Local Sustainability Fair March 28th 10:00am to 2:00pm

Bedford Park Community Garden as part of Central Ringwood Community Centre and in partnership with Transition Towns Maroondah, will be hosting our third annual Local Sustainability Fair. This will be a special Living Local COVID Recovery event meaning that while retaining it’s Family Friendly Fair Fun and Free Entry, we will also incorporate wellness, community building and cultural aspects to the fair this year.

There'll be something for everyone with Market Stalls, Plants for Sale, Live Music, Free West African Drumming workshop, Kids Activities, Food Vans, Ice Cream, Special Guest Speakers and a free Wayapa Wuurrk community mindfulness movement session.

Another addition this year will be the financial contribution of the The Victorian State Government Lets Stay Connected Grant fund s as well as donation from Honourable Dustin Halse MP, The Thread Wellbeing and Lifestyle, The Forges Drop, Here and There Makers. This will enable us to contribute to the local economy and support artists and entertainers who have been severely impacted by COVID.

We will also be running a special social economy project during the Fair, which we are especially excited about. $50 Fair vouchers door Prizes awarded to lucky Fair Goers. For our top tier sponsor, we will create 20 “Community, Money Multiplier” tokens worth $5 each, with their business logo. These will be awarded to Fair goers and encouraged to be spent at the Fair. Each time it is spent, it will be encouraged to be given as change or spent at another stall. We will track how many times these tokens exchange hands and all the products they purchased. This demonstrates the increased value and the immediate positive benefits of shopping local.

This is a not-for-profit event, run by volunteers as a true community event set in our beautiful public garden. It has a great community vibe and provides opportunities to meet some of the local businesses and community groups doing great things to support us all to leave lighter footprints, support mental health and wellbeing and connect us with our neighbours to build a resilient and sustainable community. If you think you could help out for a couple of hours, email us at admin@crccinc.org.au

Last year our Zero Waste efforts were a huge success with only 1 single item going to landfill. Patrons bring along their own keep cup and reusable shopping bags to help us try to make this event waste free. All food scraps are composted on site and with the help of our new Wash Against Waste kit and some wonderful Volunteers, we can avoid the need for single use take away containers.

****EASTER EGG HUNT 10:15am Bring your basket

Main Performance Stage

10:00am - 10:30am With One Voice: Arrabri Community Choir

10:30am - 11:15am Singer Songwriter, Peter Vadiveloo combines vocals with guitar and percussion to present thought provoking songs from the serious to humorous

11:30am - 12:15pm West African Drumming with Kofi Kunkpe , Ewe multi-instrumentalist, master drummer and teacher from the Volta Region of Ghana. Join in for a community drumming session with Kofi. *Limited spaces for participation available

12:15pm - 12:30pm Address from Honourable Shaun Leane MP

12:30 - 1:00pm Wayap Wuurrk Community Indigenous Earth, Mind, Body Spirit

1:00pm - 1:30pm Violinist Bhairava : Blend of Western Classical and South Indian Classical (Carnatic) violin forms, as a metaphor for her lived experience navigating two cultures.

Guest Speakers: Room 10

Kirsty Bishop Fox : Sustainability tips to save you money

10:30am to 11:30am

Everyday living shouldn’t cost the earth.

Some eco-friendly options seem to have a higher price tag, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We’ll show you simple switches you can make to reduce waste, be more sustainable and save money. In this workshop you’ll learn practical ways to reduce waste, improve your sustainability, and save money.

Darren Hughes: Tiny Houses Australia

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Be inspired and learn more about simplifying, downsizing and moving towards a more sustainable and intentional way of life. in a Tiny House

This is a registered Tier 3 COVID Safe event

Sustainability Fair March 28th 10am - 2pm