In pictures: large crowd attends the fifth annual Ecofest event at Pump Room Gardens in Leamington

It was Warwick District Council’s fifth annual celebration of everything sustainable to encourage people to shrink their carbon footprint, make healthier eating choices, and explore local green spaces.

Attractions for this year’s event included performances of acrobatic dance show Forests, followed by workshops with theatre company RoguePlay to make origami birds using bamboo paper, learn-to-cycle, yoga and mending shop sessions, a wide variety of craft and food and drink stalls, and sets from local musicians on the bandstand.

Among more than 40 groups participating, Warwickshire Beekeepers Association gave a hive demonstration behind protective netting, and charity Act on Energy offered advice on reducing power usage and options for energy-saving home upgrades.

Since it first began in 2019, EcoFest has attracted more than 7,500 visitors and it has now become a staple part of Leamington’s events calendar.