The Waste Not Want Not Summer Fair took place at The Street on Lower Clark Street on Wednesday, June 12.
Around 200 people attended the fair which was designed to encourage visitors to learn about local heritage skills that could help them to save money, get creative and be more self-sufficient.
Adults and children tried their hand at activities including mini wormery making, solar light jar making, hand and machine sewing, spinning and weaving, and watched demonstrations on lemon curd making.
They were also encouraged to try blacksmithing, build their own bird box and taste free seafood.
Supported through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the event was part of a series of activity-based events and workshops that bring people together to build community, develop understanding of the ways in which heritage skills can help save money and boost resilience, and show how the use of these skills can benefit the climate and nature.
CaVCA’s Strategic Development Officer David Stone said: “We had hundreds of people turn up to try the various hands on experiences.
“All of the activities were designed to help people to save money and reduce their impact on the environment.
“It was a great day, really successful with a nice vibe. Everything went down very well.
“We had a flip chart to see which activities they had enjoyed most, and one young girl just put ‘everything!’”
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Rachel Benson works the spinning wheel with organiser David Stone Photo: Richard Ponter
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Katie Andrews Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Wilder Community Engagement Officer and Caroline Hill, Wild Eye Project Manager, at their stall Photo: Richard Ponter
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Vicki meets Melanie on her textile weavers and spinners stall Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Waste Not Want Not Event at The Street...Chef Martin Helbrow during his demonstration pic Richard Ponter
Chef Martin Helbrow during his lemon curd making demonstration Photo: Richard Ponter