GREENING HOMES AND GARDENS DRAWS EAGER CROWDS

13 September 2010

KEEN interest from high numbers of visitors to Transition Black Isle's second Greening Homes and Gardens Day made for an excellent event, organisers report.

Hundreds attended the 'hub' at Findon Hall in Culbokie and went to see green measures in action in homes and gardens across the peninsula. Miserable weather failed to dampen enthusiasm and  feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike has been overwhelmingly positive.

"The exhibition at Findon Hall went very well," said energy group convener Martin Sherring. "Numbers held up and the hall seemed fuller – I think because of the seminars and the fact we had more exhibitors, folk stayed longer.

"I got the impression the general level of interest was a bit more serious and informed than last year, and some of the other exhibitors also thought so."

Teas were provided by pupils from Culbokie Primary School, who also ran a display on their eco-committee's work to green their school. "The team from the school was fantastic and really added a lot to the atmosphere on the day," Martin said. "It was another great event and thanks to all for helping."

The art exhibit the Conch proved popular and films produced by the artists and Transition Scotland should be available soon - watch this website for links!

For more pictures from the day click here.  To browse our local directory, which includes suppliers and installers of renewable technologies based in the area, click here.