Launch of London’s biggest green festival


11:40 am - April 22nd 2011

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Tens of thousands of people are expected at the first ever ‘London Green Fari’, organised by the people behind the 18 year old Camden Green Fair.

Spanning two days, the London Green Fair – powered by wind, solar and hydrogen – is an event that, “reflects the green aspirations and achievements of London, as well as providing an enjoyable and engaging day out for people from all walks of life.”

The free event will take place on June 4th & 5th at Regents Park, London.

It will feature 2 full days of festival music with a global/local twist on the main stage – expect cuban, ska,
gypsy, roots and beats, as well as ethical fashion shows, sustainable fashion workshops and swap-shops.

The event will also provide a platform for over 150 different community and campaigning groups to reach tens of thousands of people over two days.

The London Green Fair has the backing of various groups including the Ecologist magazine, the Co-operative Membership and the London Community Resource Network.

Specially selected independent retailers, businesses, small producers and green exhibitors from across the UK will all showcasing the best of environmentally sustainable produce, schemes and initiatives.

The event is organised by dedicated volunteers, supported by a small delivery team, and is set up as a not-for-profit social enterprise. It relies on the support of many local businesses and organisations, community groups and campaigning organisations.

For more: www.londongreenfair.org

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1. AG1985

Complete with sexist, transphobic beauty contest:

http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/2011/04/how_green_is_yo

Sigh.

2. Davey Boy

“gypsy”

Whatever that means nowadays.
If you go by CH4 it means a bunch of dodgy Irish tinkers.

3. damon

Complete with sexist, transphobic beauty contest:

I bet it’s not. I’d guess it might be done in jest and fun.

I see the link that was quoted was by ”Clare Cochrane is a founder of Oxfordshire Reclaim the Night, and a Green Party member, and lives in an ecological housing co-op in Oxford”.

That’s where the problem may lie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcnFAHWf1rw

4. AG1985

The eligibility requirements included “born female” until removed after complaints, and the list is still pretty cringeworthy:

http://www.missearthgirls.co.uk/register.php

I’m not quite sure why you’re so outraged that Clare Cochrane, commenting on sexism at an environmental fair, is involved in both feminist and environmentalist movements.

I don’t even know what to say to someone who thinks that it doesn’t matter that something is sexist and transphobic, as long as it’s fun and in jest.


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