The Eynsham Community celebrated Great Big Green Weekend in style.
The Energy Saving Homes were well attended and it's pleasing to know just how many people are planning to convert to Renewable sources of energy in their homes.
Events at the Peace Oak Orchard went well, both the Craft Club on Friday evening and the Community Celebration on Sunday afternoon. We were treated to tours of the Peace Oak site, singing from the Eynsham Community Choir, the presentation of a Peace Oak Banner which was completed recently by Kate Shaw and others having been begun in 2021, Poetry from Pilgrims of Hope, and finally folk music and dancing in the early evening. What a brilliant setting for these activities and a celebration of the biodiversity and people diversity that is Eynsham.
Dr Michael Greger's film 'How Not to Age' was well received with lots of comments about changing diets to accommodate better habits. If you missed the film and would like to watch it go to https://shorturl.at/82c48
17 children turned up to make masks and trees from toilet rolls etc. in the Library, many walked the Edible Eynsham Trail, and enjoyed the tours of the Food Forest Garden.
Jon and Lucy were unable to cook on the barbecue because of staff shortage but the plant-based burger dish they served was nevertheless delicious. Lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants were offering Vegan food, and will continue to do so. The Repair Cafe was also offering Vegan cake as part of their refreshments on Saturday, and the Aubergine Sandwich at the Cornerhouse Cafe was Mouth watering.
Our final event, the People's Emergency Briefing in the Village Hall was attended by over 50 people, who all went away with thoughts of what could be done next to combat Climate Change. I have attached GreenTEA's ideas. You will probably have a lot more. Please let us know on greenteaeynsham@gmail.com