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Blue Ribbon Village 2010
Sat 11 – Sun 12 September 2010 / 12 noon - 7pm
Potters Fields Park
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Photo: Barry Lewis
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Photo: Jules Howard
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Photo: Kate Forde
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Photo: Barry Lewis
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Photo: Barry Lewis
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The Blue Ribbon Village is the Thames Festival’s family-friendly, interactive river and environment zone. Decorated by beautiful flags made by artist Shona Watt, Potters Fields Park is the place to explore the river’s wildlife, the industries it supports and its history.
Kayaking demonstrations by members of the Westminster Boating Base, a display boat hosted by the Maritime Volunteer Service and cups of lifeboat tea are just some of the activities provided by Thames-based groups this year.
An official partner in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, the Blue Ribbon Village is also the place to find out about protecting natural habitats and the UK’s diverse animal species.
Wildlife Man
Find out about the everyday wildlife in rivers and ponds by taking part in a mini pond-dipping workshop.
River of Flowers
Learn how to grow and use wild flowers to make herbal products and delicious recipes!
London Beekeepers Association
Be introduced to a hive of bees, learn how they make honey and why they’re currently at threat.
Whale of a Time Workshop
Have a go at modeling your favourite animal out of clay whilst finding out about endangered species.
Crashseventy – Wacky Ambulance
All welcome at Crashseventy’s 1960 vintage ambulance where Carry On-style doctors and nurses create prosthetic wounds for young and old.
The Amazing Cycle Powered Answer to Everything Machine
Join Professor Kayoss and his host of recycled puppets for 40 minutes of hilarious environmental awareness.
Canoe Polo
Watch a canoe polo match between Westminster Boating Base and Shadwell Basin on Sunday, 2.30 - 4pm, on the river by Tower Bridge.
The following stallholders are confirmed:
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Kenya Jacaranda Restoration Project
London Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
ThamesArt
Thames Explorer Trust – games and lifeboat tea
Thames Rivers Restoration Trust
ZSL - Zoological Society London
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We’re all looking forward to meeting visitors to the Blue Ribbon Village in this the
2010 International Year of Biodiversity. Come and find out how you can help Greenpeace to protect what’s left of the world’s rain forests. We’ll sign you up to our campaign and maybe you’d like to join those who have already become our Forest Defenders.
By Bob Wilson on Thu 2 September 2010
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