This group is for anyone who is concerned about the future of our precious planet.

We aim to provide a programme to suit all interests, including greener energy, protecting the natural environment, reducing waste, saving resources and many more. We also aim to have a mix of talks, group visits and practical activities.

All welcome!

Environmental Concern Group Programme 2026-27

Date	Topic
14 September	The People’s Emergency Briefing We will be hosting a local screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film on the risks to British life from ongoing damage to nature and to our climate. The film presents evidence from leading UK experts on climate science, food security, health and economic stability. Following the film, there will be refreshments and a short discussion.
12 October	Visit to Diglis Island & Fish Pass We will have a guided tour of the heritage of the island and will be able to go inside the fish pass which was built recently to allow fish to travel up the river to spawn. £7.50 per person, payable on the day. Numbers are limited so places need to be booked in advance.
9 November	Virtual Tour - Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Join us as we go on a virtual tour of one of the largest community-owned solar farms. Our two guides from Westmill Energy will tell us about the history of the site, the installation and energy generation of their turbines and solar panels and give us some insight into the cooperative community setup.
14 December	The Big Green Quiz After the popularity of last year’s festivities, we are back with a bigger and better green quiz.
11 January	To be confirmed
8 February	The Big Plastic Count In March 2026, thousands of people from schools, households, community groups and workplaces across the UK counted their plastic waste for one week as part of the UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into plastic waste. Find out more about this citizen science project and hear the results for 2026. Learn how to get involved in the next count and make a difference to the plastic problem.
8 March	The Climate Innovation Championships We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of various climate innovations before voting for the winning innovation.
12 April	To be confirmed
10 May	Food Security As the population of the planet grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to produce sufficient food for everyone. We have also seen that global events, such as the COVID pandemic and wars, can disrupt the supply of food imports to our tiny island. We will explore the threats and possible solutions to our national food security.
14 June	Demonstration Visit – Grow and Eat Your Own Food U3a member, Balbir Currie, has a thriving allotment. She will demonstrate how you can grow your own food and turn it into delicious meals, whilst minimising your carbon footprint.
12 July	To be confirmed
August	No meeting

Walk to the Beaver Enclosure in the Wyre Forest

Visit to the SVR Hydrogen Shunting Engine