Greener Living Fair, Ely Cathedral, 26 July 2008

Greener Living Fair
Saturday 26 July, 10am-4pm
Ely Cathedral


How and why we should reduce the carbon footprint of our homes and other buildings?

This event, organised by the Energy Saving Trust in partnership with East Cambs District Council and the Diocesan Environment Committee, will include activities for children and adults on the theme of greener living. There will also be talks and, at one point, a brief service.

It will be an opportunity to explore green products, technologies and services. There will be exhibitors on the Cross Green (adjacent to the Cathedral) including experts and installers in energy efficiency, water, waste, renewable energy, transport, and fair trade.

Apparently you can find out more details and pre-register for the event by phoning the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512012. Anyone who registers before 20th July will be offered free entry into Ely Cathedral on the day.

The Power of Community: Film Screening

Wednesday 2 July, 7-9pm (film to begin at 7.30pm)

Portal Cafe, 23 Fore Hill, Ely

Entry is free, and refreshments will be available from the cafe.


The Power of Community tells of the hardships faced by the Cuban people after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990 and the cutting of oil and food imports to Cuba - and also of the creative and positive solutions that the people found in this time of difficulty. It shows how the Cubans made a transition to a society less dependent on oil, using organic, sustainable and locally-based systems of farming, gardens, and urban design.

This will be an opportunity for Ely residents to meet and discuss positive, local solutions to the global problems of Peak Oil, and also the concept of Transition Towns.