Penrith and Eden District Freegle

06/03/2025

It's back, the great gardening goodies swap! Bring your spare seeds, plants, pots and gardening books. Come and browse what's on offer - there's always plenty go around!
PLUS talks, information stands, tool sharpening and refreshments.
Kids storytimes at 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30.
Join us for homemade soup at lunchtime.
This FREE event is brought to you by Penrith and Eden District Freegle and PACT.
Saturday 15th March 9:30am to 2pm at Penrith Methodist Church.
Three talks are ready to book:
10am Perennial Veg - learn about the veg plants that will give you food year after year.
11am Wilder Ponds - how to make a wildlife oasis for your backyard or allotment.
12pm Planting for Pollinators - get your garden buzzing throughout the year.
1pm Gardeners Question Time - put your gardening dilemmas to local gardening experts.
Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seedy-saturday-4049243

REMEMBER THE FREEGLE WEBSITE IS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND!
https://www.ilovefreegle.org/explore/PenrithEdenFreegle

Freegle - like online dating for stuff. Got stuff you don't need? Looking for something? We'll match you with someone local. All completely free.

21/02/2025

It's back, the great gardening goodies swap! Bring your spare seeds, plants, pots and gardening books. Come and browse what's on offer - there's always plenty go around!
PLUS talks, information stands, tool sharpening, refreshments, activities and kids storytime.
Join us for homemade soup at lunchtime.
This FREE event is brought to you by Penrith and Eden District Freegle and PACT.
Saturday 15th March 9:30am to 2pm at Penrith Methodist Church.

Three talks are ready to book:
10am Perennial Veg - learn about the veg plants that will give you food year after year.
11am Wilder Ponds - how to make a wildlife oasis for your backyard or allotment.
12pm Planting for Pollinators - get your garden buzzing throughout the year.
Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seedy-saturday-4049243
Information on an Gardeners Question Time will be coming soon.

REMEMBER THE FREEGLE WEBSITE IS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND!
https://www.ilovefreegle.org/explore/PenrithEdenFreegle

15/02/2025

It's back, the great gardening goodies swap! Bring your spare seeds, plants, pots and gardening books. Come and browse what's on offer - there's always plenty go around!
PLUS talks, information stands, tool sharpening, refreshments, activities and kids storytime.
Join us for homemade soup at lunchtime.
This FREE event is brought to you by PACT and Penrith and Eden District Freegle.
Saturday 15th March 9:30am to 2pm at Penrith Methodist Church.
Our first two talks are ready to book:
10am Perennial Veg - learn about the veg plants that will give you food year after year.
11am Wilder Ponds - how to make a wildlife oasis for your backyard or allotment.
Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/seedy-saturday-4049243
Information on an another talk and gardeners question time will be coming soon.information

07/12/2024

Pam and friends celebrate Christmas in an eco-friendly way - and remember the good times.

“I remember us all crowding into our parent’s bedroom, dad would have brought the record player upstairs and we’d play music and dance about, it was exciting, my parents would be laughing and happy. It was just brilliant.”

“I just remember us all being together, that always felt nice.”

I met someone recently who told me they were having a themed Christmas this year. “Climate Change, the whole family are doing it…”

18/11/2024

Did you know that our waste and recycling crews carry out 7.5 million collections every year from 115,000 households across Westmorland and Furness?

From country lanes and villages to busy towns, this service covers 3,750 square km and we need your views to help shape the future of our waste and recycling service - making it as easy, consistent and convenient as possible for everyone.

Share your thoughts by taking part in our newly launched "Community Conversation" in person or online - tell us what you like, what you'd like to change and what you'd like to see in future.

♻️ Complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFwastesurvey

♻️ Come along to one of our in-person events by registering at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/wfcevents

• Tuesday 26 November - Library, 6pm-7.30pm
• Wednesday 27 November - The Forum , 6pm-7.30pm
• Thursday 28 November - Town Hall, 6pm-7.30pm
• Monday 2 December - online event, 6pm-7pm

♻️ Or pick up a paper copy of the survey from one of our libraries, Kendal Town Hall, Voreda House in Penrith or Barrow Town Hall.

Your views are vital so please do share your thoughts with us - closing date 20 December 2024.

18/11/2024

Is this you? 🤣

08/11/2024