Bracknell

Princess Square, Bracknell was taken over by Green Christmas this week, with Bracken and Bramble, Rudolph the green-nosed reindeer and the Green Christmas prize draw to name but a few!

Organised by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, the Green Christmas displays and activities drew in the crowds to Princess Square's first floor.

Bracknell Cllr Terry Mills, Executive Member for Public & Environmental Services and Parish Liaison, said: "Christmas is a very busy time for all of us but nevertheless, there are excellent opportunities to think green.

"Do take the opportunity to take part in the prize draw for all the green prizes by visitng the stand and filling in the free voucher."

On Monday, the theme was buying green, where residents could find out about environmentally friendly shopping, and where to buy environmentally friendly items in Bracknell Forest. Lucky visitors were even given a free canvas shopping bag to put their shopping in!

Tuesday's theme was on recycling, with information about waste minimisation and recycling and the times for the Christmas recycling and Christmas tree collections were available. Bracknell Residents could also order recycling boxes and buy composting bags, and were given recycled pencils and rulers to take home.

Visitors on Wednesday were able to find out about Sustainable Energy, including energy conservation, renewable energy and home energy conservation grants and were given their own energy saving light bulbs.

Thursday is dedicated to water conservation and visitors are able to find out how to save water at home, and take away a free cistern hippo!

On Friday the theme is green transport, where visitors can find out about green travel, and plan Bracknell journey routes by public transport with special journey planning software.

Friday is also the day for the prize draw which takes place between 12pm and 1pm with Bracknell Cllr Terry Mills. He will also be judging the schools' paper chain competition.

Prizes include a hamper filled with environmentally friendly products, a pair of wine flutes made out of recycled glass and bottles of organic wine.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council ~ 6 December 2005