First ever Green Festival on way to Bridgnorth
The first ever Bridgnorth Green Festival will be taking place this Saturday and will be dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth.
Organised by Sustainable Bridgnorth, area charities and not for profit organisation will be involved in the event which will see a mix of stalls and fun activities for families in the Castle Gardens as well as live music.
Opened by Lara Neal, who started up the Tree Town project accompanied by the Mayor, Councillor Karen Sawbridge, it will run from 11am to 4pm. The winners of Bridgnorth's Green Art event will also be announced at the festival.
Sustainable Bridgnorth support, and lead campaigns to help the district become a sustainable, low carbon community
Successes have ranged from popular conferences sharing information about environmental issues and the climate crisis to the well-known ‘Prevent Pointless Plastic’ campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastic.
Chairperson Kath Norgrove said there had been some doubt about whether the event would go ahead in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth but they felt it would be a fitting remembrance for her.
She said: "She had a great love for nature and encouraged environmental protection. Indeed in the speech for the opening day of COP26 she said it was 'Time for Action' so we feel this will be a fitting remembrance for her.
"Britain's new monarch, King Charles III has also long been outspoken on, and campaigned publicly, for strong environmental actions.
"With his long record of environmental advocacy and support for action to fight climate change, this will also be an appropriate event to welcome our first ecological King
“We have had lots of interest from different groups and organisations keen to be involved in the town's first ever green festival. The Castle Gardens will be a lovely venue to hold the event and we encourage anyone, whether a resident or visitor to the town, to pop along and have a look. Entry to the event is free."
The group said the aim is for it to become a regular event as they look to help raise awareness for a more sustainable society.
Winners of Bridgnorth's Green Art Competition will also be announced and displayed at the event.
