GREEN energy provider Ecotricity will host a debate on the sustainable future of Britain at the Wychwood Festival.

The firm, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is hosting a stage at this year’s event, which runs at Cheltenham Racecourse from May 29 to 31.

Chaired by journalist Lucy Siegle, from the BBC’s One Show and The Observer, and featuring Riverford founder Guy Watson and Ecotricity founder Dale Vince among others, the Green Britain Chat will debate the importance of sustainability across energy, transport and food.

Riverford founder, Guy Watson, said: “I’m happy to be taking part in the Green Britain Chat this year at Wychwood.

"We’ll be talking about a whole bunch of things we can do towards helping Britain be great and greener.

"I’ll be focusing on the Food side of things, with organically grown food being an important part of this; I can talk for ever about vegetables until someone tells me to shut up; fortunately my fellow panellists talk can about our energy and transport if they can get a word in; plus the importance of making space for nature.”

Ecotricity is offering free tickets to the family-friendly music festival as an incentive for households who switch their energy supply to Ecotricity before 30th April.

By switching to Ecotricity and using the sign-up code 'WYCH1' you’ll get a free Wychwood camping weekend ticket worth £151, once their supply goes live. The offer ends on April 30.

Headlining this years Wychwood Festival on the Main Stage will be UB40, with others acts including Boney M, The Proclaimers and The Undertones.

The Ecotricity Big Top stage will host a great music variety during the day before becoming our Headphone Disco venue at night, with acts on show including DJ Craig Charles, Ghost Poet, Ted Zed, and Demob Happy.

For more information, lineup details and to buy tickets, visit the Wychwood Festival website at www.wychwoodfestival.com.

Other attractions at Wychwood Festival, include:

* The Hobgoblin Stage with talent from Gloucestershire and surrounding counties.
* The Pomme Stage run by The University of Gloucestershire, showcasing the best local talent to emerge from the University.
* Workshops with over 100 events inside and out for adults, kids and families – dance, theatre, fitness, nature, musicianship, singing, puppetry, photography, circus skills arts and crafts and much more.
* The ‘makers and healers’ area is a great place to escape for a relaxing massage or discover some of the best local artists with demonstrations and practical sessions too.
* The ‘Lit Fest’ tent will once again feature the best kids authors and illustrators.
* A wide selection of food, with a delicious array of offerings for a bleary eyed breakfast to late night snack while you wind your way back to your tent. They have both wholesome and naughty food for all the family, including food for vegetarians and vegans, so rest assured your taste buds will be catered for.
* Wychwoods idyllic campsite sits beneath the Prestbury Hills.