25 Jan 09 - Events week ending
Events
Friends of the Earth Regional Gathering for London, South East and the East of England - Holborn, London
Date: Saturday 24 Jan 2009
Time: 10.30 -17.00
Description: An opportunity for groups and activists 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 for more effective campaigning.
Venue: Conway Hall, Holborn, London
Contacts: Friends of the Earth, 020 7566 4083
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.foe.co.uk/community/
The Intelligence Squared Green Festival on Climate Change - London
Date: Sunday 25 Jan 2009
Time: 11 am to 6:30 pm
Description: A non-profit event to raise awareness and stimulate debate on all aspects of climate change and look at what we can do to tackle the challenges it presents.
A group of sixth formers chosen with the Royal Geographical Society will run the first debate of the day. Chaired by polar explorer Ben Saunders, these students will debate the motion ‘The Devastating Impact of Climate Change Can No Longer Be Prevented'.
Then the global warming experts will take over. Nobel Prize laureate Mohan Munasinghe, Professor Robert Watson - DEFRA's Chief Scientific Advisor, Christine Loh - one of TIME magazine's ‘Heroes of the Environment'; Stanley Johnson - UN environmental ambassador (and father of Boris) and Tony Juniper, Special Advisor to the Prince's Rainforests Trust are just some of speakers involved. ‘How Long Have We Got?', ‘Do China and India Hold the World in their Hands?', Is Technological Innovation Our Only Hope?' and 'The UK Political Parties Don't Mean What They Say on Climate Change' are some of the subjects that will be discussed.
And there's plenty of fun to be had outside the debating rooms: check out award-winning climate change photos by the Prix Pictet, test drive an electric car, investigate a solar home, and win green prizes worth hundreds of pounds.
Tickets for individual sessions cost £10.00 or £15.00 or you can buy a day pass for £50. Buy tickets and learn more at the festival website.
Venue: The Royal Geographical Society, London
Contacts: For more information call Harriet Earle on 020 7221 9080
E-mail:
Web Address: www.iq2greenfestival.com
The 2009 Charity Potato Fair and Seed Exchange - London
Date: Sunday 25 Jan 2009
Time: 10am - 4pm
Description: More than 100 varieties of seed potatoes by the tuber will be on sale and there will be a seed exchange - share and swop unused or surplus seeds.
Entrance £1.50 for adults, free for under 16s. All profits to Hope and Homes for Children.
Venue: Harris Girls' Academy, Homestall Road, London SE22
Contacts: Further information on website
Web Address: www.potatofair.org
Trees for Health - Totnes, Devon
Date: Saturday 24 Jan 2009
Time: 11 - 4.00pm
Description: Planting and tree care at Follaton Arboretum in Totnes, including nut tree planting with Transition Town Totnes.
Contacts: Get in touch to check dates/share transport.Bring lunch,drink, suitable weather gear, sturdy footwear 0845 456 9325
E-mail:
Web Address: www.treesforhealth.org
Courses
Energy in your Organisation - London
Date: Wednesday 21 Jan 2009
Time: 9 - 5
Description: The focus of this is course is on helping you develop a sustainable energy policy for your organisation with a view to reducing its carbon footprint and energy costs. Through a number of discussions and workshops it aims to help you identify which would be the most appropriate energy policy for your organsation and the practical steps that will help you implement it. Course fee £245.00
Venue: Friends House, Euston Square, London
Contacts: Grace Hyson
E-mail:
Web Address: www.nef.org.uk/energytraining/organisation.htm
Introduction to permaculture, a two day course - Brighton
Date: Saturday 24 Jan 2009 to Sunday 25 Jan 2009
Time: 10am-5pm both days
Description: These courses introduce the basics of Permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. NOW TAKING BOOKINGS
Fees: Fees include tuition, refreshments, handouts and information sheets.
£140 - Sponsored/organisation rate
£140 - Individual income more than 25k/yr
£110 - Individual income 18-25k/yr
£80 - Individual waged less than 18k/yr
£50 - Individual, concessionary rate
Concessionary rates are available to people in receipt of means tested benefits, students & OAPs.We endeavour to make our courses affordable to all. Unfortunately we do not receive any external funding and as such rely on large amounts of voluntary input to run courses. In some circumstances we may be able to negotiate fee reductions if you can offer significant other support or facilities.
Venue: Brighton & Hove
Contacts: Voice messages - 07746 18 59 27
Web Address: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Designing for people and planet - permaculture design course - Charmouth, Dorset
Date: Saturday 24 Jan 2009 to Friday 06 Feb 2009
Time: 16.00 Saturday to 16.00 Friday
Description: A two week accredited permaculture design course run in association with the WEA. Cost £795.00 (Concessions £545.00)
Tutors: Aranya, Chris and Looby.
see: http://www.designedvisions.com/joomla/content/view/111/97
Contacts: Monkton Wyld Court Charmouth Bridport Dorset DT6 6DQ 01297 560342
E-mail:
Web Address: www.monktonwyldcourt.co.uk/
