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Swindon EcoFest shows the town how to go green
The second Swindon EcoFest was about gardening and growing,
held at Savernake Street Social sharing and repairing and tips on
Hall in mid September, with groups sustainable living were the order of
from across the town and beyond the day, with the pop-up eco and
showcasing their sustainable repair cafes also giving attendees
products, upcycling techniques and the chance to revitalise items from
other helpful ecological tips and home such as old bicycles and
tricks. furniture.
The popular event was organised Simon Smith, Chair of Swindon
by the Eastcott Community Climate Action Network, said: “The
Organisation, who also manage the EcoFest is a great day to find out
community hall, and the Swindon about living a greener life, be it
Climate Action Network, with discovering Swindon’s green spaces,
a grant from Swindon Borough improving your home energy or just
Council. getting your bike checked.”
Information and inspiration ecofest.org.uk The Eastcott Community Organisation team at EcoFest 2016
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