Bracknell

People and organisations from across Bracknell Forest are being invited to take part in the new Going Green environmental event in Lily Hill Park.

The Bracknell Forest Environment Partnership is running a free fun-filled day out for the whole family on Sunday, July 16 from 10am-4pm.

There will be lots of hands-on activities, games and demonstrations on environmental themes. Organisers hope people will have a good day out, and learn more about the environment and how we can protect and enhance it.

It is supported by an Awards for All grant from the National Lottery, although the partnership is still hoping to attract additional corporate sponsors.

Bracknell Forest Environment Partnership is made up of businesses, voluntary groups, Bracknell Forest Borough Council, the Environment Agency and other organisations all with an interest in environmental issues.

There is still space at Going Green for community groups, schools, charities and businesses who have an interest in the environment, and want to join in and run activities, demonstrations or a stall on environmental issues.

Activities already confirmed including making arts and crafts from recycled materials, a display of local wildlife specimens from Reading museum, guided walks around the park, climate change bingo, a demonstration of water efficient gardening and a fire engine and display on how to prevent forest and wood fires.

Gillian Cheetham, chair of Bracknell and District Gardening Club for the Able and Disabled, and chair of the Going Green organising committee, said: "Going Green is set to be a fantastic event and we want as many different groups or organisations to support us. Please take part in the event and we can all go green together."

Cllr Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Bracknell Planning and the Environment, said: "This event gives the opportunity for environmentally friendly organisations to teach members of the public about the best way to go green. I hope a wide range of groups will take advantage of this and join us."

For further information visit www.bracknellgoinggreen.org.uk

Bracknell Forest Borough Council