Green Living Fair at Castle Espie [PR]

A two day event to be held in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Espie,

the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust property on the banks of Strangford Lough,

promises a great Œgreen‚ day out, with all the fun of the fair!



The NIE Green Living Fair at WWT Castle Espie in Comber on Saturday 17th and

Sunday 18th September, will appeal to anyone interested in sustainable

living, including renewable energy technologies.



An ideal day out, adults can find out about sustainable interior design,

attend workshops on the art of baking in the Slow Food marquee, see a Fair

Trade fashion show and the ultimate in sustainability, find out how to have

a sustainable Œdead good‚ funeral. Whilst the kids can get their faces

painted, make a giant rocket and then propel it with nothing but air and use

their own cycle power to make themselves free smoothies!



Speaking at the launch of the NIE sponsored event, Wilma Stewart from the

company said:

„As well as all of the other activities, the NIE Renewables marquee will be

a one-stop shop for anyone interested in renewables, with a wide range of

exhibitors who will be able to give the latest advice and information on

renewable energy technologies for your home, farm and business. There will

also be information on grants from NIE and Government for renewable

installations.



„The NIE marquee will also feature Action Renewables‚ talks on both days

from 11am-4pm, which will go into the individual technologies in more

detail.‰



Director of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) in Northern Ireland, James

Orr, said that visitors to Castle Espie can get closer to wetland birds and

enjoy spectacular wetland landscapes, providing the perfect venue for this

event. He said:

„There will also be workshops in the Castle Espie woodland on rustic

furniture making, stone walls, wood carving and sculpture. On the Saturday,

the heavy horses are sure to be a big draw and later on weather allowing, a

candlelit labyrinth walk will top off the day‚s event.



„We‚re also delighted to have a dedicated renewable energy marquee, thanks

to NIE.‰



Artists will perform throughout the NIE Green Living Fair, with music from

Cuan Folk, poetry readings and stalls including complementary health,

Beekeepers and the owl man. Tickets cost £4.60 for adults, £2.75 for

children and £3.70 for concessions, and are available on the day. There is

also a special family pass available for £11.95. A free bus will run from

Comber Square to WWT Castle Espie. Better still, travel by bicycle, and get

in for free!



For more information about the Fair, call the WWT Castle Espie on 028 9187

4146. For more information on renewable energy, go to www.niesmart.co.uk or

call the Action Renewable's freephone number 0800 512 012.