Great Big Green Week

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.

• Great Big Green Week - 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.

Englefield Green Plant Swap

• Date and time: Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 11.30am to Tuesday 23 June 2026
• Location: The Hub, Englefield Green, 57, Larchwood Drive Englefield Green, TW200SL and the Village Centre, 68 Victoria St, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0QX
• Organiser: The Hub, Englefield Green and The Village Centre, Englefield Green
• Description: Do you have plants you want to rehome? Are you looking for new plants for your house or garden? Visitors to both centres and passers by will be able to take away and deposit plants during this period

Holme Farm Open Day – Community Workshop and Garden

• Date and time: Saturday 6 June, 9am – 6pm, gates close at 5pm. Bird walks at 10am, 2pm and 6pm
• Location: Holme Farm, Woodham Park Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3TG
• Organiser: Holme Farm
• Description: If you’ve ever wondered what happens at Holme Farm, now is your chance to find out!
  We’re throwing the gates open on Saturday 6th June at 9am, and lots of our lovely volunteers will be on hand to show some of the activities that we do - and how you can get involved, if you’d like to.
  Come and say ‘hello’, grab a drink and some cake, and see everything Holme Farm has to offer.
  Gates will close at 5pm, the last bird walk will be at 6pm.
• Email: contact@holmefarm.org.uk

St John’s Community Fridge

• Date and time: Saturday 6 June 2026, 11am - 1pm
• Location: The Easter Centre, Atrium, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: We run every Saturday to reduce food waste. We collect surplus food from our local supermarkets on Friday and then give the food away on Saturday. Bring a bag to take some surplus food home and speak with our team about the food that is wasted / gain some tips and tricks about what you can do to reduce food waste. Cash donations gratefully received to keep this initiative going.

Repair Clinic

• Date and time: Saturday 6 June 2026, 11am - 1pm
• Location: The Easter Centre, Children’s zone, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: Come learn about how to give your items a second life. We will be trying to fix most things including bicycles. Please book here: https://stjohnsegham.com/repair-clinic-booking/ and bring your own thermal mug if you would like a cup of tea or coffee. Cash donations gratefully received for resources to fix items

Preloved Music Sale 

• Date and time: Saturday 6 June 2026, 11am - 2pm
• Location: The Caddey, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: Records, Cassette Tapes, CDs, DVDs – all funds raised to help pay for the Easter Centre 

Addlestone Library – craft activity 

• Date:  Saturday 6 June 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026
  Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm
• Location: Addlestone Library - Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AF
• Organiser: Addlestone Library
• Description: Craft activity recycling cardboard and old jigsaw puzzles to make a photo frame. This is running all week as a drop-in craft, no need to book. It's £1 per child. Running from the start of Great Big Green week up until Father’s Day, create an ideal gift for someone special using recycled materials

Chertsey Library – craft activity 

• Date: Saturday 6 June 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026
  Open Monday 2pm to 5pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2 pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm
• Location: Chertsey Library - Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE - Chertsey Library is situated behind the River Bourne Health Club.
• Organiser: Chertsey Library 
• Description: Craft activity recycling cardboard and old jigsaw puzzles to make a photo frame. This is running all week as a drop-in craft, no need to book. It's £1 per child. Running from the start of Great Big Green week up until Father’s Day, create an ideal gift for someone special using recycled materials.

Sermons on Environmental Care and why it matters to Christians

• Date and time: Sunday 7 June 2026, 9.00am; 10:30am and 6:00pm services
• Location: St John’s Egham Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: The focus in all services is on stewardship in all aspects of our environment.
  • 9am is a traditional service
  • 10.30am will be an interactive service with activities to develop thoughts on actions to improve our environment around us. This is a family friendly service suitable for all ages.
  • 6pm is a contemporary service

Egham and Staines conservation volunteers

• Date and time: Sunday 7 June 2026 10:00am - 12/1pm
• Location: Hare Hill, Parking in Howards Lane, KT15 1ET  
  • Directions map
  • Meeting point
• Organiser: Egham and Staines conservation volunteers
• Description: Come and work alongside experienced volunteers caring for natural local areas. All tasks start at 10am - Tools and tea break refreshments provided. With local wardens, we’ll be helping maintain the diverse habitats.
  • Working area (approx.)
• Contact: contact.escv@gmail.com
  • (On the day 07855 584272)

Community Café

• Date and time: Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm, 
• Location: The Easter Centre atrium and first floor, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: This is a pay as you can cafe that has a zero waste philosophy. Come eat and find out what they do to reduce unnecessary waste

Litter Pick

• Date and time: Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10.25am - 12pm, Meet at 10.25am
• Location: The Easter Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: Help to reduce the amount of photodegrading plastic, toxic cigarette butts, and more that is killing our environment. We will litter pick at a location decided beforehand. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your own gloves. All other tools will be provided.

Genesis Project 

• Date: Thursday 11 Jun 2026
• Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location: Meet next to the Egham Orbit
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: In 2025 we planted nearly 700 trees to increase the biodiversity of the area. Come see how we are managing them and give the trees a drink of water. Bring your own gloves and drinking water.

Runnymede Cooks - online vegetarian cooking class live event

• Date: Friday 12 June 2026
• Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Location: To take part, simply visit the Council’s Facebook page at 4pm on the day of the event, where the session will be streamed live.
• Organiser: Runnymede Borough Council - community event
• 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.

We would love to hear updates during your plant based cookery journey. Please share your pictures on our Instagram and facebook pages with the hashtag #RunnymedeCooks 

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) 

St John’s Community Fridge

• Date and time: Saturday 13 June 2026, 11am - 1pm
• Location: The Easter Centre, Atrium, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: We run every Saturday to reduce food waste. We collect surplus food from our local supermarkets on Friday and then give the food away on Saturday. Bring a bag to take some surplus food home and speak with our team about the food that is wasted / gain some tips and tricks about what you can do to reduce food waste. Cash donations gratefully received to keep this initiative going.

Litter Pick

• Date and time: Saturday 13 June 2026, 2.55pm - 4.30pm. Meet at 2.55pm
• Location: The Easter Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: Help to reduce the amount of photodegrading plastic, toxic cigarette butts, and more that is killing our environment. We will litter pick at a location decided beforehand. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your own gloves. All other tools will be provided.

Protecting Our Common Home: Join St John’s on Magna Carta Day!

• Date and time: Saturday 13 June 2026
• Location: Egham High Street, Egham, TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: This Magna Carta Day, St John’s Church will be out on the High Street, celebrating our community and sharing our passion for Caring for Creation. As we look toward a more sustainable future, we invite you to stop by our stall and make your voice—and your actions—count. Make your promise: Add a leaf to “The LoveEgham Pledge Tree” by writing down one practical, environmental change you want to make for our local area.

Take it a step further: We will also be sharing information and promoting The People’s Emergency Briefing, happening on 20th June at 4:00 PM. Come find us on the High Street, share your ideas, and let’s work together to look after the beautiful world we’ve been given!

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

National Emergency Briefing – the film

• Date and time: Saturday 20 June 2026, 4pm
• Location: St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HL
• Organiser: St John’s Eco Church
• Description: Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like: Extreme weather, Food security, Health, Cost of living
  
  The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
  
  Emergency briefing - preview of the film
  
  This Surrey screening is hosted by St John's Egham church, St John's Eco-Team. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally. We have invited local councillors for this important discussion about our future.
  
  Seats are free but limited so please book in advance. Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome. If you can't make this screening check out other screenings that are happening in your area. Or consider putting on your own screening at your local community centre or hall.
  
  Book your place