Sustainable Seas

The Sustainable Seas Festival will welcome individuals and organisations concerned about ensuring our seas and waterways are free from pollution.

Taking place on Saturday 20 June, between 11am–5pm at East Quay, by Exeter Canal Basin, the festival is free for anyone to attend.
The event is being organised by Exeter Heritage Harbour Group, a partnership of Exeter Canal & Quay Trust, The Friends of Exeter Ship Canal & Heritage Harbour and Exeter City Council.

For those interested in all things maritime and conservation, the event will be an eye-opening experience and packed with fun for the whole family.

The following activities and displays from participating groups will be taking place for people of all ages to get involved in:

– Traditional maritime craft practitioners
– Historic Vessels open to visit
– Lectures, talks and films in the adjacent Haven Banks Centre.
– Music and song
– ‘Get Afloat’ opportunities
– Farmer’s Market in the Piazza

Timetable

11am – Event opens with various stalls and activities
11am – 5pm: Have a go-sessions (Haven Banks)
11am – 11.30am: Tess & the D’Urbervilles (entrance to East Quay)
12pm – 1pm: Panel – Wooden Boatbuilding into the Future (Co-create Studios)
2pm – 2.30pm: Odyssey: a journey into recycling ocean plastics (Co-Create Studios)

Contact:

heritageharbour@exetercustomhouse.co.uk