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23
Oct 2021
Horticap holds open weekend as part of climate festival
Harrogate charity Horticap is holding open days today and tomorrow to encourage children and families to learn how to protect their local environment.
The open days are part of the Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition climate action festival, which is being held in the run up to the UN climate change festival COP26 in Glasgow.
Horticap, a charity-run nursery on Otley Road that provides horticulture training for people with disabilities, is hosting stands by charities and businesses.
The weekend aims to get people involved in environmental efforts and highlight the importance of recycling and protecting local green spaces.
The event is being staged by Horticap and Pinewoods Conservation Group.
Lucy Hind, from Pinewoods Conservation Group, organised rock painting for children and gave information to people on how they can use the green space around them.
She said:
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Other exhibitors include Harrogate District Biodiversity Action Group, Essential Needs and Cone Exhange.
Donated scrap
Chris Powell, community champion at Cone Exchange, talked about the Bettys and Taylors community project in Starbeck, which turns donated scrap into usable products and crafts.
Mr Powell said he was at the event to make people aware of the project and to raise some money for charities with their products.
Phil Airey, operations manager at Horticap, said:
The stands will be back open tomorrow 10-4pm.
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