To mark this historic occasion, CAT will host a birthday carnival with speakers, workshops, music and much more on the 2nd of August.
There will be a panel discussion from Adrian Ramsay (CAT CEO), Paul Allen (Zero Carbon Britain) Joan Walley (Labour MP and chair of the Environmental Audit Committee), Doug Parr (Greenpeace) and Natalie Bennett (Green Party leader). Also in attendance will be Cynog Dafis (Plaid Cymru and Trustee of CAT), William Powell (Welsh Assembly Member) and Dai Speake (Mayor of Machynlleth), who will open the occasion.
With free entry throughout the day, visitors can learn how to take part in a straw bale building workshop, carve a wooden bowl or get to grips with basic carpentry. There will be tours of the prolific organic gardens, rammed earth buildings, woods and wildlife areas.
Film screenings, children’s activities, market stalls, live music and bicycle displays will bring ‘the Quarry’ to life. Throughout the day the CAT restaurant will offer its fresh seasonal specialties, and visitors can try the new ‘Quarry Ruby Ale’ – an ale brewed for the occasion by Cader Ales in Dolgellau.
Adrian Ramsey, ceo at the Centre for Alternative Technology, said: “Our 40th anniversary is not only a chance to look back on the incredible impacts of CAT over the last 40 years, but it is also a chance to look forward to the next 40.
“For one special day, we’ll welcome members, students and alumni, former staff and volunteers, neighbours, friends and supporters as we look back on the achievements of the environmental movement and showcase the best in sustainable solutions.”