Events Calendar

This is what's happening in Sutton over the next week. To see more events scroll down using the bar on the right, or you can click on the tabs to view different types of events. You can alsofind out about 'green' events in Sutton through the Sutton Guardian website.

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Friday June 20 2008

Sutton in Bloom Competition

Brighten up the Borough - deadline for entry is 20th June 2008

The annual search is on for Sutton�s top gardeners and green-fingered enthusiasts who help brighten up the borough. This year�s Sutton in Bloom categories are Best Front Garden, Best Community Garden, Best Business Frontage, Best Allotment Garden, Best Wildlife Garden and Best School Garden. Judging will take place at the end of June and the best of the entries will represent Sutton in the prestigious London in Bloom competition. Winners will also be invited to attend a lunch on Wednesday, July 9th, during Take Part Take Pride week, when they will have an opportunity to discuss their entry with the London In Bloom judges. Certificates of excellence will be awarded by the judges to those entrants who have made a significant contribution to gardening and the floral enhancement of the borough. Download a PDF entry form here.

Type of event: Independent

Saturday June 14 2008

Get on your bike at Sutton Bike Fest

Get on your bike and enjoy a family day out at the 2008 Sutton Bike Fest on Saturday 14 June, the start of National Bike Week.

Staged in Sutton High Street from 10am to 5pm, it will be the main Bike Week event in the capital. Visitors can find out how switching to two wheels can save money and help burn off the calories, and try out a range of bicycles, from tandems to mountain bikes, and explore Sutton's cycle routes on a guided tour.

Police will also give advice on locking up and security mark your bike for free. Specialists will be on hand with a range of different bicycles, equipment and accessories at the Bike Market. The event is run by Smarter Travel Sutton and TfL.

Type of event: Independent

Related principles: Health and Happiness Sustainable Transport

Monday June 09 2008

Hackbridge BBQ

We're putting on a free barbecue for the Hackbridge community! Please come along and:

• Enjoy some free food and drink in the sunshine (we hope!)
• Meet your neighbours and share ideas
• Pick up freebies including lightbulbs, water savers and bike lights
• Find out more about what the visits found, for example, that on average Hackbridge residents know 8 neighbours and have a lower than average eco footprint
• Meet renewable energy experts and find out more about their products

Please RSVP so we know how much to cook! If you're not able to make it we would still love to hear from you to find out how you're getting on and any ideas on how we could improve the sustainability visits - please call us on 020 8404 5924 or email anna@oneplanetsutton.org

Contact: anna@oneplanetsutton.org

Type of event: Independent

Sunday June 08 2008

Wandle Walk

Location: Carshalton Station

Date: 14:05pm Sun 8 June

Description: 3/4 mile, easy going. Call Melanie on 07944 833605 for more details

Weblink: www.sutton.gov.uk/environment/sncv

Contact: hendryk.jurk@sutton.gov.uk

Type of event: Independent

Related principles: Natural Habitats and Wildlife

Saturday June 07 2008

National Moth Night

Family event. Discover the world of moths at the Sutton Ecology Centre. Bring a torch. 8pm-9:30pm. Cost: £3.50 per person. Booking required in advance on 020 8770 5822.

Contact: hendryk.jurk@sutton.gov.uk

Type of event: Independent

Related principles: Natural Habitats and Wildlife

Saturday June 07 2008