Showing love for our great city and it's future

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Mar 2018, 10:32 GMT

Updated 13th Mar 2018, 11:34 GMT

St Mary's Church, Fratton, hosted For the Love of Portsmouth '“ a day focussing on how residents can look after Portsmouth and do their bit to combat climate change.

Portsmouth Christian Aid Action Group organised the event to highlight the impact of pollution on the things we cherish.

Members of the Friends of the Earth discuss the quality of air in Portsmouth with visitors to the For the Love of Portsmouth event Picture: Keith Woodland

placeholder image — Members of the Friends of the Earth discuss the quality of air in Portsmouth with visitors to the For the Love of Portsmouth event Picture: Keith Woodland

There were lots of family-friendly activities, reflections and displays to help people understand how climate change affects them.

The tower was open for the public to climb and enjoy the views.

Lorraine Drinkwater and Rev Canon Bob White,at the Christian Aid stand Picture: Keith Woodland

placeholder image — Lorraine Drinkwater and Rev Canon Bob White,at the Christian Aid stand Picture: Keith Woodland

Joyce Fitzjohn and Shirley Rudder handed out green hearts and heart-shaped stickers to share Picture: Keith Woodland

placeholder image — Joyce Fitzjohn and Shirley Rudder handed out green hearts and heart-shaped stickers to share Picture: Keith Woodland

Members of the Portsmouth Friends of the Earth at their stand tackling the quality of air in Portsmouth. Jane Di Dino, Paul Hinchliffe and Janice Attrill Picture: Keith Woodland

placeholder image — Members of the Portsmouth Friends of the Earth at their stand tackling the quality of air in Portsmouth. Jane Di Dino, Paul Hinchliffe and Janice Attrill Picture: Keith Woodland

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