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Plastic Free Festive Fayre

by ReFuse & ReUse

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Date and Time

Wed, 28 November 2018

16:00 – 22:30 GMT

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Location

The Pier House

Merley Road

Westward Ho!

EX39 1JU

United Kingdom

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ReFuse & ReUse in association with Westward Ho! Business Association presents the UK’s first Plastic Free Festive Fayre!

The Fayre will open at 4:00pm with an eclectic selection of plastic free arts, gifts and crafts available to buy. You will see exhibits from:

ATLANTIC SPIRIT - Plastic Free Business Champion & Bideford based artisan gin maker.
AYUR DEVON REMEDIES - Westward Ho! based soap maker.
BEACH GUARDIAN - Beach cleaning and educational action group.
EARTH FRIENDLY FOODWARE - Plastic Free Business Champion supplying compostable party and tableware.
HAPPY TURTLE -
INTAGR8 CIC - Bideford based well-being centre and Plastic Free Business Champion.
LA DI DAH POTTERY - Merging pottery and host fishing rope into festive gifts.
MAGSBAGS - Upcycled bags from pre-loved materials and discarded plastics.
MRS RECYCLE - Make and take home eco items.
NATURES NUTRITION - Plastic Free Business Champion & Bideford based Plastic Free shop
PLASTIC FREE NORTH DEVON - The UK's largest plastic free action group.
REFUSE & REUSE - Plastic Free Business Champion offering reusable homeware products.
RESURGENCE - Promoting ecological sustainability, social justice and spiritual values.
SALLY ANGEL - Mixed Media Artist - Artist and upcycler.
SAVE THE PARK/FRIENDS OF THE PARK - Protecting Westward Ho!'s much loved park.
SEAL TEXTILES - Plastic free homeware including beeswax wraps.
TERESA FISHLEIGH - Fabric homeware that replaces plastic
WASHHOUSE STUDIO - Bowls & wreaths made from beach clean collections.
WILD TRIBE HEROES - Publishers of Duffy's Lucky Escape & Marli's Tangled Tail, author signed copies available.
WILLOW STORES - Festive decorations amde from plastic free materials.
YAZZY CHAMBERLAIN MERCHANDISE - Signed albums & t-shirts.

4:30PM: STORYTIME

Ellie Jackson, Plastic Free's answer to J K Rowling, will be hosting a storytime for children aged 4-10. Duffy’s Lucky Escape and Marli's Tangled Tale were published last year to wide acclaim and are increasingly used in schools and libraries throughout the UK.

7:00PM: PLASTIC FREE TALKS

A series of short talks spotlighting the plastic pollution and the work being done to tackle this. You will hear from:

CAL MAJOR - PADDLE AGAINST PLASTIC: Cal is the first person to paddleboard unassisted from Land’s End to John O’Groats! Cal is a local resident and leads the Paddle Against Plastic campaign. Pop over to her Facebook page, Cal Major - Paddle Against Plastic, and have a peak at the trailer for her new film documenting this record breaking adventure!

EMILY STEVENSON - BEACH GUARDIAN: Emily is a Sky Oceans Ambassador who helped Walkers Crisps change their ways! Emily recently graduated and wore a dress made from crisp packets to accept her degree.

CLAIRE MOODIE - PLASTIC FREE NORTH DEVON: Plastic Free North Devon is the largest plastic free group in the UK with over 40 active members. She will be spotlighting the work completed during 2018 and the plans for 2019!

9:00PM: PLASTIC FREE YAZZY HOUR

North Devon's very own songbird, Yazzy Chamberlain will be performing her, and your, favourite songs!

10:30PM: RETAIL EXHIBITS CLOSE

Following the event, ReFuse & ReUse will be producing a short film highlighting how the community in Westward Ho! came together to understand more about the plastic pollution problem and learn what they can do to help.

North Devon Videography will be filming throughout the event as well as interviewing some of those attending (Please say "No" if you do not wish to be interviewed.).

The film will be added to a Plastic Free Fayre toolkit to help others organise their own event. This will be distributed, free of charge, to Plastic Free groups across the world.

We will be entering the film in the Global Sustainability Film Awards 2019.

ENTRY TO THE FAYRE IS FREE OF CHARGE BUT EVERYONE WILL NEED A TICKET SO WE CAN KEEP AN EYE ON NUMBERS. WE ARE LIMITED TO 150 PEOPLE. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Is there a charge for tickets?

No, there is no charge for tickets but you will need a ticket to enter the Fayre.

Do I need a ticket for the story telling and evening talks/entertainment?

Yes. Please book for both if you are wanting to attend both. We need to keep an eye on numbers as we are limited to 150 people attending. You can book tickets for the story telling at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ellie-jackson-storytime-author-of-duffys-lucky-escape-tickets-51113422623.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No. The storytime event is aimed at those aged 4-10 but everyone is welcome!

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

If you are driving, the Pier House has a car park. Alternatively you may park on Merley Road or in Seafield Car Park at the end of Merley Road.

If you are arriving by bus, please use the 21 service to Westward Ho. The Pier House is a 5-10 minute walk from the terminus on Golf LInks Road. Please check return bus times.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Should you have any questions, please call 07886854196 or email events@refuseandreuse.co.uk

Can I exhibit please?

We are fully booked for exhibits for this event. If you are interested in exhbiting at the Plastic Free Spring Fayre, please email events@refuseandreuse.co.uk.