WORKSHOP 1: BASICS
Saturday 2 June 2001 - 11.00-12.15am

Think globally, act locally. What are the Global issues? What can we do locally?

WORKSHOP 2: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Saturday 2 June 2001 - 3.30-4.45pm

How is our food produced and distributed? What effect does this have? Are there alternatives?

WORKSHOP 3: WORKING WITH NATURE
Sunday 3 June 2001 - 11.00-12.15am

Organic gardening, constructed wetlands, clean energy, permaculture and tree-planting. What can we do ourselves?

WORKSHOP 4: WORKING FOR CHANGE
Sunday 3 June 2001 - 3.30-4.45pm

Community organising & empowerment. Information sources, advice, using the media, resources...

The four workshops follow a logical progression and participants are welcome to join in any or all of these workshops. They will be facilitated by experts in their field and collectively form a keynote part of the overall event. These workshops will start punctually.

ADMISSION CHARGES

There is no extra charge for the workshops and other events at the Green Living Fair (over and above the standard admission charge to visit the Castle Espie centre) and all events over the two days are free: There will be a reduction for groups of more than 12 and for those wishing to purchase a two day ticket.

Adult

Concession

Child

Family

FREE ENTRY

£3.65

£2.90 (over 60's, single parents, students, unwaged, those who travel by bicycle)

£2.25 (4-16 years)

£9.50 (two adults and three children)

to children under four, members of WWT and helpers of the disabled

NOTE TO FAMILIES

This is very much a child friendly event. There is a play area at the centre, lots of ducks, geese and swans and plenty of creative and magical experiences. However, there are a lot of wetlands at Castle Espie and children should be accompanied at all times.

HOW TO GET THERE

There is a regular bus service to Comber from the Greater Belfast area. A free minibus service to Castle Espie will leave Comber Square every half hour on the half hour, commencing at 10.00am and finishing at 4.00pm. The minibus will depart Castle Espie via Comber for Belfast City Centre at 4.30pm, 5.30mp and 6.30pm.

There will be reduced admission for those travelling to the centre by bicycle. There will also be a £3.00 charge for car parking at Castle Espie. This charge is a green tax to pay for the free buses.

For more information, please contact Alison

Tel: 028 9187 4146
Fax: 028 9187 3857

Email: alison.mccready@wwt.org.uk