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The Great Big Green Week

Bolton Green Umbrella Monday 08 September 2025

Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. The event takes place from the 7-15 June.  During the week, communities, schools, businesses, churches, mosques and more join together in a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Follow this link for details: The Great Big Green Week 

Bolton Council are looking to deliver this via the libraries across Bolton, with a focus on Farnworth library initially.If you want to get involved and feel your organisation can support this, please contact Jacinta Frank at jacinta.frank@bolton.gov.uk

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