This year, I have joined the Envirolution Festival team so thought it fitting to describe what it’s all about. The event returns to Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield in Manchester this Saturday 2nd June from 1-7pm, and it is shaping up to be even bigger and better than ever before.
Envirolution Festival aims to showcase the very best of Manchester and to demonstrate the community spirit that Manchester is famous for. Over the last year or so I’ve spent more time in the city and have warmed to the place more than I’d expected to.
It’s a family event, so there will be activities for all ages. Games, holistic therapies, eco-themed workshops, music and – of course – food. Plant-powered food will be supplied this year in a collaboration with GRUB Manchester, with eight vegan traders lined-up to tempt the palate.
Music will be provided courtesy of The Gaskell Garden Project, who will be providing a “Freedom Matters style shindig”. There will be an eclectic mix of music from local musicians performing throughout the day.
Envirolution’s press release states – “With a focus on inclusivity, Envirolution prides itself on being family friendly, and there are plenty of workshops perfect for kids, including arts and crafts, creating mini pop-up farms, seed bombs and also a fairtrade ground with prizes to be won. Two of the co-creators of The Wonder Inn will be hosting the Healing Fields for the first time; offering workshops that celebrate wellbeing and togetherness – from yoga, drumming & meditation – to sound healing and dream catcher making; and you can treat yourself to a session with one of many highly skilled therapists… with much more to explore and learn about positive transformation”.
Being an eco-themed event, there will be discussions on how to grow your own veg, reduce how much plastic you use and get more involved in local community projects. Additionally, there will be acoustic performances, spoken word artists and dance collectives showing off their talents.
Perhaps one of Envirolution’s more obvious merits is that it makes people more conscious and aware of the environment around them. It then presents this in a way which is both educational and entertaining to everyone, not least those with young families. Both adults and children will be able to learn more about food production, sustainability, recycling, upcycling and health – all valuable in a society which seems obsessed with disposability and consumerism. The workshops which focus on growing your own food and maintaining your wellbeing mean that you’ll not only be having a great day out – you’ll be learning new life skills.
Envirolution Festival 2018 takes place at Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester on Saturday 2nd June starting at 1pm. Entry is free, but what you’ll take away will be invaluable. You’ll have a great day out too.
Photo courtesy of Envirolution
Simon Hewitt 
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