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. . . . . a festival that celebrates today to help save tomorrow.

A tomorrow where we use the technology we have now to generate our own heat and power so we no longer fear the next electricity bill.

A tomorrow when fuel costs finally persuade folks to treat driving and flying as the luxury it once was but where modern technology enables us to work locally and be effective globally.

A tomorrow where wilding of our national parks is seen as a solution to water shortages and carbon sinks as well as a place to celebrate nature’s rekindled diversity.

A tomorrow where we all start to appreciate our gardens not just for their beauty but for what they can provide in food and even fuel, a tomorrow that sees the results of enthusiastic planting in our urban areas or corporate lawn deserts into beautiful gardens that would shame the Elizabethans.

A tomorrow when none of the electricity generated in the nuclear fission generator eyesore close by is needed by anyone in the District.

This is not a time of despair or denial. It is a time to realise what we already have and learn how we can use our knowledge, innovation and consideration to live a full and wonderful life that works with our planet and not against it.

A peaceful prosperous healthy planet. This is our little bit towards just that and Lancaster, with a cornucopia of thriving landscapes, universities, and local businesses (including many superb ale houses) is as beautiful a place to start as any.

The One Planet Festival folks would like to thank everyone who took part last year and guaranteed our being able to build on the success of 2008 in 2009. We have even more goodies in store this year!

If you have any comments, good or bad, please email us at info@oneplanetfestival.com

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• The Sustainability Exposition •

with music, speaker events, and local organic refreshments including a local ale festival. Many stalls from local, regional and national businesses, organisations, community groups, universities and schools showcasing their energy efficiency and renewable energy products, services and projects. Last year's garden installation (all plants you could eat) was a huge (and heavy) success. This year's theme will be the home with an eco-home installation planned as the Expo centrepiece with stalls inside and out.

• The Film festival •
with panel discussions hosted by the Dukes Cinema raising awareness about climate change and sustainable practices. In 2009 it is planned that the Dukes will also run a short film competition for young people in the area. The winning film will be shown during the festival.

• The Music Festival •

is hosted by existing venues in the City. Bicycle generators were built to power the sound systems for acoustic acts, sustainable tariffs and/or waste oil driven PAs were available for electric acts.

• The Speaker Events •
The Dukes Playhouse hosted talks and workshops through the weekend, with keynote speakers, addressing the challenge of climate change and proactive individual and community solutions and various speakers were also presenting during the Sustainability Exposition.