Urban Green Fair 2007
Brockwell Park, South London. (Photos/words © Sun 9th Sept, 2007)
We declare the first Urban Green Fair a success!
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-24.jpg)
We had hoped to put on an Offline tent at the fair, offering a varied fare of acoustic acts, poets, stand up and DJs but the pesky Council's licensing shenanigans meant that it was not to be.
Naturally, we still went along to support this important community event and to enjoy the excellent bill which included:
"Speakers such as Mark Thomas, Peter Tatchell, Cynthia McKinney - ex US Democratic Congresswoman and standing for the Green Party US Presidential nomination, Doug Jewell; ex Liberty Campaigns co-ordinator, Derek Wall; Green Party Principal Speaker, Duncan Law from Transition Town Brixton, plus a host of poets and comedians."
The Urban Green Fair was powered by the wind, the sun and some people and will use virtually no fossil fuel.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-01.jpg) Recycling in action.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-02.jpg) In the transport zone there was a collection of unusual bicycles for people to try out.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-05.jpg) The Solar Cinema.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-03.jpg) Inside the Speaker's Tent.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-04.jpg) Brixton Tea Party.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-06.jpg) Traditional dancing.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-07.jpg) Discussing the issues.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-08.jpg) There was a considerable amount of stalls showcasing and explaining various means of alternative, sustainable energy.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-09.jpg) The second Brixton Tea Party cafe.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-10.jpg) Curious mud ovens.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-11.jpg) Climate Change roadshow.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-12.jpg) Child escapes from the greenhouse gas tent!
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-13.jpg) 'Eco Escape'.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-14.jpg) Vegan Campaigns stall.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-15.jpg) Old ladies on the Stop The War stall.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-16.jpg) Taking it easy.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-17.jpg) Mark Thomas onstage.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-18.jpg) Moments before, a young baby mounted a stage invasion. Mark took it in his stride.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-19.jpg) Big crowd in the Speakers tent for Mark Thomas.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-20.jpg) Curious carrot!
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-21.jpg) Chums at the fair.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-22.jpg) Banner.
![Urban Green Fair, Brockwell Park, Lambeth, South London, Sunday 9th September 2007](images/urban-green-fair-23.jpg) The 'wheelie bin' sound system.
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