Repair and reuse were the key themes at this year’s Didcot Eco Fair.

The event, held earlier this month at Cornerstone Arts Centre, showcased a range of sustainable goods and services, including clothing repair services, upcycled homewares, and reusable items.

Hundreds of locals attended the family-friendly fair, which was organised by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, with the support of community action group Sustainable Didcot.

Stallholders offered a wide variety of products, ranging from sustainable clothing, jewellery, skincare, and beauty products, to upcycled lamps, handmade goods, and electric bikes.

Fixers from the Didcot Repair Café and volunteers from the Swish group of Sustainable Didcot were present to demonstrate how people can save money and resources by repairing and swapping items.

The event also catered to children, with free activities and storytelling by Sustainable Didcot, along with craft sessions run by Orinoco Scrapstore.

Councillor Robin Bennett, deputy leader of South Oxfordshire District Council and cabinet member for economic development and regeneration, said: "Once again, it was great to see the variety and quality of local sustainable businesses on display, including some in the repair business.

"We are looking to encourage the reduction of waste, and that begins by extending the life of what we already have."

Councillor Helen Pighills, Vale of White Horse District Council cabinet member for community health and wellbeing, said: "While we were pleased to offer a platform for small companies offering climate-friendly goods and services, it was also lovely that so many children were able to come and enjoy the activities on offer, so we can get the ‘green’ message to the younger generation."

The fair featured a wide range of stallholders and activities, including the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, Community Action Group Oxfordshire, and a clothes swap run by Sustainable Didcot.

The Crafter Emporium offered refill products, while the Dorcus Dress Project provided sewing demonstrations and activities.

Ducky Zebra showcased sustainable clothing, and Earthwise Girls displayed reusable period products.

There were also handmade cards and gifts from Fereverie Handmade, and handmade jewellery and gifts from Lovely Oxford.

Mountain Mania Cycles offered test rides on bikes, including e-bikes, and Orinoco Scrapstore ran a craft workshop for both children and adults.

The Quirky Sewist offered handmade items for purchase and a mending service.

The event was supported by Sustainable Didcot, a community action group of residents with a shared interest in the environment, sustainable living, and climate change awareness.