Events & Opportunities
Discover opportunities to come together and do something to support our community and reduce our impact on the planet.
We'd love to welcome you to any of our meetings or events! Whether you're passionate about sustainability or simply want to connect with local residents - your ideas and energy can make a real difference and we'd be thrilled to have you join us in shaping the future of our beautiful little village.
Feel free to come along to one of our upcoming meetings and get a feel for our work, or email transitioncrich@gmail.com to find out more.
Explore our upcoming events within the calendar below, or scroll down to view our key events.
Transition Crich Events
Share & Repair Café
Join us at Crich Glebe Community Centre from 10am-1pm on:
- 13 September
- 15 November
Connect with locals, explore eco-friendly stalls, and enjoy family activities, demos, and talks. Bring broken household items for free repairs (donations welcome).
Make, Do & Mend
Join us at Crich Glebe Community Centre from 7-9pm on:
- 19 June & 17 July: Textiles workshop - 'Banner of Possibilities'
These creativity and wellbeing sessions are free (donations welcome).
Plus, why not try planting a shoe this summer?
Litter Pick & Gardening
Join us at Crich Glebe Community Centre from 10am-12pm on the following Saturdays:
- 7 June
- 2 August
- 4 October
- 6 December
Let's work together to help make Crich a greener, cleaner and safer place for all to enjoy!
Refills on the Road
Find Derbyshire's mobile zero-waste shop outside Crich Glebe Community Centre from 2-4pm on the following Tuesdays:
- 10 June
- 8, 22 July
- 5, 19 August
- 2, 16 September
- 7, 21 October
- 4, 18 November
- 2, 16 December
Wild Flower Walk
Get ready to immerse yourself in nature's beauty! Join us on Sunday, June 29 2025 at 10:30 am for a delightful Wild Flower Walk.
📍 Meeting Point: Crich Market Place by the bus shelter.
🌲 Route: Crich Market Place → Wakebridge → Crich Stand (refreshment stop) → return to Market Place
Prepare for a leisurely walk with breath taking views and vibrant wildflowers. We'll take it slow, ensuring no one gets left behind. Plus, there's a treat in store as we'll stop at Crich Stand Tea Room for some well-deserved refreshments on our way back.
What to Bring: Suitable clothing and footwear | Water, shades, hat, and suntan cream if it's sunny | Waterproofs if rain is forecast
Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of exploration and enjoyment! No need to book, just turn up.
Photography Walk & Competition
Join us on Sunday 4 May 2025 at 1:30 PM for a family-friendly photography walk, led by local amateur photographer Paul Yorke. No need to book – just come along.
📍 Meeting Point: Crich Market Place by the bus shelter.
🌲 Route: Crich Market Place → St Mary's Church→ Crich Stand
What to Bring: Camera or smartphone | Suitable clothing & footwear | Water bottle | Sun protection or waterproofs
This walk is the perfect chance to prepare for the Capturing Natural Wonders Photography Competition 2025 – open to all ages and skill levels.
📅 Competition deadline: 31 May 2025
🏆 Categories: Plants, Animals & Insects, People & Place
👧 Age groups: Under 8s, 8–12, 13–17, 18+
🎉 Winners announced: 19 June at the Make, Do & Mend Skill Share (Crich Glebe Community Centre)
Transition Crich Meetings
Operations Team
Join us to discuss changes, plans, and improvements to make a difference in our community.
We meet at the Comrades Club on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm, as follows:
- 10 June 2025
- 8 July 2025
- 12 August 2025
- 9 September 2025
- 14 October 2025
- 11 November 2025
- 9 December 2025
Energy & Waste Sub Group
Join us to plan how we can reduce our carbon footprint at individual and community level.
We meet at the Comrades Club on the last Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm, as follows:
- 25 June 2025
- 30 July 2025
- 27 August 2025
- 24 September 2025
- 29 October 2025
- 26 November 2025
- 31 December 2025
Green Spaces & Wellbeing Sub Group
Join us to plan how we can improve our green spaces and community wellbeing.
We meet at the Comrades Club on the third Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm, as follows:
- 16 July 2025
- 17 September 2025
- 19 November 2025
Volunteer with Transition Crich
Let’s take action to improve Crich, together!
Volunteer with Transition Crich and help bring our community events to life! Whether it’s baking cakes, serving food and drinks, leading family activities, sharing a skill in a workshop, becoming a trusted repairer or lending a hand with event setup - there are plenty of ways to get involved. No experience needed - just enthusiasm! Join us to make a difference and connect with like-minded locals.
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