Saturday 4 September 2021 marks the return of the EcoFest festival to Leamington's Pump Room Gardens.

Returning for a second year following the cancellation of the event in May 2020, EcoFest celebrates everything eco with a range of taster sessions and activities, a range of local and sustainable food and a variety of music on the refurbished bandstand.

The inaugural event in May 2019 attracted over 1,000 visitors to the Pump Room Gardens.

Taking place from 10am to 5pm, the event is designed to help individuals and families learn how to make more environmentally friendly and healthy choices, explore their local green spaces and become more active in the process. Free activities will be available to help people decrease their carbon footprint and learn more about wellbeing and fitness.

Local environmental charity Action 21 and Warwick District Council have organised the event, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Community Fund-supported restoration of the Pump Room Gardens and bandstand.

The council is also working on an interactive and digital aspect of the event for those that may be unable to attend.

Councillor Alan Rhead, portfolio holder for climate change, said: "The first EcoFest event was a great success, proving that people consciously want to make a difference to their environment.

"With the declaration of Warwick District Council's Climate Emergency there has never been a more important time for us all to look at making positive changes that will improve both our own and the planet's health.

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"Our Climate Emergency Action Plan is designed to improve our residents' standard of living by addressing traffic congestion, improving air quality, enhancing biodiversity and encouraging more energy efficient homes and public buildings.

"I encourage as many as possible to attend and commit to at least one change they can make that will truly make a difference."

To keep up to date with the event visit the Warwick District Council website, or join the EcoFest 2021 Facebook event.

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