South Downs Green Fair
Event Cancelled for 2024
Dear Friends,
We have reluctantly come to the conclusion that it will not be possible to hold the South Downs Green Fair this year, we are therefore cancelling our planned event on Sunday May 12th. This is not a decision we have made lightly or easily and are very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused to you.
We have come to rely on the generosity of our neighbouring farmer to let us use a large grass field to the west of our site for public parking, in addition to the smaller field used by the 150 stallholders’ vehicles. Unfortunately, this larger field will be cultivated for crops this year instead of being left to pasture/grass – leaving us with no public car park. We have looked at alternative options but sadly none of them meet our needs, those that might are further away and will need a park and ride system in place to make them work for our visitors. It is just not possible to negotiate a new option with a different landowner and put a park and ride system in place to go ahead with the event this year. We hope to be back next year and will certainly let you know in good time. All fees and tickets purchased will be refunded.
We know that this is a much-loved community event for us, our friends and supporters and we will miss seeing everyone. However, we are planning some smaller scale fundraising and community events this year which we hope will fill the gap that the Green Fair leaves. We hope that you will be able to join us to enjoy yourself at some of these.
The first of these events is The Folk in the Forest on the 6th July, details will be on the website very soon.
Thank you for your support understanding.
We have reluctantly come to the conclusion that it will not be possible to hold the South Downs Green Fair this year, we are therefore cancelling our planned event on Sunday May 12th. This is not a decision we have made lightly or easily and are very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused to you.
We have come to rely on the generosity of our neighbouring farmer to let us use a large grass field to the west of our site for public parking, in addition to the smaller field used by the 150 stallholders’ vehicles. Unfortunately, this larger field will be cultivated for crops this year instead of being left to pasture/grass – leaving us with no public car park. We have looked at alternative options but sadly none of them meet our needs, those that might are further away and will need a park and ride system in place to make them work for our visitors. It is just not possible to negotiate a new option with a different landowner and put a park and ride system in place to go ahead with the event this year. We hope to be back next year and will certainly let you know in good time. All fees and tickets purchased will be refunded.
We know that this is a much-loved community event for us, our friends and supporters and we will miss seeing everyone. However, we are planning some smaller scale fundraising and community events this year which we hope will fill the gap that the Green Fair leaves. We hope that you will be able to join us to enjoy yourself at some of these.
The first of these events is The Folk in the Forest on the 6th July, details will be on the website very soon.
Thank you for your support understanding.
A Truly "Green" Green FairThis ANNUAL ECO EVENT is a fantastic family day out with a difference, whatever the weather. A truly eye opening event, where you can connect with other people involved in practical sustainability.
Our Green Fair Charter is a promise from our stall holders that they will recycle everything and not use things like one use plastic at our event. Our aim is to eliminate rubbish that goes to landfill. Live A Greener LifeYou will find lots of ideas and ways to live a "Greener Life", from quick fixes to understanding the bigger issues facing the planet. There are demonstrations, talks and guided walks. Also you will find ethical shopping, amazing food stalls, our vegetarian cafe, local organic produce, renewable technology, green communities, Fair Trade stands, rural crafts and course tasters.
Relax and EnjoyFor your entertainment we have the music stage with live music all day right next to the local ales bar. There are free children's activities all day and you can join in with our circus skills tent, or visit The Sustainability Centre stand and learn about human bicycle power. What could be better!
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Sustainability Centre FriendsOur Friends get FREE entry to The South Downs Green Fair. It's quick and simple to join and as a gift you will receive your pewter Hare badge. There are lots of perks and the wonderful feel good factor of being part of our special supporters. Becoming a volunteer is another option which gets you free entry to The Green Fair.
VolunteerWe are always on the lookout for people to help with stewarding/carparking for our events.
FundraisingThe Green Fair is one of our major fundraising events of the year. The Sustainability Centre is owned and managed by Earthworks Trust Charity No. 1079866
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Main Address
The Sustainability Centre Droxford Road, East Meon, Hants GU32 1HR Main Phone 01730 823166 [email protected] |
Green Fair Organiser
Patsie Ruzewicz [email protected] Green Fair Administrator Dawn Reeves [email protected] 01730 823166 |
Our Charity
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by The Earthworks Trust. Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust. Charity Number 1079866 |
