The Green Borough Fair will returns on Sunday for the second year running at St Mark’s Church Community Centre in Brickhill.
All are welcome to attend the event and Bedford Borough residents are encouraged to come and find out more about getting involved in local environmental improvement projects or to gain helpful tips to save money by adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.
The aim of this year’s event is to provide information and offer encouragement and support to community groups, schools and individuals to raise general awareness of greener living and getting active outdoors.
A range of groups will be on hand to offer advice and ideas for reducing waste and saving energy. There will be opportunities to get involved with projects and activities such as creating community gardens and allotments, projects for Eco-Schools, local volunteer and conservation projects, and running a local ‘In Bloom’ campaign. There will also be demonstrations, displays, stands, a children’s game room and refreshments.
Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, said: “The council is committed to creating a greener borough. We are investing in schemes to reduce our energy consumption from our buildings, creating a pioneering hydro power facility on the Great Ouse and we are investing in local carbon cutting projects through our Climate Change Fund.
“However, we also want to work with local residents and support them in reducing their impact on the environment. A few simple steps can make a serious difference to your emissions as well as your wallet.”
The Green Borough Fair takes place between 12 and 4pm on Sunday at the centre in Brickhill. Entry is free.
