Hereford to host EarthWatch event

To mark World Environment Day 2008, the EarthWatch event will take place in Hereford, from Saturday, June 7 until Monday, June 9.

Aims of the event are to raise local awareness of climate change and other environmental issues, while empowering local people and communities to take action to minimise their impact on the environment. This will promote sustainability by building new and strengthening existing community networks.

Some of Herefordshire Council's own climate change initiatives will be represented at the event. These will include offering advice on the grants and energy-saving measures available to people in the county.

Andrew Powell, Herefordshire Council's energy efficiency administrator, who will be at the event said: "As a council, it is important we help to educate the county's residents about what they can do to limit their impact on the environment.

"Our energy efficiency grants and advice can make a real difference because the more efficiently energy is used, the lower domestic fuel bills will be. Thermal comfort also offers positive benefits to an individual's health.

The event is free to attend. It is open to all on the Saturday and Sunday. The event will comprise an exhibition, fun activities for adults and children, stands, talks and films presented over three days at the Kindle Centre in the South Wye area of Hereford.

Schools will be invited to attend by appointment on Monday, June 9.

People attending will be able to learn more about the evidence for, the science behind and the potential effects of climate change as well as receiving practical tips on how to reduce their individual carbon and environmental footprints.

For more details please contact Christianne Wakeham on 01547 560021 or 07740 680568, email christianne@kyreoak.co.uk