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A two day event to be held in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Espie, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust property on the banks of Strangford Lough, promises a great ‘green’ day out, with all the fun of the fair!
The NIE Green Living Fair at WWT Castle Espie in Comber on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, will appeal to anyone interested in sustainable living, including renewable energy technologies.
An ideal day out, adults can find out about sustainable interior design, attend workshops on the art of baking in the Slow Food marquee, see a Fair Trade fashion show and the ultimate in sustainability, find out how to have a sustainable ‘dead good’ funeral. Whilst the kids can get their faces painted, make a giant rocket and then propel it with nothing but air and use their own cycle power to make themselves free smoothies!
Speaking at the launch of the NIE sponsored event, Wilma Stewart from the company said:
“As well as all of the other activities, the NIE Renewables marquee will be a one-stop shop for anyone interested in renewables, with a wide range of exhibitors who will be able to give the latest advice and information on renewable energy technologies for your home, farm and business. There will also be information on grants from NIE and Government for renewable installations.
“The NIE marquee will also feature Action Renewables’ talks on both days from 11am-4pm, which will go into the individual technologies in more detail.”
Director of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) in Northern Ireland, James Orr, said that visitors to Castle Espie can get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular wetland landscapes, providing the perfect venue for this event. He said:
“There will also be workshops in the Castle Espie woodland on rustic furniture making, stone walls, wood carving and sculpture. On the Saturday, the heavy horses are sure to be a big draw and later on weather allowing, a candlelit labyrinth walk will top off the day’s event.
“We’re also delighted to have a dedicated renewable energy marquee, thanks to NIE.”
Artists will perform throughout the NIE Green Living Fair, with music from Cuan Folk, poetry readings and stalls including complementary health, Beekeepers and the owl man. Tickets cost £4.60 for adults, £2.75 for children and £3.70 for concessions, and are available on the day. There is also a special family pass available for £11.95. A free bus will run from Comber Square to WWT Castle Espie. Better still, travel by bicycle, and get in for free!
For more information about the Fair, call the WWT Castle Espie on 028 9187 4146. For more information on renewable energy, go to www.niesmart.co.uk or call the Action Renewable's freephone number 0800 512 012.
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