Fair Intents – An Ecofair for Haworth


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Fair Intents

Saturday September 11th 12-6

Sunday September 12th 12-4

These are some of the things we have lined up so far.
The majority of the activities are free although a few may have a small charge to cover materials.

 Entry is by donation, we think you'll agree that it's great value!
All subject to change

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Rubbish modelling with the Cone Exchange

Make a wristband and donate to the rainforest project

Make a bag from a sack, no sewing required

Crafty Corner, art and fabric scrap jewellery with Helen  make one to take home

Liz from Forest Schools, natural painting using such things as spices to paint on fabric. Participants would have a picture to take home. (Saturday only)

Emma, sharing her hobby of creating from throwaway things, jam jars and bottletops are given a new life

Paint a pebble with Lindsay, for decoration, doorstop or a paperweight etc. Bring your own pebble, paints supplied

Knit a square and add it to a blanket or scarf, beginners welcome, bring any spare wool and knitting needles if you have some.
Kath and friends from the Bradford Guild of Spinners will be here to demonstrate making wool, have a go, feel the fleece, knit a few stitches and connect with nature, away from the synthetic plastic world we live in.

Cycle shed, tweeking and fettling with Andy and Graham, get your old bikes up and running and earn a certificate from the Neighbourhood Police. Find a new home for any old bike you no longer want.

PLUS…..Sherlock Hound!

The Minister of Chocolate – the UK's leading  provider of interactive chocolate workshops will be running FREE chocolate making workshops for children of all ages. See www.ministryofchocolate.com for further information. Limited places. Saturday 12.30, 2pm, 3.30, 5pm. Sunday 12.00, 1.30, 3pm

Wood turning with Paul on a pole lathe and stone carving, have a go!

Juggling with Spence, children's workshop, limited spaces

Didgeridoo playing with Andy Wood

Play African drums

Sue and Val from At Tranquillity with Complimentary therapy taster sessions, Indian head massage, reflexology, donation

Friends of the Earth, information on inspiring solutions to environmental problems, children's activities.(Sunday only)

Tai Chi with Doran

Natural Skincare workshop for children (Saturday only)

Zine workshop with Jean McEwan. Make your own fanzine from recycled paper and other materials.(Sunday only)

Rag rug making demonstration

Young Farmers activity

Stephen Sharp, violin maker, watch him at work

Energy Saving Trust, information

BEAT Bradford Environmental Action Trust

Very Small 10 seater Cinema, local interest and Fairtrade short films

Creative Writing workshop with Johnnie Briggs

Meet the Young Ethical Pioneers from the Lorna Young Foundation

Sunday, The service at St Michael and All Angels Church will be about the environment.

Sunday 2-4 Haworth Primary schoolchildren will be bringing their chickens and planting up herb boxes.They will be joined by children from St Stephens, West Bowling.

Haworth's musicians will be entertaining in the Music Tent and Fairtrade refreshments will be available at the Bronte Schoolroom Cafe. Bring a rug or blanket to sit on and enjoy a great day (or two) out in the picturesque Bronte Meadow.

SUNDAY  1PM Visit by The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford, Peter and Gillian Hill

We had a slight problem with the contact page accepting messages so if you need to get in touch please phone 01535 647776 or email rita@soniassmile.com

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