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Seasonal and Regional
Nov 30, 2008
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Derbyshire Christmas Tree Festival
28/11/2008
This year the Derbyshire Christmas Tree Festival gets a green option.
Eco Eco is designing “green” theme decorations for the Christmas Tree Festival that will take place in the Derbyshire village of Hope from 5th - 7th December. Local groups, schools, and businesses will all decorate trees donated by Haddon Hall. They will be displayed in St Peter’s Church to raise money for the Local Red Cross and the Send a Cow appeal.
Alison Jackson Bass from Eco Eco said “Christmas is a magical time of year but there is a tendency to consume huge amounts, putting pressure on our environment and our pockets. Following the same ethos that guides our selection of products to sell in our clothes and home shops in the village, we want to demonstrate how you can have beautiful things that are both ethical and eco-friendly. Our Christmas tree at the festival will reflect our approach.”
She continued: “The festival was a huge success last year and a fantastic way to start the festive season. It is a great way to get inspiration for your own Christmas decorations!”
Both Eco Eco shops in the village will be open until 9pm on 5th December so you can combine a trip to see the trees with a chance to do some eco-friendly festive gift shopping. The home shop sells some gorgeous locally sourced products from wooden bowls to herb plants. If you don’t fancy getting creative to make your own decorations, Eco Eco also has some fantastic environmentally friendly and fair trade decorations in stock.
The Christmas Tree Festival will be open to visitors as follows:
Friday 5th December 18.00 – 21.00 Carols by Candlelight at 19.00
Saturday 6th December 10.00 – 16.00
Sunday 7th December 11.00 – 16.00
The clothing and home shop will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.30pm up to Christmas Eve.
www.eco-eco.co.uk
Make a More Raw Magic Christmas
06/12/2008
Friends Meeting house, Brighton
Make Christmas even more magic. Kate is notching up her 16th raw Christmas this year; she is going to love making and sharing a Christmas meal with you, packed with super vibrant foods that will ensure yours is the most exciting meal on the Christmas table
Contact Details:
0844 561 7448
www.rawliving.eu
Whitecross Christmas Food Festival
07/12/2008
Whitecross Street, Islington, London, EC1
Over 70 stalls selling food and cooking accessories of all kind, food demonstrations and all kinds of food related activities going on during the weekend.
Contact Details:
www.whitecrossstreetmarket.co.uk
Christmas Bazaar
12/12/2008
Monkton Wyld Court, Bridport
In conjunction with the St. Andrew's Church we invite you to come to our Christmas Bazaar! Escape from all the hustle and bustle of the high street and all those Christmas jingles to find a much more calming and relaxed festive experience.
Hosted in our beautiful house and grounds at Monkton Wyld Court during the heart of winter, let the warmth of our roaring wood burning fires soak into your bones as you enjoy the Victorian Gothic atmosphere. You can browse local crafts, sample homemade goodies, take home some seasonal produce and find a special unique gift for a loved one or perhaps just treat yourself!
Contact Details:
www.monktonwyldcourt.co.uk
Eco-Design Xmas Fair 2008
13-14 December
The Boiler House, Old Truman Brewery 152 Brick Lane London E1 6RU
The Eco-Design Fair was set up in 2004 by recycled textile artist Louise Kamara, in order to promote and sell sustainable design products to the public. It is a unique retail event, designed to bring environmentally aware products to the public in an attractive and accessible setting.
At a time when sales of organic food are booming, the market is showing a marked increase in moving forward from edible and body care products to fairly-traded and ethically produced lifestyle products. With the use of contemporary design in environmentally friendly products really taking off, The Eco-Design Fair is one of the few places in the country to see - and buy, some fantastic design products directly from the makers.
Products for sale include certified organic clothing, vegetable-tanned leather shoes, vintage fabric clothes and home accessories, bags, cushions, jewellery, ceramics, lighting, furniture, recycled stationery, alternative technology, fair trade goods, books, magazines, wooden toys and kits, greeting cards and information on developing a more sustainable lifestyle.
http://www.ecodesignfair.co.uk/events.html
Mid Winter Fayre
13/12/2008
Regents Hall, Oxford Street
Bustling market place for sourcing unusual gifts, all ethical and fairtrade in origin and a place to learn a little about the campaigns and charities that work to make fairtrade products so easily available in our high streets.
There will also be some exhibitions and possibly talks and film shows all for free on various subjects related to fair trade and also the work of the charities and organisations who work for various educational, social and humanitarian causes.
There will be a café serving tea's coffee's and cakes and the whole venue is wheel chair accessable. Lastly it's Free Entrance, so that's another reason to just pop in and have a look round.
Contact Details:
www.midwinterfayre.co.uk
Christmas Slow Food Market
20/12/2008
Southbank Centre Square, Southabnk, London
The third of Slow Food's markets outside Royal Festival Hall is set to be even bigger, even better. Come along to do some food shopping, food tasting, take in some demos and workshops in the Slow Food London Event Tent (free), and enjoy the festival atmosphere with music and displays from Southbank performers.
Contact Details:
www.slowfoodlondon.com
Winter Fayre
20/12/2008
Saturday December 13th and Saturday December 20th
Regents Hall, Oxford Street
A bustling market place for sourcing unusual gifts, all ethical and fairtrade in origin and a place to learn a little about the campaigns and charities that work to make fairtrade products so easily available in our high streets.
There will also be some exhibitions and possibly talks and film shows all for free on various subjects related to fair trade and also the work of the charities and organisations who work for various educational, social and humanitarian causes.
There will be a café serving tea's coffee's and cakes and the whole venue is wheel chair accessable. Lastly it's Free Entrance, so that's another reason to just pop in and have a look round.
Contact Details:
www.midwinterfayre.co.uk
Christmas Retreat
23/12/2008 - 27/12/2008
Sharpham Centre, Totnes, Devon
Sharpham House is offering a 4-day retreat over Christmas from Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th December. Come and experience the unique beauty of the house and its surrounds while participating in light garden work, meditation sessions, community interaction, yoga, Buddhist Dharma and group discussions. There will also be opportunity for walking, reading and personal time during the afternoons. The household tasks and cooking will be shared by the group.
The facilitators, Roy McEwen and Sally McCarter are previous managers from The Barn Retreat.
Contact Details:
www.sharphamtrust.org
Christmas Party
December 05, 2008
The Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT.
Stop The War Coalition presents:
A Christmas Party with music from 'Green' - current and ex-members of Amy Winehouse Band!
Tickets include food and are available from the Stop The War Office on 020 7278 6694, alternatively send a cheque to the office with your name, address and stating how many tickets you require.
www.stopwar.org.uk
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