Our first EcoFair, held on Saturday 22^nd May 2010 was a huge success. Over 750 people came (plus the 123 stallholders and helpers), and saw lots of ways to be more environment-friendly and still have a good time.The weather was a perfect, hot, sunny May day, and there was a relaxed feeling of community. We were entertained by wonderful local talent, and the children had a whale of a time without buying anything or using electricity or batteries.  

You can see a page of pictures (2.8MB) of the event.

The 2010 EcoFair was a fun way for all ages to find out about eco-living and the positive choices we can all make towards enjoying a low carbon future. We aimed to show there are lots of ways we can be environment-friendly and have fun! (See our aims.)

      

We put on a wide range of attractions, including activities for both children and adults, indoors and outdoors, a performance space for talks, music, and stories which went on throughout the day. There were stalls to buy sustainable goods and services, demonstrations, information stalls and food and drink. Lots of fun for everyone, whatever the weather. You could even test how economically you could drive on a driving simulator! See the EcoFair leaflet (PDF 710KB), poster (PDF 242KB) and programme (PDF 52KB).

We also ran a competition to make a greetings card using recycled materials. The winners were announced at the EcoFair at 1:30pm in the Marquee Theatre.

For children under 12, there was an opportunity to get your whole family into the event for free.

The event started at 10.30am, and entertainments, stalls and workshops continued until 4pm. 

Entry charges were: individuals 50p, families £1

We sent out an HTML email to publicize the EcoFair.

We are very grateful for the support of South Gloucestershire Council in putting on the EcoFair.

Feedback

Here is some of the feedback from members of the public:-

• Thankyou for a lovely day - lots to see and learn about
• Fantastic - v interesting and lots to do
• Fantastic - excellent idea,informative and entertaining
• V interesting for a first go -  I learnt some things and would be interested in things like buying sustainable charcoal
• Loved the quiz
• Love to come back next year/hope you will have more/want it again next year (requested  several times)
• Sort out our solar energy!
• Some interesting stalls - well worth the visit
• Great idea  - please do it again - perhaps include some of the villages
• The best bit was how informative it was
• 'Inspiring' as well as fun'
• 'Thank you for a lovely day - lots to see & learn about + wonderful weather too!'
• Look forward to 2011 - more food please, singing good.
• Could improve by more food
• Brilliant(x2)
• Bikes were good
• Gorgeous  - could charge more (said 2x)  - £1 each
• Good mix
• Kids had  a great time
• Perhaps a small map with kids trail linking all interactive play together.
• One inclusive price
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• Too many sweet things - more savoury - veggie (salad, pasties, quiches)
• Good ice cream/ delic/amazing ice cream!
• More bike parking
• More outlets for coffee - queued for 20 mins
• Dont have kids things up stairs
• Group crafts all together