Events
MAY 2008
15th May 2008 - Sustainable Procurement event - The Barbican, London
For details contact Matthew Warrilow on
0161 832 7387 or email mwarrilow@publicservice.co.uk
Power Up! 2008 - Weekend residential course in using the planning system and freedom of information laws to advance your campaign 16 May 08
16:30 Through a series of workshops and presentations, we will demystify the planning system and freedom of information laws. There is also an opportunity to get to grips with current government proposals to streamline the planning system and how this might affect you. You will learn how to use your rights in the planning and legal systems to help you make a bigger impact tackling local community issues.
Contact: julian kirby
Location: Harborne Hall, Birmingham
More info: Power Up! page on Community
19th May 2008 - Planning for Climate Adaptation - Future-proofing our public services for the changing environment
Guardian organised conference, with speakers including Minister for Climate Change Joan Ruddock, and Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Barbara Young. For information email: conferences@guardian.co.uk
Carfree Communities - One Day Conference 20 May
09:30 This conference, organised by Carfree UK and the University of the West of England is a must for anyone with an interest in the Ecotowns, urban regeneration or healthy cities. Carfree neighbourhoods have been appearing across several European countries in recent years, but ‘carfree housing’ in the UK has all been small in scale, so far. The guidance for the Ecotowns programme, due to be published in a few weeks, is expected to change all that. What are carfree neighbourhoods? How do they work in other countries? What advantages and problems do they bring? Is the UK market ready for such innovations? Keynote Speaker: Rosie Winterton, Minister of State for Transport. Also Markus Heller, a German architect with experience of carfree communities in Germany.
Contact: info@carfree.org.uk
Location: Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, College Green
More info: Carfree UK
weCAN Protest /Vigil 20 May
18:00 weCAN invite you to a protest vigil outside the House of Commons to call for a halt to airport expansion and stronger action on climate change. If you want this world safeguarded for future generations, please join us and bring children, friends, a green awareness ribbon and a candle. weCAN is organised by a group of mothers and young people.
Contact: info@wecanuk.com
Location: Parliament Square, London SW1
Conference on the future of the Code for Sustainable Homes - 21st May 2008 - Central London
The Government will be making ratings against the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) mandatory for all new homes from 1st May 2008. Mandatory ratings will have important implications for all those involved in housing provision. For booking, further information and pricing details, please click here to see the conference brochure. Book online by clicking the Book Now button
Isle of Wight - Big Green Picnic on Eco Island - Newport, 24th and 25th May
Music, alternative power, food and drink, exhibition in beautiful surroundings - Further information: info@eco-island.co.uk
Kingston Green Fair 26 May
11:00 The 2008 Kingston Green Fair will be the most fabulous show to date with hundreds of performers, exhibits and shows for the whole family. See an eco-doctor about your energy use or garden compost. Laugh with insects and giggle with clowns. Drink organic beer. Listen to speakers and singers. Buy a fair-trade coffee, chocolates and clothing. Watch Morris Dancers and Sufi dancers. Find inner peace in the healing field. Eat yummy cake in the Eco-Home and pick up your free gifts. Picnic by the River Thames. Train to Kingston from Waterloo/Clapham Junction/Wimbledon or Richmond. Buses to Kingston Bus Station, up to date sustainable travel plans on the website – No parking in the area. Tickets, £2, £5, £8. Family ticket £16.Advance tickets from website.
Contact: enquire@kingstongreenfair.org.uk
Location: Canbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
More info: kingston green fair
Saturday 31st May - Greenpeace action against Heathrow expansion.
Greenpeace, along with HACAN Clear Skies, NoTRAG, 2M, enoughsenough.org and the Campaign against Climate Change - are inviting you to a giant carnival on Saturday 31st May. Starting at midday at Hatton Cross Tube Station, the carnival will make its way to Sipson, the village that would be destroyed by the third runway. As well as speakers, there'll be a (record breaking, we hope) NO, spelt out by human bodies.
Find out more about the event, and join the event on Facebook.
JUNE 2008
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Tuesday 3rd June
National Day of Action on Food and Climate Change.
Livestock generate more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO² equivalent – 18 percent – than transport. They are also a major source of land and water degradation. A vegan diet can save an equivalent of 1.5 tonnes CO² every year.
Further information from the Climate Action Camp website
4th and 5th June 2008
Birmingham Internation Centre - Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment Conference www.iema.net
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th |
Low Level Radiation and Health conference.
Venue: Eamont Room, University Of Cumbria, Ambleside
Further information from the Low Level Radiation Campaign website |
9th June 2008 - National Liftshahre Day
The purpose of National Liftshare Day is to raise the profile of carsharing and encourage more people to help themselves, society and the planet by using their cars more efficiently saving CO2 and money.
www.nationalliftshareday.org
Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd |
National Bike Week
Further information from the dedicated website |
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th |
London International Climate Forum
Venue: South Camden Community School, Charrington Street, London (Kings Cross/Mornington Crescent tubes)
Two days of seminars and workshops on a broad range of climate-related topics + music on Saturday night
Further information from the Climate Change Campaign website |
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Monday 16th |
National Badger Day
Badgers need our help as there are continuing calls for a mass cull in a specious attempt to control bovine tuberculosis
Further information from the National Federation of Badger Groups website |
18th June 2008 - Consumption and Production Conference - Barbican, London
For further details of this event click here
Forest gardening - A two-day course 21 Jun
10:00 How to grow fruit, nuts, salads and perennial vegetables as a low maintenance, highly productive garden ecosystem. Includes a site visit. Please see www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk for full details
Location: Brighton & Seaford
More info: Brighton Permaculture Trust
One World, One Disease 24 Jun
09:00 This conference aims to examine some of the effects of climate change on patterns of animal health and the impact on this for humans. The meeting will provide an understanding of the complexity of the global changes that we face, and will work towards the integrated approach needed to manage the serious problems that threaten animal and human health.
Contact: Chloe Waite - 020 7290 3844 - chloe.waite@rsm.ac.uk
Location: The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, London, W1G 0AE
More info: The Royal Society of Medicine
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event -London, Olympia ~ 26 June '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
Monday 30th |
International Whale and Dolphin Day
International day to protest against the killing of these beautiful, noble creatures
Further information from the Cetacea defence website |
JULY 2008
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event -Telford International Centre ~ 2 July '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
Practical permaculture gardening - A two-day course 05 Jul
10:00 This course explores how Permaculture Principles can be applied to create beautiful, productive and wildlife-friendly gardens. Please see www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk for full details
Location: Brighton area
More info: Brighton Permaculture Trust
Cry of the Earth - Choral Concert 12 Jul
19:30 "Cry of the Earth" is a Choral Drama which celebrates the creation of the World, comments on present day environmental issues and gives hope for the future.This piece, which will involve two choral societies, youth choirs, a forty strong orchestra, soloists and narrators, forms the main part of a concert given over to raising awareness of environmental issues. We also plan exhibitions, tree planting etc to be associated with the event.
Contact: Liz Barker, liz@barkersathome.co.uk
Location: Winter Garden Theatre, Eastbourne
More info: Eastbourne Choral Society
Friday 18th July - Saturday 19th July 2008 - Green Economics Conference - Oxford
www.greeneconomics.org.uk
EcoFair 2008 20th July - Horsham Park, West Sussex
10:30 Admission FREE. A variety of stalls offering quality products combined with ethical integrity - fun for all the family. *Organic & Local Produce *Sustainable Lifestyle *Energy Conservation & Waste Management *Green Crafts & Products *Building For The Future
Contact: Paula Pollard-paula@ecotecture.co.uk Tel:0845 026 4636
Location: Horsham Park West Sussex RH12 1RN
More info: EcoFair 2008
Introduction to Permaculture - A two-day course 26 Jul
10:00 These courses introduce the basics of Permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. These courses are run regularly. Please see www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk for full details
Location: Brighton area
More info: Brighton Permaculture Trust
AUGUST 2008
UNICORN CAMPS 2008
celebrate summer by camping in community
on a beautiful carbon-neutral eco-site on organic farmland
in rural Dorset full programme for children, tweens and teens hot showers, camp fires, organic farm shop safe alcohol & drug-free acoustic environment
Natural Voice Camp 2-10 August
natural voice workshops by top international teachers
adults £175, teens £80, children £60
Unicorn Movement Camp 11-15 August
body awareness through movement
adults £145
Peace Through The Arts Camp
16-24 August Dances of Universal Peace, circle dancing & song
adults £150, teens £65, children £50
www.unicorncamps.com
Wednesday 6th
Saturday 9th |
Hiroshima day
Nagasaki day
Let us remember - and renew our opposition to the UK government's plans to replace the Trident missile system with more deadly, illegal weapons of mass destruction. |
Camp for Climate Action 2008 - 4th-11th August - Kingsnorth in Kent
The site where German energy company E.On is proposing to build the country's first new coal-fired power station in 30 years. The protest will begin with a one-day event at Heathrow on 4th August, followed by a march across London to Kingsnorth, and a day of direct action there on 9th August.
Further information from the Climate Camp website
Aarati - Festival of Light 2008 - Lanhydrock Cornwall 31st August
10:00 One day event for eco-living, nature awareness and healthy living. Many workshops, talks and events. £25 - kids under 16 free.
Contact: Aimée Blackman
Location: Lanhydrock, Cornwall
More info: Aarati Festival of Light 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008
Friday 5th to Monday 8th |
Green Party Autumn Conference
Location: London School of Oriental and African Studies
Further information will be added on our
Conference web pages |
Sunday 7th
11.00 to 20.00 |
London Vegan Festival
Venue: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 (underground - High Street Kensington).
Admission £1 (under 16s free)
Further information from the Vegan Campaigns website |
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event - Belfast, Ramada ~ 16 Sept '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event - Cardiff, Millennium Stadium ~ 24 Sept '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
OCTOBER 2008
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event - Harrogate International Centre ~ 22 Oct '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
25th-26th October 2008 - Green Economics Weekend Conference - nr. Glastonbury
www.greeneconomics.org.uk
The Green Show, 25th and 26th October 2008
at London's Olympia 2 exhibition hall (see also http://www.the-Green-Show.com).
The Green Show will look at options for sustainable living for both urban and rural communities.
NOVEMBER 2008
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event - Brighton, Hilton Metropole ~ 4 Nov '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
Low Carbon Innovation Network - Exchange Event -Edinburgh Conference Centre ~ 19 Nov '08
The Low Carbon Innovation Network brings together over five thousand executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations, to share best practice and innovation in the drive to tackle climate change. Low Carbon Innovation Exchange events enable members of the Network to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce carbon emissions.
DECEMBER 2008
CRITICAL MASS
The Green Directory
Activist Network
christian-ecology.org.uk - the largest Christian environmental organisation in the UK.
Community - Friends of the Earth's events calendar for local campaigners
Earth Day Network - coordinating worldwide Earth Day activities
Festival Eye - festival listing
Green Party external event calendar
naturalmatters.net - a searchable database of events
Protest.net - for activists organizing protests and meetings
Schnews - radical events listing
Securing the Future - co-operative approaches to the sustainability agenda
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