Rushmoor Eco Festival

Start date and time: Sunday 14 September 11:00 AM
End date and time: Sunday 14 September 4:00 PM

Location: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot

Cost: Free

We are holding a free to attend Eco Festival on Sunday 14 September at the West End Centre.

You can come and find out about how we can all play our part in helping to tackle climate change. Learn more about sustainable living and find local businesses selling sustainable, local or upcycled products.

Our event hopes to raise awareness of environmental issues and promoting local greenspaces.

This is a family event and there will be activities for all ages.

You can also get involved locally by joining the Rushmoor Climate Community group.

Stallholders

Junk Jodie

Come and Visit Junk Jodie for A Wild-ERFUL WARRIORS Show, all about our woodlands and wildlife conservation, followed by craft workshop.

Wonderseekers

Hidden worlds

Look at the hidden mini world around us in a new way. Wonderseekers will be bringing their accessible microscope for you to use to see some of the hidden details in our everyday lives. Will you delve into the world of seeds or look at the fragile structure of butterfly wings? Will you be fascinated by the patterns on a leaf or even your own fingerprints? You can look at what they will bring with them, bring your own items along to view, or forage on your way for interesting things to see under their Wonderviewer.

Nature tales

Wonderseekers will be telling stories of nature plucked from the archives of Winchester Science Centre. Aimed at younger years they will be telling the stories of the natural world throughout the day. Come and be introduced to the characters that make our world such a fascinating place

Rushmoor Repair Café

Rushmoor Repair Café repair everyday items, such as textiles, clocks, electronical items and more! The team is keen to get things working again, both saving money and reducing the amount going to landfill!

Runway's End

Visit some of the team from Runways End who will have information on sustainable foraging and child friendly activities.

Rushmoor Refills

Rushmoor Refills Eco Shop will be bringing along their wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly home and personal care products. Based in North Camp, Rushmoor Refills is all about helping people cut down on unnecessary plastic and packaging by offering everyday essentials in a refillable, low-waste way. From natural cleaning products and plastic-free toiletries to reusable household items, they make it simple and affordable to live more sustainably.

At the festival, you’ll be able to explore and purchase their range and chat with the friendly team about how small changes can make a big difference. Whether you’re new to refill shopping or already on your zero-waste journey. Pop by their stall, stock up on eco-conscious essentials, and be inspired to reduce your environmental impact.

Other stallholders

Wellesley Woodlands - including activities for children
Blackwater Valley Friends of the Earth
Information on community water testing
Rushmoor Borough Council's contracts team and the Binfluencers
Grandad Ralph's Honey
Hartland Men's Shed
The Source Young People's Charity
Whimsy & Joyful
Tathastu - seaglass art & craft
Kitchy Bits
and more

Hear talks from

The Places That Link Us - Find out more about this project, including what has been achieved, future events and the impacts so far, offering a creative perspective on the environment and sustainability
Water testing - Find out more on water testing locally and how to get involved

Timetable in the theatre

Time	Performer
Midday to 12.45pm	The Places That Link Us Talk & Optional Activity
1pm to 2pm	Junk Jodie show: Wild-ERFUL WARRIORS and craft activity
2pm to 2.20pm	Water Testing in our local area
2.30pm to 4pm	Junk Jodie show: Wild-ERFUL WARRIORS and craft activity