What's On Calendar

Join us for an inspiring evening with Chris Evans, founder of The Butterfly Garden – a local project with a big heart.

Planted Community Hub, London Road
Tuesday 15th July
7.00 – 8.00pm

Set in Dundry Nurseries, The Butterfly Garden is a unique, welcoming space designed for people of all ages dealing with disability, illness, or isolation. It offers a safe, inclusive environment where learning, creativity and connection flourish through horticulture, woodworking, arts and more.

Chris will be sharing the story of how The Butterfly Garden began, the impact it's had on the local community, and the importance of spaces that support wellbeing and inclusion.

Whether you're curious about local projects, looking for inspiration, or simply want to hear a brilliant story – come along! There'll be plenty of time for questions and a chance to connect with others over a cuppa and cake.

Reserve your free spot

Find out more about the project here: www.thebutterflygarden.org

Venue:

Planted (was FRONT Community Hub), Sixways

Contact:

ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk

Join us for the Charlton Kings Repair Café on Saturday, 19th July, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at Stanton Hall (next to the library).

Bring along your broken items and give them a new lease of life with the help of our talented volunteer repairers!

Services available this month:

Knife and tool sharpening
Fabric and textile repair
Small electrical repair
Non-electrical repair

The Repair Café is part of our mission to reduce waste, save money, and build a sustainable, supportive community.

We'll also be collecting donations for Vision 21, the charity that supports our Repair Café and runs 13 others across Gloucestershire.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Venue:

Stanton Hall

Contact:

ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk

We are back again with a Summer Swap Shop, as part of our "Share & Repair" weekend!

Please join us on Sunday July 20th, for a relaxed morning of browsing beautiful children's clothes, toys, games and book, and meeting other likeminded families at The Stanton Suite in Charlton Kings (next to the library).

Environmental charity Hubbub, estimates that a typical British family spends £11,000 every year on childrenswear, and research estimates that there are almost 200 millions pieces of outgrown baby clothes hidden in attics and cupboards across the UK.

So let those unwanted clothes find a fresh home, help local families save money, live more sustainably, and protect the environment - all while building community.

We will open for swapping from 9:30 - 11:30am.

We hope to see you there!

(You do not need to RSVP to attend, but it helps to give us an idea how many people to expect.)

More info and RSVP on Eventbrite.

Venue:

Stanton Hall

Contact:

ckfutures@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk