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Tees Valley Green Film Festival
Four Green Films three venues. The biggest UK Green film Festival!! "An Inconvenient Truth", "6 Degrees could change the World", "Message in the Waves" and "A Crude awakening". £1 at University of Teesside, Redcar & Stockton Central libraries (see website for details and reservations).
Contact:
Robert Tucker 01642-294580
Location:
Middlesbrough - Redcar - Stockton
More info:
Middlesbrough & Redcar Friends of the Earth
[Ends: 18:45 - 17 Oct]
Forget globalisation - a debate
The debates are held on Wednesdays in March and October each year. The speakers have included Cabinet Ministers, politicians and academic thinkers and researchers, and international celebrities, including George Soros. Admission: £8.00
Contact:
director@global-development-forum.org
Location:
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
More info:
Global Development Forum
[Ends: 20:30 - 15 Oct]
Earthwatch lecture: Shrinking Habitats, Species Survival
Two talks on Earthwatch projects, 'South Africa's Brown Hyenas' and 'Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe', species in the one case often unfairly maligned, and in the other, sadly under- researched. Ticket only. Free to Earthwatch supporters; otherwise donation requested on door.
Contact:
Simon Laman, Events Officer, Earthwatch; events@earthwatch.org.uk; (01865) 318856
Location:
Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
More info:
Earthwatch Europe
[Ends: 20:30 - 16 Oct]
Come and inspire a connection to the alchemy of five Elements of life: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit; for healing and balance within - with Glennie Kindred. Using a variety of exploratory techniques including meditation, trance drumming, visualisation, celebration and sound to experience the energetic and physical qualities of each element.
We will create our own piece of sacred craft work for each element using natural materials and native wood. £180 residential, £120 non residential.
Contact:
Tel: 01297 560342 info@monktonwyldcourt.org
Location:
Monkton Wyld Court, Dorset, DT6 6DQ
More info:
Monkton Wyld Court website
[Ends: 16:00 - 19 Oct]
A day with George Sobol. Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and ‘peak oil’. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community. £60 non-residential.
Contact:
Tel: 01297 560342 info@monktonwyldcourt.org
Location:
Monkton Wyld Court, Dorset, DT6 6DQ
More info:
Monkton Wyld Court website
[Ends: 17:00 - 18 Oct]
South East Forum For Sustainability AGM
Speakers include Dr Caroline Lucas (leader of the Green Party), and Heather Buttivant (Climate South East). Updates and discussion on The South East Plan and SEFS Behaviour Change work.
Contact:
alison.walters@foe.co.uk
Location:
Friends House 173 Euston Road London NW1 3BJ
More info:
SEFS AGM Registration Form
[Ends: 16:00 - 18 Oct]
What would GM crops mean for British farmers? Percy Schmeiser UK Tour
A chance to hear Canadian Farmer Percy Schmeiser talk about the effect that growing GM crops commercially is having in his home country.
Learn about his ten year struggle with the giant GM company Monsanto. After his land was contaminated with GM seeds, Monsanto accused him of infringing their patent rights. But this year he finally managed to sue them in the small claims court.
For full details of the tour dates and venues please contact richard.hines@foe.co.uk.
Contact:
richard hines
More info:
www.percyschmeiser.com
[Ends: time TBC - 31 Oct]
What would GM crops mean for British farmers? Percy Schmeiser UK Tour
A chance to hear Canadian Farmer Percy Schmeiser talk about the effect that growing GM crops commercially is having in his home country.
Learn about his ten year struggle with the giant GM company Monsanto. After his land was contaminated with GM seeds, Monsanto accused him of infringing their patent rights. But this year he finally managed to sue them in the small claims court.
For full details of the tour dates and venues please contact richard.hines@foe.co.uk.
Contact:
richard hines
More info:
www.percyschmeiser.com
[Ends: time TBC - 31 Oct]
European leadership is needed to reform the UN - a debate
The debates are held on Wednesdays in March and October each year. The speakers have included Cabinet Ministers, politicians and academic thinkers and researchers, and international celebrities, including George Soros. Admission: £8.00
Contact:
director@global-development-forum.org
Location:
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
More info:
Global Development Forum
[Ends: 20:30 - 22 Oct]
GM Speaker Tour with Percy Schmeiser - Lincoln
What would GM crops mean for British Farmers?
Hear Canadian Farmer Percy Schmeiser talk about the effect that growing GM crops commercially is having in his home country. Listen to Percy’s astonishing experiences about the knock-on effect of GM contamination, which have gained him worldwide recognition. Debate what GM crops could mean for British farmers and the right to choose food free of GM contamination. Tour organised and supported by GM Free Cymru, GM Freeze, Friends of the Earth, Gaia Foundation, Family Farms Association and Small Farms Association
Contact:
louise hazan
Location:
Riseholme Conference Centre, University of Lincoln , Riseholme, Lincoln LN2 2LG
More info:
Further dates and venue information
[Ends: 21:00 - 23 Oct]
GM Speaker Tour with Percy Schmeiser - Driffield
What would GM crops mean for British Farmers?
Hear Canadian Farmer Percy Schmeiser talk about the effect that growing GM crops commercially is having in his home country. Listen to Percy’s astonishing experiences about the knock-on effect of GM contamination, which have gained him worldwide
recognition. Debate what GM crops could mean for British farmers and the
right to choose food free of GM
contamination.
Tour organised and supported by GM Free Cymru, GM Freeze, Friends of the Earth, Gaia Foundation, Family Farms Association and Small Farms Association
Contact:
clare oxborrow
Location:
The Bell Hotel, Market Place, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 6AN
More info:
Further dates and venue information
[Ends: 21:00 - 24 Oct]
EU Renewables Directive - National Day of Action
A day of action highlighting the role the British Government is playing in attempts to weaken the EU Renewables Directive. Activists will be raising awareness and asking MPs to write to Gordon Brown to ensure that he doesn't try to wriggle out of a strong renewables target.
Contact:
tom wright
Location:
local actions throughout England and Wales
More info:
campaign page
[Ends: time TBC - 25 Oct]
CANCELLED : Roads and Aviation Conference
Please note : this event has been cancelled.
Contact:
http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/conference/enquiry/
Location:
Central Birmingham
More info:
Campaign for Better Transport
[Ends: 17:30 - 25 Oct]
Only private initiative will develop the South - a debate
The debates are held on Wednesdays in March and October each year. The speakers have included Cabinet Ministers, politicians and academic thinkers and researchers, and international celebrities, including George Soros. Admission: £8.00
Contact:
director@global-development-forum.org
Location:
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
More info:
Global Development Forum
[Ends: 20:30 - 29 Oct]
Planning Bill Parliamentary Event
Parlimentary event in support of the Planning Bill Campaign. Opportunity for local action groups to meet with their MPs and get them to support our amendments to the Bill
Contact:
helena moor
Contact:
jenny lopez
Location:
Parliament
[Ends: time TBC - 04 Nov]
Planning Bill Parliamentary Event
Parlimentary event in support of the Planning Bill Campaign. Opportunity for local action groups to meet with their MPs and let them know why our amendments on climate change and the right to be heard matter to them.
Contact:
jenny lopez
Location:
Parliament
[Ends: time TBC - 04 Nov]
"Is the Government failing us on climate change?"
A public meeting in advance of National Climate March. Confirmed speakers so far include George Monbiot and Zac Goldsmith. More speakers TBA
Contact:
info@campaigncc.org
Location:
Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London
More info:
Campaign against Climate Change
[Ends: 21:00 - 06 Nov]
Introduction to permaculture design - A two-day course
These courses introduce the basics of Permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. These courses are run regularly.
Contact:
Please see website for full details & contact info
Location:
Brighton
More info:
Brighton Permaculture Trust
[Ends: 17:00 - 09 Nov]
Communities Cutting the Cost of Carbon - conference
Developed by the Energy Saving Trust, Community Action for Energy (CAfE) is a network of people who share an interest in community energy projects. The conference will focus on climate change and rising energy costs. The day will include an address by Liz Barclay (‘You and Yours’, Radio 4), examples of projects and a choice of workshops. Becoming a member of CAfE or booking a place at the conference is free. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Contact:
CAfE help line - 0844 848 0077 - or website below
Location:
Oxford
More info:
Community Action for Energy Website
[Ends: 16:30 - 11 Nov]
Youth and Education Training Day
Youth and Education Training Day
Find out about Friends of the Earth's youth and education work, learn about working with young people, meet other members of the education network and share ideas and experiences.
Issues planned include; getting into schools, how to communicate with young people, planning your session, child protection & risk assessments and following up after your session.
To sign up email education@foe.co.uk
Contact:
nikki packham
More info:
Community youth pages
[Ends: 16:00 - 15 Nov]
Youth and Education Training Day
Youth and Education Training Day
Find out about Friends of the Earth's youth and education work, learn about working with young people, meet other members of the education network and share ideas and experiences.
Issues planned include; getting into schools, how to communicate with young people, planning your session, child protection & risk assessments and following up after your session.
To sign up email education@foe.co.uk
Contact:
nikki packham
More info:
Community youth pages
[Ends: 16:00 - 15 Nov]
You are not alone. What the public really thinks about climate change
Does the media influence what the public believe about climate change, or does it just reflect it? The truth about public attitudes to climate change.
Contact:
David Farrar, 01665 605812
Location:
St Michael's Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick, Northumberland
More info:
Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Blog
[Ends: 21:30 - 18 Nov]
Earthwatch Debate: Irreplaceable - the World's Most Invaluable Species
The ever-popular and thought-provoking Earthwatch Debate this year focuses on the world's most irreplaceable species - choose between bees, bats, fungi, plankton and primates (but not man!), championed by leaders in their field.
Doors open at 6.00pm (cash bar); debate to be followed by a second cash bar 9.00-9.30pm. Entrance free to Earthwatch supporters, otherwise a small donation will be requested on the door. Optional buffet supper 9.00-10.30 - tickets £25.00.
Contact:
Simon Laman; events@earthwatch.org.uk; (01865) 318856
Location:
Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
More info:
Earthwatch Europe
[Ends: 21:00 - 20 Nov]
Up to 50 stalls offering recycled, Fairtrade, organic, eco-friendly and renewable energy products, woodcraft, local handmade gifts, green books and much more! Want to find out more about environmental issues that affect you? Visit the information and campaign stalls, find out about recycling in your area or volunteer with local conservation groups. This year the Fayre will also host the launch of the latest Undercurrents production, "On The Push - A Surfers Guide To Climate Change" (see www.undercurrents.org). On the Push is an inspiring story about how Anne Gallagher, an ordinary surfer girl from Wales, learns about the serious threat of climate change and how a surfer can help protect the marine environment. Film showings will be held throughout the day. Entry is free.
Contact:
Hannah Adkins, 01792 480200
Location:
National Waterfront Museum, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD
More info:
The Environment Centre
[Ends: 16:00 - 30 Nov]
National Climate March and Global Day of Action
Belfast Joins Global Day of Action on Climate Change - 6 December 2008
There will be an event in Belfast as part of the Global Day of Action on Climate Change, which takes place on 6 December 2008.
No details are available at present, but please contact Niall Bakewell on 028 9089 7592 or email niall.bakewell@foe.co.uk to register interest in taking part.
Contact:
niall bakewell
[Ends: 14:00 - 06 Dec]
North West Local Groups Get-Together
The annual get-together for groups in the North-West of England, offering a chance to catch up with other groups' news, hear the latest on the big issues and campaigns and get some news skills and ideas.
Contact:
neil kingsnorth
[Ends: 00:00 - 24 Jan]
North West Local Groups Get-Together
The annual get-together for groups in the North-West of England, offering a chance to catch up with other groups' news, hear the latest on the big issues and campaigns and get some news skills and ideas.
Contact:
neil kingsnorth
[Ends: 00:00 - 24 Jan]
North West Local Groups Get-Together
The annual get-together for groups in the North-West of England, offering a chance to catch up with other groups' news, hear the latest on the big issues and campaigns and get some news skills and ideas.
Contact:
neil kingsnorth
[Ends: 00:00 - 24 Jan]
North West Local Groups Get-Together
The annual get-together for groups in the North-West of England, offering a chance to catch up with other groups' news, hear the latest on the big issues and campaigns and get some news skills and ideas.
Contact:
neil kingsnorth
[Ends: 00:00 - 24 Jan 09]
Regional Gathering for London, South East and the East of England
An opportunity for groups in the East, South East and London regions of England to get together and learn about upcoming Friends of the Earth campaigns, meet staff, network with each other and develop skills to for more effective campaigning.
Contact:
howard whitehead
Contact:
katie higgins
Contact:
matt sellwood
Contact:
tim atkinson
Location:
Conway Hall, Holborn, London.
More info:
Map
[Ends: 17:00 - 24 Jan 09]
South West Regional Gathering
Friends of the Earth is hosting a regional gathering for local group members in the South West. Come along to network with other local activists, share and develop campaigning skills, meet Friends of the Earth staff and learn about our upcoming national campaigns.
The event is open to all Friends of the Earth local group members in the South West and is free of charge. To book a place, contact Katie Higgins, Network Developer for the South West.
Contact:
katie higgins
Location:
tbc
[Ends: time TBC - 31 Jan 09]
East Midlands Regional Gathering
Our January regional gathering is a great opportunity to get informed and skilled up for the year ahead. We'll be introducing our new campaign priorities for 2009 and running a number of sessions to cater to all interests.
Contact:
louise hazan
Location:
Nottingham or Leicester TBC
[Ends: 17:30 - 31 Jan 09]
This is the sixth annual Homes for Good (sustainable home and garden exhibition) to be held in the south west. It promotes regional contacts for both trade and consumers in the field of sustainability. Ecos Trust who organises the event is the charitable arm of Ecos Homes and aims to make sustainable building the norm by 2010. Tickets Adults £5, 16 and under free
Contact:
Corina Reay, corina@ecostrust.org.uk Tel: 01458 259400
Location:
Westpoint Arena, Exeter
More info:
link
[Ends: 16:00 - 18 Apr 09]
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