A free Christmas eco fair is coming to Worthing later this month, offering residents the chance to make festive decorations, discover sustainable gifts and learn how to reduce waste during the holiday season.
West Sussex County Council is inviting residents to its first West Sussex Recycles Festive Eco Fair, taking place at Field Place Manor and Barns on Saturday 21 November, between 11am and 3pm.
Organised by the council's Waste Prevention Team, the event aims to encourage people to reduce waste, reuse materials and improve their recycling habits over Christmas.
Visitors will be able to take part in free festive workshops, browse sustainable gifts from local makers and speak with Waste Prevention Advisor Volunteers about practical ways to cut down on household waste.
Among the activities on offer are workshops showing people how to create decorative wreaths from fabric scraps and make their own Christmas crackers.
There will also be drop-in craft sessions where visitors can transform old Christmas cards into wreaths, garlands and baubles.
A community art project will give attendees the opportunity to create a design on a small fabric square, which will later become part of a montage tapestry produced by Art Mind Soul Worthing.
The event and workshops are free, although places for some activities are limited and advance booking is recommended.
Councillor Natasha Davie, West Sussex County Council's Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “Christmas can be a time when we generate more waste than usual, but small changes can make a big difference.
“The Festive Eco Fair is a great opportunity for residents to pick up practical ideas, learn new skills and discover creative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle during the festive season.
“We hope people will come along, get involved and be inspired to make their celebrations more sustainable.”
Further information about the fair, participating stallholders and workshop bookings is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecofair.
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