Fill a 2D Flower Vase Walk with BSL Chat for Festival of Nature
2026-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Achieve together Educational Day Services, Poolemead, Watery Lane, Bath, BA2 1RN, United Kingdom
Join a small friendly group from Achieve Together Educational Day Services in Bath for a gentle, accessible walk around the local Twerton area for up to an hour. Fill a decorative ‘vase’ from recycled card with flowers as we chat in English and BSL. We love introducing people to BSL, and you might even learn some basic signs for nature! We provide the simple 2D ‘vase’ with small fillable holes made from recycled card, you choose what to put in it to make it beautiful! All welcome.
Please note this event is drop-in – no booking neccessary!
Accessibility information
Short accessible walk along pavements for up to an hour circling Poolemead local area. Likely road crossing at own risk. Aiming for walk to be wheelchair-friendly. Children must be supervised.
Travel information
We will be meeting outside Poolemead, Watery Lane, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RN. Buses stop outside Poolemead. On-street free parking in nearby streets around Poolemead. Bike racks are a short 5-minute walk away in Twerton village high street outside local shops. No toilet facilities available except for customers of local cafes.
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature

Go Green Widcombe Retrofit Workshop: Hot Air
2026-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6AA, United Kingdom
The latest Go Green Widcombe Workshop is taking place upstairs at the Widcombe Social Club on Wed 10th June. It’s a Free Event, with the doors open from 6:30pm.
There will be 2 Retrofit Installers, recommended by Retrofit West, that you can meet and talk with. They are Solar, Sun & Air (Solar Panels, Batteries etc) and Wiltshire Energy (Heat Pumps, Solar Panels etc). Plus there will also be 2 Retrofit Assessors (Retrofit West and BWCE) who can give you quick advice about Retrofit Projects during the evening. There will also be a Conservation Officer from the Council with whom Listed Buildings householders can chat with about potential Retrofit Projects on their historic properties.
From 7pm until 8pm there will be 3 Talks, which will cover a different form of Heat Pump (called Air-to-Air), special ventilation options (MVHR) and a presentation about the Government’s latest Retrofit Grant Funding… the “Warm Homes Plan”. After the Talks you will have the opportunity to ask the Speakers questions. Plus there will be more time for you to chat with the Installers and Assessors etc, up until the event closes at 9pm.
It helps Go Green Wicombe to prepare for the event if you pre-book your free tickets. This can be done via the Widcombe Association’s website.
We encourage people to use sustainable transport. For people who arrive by car, it is possible to park in areas close to the Widcombe Social Club after 6pm. This includes in Dolemeads, The Tyning and on some parts of Widcombe Hill.

Litter Pick and BSL Chat for Festival of Nature
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Achieve together Educational Day Services, Poolemead, Watery Lane, Bath, BA2 1RN, United Kingdom
Join a small friendly group from Achieve Together Educational Day Services in Bath for a gentle walk while litter picking as we chat in English and BSL, to help keep our local area tidy. We love introducing people to BSL and you might even learn some basic signs for nature!
We provide litter pickers, bags and high-vis vests but bring your own if preferred. All welcome to join this accessible walk around the local Twerton area for up to an hour. No experience of BSL or litter picking necessary.
Please note this event is drop-in – no booking neccessary!
Accessibility information
Short accessible walk along pavements for up to an hour circling Poolemead local area. Likely road crossing at own risk. Aiming for walk to be wheelchair-friendly. Children must be supervised.
Travel information
We will be meeting outside Poolemead, Watery Lane, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RN. Buses stop outside Poolemead. On-street free parking in nearby streets around Poolemead. Bike racks are a short 5-minute walk away in Twerton village high street outside local shops. No toilet facilities available except for customers of local cafes.
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature

Writing in Nature at Charlcombe Nature Reserve for Festival of Nature
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Charlcombe Community Nature Reserve, Charlcombe Way, Bath, BA1 8DS, United Kingdom
Come and join local performance poet Jo Butts at Charlcombe Nature Reserve for an informal wander through the reserve to explore a few poetry writing techniques in the wonderful world of nature! With guidance, we’ll take time to sit and write some thoughts and share ideas with the group. We’ll curate a group poem during the session to share on the reserve socials and website afterwards. Bring a notebook and something to write with, and prepare for all weathers! BSL support incorporated. Booking is essential and places are limited.
Accessibility information
Steep slopes, grassy 0fields, muddy paths, uneven, narrow paths with tree roots and stones in places. Main field may be partially accessible for off-road wheelchairs – if you have accessibility needs and would like to join please message us so we can adapt a route.
BSL support incorporated.
Travel information
Kissing gate at the top of the reserve accessible via Charlcombe way. (Larger 5-bar gate nearby can be accessed with prior notice.) No parking on Charlcombe way, parking on-street nearby on Solsbury Way and other surrounding roads. Local buses to Fairfield Park stop a short walk away. No bike racks available, please secure bikes responsibly.
Please walk, cycle or bus where possible. Meeting point at kissing gate – https://w3w.co/along.shakes.flood
About the Festival
This event is part of the Festival of Nature Community Programme, which has over 80 events happening across nine days from 6-14 June. Find out more about the events happening on your doorstep here or follow us on social media @FestOfNature #FestivalofNature
