Alexandra Park was transformed into a riot of colour and fun when it became the venue for the first ever Green Fair in September.
Thousands of visitors flocked to the park to browse around stalls, featuring information on everything from green initiatives, environmental campaigns, farmers market, healers, environmental projects and ethically traded goods, as well as a children's area full of free activities. Entertainment was never far away with local bands drummers and DJs and MCs entertaining the crowds. All the power for the fair was supplied by renewable energy including biodiesel, wind, sun and pedal power.
Visitors were also asked to register their votes for the location of a public art tile sculpture, designed and constructed by local artist Tom Abbass-Saal. Everyone was invited to place a piece of recycled tile to decorate the sculpture called 'Umoja' meaning unity. The sculpture is destined for one of two locations in the town and the casting vote was left to the public.
This inaugural Green Fair event was organised by the Hastings Voluntary Action in partnership with a multi agency working group of organisations and individuals. It was supported by Hastings Borough Council and opened by the Mayor, councillor Pam Brown.
Cllr Jay Kramer, portfolio holder for Leisure, said:
"We were pleased to be able to support the fair, which was a great success. The Council had a number of environmental information stalls promoting information about recycling, home energy efficiency and the proposals for Hastings Country Park and staff were able to answer questions form the public. Our recycling team had their own stall and were able to promote our recycling scheme and address any questions. It was very much a community event and my congratulations go to the organisers."
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