The Great Big Green Week events
Runnymede Borough Council would like to join forces with its local communities to celebrate the Great Big Green Week - 2026 from 6 to 14 June 2026.
We are planning our own events, and we would also love to collate and promote all the events being organised in the local area. Email climatechange@runnymede.gov.uk to let us know what you are planning and link your event to the ‘Runnymede Local Green Week’ when adding it to the Great Big Green Week website
We will be regularly updating these pages in the lead up to Great Big Green Week 2026. Stay tuned for information about events taking place in Runnymede or use this tool from Great Big Green Week to find events happening near you!
Kindly note that Runnymede Borough Council accepts no liability associated with events not directly organised by the council.
Runnymede Cooks - online vegetarian cooking class live event
- Date: Friday 12 June 2026
- Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
- Location: online, joining instructions and ingredients needed coming soon
- Organiser: Runnymede Borough Council
- Description: Would you like to learn how to cook healthy, plant based meals? Join Sally Gerrard from GoodCooks for this live event online – and learn how to cook a range of family friendly recipes. For More information check Runnymede Cooks! Runnymede Grows! webpage.
Runnymede Cooks - in person vegetarian cookery class (adult only)
- Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
- Time: 11:00am to12:30pm
- Location: St Johns Eco Church , Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HL
- Organiser: Runnymede Borough Council
- Description: In person vegetarian cookery class (adult only) - sign up via RBC website (max 10 participants)
Chertsey Meads Balsam Bash
- Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Meeting point: Chertsey Meads ‘A’ car park, Mead Lane, KT16 8LL
- Organiser: Runnymede Borough Council
- Description: Help us remove Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Bourne. This invasive species harms biodiversity and damages riverbanks, but pulling it out is simple and great fun! Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothes. We will supply gardening gloves but bring your own if you can.
New Haw Community Litter Pick - Morning
- Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Time: 10am
- Location: New Haw, The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3ES
- Organiser: New Haw Litter Pickers (Newhawlitterpickers)
- Description: Community litter pick. All equipment is provided (pickers, bags, bag hoops, gloves and hi-viz). Join New Haw Litter Pickers whatsapp group for more info by contacting Leigh on 07557445755 or Brian on 07792469247
New Haw Community Litter Pick - Afternoon
- Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Time: 2:30pm
- Location: New Haw, The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3ES
- Organiser: New Haw Litter Pickers (Newhawlitterpickers@gmail.com)
- Description: Community litter pick. All equipment is provided (pickers, bags, bag hoops, gloves and hi-viz). Join New Haw Litter Pickers whatsapp group for more info by contacting Leigh on 07557445755 or Brian on 07792469247
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