Everything is virtually in place now for our very first Eco Festival!It will be a day of fun and activities for local people where all ages can explore environmental issues, learn about careful use of resources and see good behaviours modelled. National, international and local organisations will be exhibiting and there will be children’s craft activities, storytelling and face painting as well as locally sourced refreshments. Exhibitors already booked include:
There will also be an innovative ‘Swap Shop’ scheme for clothes, books and toys which will give opportunity for bringing items you no longer want but which still have enjoyment possibilities for others, yet with no money changing hands!
Everything kicks off at 11am and throughout the festival there will be live music from local jazz, folk and barbershop musicians. Five minute speakers including Dr Alison Cooke (government advisor on climate change) will take the main stage on each hour with a ‘Recycled’ Fashion show taking place at 3pm.
Organising team leader Paul Spencer says “Our motivation is from a Christian perspective – we believe God made the earth and has given man a special role as guardian of it and to use it justly"
The event ends with a relaxed and informal church celebration service at 4pm to which everyone is welcome.
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