A MAJOR event is to be held in Hereford to showcase the best of green technology. Health, Wealth and Green Living is being organised by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Herefordshire Greenlinks and Herefordshire Council at The Courtyard on May 6.

Aimed at promoting energy-saving products, services and innovative business projects, last year's event attracted 30 exhibitors and a diverse range of people from the local and regional business community.

Guest speaker Simon Crowfoot, managing director of Ecotricity's electric highway programme and a board director of Ecotricity Group Ltd will describe how his company is bringing E

electric transport to life by ensuring there is a charging point in every motorway services in the UK by the end of the year. There will also be some electric vehicles for visitors to try.

The event offers an opportunity for local businesses to exhibit their green products and services and exhibition stands are still available for less than £100. For more information, email events@hwchamber.co.uk Tickets for the event are £5 from Courtyard Box Office