Events across Basingstoke and Deane
Saturday 7 June to Sunday 15 June

A yearly celebration of action across the borough to address climate change and protect nature.

Basingstoke Green Week is organised by community groups and organisations, and the council helps to promote and coordinate events during the week. Keep checking back for details of events:

Saturday 7 June
Green Week stage outside M&S in Festival Place from 11am to 3pm includes shows by Junk Jodie with Tree-Tastic, ‘The Magic of Recycling’ with Becky the Bin-tastic Magician, Eco-themed music from Apple of My Eye and House of Ra’s recycled fashion show.

Green Market in The Malls from 9am to 5.30pm

Activities for all ages about how to save money and the planet From 12.30pm to 2pm in the Discovery Centre in Festival Place, Basingstoke town centre

Get items fixed for free at a repair cafe
Hatch Warren Repair Cafe – from 10.30am to 1pm at Hatch Warren Community Centre, Basingstoke RG22 4XF
St Mary Bourne Repair Cafe – from 10am to 12 noon at George Inn Pub, St Mary Bourne
Overton Repair Cafe – from 10am to 12 noon at The Community Centre, Overton

Monday 9 June
Upholstery and Sewing Workshop with the Community Furniture Project. To book your place, call 01256 320 700.

Tuesday 10 June
People, Planet, Pint at The Alchemy Bar from 6pm to 9pm

Bicycle Repair workshop at The Community Furniture Project from 10am to 1pm. To book your place, call 01256 320 700.

Wednesday 11 June
Join Natural Basingstoke and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's nature lovers and experts as we take you on a guided butterfly walk. Places are limited, book here.

Thursday 12 June
Learn how to repair and upcycle furniture with The Community Furniture Project. A workshop to show you how to put life back into old furniture. To book your place, call 01256 320 700.

Forest school outdoor cooking class with Inspero - book tickets here.

Friday 13 June
Visit Inspero’s community garden, 10.30am to 1.30pm at Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke RG22 5HN

Saturday 14 June
Dawn chorus bird walk with Wilder Bramley
5am at Clift Meadow, Minchens Lane, Bramley, RG26 5BH
Hear the birds waking up then walk across some of the fields to hear the later morning birds. Following the walk there is an opportunity to go to The Barns Cafe in Bramley (8am) for breakfast. Lead by RSPB expert Peter Hutchins. 

First day of Overton Green Weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June). Head over to Overton to get involved in Sustainable Overton’s Green Weekend with a clothes swap, live performances, rock painting and more.

Sunday 15 June
Second day of Overton Green Weekend

Go on a free guided tour of a local orchard - 12 noon to 4.30pm at Northdown Orchard, South Litchfield RG25 3PB

Throughout the week
Free woodchips for your garden
Collections every day from 10am to 4pm at Stratton Park Car Park, Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HN. Fill your bags or containers with free wood chips for your garden, while stocks last.