Darlington Eco-Fair to feature 'environmentally-friendly' attractions
Dozens of environmentally friendly attractions are set to feature at Darlington's Eco-Fair.
The annual event, organised by Darlington Council, will take place in the Market Square on Saturday, June 7.
The free event will run from 10 am to 3 pm and will showcase traders and organisations from County Durham, Teesdale, and North Yorkshire.
Bee keeping, candle making, and upcycling are some of the features at this year's eco-fair.
(Image: Darlington Council)
The event falls on the first day of Great Big Green Week.
Darlington Beekeeping Association and Askews Candles are among the exhibitors at the event.
There will also be stalls from Litter Bug Crafts, Leah Sophie Designs, Heather and Hawthorn, and Pretty and Preloved.
An abundance of 'environmentally-friendly' food will be on offer, with stalls from The Jamporium, Pure Nougat, Suma Wholefoods, and The Tea Enthusiasts.
Other stalls include Myriad Stained Glass, Plantopia, Pretty Wild Seeds, Respect Soap, and Budget Seeds.
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County Durham branch of CPRE (formerly the Campaign to Protect Rural England), Durham Wildlife Trust, the RSPB, and the Tees Rivers Trust are some of the environmental organisations set to be at the event.
Andrew Thompson, chair of CPRE Durham, said: "It's a great event to attend, whether as an exhibitor or a visitor.
"Our charity is the voice of the countryside, and we enjoyed talking to people last year about the way we seek to protect our beautiful green spaces and inviting them to get involved."
The eco-fair coincides with the start of Great Big Green Week, the UK's biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, which runs from June 7 to June 15.
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