GreenFest West Berkshire 2025
Saturday 5 April, 10.30am to 3pm, St Bart's School in Newbury
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West Berkshire Green Exchange is thrilled to announce that we are bringing you GreenFest 2025, and with huge thanks to the many local groups and volunteers who are so generously sharing their time and expertise.
This follows on from the very popular GreenFest 2022, which was held in Hampstead Norreys and brought together people from all over West Berkshire. We are bringing GreenFest to a brand new venue: St Bart's School in Newbury. GreenFest 2025 will inspire, educate, excite and enthuse, with engaging stalls, hands-on activities*, and fascinating talks, as well as sustainable food & drink vendors, and great music from Kennet Radio. Best of all, entry and all our activities and talks are free and it's for all the family. To help with our planning, please register your interest in coming to GreenFest on Eventbrite, as well as your interest in attending any of our brilliant talks and workshops. |
What is GreenFest?
Run entirely by volunteers, it is an inspirational, interactive and fun festival, helping you make a positive impact on nature and climate in West Berkshire and beyond. All in the indoor spaces at St Bart's School, so you (and we!) don't need to worry about the weather.
✨ Be inspired to take meaningful action for the planet.
✨ Discover local organisations and services making a difference.
✨ Connect with local environmental groups and like-minded changemakers.
✨ Enjoy music, crafts, cooking demo's & nature-inspired activities.
✨ Build lasting relationships and support networks to continue making an impact beyond the event.
GreenFest is all about celebrating community, creativity, and the power of collective action. Find out more by listening to our recent podcast with 4legsradio Local Eco Show.
Let's come together to create a brighter, greener future!
✨ Be inspired to take meaningful action for the planet.
✨ Discover local organisations and services making a difference.
✨ Connect with local environmental groups and like-minded changemakers.
✨ Enjoy music, crafts, cooking demo's & nature-inspired activities.
✨ Build lasting relationships and support networks to continue making an impact beyond the event.
GreenFest is all about celebrating community, creativity, and the power of collective action. Find out more by listening to our recent podcast with 4legsradio Local Eco Show.
Let's come together to create a brighter, greener future!
Food & Drink
A festival wouldn't be a festival without delicious food and drink! So that's what we will have.
- Coffees, teas, & cookies
- Ewhurst Park beef burgers, and Mexican and Middle Eastern street food
- vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and everything in between
Travelling to GreenFest
GreenFest is being held at St Bart's School, which champions sustainable practices and has some aspirational goals for the future. The site also has some nature and wildlife areas that we will use on the day.
Please note that no animals, other than assistance dogs, shall ordinarily be allowed in school buildings or on the school premises, and smoking and vaping is not permitted anywhere on site, including the car parks and all
external grounds.
St Bart's School is on Buckingham Road, between Andover Road and Enborne Road, Newbury, Berkshire. RG14 6JP.
Help create a healthier environment by walking or cycling, or travelling by train and bus. Or, why not try "Park and Stride"? Park a short distance away (please park considerately) and get some steps in by walking to the venue. Not only will this ensure good air quality and visitor safety, but also that parking spaces are available for those who need them most. The site has a one-way system and a 5mph speed limit. Please park responsibly, observing all restrictions including not mounting the kerbs.
Let's work together for a more sustainable and inclusive event - if possible, leave your car at home.
St Bart’s has undercover storage for 144 bicycles.
Buses from Newbury Town Centre to GreenFest
Bus route 2, operated by Newbury & District, is scheduled to depart Newbury Wharf bus station (Bay B) at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00.
Bus 2 also serves Market Street (Stop M) close to Newbury Rail Station approximately 2 minutes later.
Travel time approximately 6 minutes.
Alight at the ‘St Barts School’ stop in Enborne Road beside Buckingham Road, from where it is a short walk along Buckingham Road to the school campus.
There is also one departure on bus route 7, operated by Stagecoach, scheduled to depart Newbury Wharf bus station (Bay D) at 12:30, setting down in Andover Road opposite St Barts School around 6 minutes later.
Heading back to Newbury by bus
Hail bus 2 at the ‘St Barts School’ stop in Enborne Road opposite Buckingham Road; scheduled departures towards town at 10:48, 11:48, 12:48, 13:48, 14:48 and 15:48.
For latest updates on Newbury & District buses including live bus tracking and advance tickets, download the Newbury & District app, or visit www.newburyanddistrict.co.uk/services/
Please note that no animals, other than assistance dogs, shall ordinarily be allowed in school buildings or on the school premises, and smoking and vaping is not permitted anywhere on site, including the car parks and all
external grounds.
St Bart's School is on Buckingham Road, between Andover Road and Enborne Road, Newbury, Berkshire. RG14 6JP.
Help create a healthier environment by walking or cycling, or travelling by train and bus. Or, why not try "Park and Stride"? Park a short distance away (please park considerately) and get some steps in by walking to the venue. Not only will this ensure good air quality and visitor safety, but also that parking spaces are available for those who need them most. The site has a one-way system and a 5mph speed limit. Please park responsibly, observing all restrictions including not mounting the kerbs.
Let's work together for a more sustainable and inclusive event - if possible, leave your car at home.
St Bart’s has undercover storage for 144 bicycles.
Buses from Newbury Town Centre to GreenFest
Bus route 2, operated by Newbury & District, is scheduled to depart Newbury Wharf bus station (Bay B) at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00.
Bus 2 also serves Market Street (Stop M) close to Newbury Rail Station approximately 2 minutes later.
Travel time approximately 6 minutes.
Alight at the ‘St Barts School’ stop in Enborne Road beside Buckingham Road, from where it is a short walk along Buckingham Road to the school campus.
There is also one departure on bus route 7, operated by Stagecoach, scheduled to depart Newbury Wharf bus station (Bay D) at 12:30, setting down in Andover Road opposite St Barts School around 6 minutes later.
Heading back to Newbury by bus
Hail bus 2 at the ‘St Barts School’ stop in Enborne Road opposite Buckingham Road; scheduled departures towards town at 10:48, 11:48, 12:48, 13:48, 14:48 and 15:48.
For latest updates on Newbury & District buses including live bus tracking and advance tickets, download the Newbury & District app, or visit www.newburyanddistrict.co.uk/services/
Moe detailed information about travel, including parking, is available on the button near the top of this page, or here.
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How can such a great day out be free?
GreenFest has grown out of the shared concern many of us have for nature and climate. GreenFest will bring us together to celebrate the great work being done locally, and to support each other to become even more sustainable. All the organisers, stall-holders, speakers, and other volunteers are willing giving their time and skills for free. This event couldn't happen without the much-appreciated support of local businesses and councils, which covers the cost of venue hire, advertising, and insurance, and will also allow us to plan further events over the year. Please visit the Good Exchange webpage if you would like to make a donation. |
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Zones
Did you know that our impact on nature and climate can be roughly split into 4 areas:
- The food we buy,
- How we heat our homes,
- How we travel
- The products and services we use
Food
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Food and Farming
Learn more about sustainable farming practices, which diet options you could adopt to reduce your impact on nature and climate, and how to reduce food waste. |
Home
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Home: Choosing Clean and Efficient Home Energy
Learn how can you reduce your energy bills through improved insulation and draught-proofing. Find out more about the importance of good ventilation systems. Discuss if your home could be suitable for a heat pump, solar panels or battery storage. |
Travel
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Travel
Find out how to reduce your carbon footprint by making different travel choices. There will be electric vehicles to look at, and EV owners to chat to. There will also be information about charging if you don't have off-street parking. |
Stuff
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Stuff: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Every product we buy needs energy to create it. Consuming less will reduce your carbon footprint. Find out what can be repaired, repurposed and redesigned to give it a new lease of life, as well as local recycling options. |
Nature
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Nature
We live in one of the most nature-depleted countries on the planet. Creating spaces for, and learning how to help wildlife through wildlife gardening, will not only help them, but also your own mental health and wellbeing. |
Community
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Community
No GreenFest would be complete without 'Community'. Community underpins everything we do, including organising and being part of the event. Discover more about starting conversations, joining local groups, volunteering and more. |
Want to do more?
We need volunteers to help us organise the event and on the day itself. Can you spare some time to help out before with ad-hoc admin tasks. A few hours here and there would be greatly appreciated. We would also like help putting up posters, and sharing information on social media.
And / or on the 5th April:
Please email us at [email protected]
And / or on the 5th April:
- Help with setting up
- Help with welcoming people as they arrive
- Help with car parking.
- Help directing people to talks and answering questions
Please email us at [email protected]
