Big Green Week HQ
Big Green Week is about communities coming together to protect nature, tackle climate change, and look after the places we share — with practical, hopeful action that anyone can join.
Local action with a national heartbeat
Big Green Week is a UK-wide celebration of community action for climate and nature, with events run by local groups, schools, councils, charities, faith communities and neighbours.
Here in Tranmere (and over into Rock Ferry too), St Caths has built something genuinely special: litter picks, nature walks, guerrilla gardening, community quizzes (even with local politicians popping in), and the kind of face-to-face togetherness that makes people proud of where they live.
Save the dates (UK-wide)
Great Big Green Week 2026:
6th – 14th June 2026
Practical community action — from clean-ups and nature walks to swaps, workshops, and local celebrations.
Local Tranmere / Rock Ferry
What is Great Big Green Week?
A nationwide week of events and activities that celebrates what communities are already doing — and invites more people to join in.
UK’s biggest celebration of community action
Great Big Green Week brings people together to show that climate and nature action can be joyful, practical, local — and done side-by-side, whatever your background.
- Who gets involved: communities, schools, faith groups, businesses, charities, neighbours
- What it looks like: clean-ups, workshops, nature walks, festivals, film nights, swaps and community projects
- Why it matters: strengthens communities and protects the places we live
How churches fit beautifully into it
For churches, caring for creation is a lived-out expression of faith: loving our neighbour, looking after our shared home, and building genuine community across difference.
Silver Eco Church award and gardens enjoyed by the wider community: St Caths
Cooperation across the community (including schools and neighbours)
What’s on locally
Tranmere + Rock Ferry community action — led with heart, organised with care, and open to everyone.
Local favourites
- Litter picks: Tranmere, Rock Ferry, and surrounding areas
- Guerrilla / “gorilla” gardens: transforming unloved patches into cared-for spaces
- Nature walks: local routes, local knowledge, local joy
- Community quizzes: friendly, inclusive, and properly Wirral
- Community conversations: face-to-face is the magic ingredient
2026 local schedule
St Caths
Time: St Caths
What to bring: comfy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a good mood
“Love where you live” energy
Big Green Week works best when it feels local — not like a “campaign” happening somewhere else. It’s neighbours meeting neighbours, people from different backgrounds working side-by-side, and small actions that add up to a place looking and feeling better.
Cathy’s team
A proper shout-out to the organiser spirit that turns ideas into real-life community wins.
I’ve watched Cathy from St Caths organise her team together — and I’m proud to be part of it now. The amount of time, effort, and heart she puts in is something else.
We’ve done litter picks across Tranmere and Rock Ferry, transformed “gorilla gardens” into places people smile at, organised nature walks, and even put on community quizzes where local politicians have come along too.
It’s not just about “being green” — it’s about bringing people together face-to-face, regardless of background, and doing something positive for the place we all share.
Thank you, Cathy — and thank you to everyone who turns up, week after week, and makes it real.
— Oavo
Why it’s powerful
Big Green Week doesn’t just clean streets or plant flowers — it builds connection. People who might never normally meet end up on the same path, holding the same litter picker, laughing at the same quiz question.
Want to help organise?
If you’d like to help plan events, support on the day, or bring an idea — you’ll be welcomed.
- Join the team: St Caths
- Bring an idea: St Caths
- School / group links: St Caths
Join in
Everyone can do something. Pick one thing. Bring one person. Do it together.
How to get involved
- Turn up: join a litter pick / walk / event
- Volunteer: help with set-up, welcoming, or organising
- Host something: a small local action is still a big deal
- Bring your group: friends, family, neighbours, school, workplace
Big Green Week is at its best when everyone feels able to join in — whatever their background, story, or starting point.
FAQ
Do I need to be part of the church?
No — everyone is welcome.
Do I need special equipment?
No. For litter picks, kit is usually provided. For walks, just comfy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Can my group / school join in?
Yes — groups and schools are welcome. Use the on-screen “Contact St Caths” button and we’ll point you to the right person.
What if the weather is bad?
We’ll adapt. Some events still run; others may move time, move indoors, or reschedule. Check the on-screen details before you set off.