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Croydon Eco ExpoThe Eco Expo will run from 17 – 27th October and there will be a series of events and exhibits for everyone to get stuck into! Volunteers needed to help backstage and with various events

Croydon Eco Expo a festival of green and environmentally friendly follows on from The Croydon Food Festival putting Croydon on the map for more than just shopping and drinking.

Programme of Events

Between 17 – 27 October, Croydon’s Eco Expo will inspire and celebrate sustainable living. Are you ready to play a key role in creating a low carbon future for Croydon? Can you help to create a sustainable community?

Finding answers to climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our century, so come and be part of these powerful events.

Thursday, 16 October Sustainable Design 9:00am - 12:00pm | Aerodrome Hotel | Purley Way, Croydon Invitation only Seminar. Introduction to district heating, waste and recycling, construction, use of recycled materials, delivery and demolition logistics.

Thursday, 16 October to Monday, 27 October The Eco Home Demonstrator 10:00am - 5:00pm | North End, Croydon A model of eco living - energy and water efficiency inspiring you to make changes in your home and save money.

Saturday, 18 October Public launch 10:00am - 5:00pm | Whitgift Centre | North End, Croydon Team Extreme, the UK’s only professional team for BMX, Skateboarding and Inline skating displays, performers and coaches. Many of whom hold World and European titles. Come along to this alternative freestyle sports event, full of urban creativity. Extreme athletes showcase complex moves on a mini ramp set to music. They will also provide skills training workshops geared toward teaching young people how to ride or skate safely, encouraging an active lifestyle. Equipment provided. A great day out!

Saturday, 18 October Eco Music Fest 8:00pm - late| The Green Dragon | 50-60 High Street, Croydon The Green Dragon bring you an extravaganza of fantastic live music, while at the same time supporting the planet. Guest band “Recoup” will be playing live.

Sunday, 19 October Indecent Exposure 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Start: The Queen’s Gardens | Katharine Street, Croydon The wildest event of the year! We expose our underwear to draw attention to the negative environmental and social impacts of a car dominated culture. Ride your bike or anyone’s bike and make a “wheel” difference. More details here...

Please call: 07958 397794 or e-mail expo@croydon.gov.uk to register. Please see here for more details.

Monday, 20 October Sustainable schools in Croydon 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Courtwood Primary | Court Wood Lane (Refreshments served from 3.30pm – 4.00pm) All schools and colleges in Croydon are invited to attend. Courtwood Primary will be hosting this event to showcase it’s achievements towards becoming a more environmentally friendly school – with particular emphasis on the school grounds and local well-being. The session will also cover Courtwood’s plans for the future; introduce the DCSF’s Sustainable Schools’ framework, the Government Office for London’s Sustainable Schools’ Forum. This will be an opportunity to network and discuss support available in Croydon. More Information...

For more information contact: Diana.Battaglia@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 020 8760 5640 For bookings contact: Rupa.cook@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 020 8760 5791

Tuesday, 21 October Croydon Green Drinks 6:00pm - late | The Green Dragon | 60 High Street, Central Croydon All interested in environmental, social, local & sustainability issues are invited. Just turn up, on your own or with friends and we will make sure everyone (especially new faces) are very welcome. Look for the plant on a table.

Contact jimbo@jimbush.wanadoo.co.uk Tel: 020 8760 5640

Tuesday, 21 October – Friday, 24 October Envibe Business Workshops and Events 9:00am - 5:00pm | various locations | Invitation only. Businesses in Croydon who want to make positive improvements to their environmental performance can receive support and recognition through ENVIBE. Launched in 2004, the partnership supports local environmental actions, which could be implemented by each business. For more information see here... For bookings, please contact:

Debbie Clement Tel. 020 8760 5536 Debbie@envibe.co.uk

Monday 20th October – Saturday 25th October Croydon’s Garden in the Sky Launch: Mad-hatters Fair-trade Tea Party Wednesday 22 October 5:30pm - 9:30pm Q-Park Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon

Garden in the Sky Q-Park Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon FREE Daily tours for schools 11am-12pm, Mon - Fri FREE General Public Tours 12:00pm - 4:00pm Mon-Fri; 12.00pm – 3pm Sat Q-Park Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon

Discover Croydon’s most uniquely located roof garden on top of the Q-Park Multi-storey car park by the Surrey Street market. Learn simple & easy ways to grow food & compost your waste from Paul Richens, our roof growing guru. Could this be a glimpse of Croydon’s future? With fuel prices soaring and the urgent need to cut food-miles to food footsteps to halt global warming, urban agriculture is making more sense each day & Croydon town-centre’s flat roofs provide a fantastic opportunity to expand Croydon’s garden in the Sky.

To book in advance for the Mad Hatter’s Fairtraide Tea Party or to see the roof garden contact urbandesign@croydon.gov.uk or call Ruth Coulson on 020 8726 6000 x 61507 or simply turn-up during opening times.

Thursday, 23 October – Sunday, 26 October The Keen Green Market 10:00am – 5:00pm | North End, Croydon Offering a fantastic selection of free range / organic / homemade / fair-trade food stalls. What a delightful way to shop. Explore the vibrancy and tastes of organic produce.

Thursday, 23 October Croydon Eco Citizens award ceremony 2:00pm - 4:00 pm | Arnhem Gallery | Fairfield Halls, Croydon Deputy Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Robert Askey, will acknowledge the commitment of Croydon’s Eco Citizens. There have been over 70 nominations - come and meet the participants and congratulate the winners. Space is limited so please book your place. Call Rupa Cook on 020 8760 5791 or e-mail rupa.cook@croydon.gov.uk

Waste not, Wear It! Fashion Show opening the Awards Roll out the carpet. Green is the new Black! Revamp fashion designers & guest designers will present exciting new innovative creations made from recycled materials. One of a kind garments, the outfits are made out of everything from plastics to paper and factory off-cuts. This will be worth standing still for and recycling your clothes.

Thursday, 23 October Film: Grow Your Own 8:15pm | David Lean Cinema | Katharine Street, Croydon A British comedy in the vein of Brassed Off and Calendar Girls! A nourishing comedy by acclaimed screenwriter Frank Cottrell, featuring a stellar cast including the wonderful Eddie Marsan.

Friday, 24 October Fairtrade at Chef’s 12:00pm -2.00pm | Chef’s Restaurant | Croydon College, Park Lane The Croydon Fairtrade Network invite you to a Fairtrade “eat as much as you like’” buffet for just £8 per head. Chef’s will be running a special one-day menu containing as many Fairtrade products and ingredients as possible - everyone welcome. Advance booking would be appreciated.

For tickets info@fair-enough.co.uk or just turn up on the day.

Friday, 24 October Composting Class 10:00am & 2:00pm | Spa Hill Allotments | 180 Spa Hill, London SE19 3TU. Composting is nature’s way of recycling. By using the natural process of decomposition, organic materials often considered “waste”, such as grass clippings, food scraps, autumn leaves and even paper, can be recycled back into the soil conditioner. Anything that once was living will decompose. These sessions will cover everything from using plastic “dalek” bins in small gardens up to our medium sized allotment operation, which uses 8 cubic metre bins. Demonstrations galore, rain or shine.

Contact Jack 020 8653 5636 or e-mail jackds@spahill.org.uk

Saturday, 25 October Waste not, Wear It! Finale 2:00pm – 2:30pm| Centrale Atrium | North End, Croydon Chantal Cooke co-founder of Passion for the Planet, the UK’s green radio station will be the MC & present awards to the 3 top designers. Revamp fashion & guest designers will present “one-of-a-kind” garments. A show not to be missed!

You can listen to Passion for the Planet on DAB radio and the Internet at www.passionfortheplanet.com

Saturday, 25 October Farmers’ Market 10:00am - 5:00pm | Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon The market is on the fourth Saturday of each month. The market offers a range of goats’ cheeses, meats, fruits and vegetables, pies, fresh farm eggs – local as you can get.

Saturday, 25 October Eco Exhibitors 10:00am - 5:00pm | Whitgift Centre| North End, Croydon Croydon’s communities and businesses are playing a part in making Croydon a more sustainable place to live. Lots of stalls with information available regarding your home and our environment.

Sunday, 26 October Eco Garden 10:00am – 3.00pm | 13-27 Moore Road, SE19 3RB | Visit a local community garden; Bee hives, apple press, wormery, lavender & smoothie cycle. A real family day out. Contact: 07958 397794.

Sunday, 26 October Eco Music Fest 6:00pm - late | Black Sheep Bar | 68 High Street, Croydon Admission £3:00. Black Sheep Bar has scooped the prestigious title of overall winner in the annual “best bar”. We are promised the most outrageous green cocktails all night. This will prepare you for the Monday blues. Mix of funk, rock, indie, rap & folk. Great local bands that are eco - aware.

Monday, 27 October Climate Change Partnership 10:00am – 12:00pm| Braithwaite Hall | Katharine Street, Croydon Invitation only. Mark Edward’s startlingly original presentation explores the state of the world at this critical time. The combined problems of climate change, poverty and the sixth great extinction are shown alongside innovative solutions being developed by businesses. This will urge us to be part of the solutions that will define the 21st Century. This session launches the New Environment and Climate Change Partnership, which will lead Croydon beyond Carbon.

Contact: Kia Colbeck 020 8726 6000 x63849 or e-mail Kia.Colbeck@croydon.gov.uk

Events throughout October Croydon Food Market & Surrey Street Market 10:00am -5:00pm | North End & Surrey Street, Croydon Throughout October, there will be delicious food stalls in both locations to celebrate this season and special stalls to celebrate various specialty products

Sustainable Secrets Cherry Orchard Road | Skyline Projection | Whitgift Centre Photographic exhibitions inspiring and demonstrating the achievements of Croydon’s sustainable developments. Stunning photography that will inspire.

Footprints Exhibition 10:00am-7:00pm | Hilton | 101 Waddon Way, Waddon Paintings, sculpture & mixed media arts will inspire us to take the necessary actions to move towards a sustainable future. Innovative and not to be missed!

Plastic Pop Various locations around Croydon shops & businesses Innovative! Look for all 12 locations and win an art installation of your choice. Spot the most & win! For details see www.croydonecoexpo.com Contact e-mail expo@croydon.gov.uk

For more information about all these exciting events, please go to our website: www.croydonecoexpo.com

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