We will have a wide range of fun family activities, crafting, workshops and games on offer throughout the day for kids, teens and grown ups alike. Plus, all of the exhibitors in the Nature Zone and Climate Community Action Zone will be offering free, hands-on activities to try.
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Julie from Newbury
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A Stitch in Time
Time: throughout the day - just turn up Venue: tbc 'Make do and mend' helps save resources, but do you know how? Come and find out by binging along items of clothing that you would like advice on repairing/repurposing. No prior knowledge needed. No booking is required but if you could register your interest (once the link is live) that will help our planning.
And you can take this opportunity to buy a Mindfulness Inspiration Pack to create your own work of art such as the one shown left. Have a look at the 'Waste not, want not' page for how to bring unwanted fabric lengths, wool, thread, etc. that you can bring to GreenFest to be reused by the OC Textile Centre. |
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Forest School
Venue: The Shop Orchard Forest School is new to GreenFest 2022. We have some wonderful local nature champions and experts delivering hands-on, nature-based workshops that will educate, inspire and connect us with the natural world that surrounds us.
GreenFest's Forest School will be set in the grounds of the Shop Orchard, where 65 heritage fruit grow in meadowed terraces. The site is close to both the woods and the River Pang - a perfect setting for our school. All Forest School sessions are free and most will be pre-bookable, so to avoid disappointment on the day, do keep checking back as we add more workshops and session times. |
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Wellness Workshops
Venue: The Shop Orchard For those seeking
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Wendy Tobitt, Chair of Five a Day Committee
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This workshop is a great workshop for all ages. Join Five a Day for this planting workshop and chat to them about their community growing project and for tips on growing all sorts of fruit and veg. They'll also be running an Eat Your Five a Day quiz aswell as selling the fruits of their labour!
Five a Day are a community market garden based in Englefield. They are a not-for-profit organisation that sell affordable, produce, naturally grown by volunteers. They also run a number of community groups and initiatives to engage with children and adults in the local community. |
What is a carbon footprint? What sort of activities generate it? What does this mean? And most importantly, what can I do? At this workshop you'll have the chance to consider and talk through ideas that will help you reduce your carbon footprint. This is a great opportunity to take stock of that you are already doing (you may surprise yourself!) and discuss what next steps you can take that are actually achievable for you (and your family).
A resource pack will be provided which contains plenty of information as well listings of local resources.
A resource pack will be provided which contains plenty of information as well listings of local resources.
Andrew Lindsay, Director of Newbury and Disctrict Hackspace
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Build a Birdbox out of Pallet Wood 2019
Time: 11.15-12.00 & 14.15-15.00 Venue: Village Hall Capacity: Max 6 people At this free workshop you'll build a birdbox out of wood pallets that you can then take home for your garden wildlife to enjoy.
NAD Hackspace are a community, member funded, workshop that promote and encourage technical, scientific, creative and artistic skills through collaboration and education in Newbury and the surrounding areas. They are also in the process of setting up an electrical repair cafe in Newbury. And guess where the first electrical repair cafe will be held?? You've got it - GreenFest! *Please note that spaces are limited to 6 people for this workshop (2 x workshops) so if you're interested, please do register. |
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Circus Workshops and Performances with a Sustainability Theme 2019
Time: Running all day Venue: Dean Meadow Aim to Fly UK is a circus art company who will not only be performing for us at GreenFest, but will also be delivering participation workshops on a selection of apparatus including its aerial equipment! Its workshops are accessible to all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.
While you’re at GreenFest, make sure you make the time to catch this talented company’s environmentally-themed performances and that you seize the opportunity to join in. |
Natalie Roberts, Relationship Coach
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Join Natalie Roberts for a wander through the stunning woodlands that surround Hampstead Norreys and discover how mindfulness is connected to living a ‘greener' and more sustainable life.
Natalie will also have a stand at GreenFest so she'll be available to talk to all day. Suitable for all ages. |
Victoria Lochhead is the Owner of personal styling and dress agency Frankie and Ruby and Author of "In the Jumble".
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Fashion Styling for Teens 2019
Time: 14.15-15.00 Venue: Dean Meadow Join talented fashion stylist Victoria Lochhead at this unique workshop where she'll be providing suggestions on building a fabulous wardrobe that won't break the bank or the environment. With a passion and a knack for finding second hand gems, she'll be encouraging you to have a rummage through our clothes rail and dishing out tips and advice to help you create the perfect outfit.
The workshop will be hosted on the Oxfam stall, who will be bringing along a selection of high quality men’s and women’s clothes and lots of scarves, bags and jewellery to choose from. Victoria also has a stall at GreenFest and will be doing a talk for us on 'How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe' |
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Creative ideas for Wrapping Pressies Zero Waste Style 2019
Time: Running all day Venue: HN Community Shop Courtyard From using fabric (Furoshiki anyone?!) to upcycling materials that you find in the home, Fiona is full of ideas and tips on how to apply the reduce and reuse mantra to gift wrapping. This workshop will give you plenty of alternatives to consider over paper and sellotape and will see you hone your skills before the Christmas floodgates open.
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TinkaTots
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Cookery for Kids 2019
Time: Running all day Venue: HN Community Shop Courtyard TinkaTots will be showing us how easy it is to whip up healthy and tasty dishes for the whole family. Tina will be creating a fusion of Indian and Mexican cuisine to bring us roti quesadillas, made using seasonal and local ingredients. In this all day cookery workshop, visitors will be able to get hands on and of course, sample their creations.
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The Living Rainforest will be heading up several bug hunts over the course of the day. Visit their stand on the Village Green to find out trip times and to sign up.
They will also be doing a talk for us at GreenFest that the kids will love. Click here for more details. |
