Normally, important dates are given the follow-up tag of ‘save the date’. When it comes to the Guildford Green Day, the more appropriate tagline might well be ‘save the planet’. That is because the annual event is aimed at raising awareness around climate action, pointing Guildford residents in the right direction when it comes to how to go about making big differences on an environmental scale.
Whilst it might sound quite heavy, this is a day for the entire family to enjoy, bringing together a small army of local people in order to organise an event that is designed to help improve things for everyone in the area over the long term.
Something for the Whole Family to Enjoy
If you live or work in Guildford, you are invited to be part of the Guildford Green Day, in which people are asked to ‘be part of a greener Guildford’. It is part of the wider national Great Big Green Week, which raises awareness of topics like climate action, waste and recycling, vegan lifestyles, flood resilience and local green businesses. The event is a fun one that promises to be interactive in nature, seeing local traders, providers and community organisations come together for the betterment of Guildford. If you head along on Guildford Green Day, you will be able to see some family-friendly entertainment as well as head to numerous different stalls.
They will be in place along the high street, as will a range of different educational activities with an environmental theme. This includes the ability to learn how to take practical steps towards tackling climate change and discovering the various do’s and don’ts of recycling, which is done through interactive games. You can also meet the team that makes up Zero Carbon Guildford to find out what it is that they’re doing, plus there is the ability to step inside a brand-new electric bus that Stagecoach has launched. If you have a bike, you can take it with you to Geared Up Cycles in order to get it checked by the Dr Bike service.
Learning How to Save the Planet
On the one hand, as long as millionaires, billionaires and politicians continue to fly on private jets all around the world, it is difficult to imagine a world in which the average Joe can make a huge difference to the fate of the planet. On the other hand, the more that we all do, the bigger the impact we can have on protecting Earth for our children and our children’s children. That is why Guildford Green Day is taking place, putting world-class researchers from the University of Surrey in front of an audience that can learn to be better in its choices. You can also have a look at the Sparkle Vegan Market for a range of different food and drink.
Whether it be plant-based artisan food that you’re interested in or you simply want to find out more about ethical products, this is the place to go to find out more. If you have young ones with you, Artful Kids will present them with a chance to make fun items like flower crowns, whilst Wates are giving people the chance to decorate a plant pot and then take it away filled up with greenery that you can then introduce to your house or garden. If you have ever toyed with the idea of getting an electric vehicle, there will be some on display for you to look at and find out more, whilst Street Play activities will be hosted by Play Rangers.
Important Notice: The High Street in Guildford will be closed from early in the morning until around 6.30pm, whilst car parks will remain open.