A week of free community events kicks off in Watford this June as the South West Herts Great Big Green Week returns from 6 to 14 June, bringing over 25 activities to residents. Organised by Friends of the Earth Watford and Three Rivers in partnership with Watford Borough Council, the week centres on the Watford Green Festival on Sunday, 7 June, filling Watford High Street and the Harlequin Centre with stalls, workshops and family-friendly action.
Residents can try their hand at conservation volunteering, join community litter picks, take part in guided nature walks or bring broken household items to a repair café. Active options include Zumba sessions and a bike ride around the Watford Green Loop, while creative types can join a playwriting workshop. The festival programme also features family fun days, ensuring all age groups can get involved in climate action right on their doorstep. The week closes with events dedicated to supporting local wildlife and biodiversity, reflecting the campaign’s twin focus on cutting emissions and protecting nature.
A special free screening of the film ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’, examining King Charles III’s long standing interest in the balance between people and planet, takes place at Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth on Thursday, 4 June as a curtain-raiser to the main programme. Full details of all events and how to sign up are available on the Green Watford website, or residents can reach the organisers directly at [email protected].
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