Pop up green space at October Books
Saturday 30 May 2026
11:00 to 13:00
October Books pop up green Saturday, 30th May, 11pm-1pm
Community members are encouraged to bring plants, shrubs, and trees to inspire more greenery on the high street.
The event will feature videos of a reimagined high street filled with plants and community spaces, created by Richard Willmott of @strata.design.ltd
Watch here: https://youtu.be/39VU6eZnR34
Please bring green plants, flowers, and shrubs on the day between 10-11 am, using eco-friendly transport like a trolley, trike, cargo bike, or wheelbarrow. Alternatively, drop off plants at the shop on Friday, 29th May, or arrange for collection via our cargo bike by contacting clare@octoberbooks.org.
Stay for the event if possible, then take your plants home or donate them to the garden at the back of the shop.
Take pictures of your plant's journey and tag us!
This event is part of Southampton Urban Wild festival @southamptonnpc
| Contact |
Clare Diaper clare@octoberbooks.org |
|---|---|
| Location |
189 Portswood High Street Portswood, Southampton |
| Cost | Free |