Autumn Festival

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with us!

List of activities at the Autumn Festival

Lots of free activities to do at Sopwell’s Autumn Festival: songs, competitions, hearty soup made with local ingredients (and big thanks to St Albans’ Waitrose for their pumpkin donation) and more. Join us on Sunday 30th October from 1.30 to 3.30 pm at the Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre, off Cottonmill Lane.

Seasonal cooking

Free seasonal cooking session in October

Bowl of veg, pot of cooking implements, frying pan with ingredients

Are you a Sopwell resident interested in having a go at cooking seasonal produce, learning something new or just want to get involved in a fun community project? Come along and join in with Grow’s free cooking session from 2 until 4 pm on Saturday 1st October at the Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre, off Cottonmill Lane. Contact Kate or Gail to find out more and book your place.

Working Parties

Join us for our next working parties

Every Thursday, and look out for longer sessions on Saturdays and Sundays. Just come along and bring yourself. We have gloves, gardening equipment, and there is always someone there to provide guidance and support. We love to see new friends and old. Come and help us at our wonderful Community Garden!

#SustFest22

FIND THE BLUE HEARTS! Sopwell Wildlife Trail 15th – 31st May 2022

Explore local wildlife with our Sopwell Wildlife Trail. Follow the map to find the Blue Hearts, locations that are part of the national rewilding scheme. This event is part of #SustFest22

Each Heart has a letter – can you and your family collect all five hearts and find the hidden word? Download your copy of the map here.

SustFest22 is an award-winning community festival all about sustainable living and protecting the environment. Find out more about it and the other events running this May here.