On Earth Day 2008, 22nd April, Deepdale Backpackers and Camping will be hosting a whole range of eco friendly organizations for an Earth Day exhibition about the environment, including environmental technology installers, advisors, pressure groups and other related organizations.

Whether you are looking for solar panels, wood chip boiler, LED lights, ground source heat pump, wind turbine, need some advice about how to green up your home or business, want to know more about organics or just fancy a look around Deepdale’s eco-friendly facilities, you are more than welcome.

It doesn’t matter if you are already interested in the environment, want to become more eco friendly or you’re a skeptic.

Who should visit this exhibition:

• Businesses looking to green up their organization
• Companies wanting to save money on services
• Architects and builders wanting to learn about more eco friendly building materials and techniques
• Farmers looking to diversify and needing some inspiration and of course
• Individuals who would like to make their homes more energy efficient

Plans are still being confirmed, so check back soon for more information.

Exhibitors include:

Earthly Ideas: Diversification, Environmental and Marketing Advice

Deepdale Backpackers and Camping: Eco friendly hostel and camping accommodation on the beautiful north Norfolk coast

Sun, Wind and Rain: Installer’s of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine’s and rain water harvesting system’s. Also supply low energy L.E.D lighting, biomass boilers, composters and eco-building materials

Norfolk Solar: Install solar water heating on domestic properties

Eastex: A free service to keep useful materials in circulation via the internet

Mosscliff Environmental Ltd: Suppliers and installers of small wind turbines 1kw to 20kw

Designer Stubble: Builds with straw, timber frame and other natural materials – building that does not cost the earth

Solarworks: Solarworks Ltd have been installing solar hot water and pool heating systems throughout East Anglia for 25 years. Grants available

Earth, Wind and Fire Solar Ltd: Solar thermal products (UK supplier & installer of the T2 flat plate panel). Sales of wood burning stoves for space heating and central heating

Crestmont Ltd: Domestic and larger wormeries, Composts and mulches, Organic wormcast compost

Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre Anglia: Free independent energy saving advice for domestic households on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and sustainable transport

Norfolk County Council: Provides free environmental advice to all Norfolk businesses across a range of environmental issues including waste and recycling, energy and water efficiency, pollution prevention and legal compliance.

Andrew Morton Associates Ltd: Chartered Quantity Surveyors providing cost advice and commercial management of building projects.

Period Property Preservation Ltd: Instand foundation system for environmentally sensitive areas

British Wild Flower Plants: Specialist Wild flower nursery supplying over 400 native plants with known provenance including green roof and grey water treatment plants.

Fisher Energy: Fisher Energy can provide a complete renewable energy solution

Recycling & Waste Management

Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk: The Council provides waste and recycling services to over 1000 businesses in West Norfolk protecting the environment and saving money

Redwood Power Systems Ltd: Design/implementation of building management systems, improving the environment and functionality for its occupants, reducing operational and maintenance costs.

NSP Renewables Ltd: Installers of renewable energy products BRE/Low carbons building registered installer (2142904)

Newborn Nappy Laundry: 100% cotton nappy laundry service

CPRE Norfolk: The Campaign to Protect Rural England have led research on Green Buildings in Norfolk – booklets, exhibitions, presentations and tours – come and find out more about the campaign.

GreenFinder: Showcasing the best eco friendly products and services online and at green events and exhibitions throughout the U.K

Magnotherapy UK: Magnetic fuel saving/limescale reduction devices for vehicles, heating & plumbing systems. Works for gas, oil, petrol, diesel & water.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Working to protect and promote Norfolk’s wildlife, helping people identify what they can do to help wildlife in their areas. They will be a sustainability quiz for people to do, resources to buy and free wildlife advice on offer.

RSPB: The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing – help us keep it that way.

Dipetane Distribution: Dipetane Fuel Treatment improves fuel economy aprox 10% whilst lowering smoke 50% and emissions 25%. For Petrol, Diesel, Biodiesel and Heating oil.

More exhibitors will be announced in due course.

If you would like to exhibit or to find out more information about exhibitors please visit: www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/earthday

Press Release:

Deepdale Backpackers and Camping have just been awarded the Gold Award by the Green Tourism Business Scheme, the highest award available.

Since Deepdale Backpackers opened five years ago, they’ve won awards for both the environmental nature of the business and the quality of the product they provide. These awards include the Tourism in Norfolk Sustainable Tourism Award, Food and Farming Industry Award for Rural Regeneration and the Best Rural Retailer Diversification Award.

Being awarded the Gold Award by the Green Tourism Business Scheme confirms the environmental status of Deepdale and bench marks them against over 1400 businesses in the United Kingdom.

The customers of Deepdale have always been involved with the green sides of the business, from recycling their rubbish to getting involved with the annual conservation weekend. In fact many customers come back year after year because Deepdale makes such a big effort to reduce their impact on the environment. In 2007 Deepdale supplied over 29,000 bed nights in the hostels, on the campsite and in their tipis.

To win the Gold Award, Deepdale had to be inspected and to keep the Gold status the facilities will be inspected regularly to check they are moving forward with their green policy, installing new technologies and continuing to reduce the carbon footprint of the business.

All businesses wanting to be graded under the Green Tourism Business Scheme, must also first be graded for the quality of their product by Quality in Tourism. This means that the business isn’t just green, but also provides a quality service. Deepdale Backpackers and Camping have received 4 stars in this scheme, and would have 5 stars if there were carpets in the bedrooms. However the managing partner, Alister Borthwick, points out, “Why would we want to cover the beautiful floor boards we have upstairs? And we have underfloor heating, so the floor is always warm.”

“Burnham Deepdale is home to one of the country’s best backpacker hostels,
around which activities pool.”

Lonely Planet – Great Britain Guide

The Green Tourism Business Scheme has been running since 1997 and is the largest and most established scheme of its type in the world. The scheme is recognized by UK national and regional government as a crucial part of its drive towards sustainability. Their aim is to build on this strong position and ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of sustainable tourism in the future.

Deepdale has been working with environmental organizations, from advisers to installers, for many years. In fact Jason Borthwick, the other partner in the business, now offers consultancy with his company Earthly Ideas.

To celebrate the Gold Award and Earth Day, an international day about the environment, Deepdale is holding the North Norfolk Coast Earth Day Event on 22^nd April, in the grounds of Deepdale Backpackers and Camping. This event will run from 10am to 4pm and is FREE to attend for the general public and businesses who would like to meet installers, pressure groups, advisors or have a look around the eco friendly facilities of Deepdale Farm.

Companies wishing to exhibit at Deepdale on 22^nd April are more than welcome. If they visit www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/earthday they’ll find all the information they need.

For more information on the facilities at Deepdale Backpackers and Camping and the eco friendly aspects of the business please visit www.deepdalefarm.co.uk or call into the site in Burnham Deepdale, approximately half way between Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea on the A149 coast road.

Related: Burnham Deepdale, England: Eco-friendly get away

Hello Travelers!

Burnham Deepdale is a picture perfect, low key and culturally fulfilling tourist destination outside the big city and off the beaten path. Only two hours northeast of London on the North Norfolk Coast, which has the official designation of ‘an area of outstanding natural beauty’, Burnham Deepdale offers numerous activities including: walking tours, cooking classes, yacht-master courses, classes on how to Green Up your business and home and during November and December seal pups can be seen on nearby Blakeny Point.

As a true budget travel destination there are typical and not-so-typical reasonably priced accommodations such as a traditional backpacker hostel, a group backpacker hostel (for larger groups), camping and authentic Sioux Native American style tipis (teepees to some people).

For those looking to indulge in the local scene they must do so early as the local pubs, The Jolly Sailors and The White Horse , which also provides accommodations, close at 11pm.

Burnam Deepdale is a fantastic escape to get inspired and recharged. The area offers plenty of activity, natural beauty, delicious seafood and a variety of accommodations that will not break the budget; in fact, the moderate prices will help travelers get back on budget.

Happy Travels and enjoy the North Norfolk Coast

More research:

Visit www.deepdalefarm.co.uk and www.earthlyideas.co.uk for information on Burnham Deepdal and the surrounding area. These sites provide information on the weather, transportation, activities and how to book the accommodations mentioned in this article.