas parish project. Tickets are £1 each or £5 a strip and will beon sale at St Dunstan’s after Masses from this weekend and at St Hugh’s after Masses over the weekends of 6 & 13 April. The draw for each hamper (there is one at St Dunstan’s and one at St Hugh’s) will take place after the 10.30am Masses at both churches on Easter Sunday. As always, thank you for your support.
All proceeds go to our Parish Ikutha Project.
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Community Baby Shower
Saturday 26th April, 10 - 12pm
ZERO, Riverside Business Centre, Walnut Tree Close
Come and celebrate the incredible work of the Surrey Hills Baby Clothes Library at our Community Baby Shower on Saturday, 26th April, from 10 am to 12 pm. This FREE, family-friendly event is a chance to meet other local parents, enjoy fun activities for kids, and learn more about how our Borrow & Save system helps families access baby clothes for free while reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
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Parish Walk - Save the Date
11th May 2025
Following last year’s successful and enjoyable Parish community walk, we hope you will join us for another walk from St Dunstan’s church along the canal to St Hugh’s where refreshments will be available. More details to follow soon. Volunteers will be needed to act as Marshalls to assist.
All funds raised from the EParish walk will help the Sisters in Ikutha, Kenya, teach sustainable farming practices to local women, to empower them to overcome food poverty - another theme of our Jubilee Year.
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Pre-Loved Clothes available locally
Monthly all Year
Knpahill Methodist Church have a dedicated team of volunteers who welcome families and individuals, offering them time to look for suitable clothes for their needs. They run a monthly clothes bank and there is a wonderful atmosphere of chatting and laughing to which all are welcome. If you, or you know of anyone who, could benefit from this service, please find out more on their website by clicking the link below. They have a HUGE amount of clothing available FREE for babies, children, teenagers and adults.
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Energy Proof your Home
The Home Energy Advice Taskforce is back, with an expanded team covering (almost) every corner of Surrey! If you’ve not heard about HEAT, they can provide free home energy visits, including a thermal imaging survey, bespoke advice, and referrals to grants and funding you may be eligible for. Click through to book a survey.
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Don't Throw it away!
Every Month 2025
Woking Repair Cafe volunteers can help with free repairs to small electricals, garden tools, furniture and clothes and textiles. These events run regularly so check their website.
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Retreat at Ladywell
Ladywell Franciscan Centre, Godalming, August 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - August 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Exploring Spirituality in the context of an evolving universe, an endangered earth, in the Christian tradition. Through input, prayer, discussion, and reflection, engage more deeply in our place within the natural world as created by a loving God. Spend time in nature and see God’s fingerprints.
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Energy Showcase
12 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
Trinity Centre, Trinity Churchyard, Guildford GU1 3RR, UK
Are you curious about renewable energy? Want to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint? The Guildford Energy Showcase 2025 is your chance to explore the latest in low-carbon technology, get expert advice, and take action toward a more sustainable home.
A Year of Living Sustainably
This is an invitation from the LiveSimply team to commit to a Year of Living Sustainably.
Time: Monthly, starting from Lent
Venue: in your own homes and surroundings, using your Heads, Hands and Hearts.
Each month, we invite you to consider opening your hearts and minds to the Popes call to make a difference to God’s creation through learning, taking action and reflecting on an environmental topic. We will invite you to connect in three different ways and you can select to try one, or all three activities as you feel able.
The course will be accessible from 1st February 2024.