“Everyone is invited” to be part of a brighter tomorrow at new festival in Cheltenham

TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle will be the star attraction at a unique family festival in Cheltenham organised by The Midcounties Co-operative.

The Fairer Living Festival is a free-to-attend-event, which is open to everyone. It will bring together social enterprises, environmental organisations, community groups, charities, local producers and colleagues from across Midcounties to harness the power of co-operation in creating a fairer, greener and more equal society.

Phil Ponsonby, Chief Executive, The Midcounties Co-operative, said: “We’re inviting everyone to join us at the Fairer Living Festival and be a part of creating a brighter tomorrow. This is going to be an amazing and inspirational day and we can’t wait to welcome people to learn more about the power of co-operation and how, by working together, we can all make a positive difference in our communities and for the planet.”

There will be panel discussions on issues such as easy steps we can all take to tackle the climate crisis, and a special social purpose forum showcasing scores of private, public and charitable businesses and groups who are all united by a focus on social impact over profit, allowing people to learn more about their work and how they can get involved.

There will also be a host of family fun events and entertainment including a farmers market - with over 25 local suppliers sampling and selling local produce - children’s fun area with face painting and design your own t-shirt activities, live music and cooking demonstrations. A unique mass art project will also take place on the day as well as a special jobs fair.

The Fairer Living Festival will take place on Saturday 13 May at the Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse from 11.30am-3.30pm. It will include exclusive discounts for Midcounties members: including £75 off a holiday booking, 10% saving at the pop-up Your Co-op Food store, money off ultra broadband packages, a £50 reduction off a Fairphone mobile bundle ad £100 discount for childcare registrations.

Anyone interested in attending the Fairer Living Festival can book a free place here