[Netnews-action] 3 & 4 June: Green Fair at Garden of Delights

[Michael (Networking Newsletter Project)]

See also Fri 3 June (ie start of Garden of Delights) entry on
   http://www.networkingnewsletter.org.uk/Calendar
for flier

[this email has been corrected for the right dates, Michael]


>You are invited to the Green Fair in the Garden of
>Delights - Manchester's mini Glastonbury!
>
>Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, 12-7pm, Platt
>Fields Park (near Mabfield Road entrance)
>
>Manchester's most vibrant and creative
>environmental groups have put together an
>eclectic line-up of activities, entertainment,
>information and a bazaar amidst the magic and
>mayhem of the Garden of Delights.
>
>The Green Fair offers a huge range of activities
>for the public with free drumming, storytelling
>and poetry sessions, organic local food tastings,
>healing therapies, recycled arts and crafts and a
>bizarre comedy show  exploring the healthier
>options in life.
>
>On Saturday 4th there will also be sessions on climate change, free
>energy saving light bulbs, bird-box making and free cotton nappies
>trials. On Sunday, they'll have sessions on bike maintenance, free fruit
>smoothie samples, and fair trade, organic and vegan refreshments.
>(Programme attached)
>
>With a theme of hand and footprints, the Green
>Fair will highlight ecological footprints. The
>ecological footprint is a way of measuring the
>impact of our lifestyles on the planet and also on
>other people. It calculates how much productive
>land and sea we need to feed us and provide all
>the energy, water and materials we use in our
>everyday lives.
>
>Many of Manchester's voluntary environmental
>groups will be on hand to talk about their work on
>topics such as energy, transport, waste, wildlife
>and food and how it relates to reducing our
>ecological footprint.
>
>Fun for all the family is guaranteed along with a
>wealth of activities and illuminating practical
>suggestions to reduce your spending and save
>the planet for future generations.
>
>Organised by among others, EN4M (the
>Environment Network for Manchester) and
>MEEN (Manchester Environmental Education
>Network).
>
>--
>Catriona Fothergill - (Network Support Worker)
>Environment Network for Manchester (EN4M)
>Email:  info at manchesterenvironment.net
>Web:    www.manchesterenvironment.net
>Tel:    0161 273 1736