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Next event: Repair Party, 21st February 2026 ♻️

A huge thanks to Lucie @patternandprintclub for de A huge thanks to Lucie @patternandprintclub for delivering the Mindful Collage Workshop on Saturday!
The paper are reused from old magazines and cards ♻️ Plus, the glue is homemade from natural and non-toxic ingredients! 🌱
Moreover, this was a very fun and relaxing time for everyone who attended! 🍂

📹📸 Credit: Ilyas

#sustainableliving #ecoliving #reuse #naturalmaterials #collage
🎨🌿 FREE Mindful Collage Workshop at Eco Living Fes 🎨🌿 FREE Mindful Collage Workshop at Eco Living Fest 🌿🎨

Slow down, get creative, and reconnect at our FREE Mindful Collage Workshop, delivered by the wonderful Pattern & Print Club ✂️✨
No experience needed – just come as you are and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space to explore creativity and mindfulness through collage.

📍 Eco Living Fest
🗓 Saturday 17th January 2026
⏰ 1–4pm
📌 Holy Innocents Church & Hall, South Norwood

All materials provided, all abilities welcome 💚
Perfect for a mindful moment in the middle of a vibrant, eco-friendly community festival.

Spaces are limited, so come early!
#MindfulCollage #EcoLivingFest #PatternAndPrintClub #CreativeWellbeing #FreeWorkshop #SouthNorwood
🌿✨ Eco Living Fest is back! ✨🌿 Join us for an ins 🌿✨ Eco Living Fest is back! ✨🌿

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of planet-friendly fun at our FREE Eco Living Fest on Saturday 17th January 2026, 1–4pm, at Holy Innocents Church & Hall, South Norwood 💚

🖼️ This fest’s highlight: a FREE Mindful Collage Workshop – all abilities welcome!
♻️ Plus loads more, including:
🔧 Help repairing broken electricals
👕 FREE clothes swap
💸 Ethical finance info – find out what your bank is really funding
🌱 Food growing & greening advice
⚡ Renewable energy guidance
🧒 Kids Zone with eco games & activities
🥗 Delicious vegan refreshments (bring your reusable cup!)
🧴 Refill station & Terracycle drop-offs

It’s friendly, free, and full of practical ways to live more sustainably 🌍
👉 Help us spread the word and come along!

💚 Want to get involved? Join our volunteer crew: https://www.sustaintheath.org/join-the-volunteer-crew/

#EcoLivingFest #SouthNorwood #SustainableLiving #CommunityEvent #EcoFriendly #RepairReuseRecycle
This season of giving, let’s give back to the Eart This season of giving, let’s give back to the Earth. Thank you for being part of our EcoLiving community. Happy festive season 🌱✨

#festiveseason #happynewyears #ecoliving #sustainablechoices #greenupyourlife
A quick look at some of the brilliant fixes from l A quick look at some of the brilliant fixes from last month’s Repair Party. A CD player, mixing bowl, laptop, and other items all found a second life thanks to our volunteer fixers!

We are back again NEXT WEEK SATURDAY 20TH, from 1pm to 4pm at St Albans. Bring along your small electronics and learn a little about how to keep them going for longer.

⚠️ Please Note: Only bring items you can comfortably carry (max 10kg) 

We cannot accept microwaves or mobile phones 

We can’t guarantee that your item will be fixed, but we’ll do our best It’s first come, first served, so there may be wait times depending on attendance

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or DM us 

♻️ Repair – Reuse – Reimagine ♻️

@restartproject #reuse #repair #thorntonheath #southnorwood #RepairParty #SustainableLiving #ThorntonHeath #FixDontThrow #CommunityEvent #repairparty
🛠️ Sustainable Thornton Heath Repair Party – Join 🛠️ Sustainable Thornton Heath Repair Party – Join Us!

Got a broken electric device gathering dust? Don’t toss it – repair it!

Come along to Sustainable Thornton Heath’s monthly Repair Party, where our team of volunteer fixers will be ready to help you breathe new life into your small electronic items.

📅 Date: 20th December 2025
📍 Location: St Albans Thornton Heath & South Norwood
🕒 Time: 1pm - 4pm

🔧 What to Expect:

Friendly, skilled fixers to help diagnose and possibly repair your electrics

A community atmosphere focused on reducing waste and learning new skills

⚠️ Please Note:

Only bring items you can comfortably carry (max 10kg)

We cannot accept microwaves or mobile phones

We can’t guarantee that your item will be fixed, but we’ll do our best

It’s first come, first served, so there may be wait times depending on attendance

Let’s work together to reduce waste and make things last. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

♻️ Repair – Reuse – Reimagine ♻️

@restartproject #reuse #repair #thorntonheath #southnorwood #RepairParty #SustainableLiving #ThorntonHeath #FixDontThrow #CommunityEvent #repairparty See less
🌿 Let’s get together! Join CCA, @sustaintheath, @c 🌿 Let’s get together! Join CCA, @sustaintheath, @croydongreenpeace, @croydoncommunityenergy, Croydon Plant Based Councils, with some of our local councillors and officers and more at the Green Network Social!

All welcome, if you want to get involved in local environmental action, this is the place to be 🌻
Got old jumpers that need some love? Visit our 🧶 Got old jumpers that need some love? 

Visit our 🧶knitting & stitching 🪡 stall at the EcoLiving Fest — 15th November, from 1pm to 4pm, at @holy_innocentsse25 — learn how to repair, rework, and revive your favourite knits!
Bring your worn woollies and go home with new skills (and a cosy jumper you saved from landfill 💚).

#VisibleMending #RepairRewear #KnittingLove #SustainableFashion #CraftCommunity #ecoliving
Visit the North Croydon Local Community Partnershi Visit the North Croydon Local Community Partnership Resource Fair and learn about the community offerings to the community in North Croydon areas.

#buildingcommunity #CommunityEvent #sustainableliving #northcroydon #thorntonheath #southnorwood #watersidecentrethelakes
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Free Festiv Get into the Christmas spirit with our Free Festive Wreath-Making Workshop! 🌿✨

Join us for a relaxed and creative session where you’ll make your very own seasonal wreath to take home.

All materials are provided — just bring your festive cheer! 🎀

📅 15th November | 📍 @holy_innocentsse25 | 🎟️ Free to attend – booking essential as spaces are limited. See link in bio 👆
Save the date for our next 🌿 EcoLiving Fest 🌿 on S Save the date for our next 🌿 EcoLiving Fest 🌿 on Saturday, 15th November. 

All usual offering plus our traditional free workshop:

💫 FREE Natural Wreath Making. Start the festive season by creating your own! 💫

💫 Christmas Jumper Big Swap. Bring your old festive jumpers and swap them! 💫

As ever, please share this post with your networks and help spread the word.

#ecoliving #sustainableliving #southnorwood #thorntonheath #freewemberorkshop #sustainablecroydon #greenupyourlife #freewreathmaking #shristmasiscoming
💫🎄Christmas Jumper Big Swap🎄💫 Bring your old Chri 💫🎄Christmas Jumper Big Swap🎄💫

Bring your old Christmas Jumper to our next EcoLiving Fest and swap it for one of the same size or a different design!

#reuse #repurpose #recycle #sustainability #sustainablefashion #sustainablelife #thorntonheath #thingstodoincroydon #christmasjumperbigswap #christmasjumper #southnorwood 
@holy_innocentsse25
🛠️ Sustainable Thornton Heath Repair Party – Join 🛠️ Sustainable Thornton Heath Repair Party – Join Us! 

Got a broken electronic device gathering dust? Don’t toss it – repair it!

Come along to Sustainable Thornton Heath’s monthly Repair Party, where our team of volunteer fixers will be ready to help you breathe new life into your small electronic items.

📅 Date: 18th October 2025
📍 Location: St Albans Thornton Heath & South Norwood
🕒 Time: 1pm - 4pm

🔧 What to Expect:

Friendly, skilled fixers to help diagnose and possibly repair your electronics

A community atmosphere focused on reducing waste and learning new skills

⚠️ Please Note:

Only bring items you can comfortably carry (max 10kg)

We cannot accept microwaves or mobile phones

We can’t guarantee that your item will be fixed, but we’ll do our best

It’s first come, first served, so there may be wait times depending on attendance

Let’s work together to reduce waste and make things last. We look forward to seeing you there!

♻️ Repair – Reuse – Reimagine ♻️

@restartproject #reuse #repair #thorntonheath #southnorwood #RepairParty #SustainableLiving #ThorntonHeath #FixDontThrow #CommunityEvent #repairparty
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Go car-free, feel the difference! 🌍✨ ✅ W 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Go car-free, feel the difference! 🌍✨

✅ Walk or bike short trips – good for you, great for the planet.
✅ Hop on buses, trains, or trams to explore your city.
✅ Carpool with friends, neighbours, or coworkers to cut down on traffic.
✅ Join local fun – from cycling rides 🚲 to street festivals 🎉.
✅ Host your own car-free street party (with council permission 😉).
✅ Inspire your workplace or school to choose active, sustainable travel.

Every small step counts toward cleaner air, healthier communities, and a greener future. 💚

#CarFreeLiving #SustainableTravel #HealthyChoices #GreenFuture
#carfreedaychallenge
Do not miss our free workshop at the #EcoLivingFes Do not miss our free workshop at the #EcoLivingFestival this 20th September 2025 at @hichurchse25: 

Learn how to make a badge and create your own one with a pledge on Climate Change awareness thanks to a very special collaboration with @rootnbranch19. 

All ages are welcome 👏

#southnorwood #climatechangepledge #sustainableliving #familyfun❤️ #thorntonheath
The health and environmental benefits of vegan foo The health and environmental benefits of vegan food 🌱🌾🍅 Vegan meals are served at our Eco-Living Fests for a low price! 
#ecoliving #sustainableliving #croydon #reuse #vegan #veganlondon #sustainablematerials

🎬📹Credit: Ilyas / Lawrence
Save the date for our next 🌿 EcoLiving Festival 🌿 Save the date for our next 🌿 EcoLiving Festival 🌿 on Saturday, 20th September. All usual offering plus our traditional free workshop:

💫 Climate Change Thematic Badge Making by @rootnbranch19 💫

As ever, please share this post with your networks and help spread the word.

#ecoliving #sustainableliving #southnorwood #thorntonheath #freeworkshop #sustainablecroydon #greenupyourlife

🎬📹Credit: Ilyas / Lawrence
Flush responsibly! Switching to a low-flow toilet Flush responsibly! Switching to a low-flow toilet significantly reduces water usage. Same comfort, less waste. A smart upgrade for you and the environment. 🌿✨

#EcoLivingTips #EcoUpgrade #WaterWise #GreenHome
We serve vegan meals at our Eco-Living Fests for a We serve vegan meals at our Eco-Living Fests for a low price! 🌱🌾🍅
#ecoliving #sustainableliving #croydon #reuse #vegan #veganlondon #sustainablematerials
Every drop matters! Turn off the tap while brushin Every drop matters! Turn off the tap while brushing, washing, or shaving. A simple habit to conserve water and protect our precious resources. Let's keep the future flowing!

#EcoLivingTips #WaterConservation #SustainableLifestyle
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