Programme of Events
Welcome to Our City's Ten Days of Sustainability - or as we call it Eco Week +
Join us for an inspiring and action-packed ten days dedicated to showcasing the incredible efforts happening locally towards building a more sustainable future for our community.
With a diverse array of events, walks, talks, and workshops to be planned taking place every day around the city, there will be something for everyone—children, adults, and families alike.
Join us in making a difference for our future and the future of our children
Our programme of events is developing all the time. If you’d like to join us please send us an email with details and we’ll be in touch.
 
        
      
      Tech Amnesty with FIXY
Come along to the Little Theatre carpark where the FIXY van will be ready to collect a variety of electronic items such as old phones, laptops, tablets, PCs, and associated cables and chargers. All donated devices will undergo a thorough data wiping, resetting, and refurbishing process before being redistributed to individuals facing digital exclusion.
 
        
      
      Mike Berners-Lee A Climate Of Truth: Why We Need It And How To Get It
Join Mike Berners-Lee for A Climate of Truth, a £12.50 talk on honesty, hope & action in the climate crisis. Book now, spaces limited.
 
        
      
      Active Travel Day
Join us for an exciting day dedicated to moving more and travelling smarter! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a family looking for a fun day out, or just curious about active ways to get around, there’s something for everyone at Active Travel Day!
 
        
      
      The Life Changing Power Of Microbes - Tim Spector
Join Tim Spector & Lucinda Hawksley for a £12.50 talk on microbes, gut health & fermented foods from his new book Ferment.
 
        
      
      Pop Up Repair Cafe and Mini Freecycle
Join our Pop-Up Repair & Mini Freecycle! Fix broken items, share useful goods & cut waste—free repairs (parts extra). Donations welcome.
 
        
      
      Wells Blue School Eco Challenge
Wells Blue School Eco Challenge! 
Taking place during Wells Eco Week
Friday 17th – Save the Date!
 
        
      
      Make a Bug Hotel
Calling all WI members! Join us for a hands-on, fun-filled session where we’ll be creating beautiful bug hotels to attract bees, ladybirds, and other garden-friendly guests.
Measuring Veteran Trees
Join Barbra Lakin, Biodiversity Officer from Somerset Council on a Workshop on Identifying and Recording Veteran and Ancient Trees
 
        
      
      Upcycling Cushion Project
We’re excited to launch a heartwarming new initiative at St Thomas Church– turning unused fabric and discarded duvets into beautiful, hand-crafted cushions for our visitors and congregation.
Discover Tor Hill Woods
Guided botany walk with Barbra Lakin in Tor Hill Woods. Learn to ID plants & explore the woodland ecosystem. Ages 8+. Free, booking req.
 
        
      
      Guided Tree Walk with Matt Witt
Enjoy a gentle Wells walk with Matt, exploring trees through botany, poetry & song. Discover hidden green gems. Book: tothetrees.co.uk/contact
 
        
      
      Deborah’s Community Litter-pick!
Join Deborah’s Litter-Pick, 15 Oct, meet 10.30am outside the Town Hall, Wells. Gear provided—let’s tidy our community together!
 
        
      
      The Power of Wildflowers
Visit Brownes Garden Centre Oct 13 & 15, 10–2, for wildflower info boards & advice from expert Gael Witor. Free entry, all welcome!
 
        
      
      Energy Efficiency Market Stall
Visit our market stall to meet energy experts & learn easy ways to boost efficiency, cut costs & go green. Free advice from CSE & Avalon Energy.
 
        
      
      Garden Tour with Environmental Planting with James Cross, Head Gardener
Join Head Gardener James Cross for a Bishop’s Palace Gardens tour. See new plantings, blooms & learn about sustainable care. Book online now.
 
        
      
      Pop Up Repair and Reuse Shop
Pop Up Repair & ReUse Shop 2–4pm Mend It – Don’t End It! Fix small electrics, furniture + shop reused gadgets, tools & more.
 
        
      
      Fungus Foray
Join Nathan Orr for a £5 guided Fungus Foray in Stockhill Forest. Learn to ID UK fungi on this educational, non-foraging walk. Booking essential - To reserve your spot, email: bookings@wdwg.org.uk
 
        
      
      Pop Up Repair Cafe and Mini Freecycle
Join our Pop-Up Repair & Mini Freecycle! Fix broken items, share useful goods & cut waste—free repairs (parts extra). Donations welcome.
 
        
      
      The Power of Wildflowers
Visit Brownes Garden Centre Oct 13 & 15, 10–2, for wildflower info & advice from expert Gael Witor. Free entry, all welcome!
 
        
      
      Flow (U)
Flow (U) Winner of Oscar & Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, a wordless tale of a cat & friends surviving a great flood.
 
        
      
      Food for Thought Marquee - Wells Food Festival
Join us at the Food for Thought Marquee to fight food poverty, cut waste & embrace healthy living. Together, we can create a brighter future.
 
        
      
      Good Food for All: Within Reach or Pie in the Sky?
Join farmers, growers & changemakers to build a fair, green, resilient local food system—fresh ideas, real stories, action for all.
 
        
      
      Let’s Grow Together: Building Healthier, Stronger Communities
Join Christopher Cooke for a free talk on co-creating a thriving, resilient communities through connection, growth & a shared vision for the future.
 
        
      
      Tap the Storm: Clever Ideas for Greener, Wetter Gardens
Join Dr. Bel Deering for a free talk on turning rain into a garden resource with creative, climate-smart tips for beauty, resilience & biodiversity.
 
        
      
      Attracting Wildlife to Our Gardens
Join Victoria Hillman for a free talk on turning any garden into a wildlife haven, with tips, stories & stunning nature photography.
 
        
      
      Climate Change - What does it mean for our local community?
Climate change in our communities: Join Steve for a workshop on local impacts—floods, farming, housing, nature—and possible solutions.
 
        
      
      Menhir photographic exhibition as part of the Mendip Rocks! festival
Menhir by Elizabeth Woodger explores Mendip Hills’ unique blend of geology & human action, printing photos on local rock, re-shot in nature.
 
        
      
      Children's Nature Activity Trail
Daily 10–3 during Wells EcoWeek+, free with palace entry. Ages 7+. Follow the trail to explore gardens, wildlife & palace care.
 
        
      
      Act to Adapt
Wells faces climate threats—floods, droughts, wildfires. Join the launch of our Act to Adapt Plan & help build a safer, greener future.
 
        
      
      Wells Library
Eco Week at Wells Library! Treasure hunt, rhyme time (16 Oct 10:30), eco displays & kids’ activities all week. Join the fun! 🌱
Volunteer to Help at an Event
Some of the events you see listed here have opportunities for volunteering - setting up, packing away, stewarding etc.
If you’d like to help at one of these events please send us an email telling us which event you’d like to help at and we’ll be in touch.
 
                        