Green Festival is back in Eastwood this weekend

Providing advice, tips and tools to help people take care of the planet and themselves in a way that’s fun for the whole family, the Green Festival is a fun and accessible way to learn how everyone can be more sustainable.

It’s also a great opportunity to support local charities, businesses, and community groups.

This year’s event is this Saturday – September 20 – from 12noon to 3pm on the day and will have a wide variety of stalls and free activities, including:

• The Wee Donkey Company – free donkey petting
• Free Facepainting by Eileen C
• Make your own free smoothie with Pulp Friction's smoothie bike
• Free sewing sessions with Mary Broddle’s Embroidery
• Free minor bike repairs and services from Dr Bike
• Free energy saving advice from Green Doctor
• Community groups, including Broxtowe Women’s Project, Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
• Food and drink provided by Veggies Catering, Bear and Sweet Co and Frothy’s Coffee
• Free cowslip and primrose plugs from the council's parks and open spaces Team.
• The council waste and recycling team with a chance sit in one of its refuse trucks.
• Free clothes, toys, shoes, and books from the pre-loved stall.

Also, new to this year's event will be a car boot sale - there is limited availability for stalls, please contact the council’s environment team if you are interested at [email protected].

Coun Helen Skinner (Brox All), portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said: “I’m proud to see that our Green Festival is returning for its fourth year.

"I look forward to seeing families join us for a lovely day out where they can learn a bit about the small changes we can all make for a big difference to our environment.

"Climate change is a serious issue, and this festival provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss it in ways that are engaging for everyone.

"Let’s work together to look after our borough for future generations.”

Residents are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to this event.

The rainbow one bus service and the 34 bus service, run by Trent Barton, travel directly past Coronation Park.

However, if you do need to drive, limited event parking is available on site.