SUSTAINABLE Crediton’s ever popular Big Green Fair will run from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, September 27 in the Town Square.

The event will be opened by Barny Butterfield of Sandford Orchards.

Barny said: “Sandford Orchards are very happy to support Sustainable Crediton’s Big Green Fair.

“We closely follow sustainable principles using apples from Mid Devon orchards, low energy production and local expertise to make our ciders and we are proud to represent and support our community.”

Barny Butterfield of Sandford Orchards.
Barny Butterfield of Sandford Orchards. (Matt Austin)

You can expect a wonderful family day out with a great programme of live music, delicious food, fun activities for children, crafts, recycled bikes and information on all sorts of environmental and sustainability themes.

It is free and a great place to meet up.

Performing on the music stage will be: Seraph, The Triffles, Ian Edgar, David Treadaway, Longdogs and Dusk – a wonderful variety of artists organised by Bernie Samuels supported by Jack Robson of Crediton Arts Centre.

Seraph, the three-part harmony group, comprises Amy, Jess and Lydia. See more on Instagram: weareseraph . AQ 6011
Seraph, the three-part harmony group, comprises Amy, Jess and Lydia. See more on Instagram: weareseraph . AQ 6011 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There will be fun activities for children including games and crafts plus Haywards School showcasing the work they do on sustainability.

There will be plenty of food and drinks to enjoy including delicious soup lunches from Sustainable Crediton’s Community Larder Group.

The Community Larder is a partnership between Sustainable Crediton and Crediton Library, putting food in “Bellies not Bins” and saving many thousands of tons of CO2 each year by avoiding food wastage.

Graham Ley, of Graham's Re-cycle-ables, refurbishes bikes and gives sale proceeds to charity.
Graham Ley, of Graham's Re-cycle-ables, refurbishes bikes and gives sale proceeds to charity. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Homemade cakes and hot drinks will be provided by the Larder Group and by the Turning Tides.

Stalls showcasing local environmental groups and projects will include the Devon Wildlife Trust, the Friends of the River Exe (who campaign, amongst other things, against sewage spills) and ecoe (Exeter Community Energy, who can advise on energy saving, insulation and more).

People enjoying the various stalls at the Big Green Fair in Crediton Town Square
People enjoying the various stalls at the Big Green Fair in Crediton Town Square last year. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Craft lovers will be tempted by the creations on the Significant Seams and Sassy Upcycling stalls and anyone looking for a “new” bicycle can visit Graham’s Bikes and find out how to get anything (almost) fixed at the Repair Cafe.

Find out all about Sustainable Crediton, sign up for the Pollinator Group, Eco Crafternoon, the Larder, Wood and Tree groups, or to receive the Newsletter. Contact: [email protected] if you can’t make it on the day.

For more information please contact Andrew Davey: [email protected] or on 07933 017007.