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Weirdigans is an Organic, Solar-Powered, Vegetarian Festival Cafe. Photos Food
& Drinks...Are exclusively organic. We
use fairtrade produce where possible, and try to source fresh
ingredients locally. Everything
is vegetarian and we have vegan options. Menu Venue...The cafe inhabits a 30' x 20' green canvas Bedouin-style
tent. A sunshine-yellow tent lining, colourful rugs and rustic benches ensure that the cafe atmosphere is warm, cosy, comfy,
friendly, relaxed - "like your own front
room, but in the middle of a festival", remarked one happy
customer.
We create a small garden area with benches, flowers and flags and at
night we sparkle with fairy-lights.
Energy... Our lights and music are solar-powered. We use a self-built 12-volt LED lighting system which is very energy efficient as well as being unique and beautiful. We use real crockery not disposables and we reuse, recycle or compost as much of our waste as possible. Ethos...We run the Cafe in an ethical and co-operative way. All Weirdigans take turns at washing-up, serving tea and preparing food. There’s no owner or manager raking in profits. We take minimum wages and some of us do a lot of work on a voluntary basis because our priority is making Weirdigans a more eco, more lovely venue. Extra
things we do... Acoustic Music - We co-host an Acoustic Space with The Wierdstring Band at Solfest, Eden Festival and Knockengorroch's World Ceilidh; we encourage unplugged performances and late-night music sessions at these and other festivals. Birthday Cakes! - If you want to surprise a friend with a birthday cake at a festival, tell us a day or so in advance and we'll put aside a cake of your choice to be presented at a pre-arranged time complete with candles and fanfare. It'll set you back £12 (a discount on slice-by-slice price). Go on, spoil a mate! Education
& Campaigning
- We Weirdigans are passionate about Green issues. Mama Weirdigan's (Hebden Bridge Hostel) - Weirdigans latest project: tucked into a wooded hillside overlooking Hebden Bridge, our Hostel provides affordable, comfortable accommodation for independent travellers, walkers, backpackers and Weirdigan regulars in this unique South Pennine town. Tent Rental & Organic Bars - We sometimes provide tented venues & organic bars for private events - parties, weddings, handfastings, festivals, camps... please get in touch if you'd like us to come to yours. LEDfantastic - Dave Weirdigan advises on, supplies and installs low energy, long-lasting 12-volt LED lighting for homes, vehicles and venues. Learn more at his LED workshops and via his website. Official bits...Weirdigans has membership of NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) and is registered with Calderdale Council. References and copies of all legal documents (insurance, Health & Safety policy, Food Hygiene & 1st Aid certificates, fire safety checks etc.) can be provided on request. Site hosted by Green ISP/Green WebHost |