I went to the Hampshire Green Fair last year (at the Sustainability Centre) and had so much fun that I forgot to take any photos, except this one of a lovely view from the centre down towards the sea.
This year I’m going to be having even more fun on Sunday May 9th because at this year’s Green Fair I’m going to be running a seed and seedling swap! So if you are going to attend, don’t forget to bring along your surplus seeds and plants – edible, useful or just pretty – to trade in and try growing something new in the garden this year.
I will also be available to sign copies of my book, and there will be opportunities to snag yourself a copy if you haven’t already done so, as the wonderful Green Shopping shop will be open!
The Hampshire Green Fair is set to expect record attendance this year, and promises to be a fun-filled and informative day out for the whole family.
The Kids Area will bigger and more central this year, providing lots of fun activities, including bushcraft, chalk carving and traditional bread-making. Children of all ages can participate in hands on activities, culminating in a parade of fancy dress costumes created throughout the day
The Centre's main paddock will be lined with stalls selling ethically-sourced goods and local produce. There will be hands-on displays of practical crafts – rag-rug making, green woodworking and willow-weaving to name a few, as well as information on green building techniques.
The GreenShare marquee is a new feature this year, offering a series of talks and discussions on green issues concerning local residents and the wider community. The Centre’s ‘Green Beans’ baby and toddler group will be on hand, happy to share in green parenting experiences, and story teller Jonathon Huet will be keeping all entertained with some engaging and fantastic yarns!
Food will be provided by the Centre’s Beech Café, working alongside the Art House Café from Southampton to serve up delicious food throughout the day, wherever possible using local, organic and fairly traded ingredients.
Music maestro Trevor Thwaites will be assembling a fine and enthusiastic group of successful local musicians, playing a mixture of music to appeal to all tastes and give the day a really festive swing.
And if all that wasn't enough, you can wash the day down with a pint of ale sourced from a local microbrewery and a scrumptious Hampshire ice cream!
For advance tickets, or directions, click through to the Sustainability Centre website.