Green Skills Workshops
Practical courses for everyday sustainability
We are pleased to offer FREE PLACES on these workshops to residents of the Lampeter, Llanwnnen and Llanfihangel Ystrad parishes, kindly funded by Grannell Community Energy.
Our new Green Skills workshop series invites local people to discover simple, practical ways to live more sustainably—at home, in the garden, and in the community.
Each workshop is friendly, practical and rooted in real life in Ceredigion.
Workshops are friendly, welcoming and suitable for complete beginners.
Green Skills: Practical Courses for Everyday Sustainability is a programme of ten hands‑on workshops designed to help you:
- Save money by growing your own food sustainably, even in small spaces
- Support wildlife in your garden or community
- Reduce waste by making, repairing and preserving
- Build confidence in practical outdoor skills
We are pleased to offer FREE PLACES on these workshops to
residents of the Lampeter, Llanwnnen and Llanfihangel Ystrad parishes,
kindly funded by Grannell Community Energy.
The free places are limited, so if you are able to pay for your place, or if you don’t live in one of these parishes, paid places are available.
You will be asked for your address at the time of booking so we can check entitlement to the free course places. If you aren’t sure of your parish, you can check your postcode here:
Check your postcode
Summer Tree Identification
Thurs 2 July, 10am–12pm
A gentle walk around Denmark Farm learning to identify common trees using buds, bark, leaves and stems.
Home Composting & Soil Health
Wed 8 July, 10am–12pm
Explore composting methods, bin types, and how to make and use homemade compost effectively.
Create a Simple Wildlife Pond
Thurs 9 July, 9:30am–12:30pm
Learn how to build a barrel‑based pond, choose plants, site it safely, and maintain it for biodiversity.
Preserving the Harvest
Fri 24 July, 10:30am–2:30pm
A hands‑on introduction to preserving fruit and vegetables using a variety of techniques.
Tool Sharpening
Sat 1 Aug, 9:30am–12:30pm
Learn how to sharpen, hone and care for your tools and save money on replacements.
Design a Butterfly Garden
Thurs 6 Aug, 1pm–4pm
Learn to identify local butterflies, understand their habitats, and design a butterfly‑friendly garden.
Creating a Fruit & Veg Garden
Wed 19 Aug, 10am–12pm
Learn where to site beds, what to grow, how to use greenhouses, and how to plan your growing year.
Build a Bird Box
Thurs 3 Sept, 9:30am–12:30pm
Learn about common garden birds, their nesting needs, and build your own robin bird box to take home.
Build a Bug Hotel
Thurs 3 Sept, 1:30pm–4pm
Learn the value of insects in healthy ecosystems and build a small bug box to support wildlife in your garden.
Coppicing
Thurs 19 Nov, 10am–3pm
Learn the traditional craft of coppicing hazel, its wildlife benefits, and how to process coppiced wood.
We are pleased to offer FREE PLACES on these workshops to residents of the Lampeter, Llanwnnen and Llanfihangel Ystrad parishes,
kindly funded by Grannell Community Energy.
The free places are limited, so if you are able to pay for your place, or if you don’t live in one of these parishes, paid places are available.
You will be asked for your address at the time of booking so we can check entitlement to the free course places. If you aren’t sure of your parish, you can check your postcode here:
Check your postcode
