News & Updates
Darlington Building Society supports Festival of Thrift
Darlington Building Society is proudly sponsoring this year’s Festival of Thrift, helping to support the financial futures of festival-goers in
Festival of Thrift Workshop Tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for a series of thrifty superskills sessions at this year’s tenth anniversary Festival of Thrift
The Answers Dance Performance Call Out
Would you like to take part in a new outdoor dance performance The Answers at Festival of Thrift this year?
The Queens Baton Relay is coming to Redcar!
On the 14th July at 9am a special Event will mark the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay as it visits
Fishing for the Truth
Is sustainable fishing a myth? Maybe we should just stop eating fish altogether? These are the questions on the minds
Festival of Thrift announces advance highlights for tenth anniversary event at Kirkleatham
Festival of Thrift organisers are inviting visitors to join them and party in true thrifty style at its tenth anniversary
Festival of Thrift announces new location for 2023
Festival of Thrift organisers have announced plans to relocate for its 2023 celebration of sustainable living.  After seven joyful years based
£10k Green Power Challenge announced by Festival of Thrift
Businesses from the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and across the North East are being asked to put their green thinking
Rewilding – What is it all about? And does it really matter?
Rewilding – What is it all about? And does it really matter? Even in the midst of a climate crisis,
Paper Making Workshops Redcar Sea Front
The community team will be offering paper making workshops throughout the weekend. Catch them on their trike on Redcar Sea
Village of Light Event
Community of Thrift will be at the Village of Light event on 12th & 13th March, 6.30pm – 9pm. The
Digital Training Workshop
Digital Training Workshop with @jasonbiggerpicture at The Palace Hub, Redcar – Filming the Cardboard Animal Workshop by @lottiesmith. Next free
Highlights announced for Festival of Thrift’s tenth anniversary year
Festival of Thrift organisers have unveiled a series of highlights for 2022 to mark the event’s decade of sustainable celebrations. Top
THE BUILD UP TO GREENER CONSTRUCTION – LISTEN AGAIN
Construction is the biggest contributor to CO2 emissions globally, a whopping 39% of the total. Surprised? Change may be overdue
Festival’s boost to green economy
This year’s Festival of Thrift delivered a huge boost to the region’s green economy with visitors spending record amounts on
Thank You from Festival of Thrift
Thanks go to: OUR STAFF TEAM Since Festival 2019  Jo Deans, Tim Garbutt, Sandra Gibbs, Della Haq, Kate James,Tracy Kidd, Rachel Laycock, Adam Long, Maddie Maughan, Peter Neal, Simon Preston, Cara Pringle, Rachel
