Nick Hasted and Dave Harris of Sustainable Crediton's Climate Action Team
Nick Hasted and Dave Harris of Sustainable Crediton's Climate Action Team. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

DOZENS of people went along to Sustainable Crediton’s fourth yearly Big Green Fair on Saturday, September 28.

Sue Way and Christina Dymond showing off the smoothie bike
Sue Way and Christina Dymond showing off the smoothie bike. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The event was held between 11am and 2pm in Crediton Town Square.

Tony Miller performing
Crediton musician Tony Miller performing. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was a wide variety of stalls for people to enjoy, from climate education to local food and drink and recycled items.

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)

Sustainable Crediton’s Community Larder Group provided free soup and bread, and there were also activities for children, many of whom enjoyed making their own smoothies on the “smoothie bike”.

Sara Miller of Crediton upcycled jewellery business Sassy Upcycling
Sara Miller of Crediton upcycled jewellery business Sassy Upcycling. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Tony Miller, band Seraph, the Sandford Sings choir and others entertained with live music.

Krys Dunn and Liz of Crediton Garden Club.
Krys Dunn and Liz of Crediton Garden Club. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Stalls showcasing local environmental groups and projects such as the Devon Wildlife Trust, the Friends of the River Exe and Exeter Community Energy were also at the event.

Band Seraph entertaining onlookers
Band Seraph entertaining onlookers. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Caroline Romijn, the Secretary of Sustainable Crediton, said she thought this year’s fair had gone “very well” and spoke about how it had been “really lovely to see so many visitors coming” who were interested in sustainability.

Lynda Bundey of Stevie B's Bakery and Refill Shop in Crediton
Lynda Bundey of Stevie B's Bakery and Refill Shop in Crediton. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Sandford Sings choir
Sandford Sings choir. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)