Energy Zone
Transport Zone
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Advice and support from low carbon and sustainable energy companies and related organisations and businesses.
More information The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy. Arnold Schwarzenegger Everything you ever wanted to know about transport and didn't like to ask. We will also be offering bike servicing and free (of course) bike parking. More information If an alien came to visit, I'd be embarrassed to tell them that we fight wars to pull fossil fuels out of the ground to run our transportation. They'd be like, 'What?' Neil deGrasse Tyson |
Talks
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Three venues: three sets of expert speakers to inspire and to challenge.
More information Gaining knowledge is the first step to wisdom. Sharing it is the first step to humanity. Unknown |
Crafting
Product Stalls
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A host of crafting activities, all free, for all ages from 3 to 93 (though 94+ year olds out there are of course welcome).
More information Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun. Mary Lou Cook 35+ local lifestyle stalls selling sustainable products in a village market format.
More information In today’s world, it is no longer unimaginable to think that business can operate—and even thrive—in an environmentally-friendly manner. Olympia Snowe |
Nature Zone
Climate Action Zone
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Everything you ever wanted to know about wildlife, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, land and water. More information Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein For regional climate and sustainable community groups and community projects.
More information Ordinary people have an important role to play in fighting climate change. Not only can you make your home more energy efficient, drive less, and eat more local food - you can also tell your leaders to take climate action. Frances Beinecke |
Education
Schools' Competition
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Great forest school activities and we have the woods nearby so expect activities such as bug hunts, tracking and much more.
More information coming soon. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela A schools' competition - art, sculpture or video - on the theme of 'Nothing stands alone'. Free to enter. Open to all schools. Open to all ages. More information Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Xunzi |
Lifestyle and Wellness Zone
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Nature prescribing, natural therapies, health and wellbeing groups. Perfect for reflecting and relaxing.
More information The best project you will ever work on is you. Anon |
Learn Something New
GreenFest is all about helping to show what is possible. Workshops will be available for children and adults - why not go home with a bird box you have made?
Repair cafes will help change something that appears broken to something that continues to be useful. And you can participate in one of the UK's first ever eco-building experiences, using ecobricks to create different 3-D shapes. What's not to love?
Repair cafes will help change something that appears broken to something that continues to be useful. And you can participate in one of the UK's first ever eco-building experiences, using ecobricks to create different 3-D shapes. What's not to love?
Give Something Back
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GreenFest is an opportunity to have a clear out of all those things you no longer need but could benefit someone else. We will have tie bins, bra bins, lego bins, jewellery bins . . . and much more. Have a look on our Waste Not Want Not page for more details.
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OK, a tiara may be overdoing it but who knows?
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GreenFest for KidsGreenFest is as much for the kids as for the adults. We are busy lining up a programme, including free craft activities, that will be fun as well as educational for toddlers and teenagers alike. More coming soon!
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The Social Side
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Music
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Street Food
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