Winchester Cathedral marked the end of Green Week with a special Evensong service.

The event on Sunday, September 29 saw those involved in the care of land, woodlands, waterways, and air, receiving four banners made by attendees.

These were carried out of the cathedral to symbolise the shared responsibility of sustainability within the community.

The service was described as "joyful" and "meaningful," celebrating the conclusion of the seventh annual festival promoting a sustainable future.

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During the week a botanical printing workshop took place with Winchester School of Art (Image: Winchester Green Week) More than 50 organisations participated in the week-long event, including the City Museum, Emmaus, Winchester School of Art and the University of Winchester.

Their contributions ranged from walks in nature and workshops to exhibitions.

Businesses, charity shops and designers collaborated for a charity shop fashion show at Brooks Shopping Centre.

Winchester City Council, WinACC, churches, the Environment Centre, Hampshire market gardens, Incredible Edible Winchester, The Nutshell, Winchester BID, Thursday Design Studio, and various community groups across the district also took part.

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Emmaus took copper out from broken electrical items for recycling (Image: Winchester Green Week) These groups hosted climate cafes, among other activities.

Winchester Green Week is an annual event that offers opportunities for everyone to respond to climate and nature challenges.

The week encourages individuals to take action, create, discuss, learn, and connect with others in an effort to become more environmentally friendly.

A spokesperson for the event said: "Thank you to all who took part."

The event aims to involve the wider community in sustainability efforts, encouraging people to work together in facing climate and nature challenges.

In addition to promoting sustainability, Winchester Green Week also focuses on fostering a sense of community.

The event allows individuals and organisations to connect over shared interests and goals, strengthening the community as a whole.

The organisers of Winchester Green Week expressed their gratitude to all who participated in the event, highlighting the importance of community involvement in sustainability efforts.

The annual festival continues to grow, involving more organisations and individuals each year in the fight for a more sustainable future.