Alda’s Original

/ Seller, Wallington Markets / By Trevor Lancefield

Janet makes her delicious non-alcoholic drink from hibiscus, organic ginger and other spices. She also sells cordials and dried hibiscus flowers.

EcoLocal6 days ago

🌿 Organic Lawn Care – Saturday 18th April 2026 🌿

You know the sort of lawn we all dream about… soft enough for a picnic, green enough to make next door quietly furious, and not a chemical in sight. Well — here’s your chance.

Join us for a lovely, down-to-earth day at EcoLocal, where we’ll show you how to get your lawn looking properly respectable — the natural way.

Whether your grass is currently more “patchy suggestion” than “pride of the garden”, or you just fancy doing things a bit greener, we’ll guide you through it all — no jargon, no fuss.

🌱 You’ll find out how to:
– bring a tired lawn back to life (without having a breakdown)
– choose the right grass (yes, there are types!)
– deal with moss and weeds without declaring war on them
– make your lawn look lovely — even if it’s a bit… individual
– give it a good spring boost and tuck it in properly for autumn

📍 The Garden Hall, The Lodge, Carshalton SM5 3NX
🗓 Saturday 18th April 2026
⏰ 10.30am – 3pm
💷 £39
Visit https://www.ecolocal.org.uk/food-growing/growing-training/organic-lawn-care/

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EcoLocal2 weeks ago

🎩✨ Magical Easter Holiday Cycling Sessions – 7+ ✨🚴‍♀️

This Easter, the track is alive with the hum of wheels, laughter, and a hint of enchantment! Join us for Inclusive Family Cycling Sessions where every young witch, wizard, and muggle-aged 7+ can pedal, practice, and have a little magic of their own—as long as they bring an adult along.

🗓 Dates:

Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd April

Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April

⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm (no early arrivals on the track, even magic can’t speed things up!)

💰 Cost: £2.50 per child per session – pay on the day (cash or card, exact cash only if paying coins).
📍 Where: Athletics track at David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1SL

🧙‍♂️ Spells and Safety:

Accessible cycles for all abilities

Friendly session staff who understand all sorts of magical (and not-so-magical) needs, including physical or learning differences and autistic spectrum

Safe, off-road track – rain or shine!

Helmets available if you feel the need for extra protection from flying broomsticks 🪄

A chance to practice cycling skills, make friends, and have heaps of fun

No booking required – just arrive ready to ride, giggle, and enjoy a sprinkling of holiday magic!

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EcoLocal2 weeks ago

🌿 Creating Hampton Court’s Kitchen Garden 🌿

Join us for a fascinating evening talk on Friday 27th March exploring how an historic royal kitchen garden was brought back to life at Hampton Court Palace.

Vicki Cooke, a passionate community gardener with a love of garden heritage and edible growing, will share the story behind recreating this remarkable space — combining history, practical gardening and traditional methods.

👑 Discover how food was once grown for a royal palace
🌱 Learn about heritage planting and historic garden design
🌿 Be inspired by how these ideas can still be used today

🕢 7.30pm start (please arrive before 7.30pm from 7.15pm)
📍 Garden Hall, The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX
🎟 £4 on the door (cash or card) – includes tea, coffee & biscuits
👥 Open to all – no booking required

Come along for a relaxed, friendly evening and enjoy a glimpse into the past — and how it can inspire the way we grow today.

More details at www.ecolocal.org.uk

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EcoLocal4 weeks ago

EcoLocal March News - Mothers' Day treats at Farmers' Market, Easter Holiday activities, Organic gardening courses, Community Energy and more https://mailchi.mp/ecolocal/ecolocal-news-4874369

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Carshalton EcoFair

August Bank Holiday Monday, Carshalton Park, Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Surrey

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No booking required – just arrive ready to ride, giggle, and enjoy a sprinkling of holiday magic!

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Carshalton EcoFair2 weeks ago

👑 The Story of Hampton Court’s Kitchen Garden – Right Here in Carshalton

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Carshalton EcoFair4 weeks ago

With Mother's Day just the next day, it’s the perfect opportunity to find a gift that feels a little bit magical. Perhaps artisan chocolates, enchanting aromatherapy skincare, handmade jewellery, beautiful craft gifts, softly glowing scented candles… or even a bottle of something special for her to enjoy.

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Carshalton EcoFair1 month ago

As evening falls in Carshalton, join us this Friday 27th Feb 7.30pm to explore the story of a river that has shaped our community for centuries. What’s really happening to the River Wandle — and why should we care?

As evening falls over Carshalton and the light begins to soften, Surrey Organic Gardeners invite you to gather for a special exploration of one of our most remarkable local treasures.

🌿 Friday 27th February – 7.30pm
(Arrive from 7.15pm)
📍 Garden Hall, The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX
🎟 £4 on the door (cash or card) – including tea, coffee and biscuits
Open to all – simply turn up.

On this particular Friday evening, our focus turns to the quiet, persistent force that flows through our landscape: the River Wandle.

In “Wandle: River at Risk”, Bobby Dean introduces and presents his documentary exploring the river’s rich history, the challenges it now faces, and the conservation efforts working to secure its future.

For centuries, the Wandle has shaped industry, supported wildlife, and connected communities. Yet today, like so many natural habitats, it faces mounting pressures from pollution and environmental strain.

This evening offers more than a film. It is an opportunity to understand the delicate balance of a living river — and to discuss the measures being taken, and those still needed, to protect it. There will be time for questions, conversation, and shared reflection.

Join us on Friday 27th February.
Discover the story of a river.
And consider the role we all play in its survival. 🌊

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Carshalton EcoFair2 months ago

🌸🚲 “Little wheels, big adventures – giggles, glitter, and pedalling fun!”

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Carshalton EcoFair2 months ago

There are chocolates too, wrapped in promise. Small bottles of fragrant oils and creams. Thoughtful Fair Trade treasures waiting to be chosen. And a neat parade of well-loved tools, each with a story still to tell....

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