Pupils face global challenges
Recycling and climate change were among the workshops that more than 440 pupils from eight schools in and around Chester took part in at Grosvenor Park on Monday.
Pupils from Lache Primary School, Lache, J H Godwin Primary School, Blacon, Dee Point Primary School, Blacon, Harthill Primary School, Tattenhall, Mablins Lane Community Primary School, Crewe, The Wyche Primary School, Nantwich, St John’s Wood Community School, Knutsford and Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School, Northwich attended the One Earth event. The two-day programme, which included a family day on Sunday, focused on environmental activities such as protecting Cheshire’s wildlife for the future the event followed the global Live Earth concerts at the weekend.
The Cheshire One Earth featured six themed Marquees covering every aspect of environmental activity and was packed with arts, crafts, science, technology and fun. Activities included bees wax candle making, environmental art, felt making, Fair-trade chocolate games, climate change and recycling and composting.
There was also face painting, a birds of prey display, strolling musicians and arts and crafts activities, such as recycled jewellery. The many artists in attendance ran short, themed workshops in the Marquees and the Artists’ Village, where children were able to create pieces of environmental art to take away and discover ideas for Summer holiday activities.
Jan Shone, of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, said:
“The One Earth event was a great way for children and adults to discover and be inspired about the environment through seminars and workshops, with the emphasis throughout on having as much fun as possible. We are really pleased with attendance over the two days and are looking forward to next year, which will be our 13th year at Grosvenor Park. WIth the support of new partners Made in Cheshire, Epplus, Going Carbon Neutral, Chester in Partnerships and Cheshire County Council, we were able to increase our environmental celebrations and raise awareness of environmental issues within Cheshire.”
Sponsors for One Earth included Cheshire County Council, Chester Festivals, M&S Money, Urenco, The William Dean Trust, PJLivesey, RSK, Chester Zoo and The Grosvenor Estate and the event was supported by Mulberry Events.
For more details please visit Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s website: www.wildlifetrust.og.uk/cheshire and for more information call the Trust on 01948 820728 or email jshone@cheshirewt.cix.co.uk
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The six themed Marquees at The Cheshire One Earth event included: · The Food and Drink Marquee, which addressed issues such as local provenance, the importance of organic food production and healthy eating. · The Sustainable Communities Marquee, which looked at issues such as waste and recycling, energy efficiency and examples of good practice. · The Wildlife Marquee, which promoted the conservation of wildlife species in Cheshire and encourages active wildlife conservation. · The Out and About Marquee, which discovered ways of exploring our natural and cultural heritage without compromising the environment. · The Artists’ Village Marquee, which featured displays of country crafts and arts that have an environmental theme. · The Global Dimension Marquee, which explored global issues such as Fair Trade and climate change.
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