Saturday 8th of June is Pier Street Party. The Environment Centre is holding a party to celebrate Bike Week and Great Big Green Week, featuring live music, food, workshops and information stalls.
Whats On?
Workshops and Information Stalls
Cyfoeth Y Coed
Did you know that there are so many apple trees in Swansea that the city is one big orchard? Learn more about how we're making the most of this hidden harvest by picking surplus fruit for local food-sharing groups. Register your tree to be picked and find out how to get involved.
Free Bike Repair
(first come first served) The Environment Centre Repair cafe team will be focusing on fixing up bikes. Get basic repairs made on your bike as well as a full safety check. First come first served for bikes on the day.
Swansea Wheelrights
Find out about all the latest cycling campaigns happening across Swansea.
Bwyd Abertawe
Swansea’s sustainable food network
Gower College Bike Maintenance Apprenticeships
Find out more about the variety of Bike related courses at GCS
Green Peace
find out how to get involved with the Swansea Branch of Green Peace
Fair Trade Swansea
Learn about the Global fair trade network, find out how to get involved, the fantastic benefits to people and planet of fair trade and maybe even try a sample or two
Garden Tours 11 am and 1 pm
with The Environment Centre Urban Gardener Alison
Climate and Community
Goals are to create a sense of community around practical climate solutions. They will be using beautiful wooden stamps to make flags, perfect to hang from the back of your bike.
West Wales River Trust
Tiff Dew from West Wales River Trust will be sharing his amazing knowledge of local waterways, rivers, streams and ecosystems as well as the issues affecting our local wildlife who call the water and it is surrounding areas home.
Sewcial
Our amazing team of sewers from Repair Cafe are holding a gentle gathering designed to bring together people interested in repairing and restoring clothing or anything made from fabric. Come and find out about their free monthly sessions. Our team of great repairs from our repair cafe will be on hand to guide you through your sewing projects, give advice or lend a helping hand. Bring along something that needs mending or a project you need help with.
Screen Printing Workshop
Bring along a t-shirt, tote bag or any textile material and learn to print a funky environment centre logo using screen printing techniques. Be the envy of your friends with amazing one-of-a-kind creations.
Bring your Bike!
We’re Celebrating all things two-wheeled.
Group Bike Rides to Pier Street Party
Group rides will be leaving from across Swansea. Stay tuned for more information and times. Arrive in style with one of our groups rides organised by Swansea Wheelwrights
Uplands, Penclawdd, Gowerton, Bishopston and West Cross
If you are planning on cycling in and want to organise your own group ride please get in touch and we will list it on our site
Although we will try ride as a group, personal responsibility must be taken to ensure the safety of you & any minors in your group.
Food and Refreshments
Babita Spice
Award-winning Indian deli that specialises in vegetarian & vegan Indian streetfood & deli snacks
Pop-Cycle
Vegan and Artisanal Ice Lollies and Poptails
Green Shop and Cafe
Serving a fabulous selection of Fair Trade teas and superb cafetiere coffee. As well as Cake, Crisps, Flapjacks and Buiscuits
Tea, Coffee and Cake