The annual Green Fayre, hosted by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere and the Newton Stewart
Initiative, has been announced for Saturday 18 th May 2024 with an exciting new venue and even bigger range of organisations taking part.
The Biosphere’s flagship event launched in 2022, aiming to promote sustainability and spotlight local projects in conservation and climate action. Green Fayre also acts as a showcase of volunteer opportunities, with organisations including Home Energy Scotland, MAC-CAN, Red Squirrel Conservation and the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project taking part. Over 20 stalls will be setting up at Vibe 75, a new community hub on Victoria Street managed by the Newton Stewart Initiative. Among the attractions will be a seed, plant, produce and clothes swap, nature art activities, and a pop-up café. The D&G Climate Hub will also be there, sharing news from their work region-wide and promoting the latest opportunities for community groups to access climate action support.
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire was designated a UNESCO Biosphere in 2012, status which recognises the unique natural and cultural heritage of southwest Scotland and its array of opportunities for sustainable development. The GSA Biosphere Partnership is a registered Scottish Charity (SC044137) delivering projects in conservation, education, enterprise, and climate resilience, supported by core funding from partners including South of Scotland Enterprise and Dumfries and Galloway Council. The Biosphere’s officer team moved into a permanent office space in Newton Stewart at the beginning of 2024, making this an extra special year for the Green Fayre.
Community & Education Lead Officer Jenna Cains will be one of the Biosphere team hosting the event in its third year. Jenna says, “The Green Fayre has quickly become a highlight of our calendar as a really great way for local people to find out about the community and third sector projects underway in Wigtownshire and further afield, with demonstrations, information stands, and the chance to make new connections while having a lot of fun. We’re particularly excited to be at Vibe 75 for the first time and hoping for another great turn out in 2024.” Green Fayre will take place at Vibe 75, Victoria Street, Newton Stewart from 10am – 2pm on Saturday 18 th May.
Entry is free and all ages are welcome, with attendees warmly invited to bring along seeds, plants and/or clothes for the swap stand.
More information about the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is available at www.gsabiosphere.org.uk For any enquiries about Green Fayre or any other projects or events in the Biosphere’s programme, please email [email protected].
