While attending and working at the recent Village Fete held by London South Bank University, I found out about the Canal Bridge Fayre which is to be held in Peckham later this year.
The aim of this event is to help raise awareness about Green Issues by promoting positive activities including how to Save Money.
Date: Saturday 20th September 2008
Time: 12 Midday - 6:00pm
Place: Peckham Square
There will be....
* An exciting programme of International dance on stage
* Solar and Pedal Powered Stage and a Solar cinema
* A busy marketplace of stalls of Local and London-wide environmental initiatives
* Environmentally friendly and recycled items
* Fun activities for all
* Information on how to join local community projects as a volunteer
Now, some history about the Fair...
* The first Canal Bridge Green Fayre in Peckham was held on the May Bank Holiday 1993, in the meadow of Northfield House in Peckham Park Road. (The bridge was removed as the road was widened and the local B&Q store was built).
* That first Green Fayre was a great success and for the next 3 years an annual Canal Bridge Green Fayre was held - first at Livesey Square in Peckham Park Road, then at the newly built Peckham Town Square. The Canal Bridge Green Fayre in 1994 was the first community event to be held in the Town Square at Peckham.
* The Green Fayres of the 1990s were organised by a group of local residents. Each year the planning group raised funding for the event from charitable sources and from the London Borough of Southwark, and each year the attendance grew.
* By 1996, the Fayre was so popular it attracted 4,000 people and positive media attention in the local press. The focus was young people, and attractions included rap artistes and musicians who would appeal to local youth.
* Sadly in 1997 a glitch in the planning process meant that the Fayre could not go ahead as no license had been obtained, and after this episode, there was a period of a decade where no Green Fayres took place in Peckham.
* In 2007, with a renewed interest locally in re-establishing the local Green Fayre, Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum via their project the Peckham Healthy Living Network brought together a number of local environmental organisations – the “Green and Healthy Peckham Fair” took place and 1,200 people attended the event.
Green and Healthy Peckham Fair 2007
The Canal Bridge Green Fayre working party is made up of Peckham Residents supported by Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum.
Contributors to the fair include:
- Peckham Community Council
- Peckham Wardens
- Sustainable Services Southwark: Eco Schools
- Friary Environmental Network
- Southwark Cyclists
- Peckham Green Ventures
- Peckham F.O.E and Peckham Green Groups
Date: Saturday 20th September 2008
Time: 12 Midday - 6:00pm
Place: Peckham Square
More Volunteers are urgently needed to help with organising the event!
There are some general requirements for volunteering on the event
* You must have time to attend a meeting once a month
* Be willing to carry out tasks
* Be available on the day of the event
Specific Needs
*Event management
*Design leaflets
*Design our Website
*Write press releases
* Recruit and manage volunteer stewards on the day
* Provide general administration support
What is in it for you if you volunteer at the Event?
* Meet new people who have similar interests like you.
* Knowing that you have made a contribution to a community event in your area
* Making a difference to our environment
* Receive support and training as a volunteer
* Learn new skills and gain valuable experience
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the event...
Ring Lesley on 07972 687 930 for details of the next meeting or send an email to: greenfayrepeckham [@] yahoo.com
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See the map below for location of meetings
Address: PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Rd
London
SE15 6BW
Tel: 0207 358 9777
Willowbrook Rd is located between Peckham Hill Street and Trafalgar Avenue.
Are you a Trader who would like to be involved at the event?
* Do you have a product or a message to sell, advertise or to share with the public that is consistent with sustainable living?
* Are you working towards reducing your Carbon Footprint?
* Invitations are open for you to make applications for a stall at the Green Fayre
They are seeking Peckham Traders in particular, but others are welcome too!
To book a stall or a space please contact:
Lesley at the following email address:
greenfayrepeckham [@] yahoo.com
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Related Blog Topics
Peckham Green Fayre September 2008 - Applications open for Traders, Musicians, Artists and Schools
