RESIDENTS of Harestock and Littleton met councillors and volunteers at an eco-fair on Saturday, October 7.

A solar-powered train set captured the attention of local people who took the chance to visit stalls about saving home energy, reducing household waste and improving local biodiversity.

Stall holders chatted to people about the local neighbourhood meadow initiative and they took away packets of wildflower and grass seeds for their own garden projects.

Advice about improving the energy efficiency of homes will help to reduce bills this winter and residents could sign up for the loan of the Parish Thermal Imaging Camera to track down spots in their homes where heat escapes.

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Attendees to the eco-fair expressed interest in setting up a local branch of the Winchester Repair Café, and the parish council has said that it is keen to hear from repairers and others who might become part of this – either as a volunteer or a user.

A list of how and where to recycle items locally has been created and is available on the Littleton and Harestock Parish Council website.

Parish councillor Liz Wynn said: “It was a really enjoyable event for everyone involved and linking it to Winchester Green Week and the City's Mass Bike Ride gave it a strong focus. There is definitely local recognition that more needs to be done to tackle the climate emergency.  We are always looking for volunteers to join our group to provide information and to get involved in local initiatives.”