Big Switch Off Day, Saturday 28 March (10am – 4pm), Bedford Square, Exeter.

Range of stalls and activities to raise awareness of saving energy in the home and climate change, including a visit from Brigit Strawbridge's 'Big Green Bus' (see below). Series of short talks and workshops throughout the day, including a talk by 'It's Not Easy Being Green's' TV presenter Dick Strawbridge on renewable energy at 1pm and low energy light bulb and green bag giveaways. James Strawbridge will also be on hand with advice on alternative energy. For further information contact Kathryn Lamble on 01392 265669 or email environmental.co-ordinator@exeter.gov.uk.

Information about the Big Green Bus: The eco-bus is a showcase for sustainable living – the fittings, flooring, paints, textiles and lighting have all been carefully chosen from recycled or sustainable sources, to demonstrate some of the choices you can make in your own home. The bus is packed with energy-saving ideas and devices, water-saving gadgets, natural products for skincare and cleaning, examples of eco-friendly insulation, eco-paints and clothing made from sustainable crops, wormeries, composting systems and recycled garden containers, and much more besides. Outside, we have more interactive displays and a 'pedal powered smoothie maker'! For more information see The Big Green Idea

Once we're at the event on Saturday, we have teamed up with...
Easygreen Exeter http://www.easygreenexeter.org/
Low Carbon Exeter http://www.lowcarbonexeter.org.uk/ and
Energy Saving Trust South West http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Energy-Saving-Trust-advice-centre-South-West to create a sort of one (bus) stop shop!

All the above organisations will be sending people along for the day to help out and talk to bus visitors, and direct them to local help and follow-up support if they require it.