Sustainable Strathspey spreads the word for green pro-action in special day
Grantown became Greentown today for a few sunny, positive hours as the community enjoyed the ‘hands on’ approach to dealing with climate change, energy conservation and wildlife protection.
The Square was packed with people who told the Strathy they had had enough of the gloom and doom of the alarmists in the social and multi media world.
Sustainable Strathspey had organised more than 30 stall holders all willing to give their time and expertise to advising on how everyone could play a part in shaping a more sustainable future for the planet - locally as much as globally.
“It’s good to see so many people here,” celebrated Gus Jones, of the Badenoch and Strathspey Conservation Group, who was particularly impressed at the contribution from Grantown Grammar School who had brought along their fascinating glass ‘hive’ along to demonstrate honey bees at work.
“This stand alone has shown how today is for people of all ages from the very young to the very old.”
“That’s been a very big success today,” said Dr Jones, clearly delighted at the level of interest shown in the animals who feed so many other species through their pollination of plants.
Chairwoman of Sustainable Strathspey Katy Turton told the Strathy the day had gone very well and spread the message of hope: “The people, organisations and charities here have shared their pro-action in embracing sustainability.”
Among the wide range of stands were those of the Cairngorms National Park Authority and the newly-formed local Farmers and Crofters Group.
“It’s been a very worthwhile exercise and it’s good to see how the whole idea of Greentown has grown over the years since it was first raised” said group member - and CNPA board member - John Kirk.
His sentiments were echoed by Kingussie crofter Ruaridh Ormiston who enjoyed spreading the word about the work farmers did on everybody’s behalf.
Thursday’s Strathy will have a report and pictures from the big day.
