Ethical events UK

Luminopolis

2008-11-17T09:06:34.000Z

When: Sat Nov 22, 2008

Where: SeOne nightclub, London (http://www.seone-london.com/)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.luminopolis.org/content/view/264 Blurb: If you wish to see the project succeed and continue, please rally up your friends and support on the 22nd!! See below to get cheap £15 tickets. See website for full details... but includes: Inspiration Hall in Deep Blue with Zeigeist Addendum (film) plus Q&A with director Peter Joseph ; "Where Can I Live Now?" (discussion on how the current chaotic economic climate affects us, and what we can do about it) ; Polly Higgins of WISE Women network (talk on Concentrating Solar Power) ; Adrian Harris of Dragon Network (talk on Earth Day celebration) ; Twindove featuring Antarma (live music) ; Open Mic hosted by Brian Viziondanz ; workshops, art exhibit, and healing area.

Heathrow expansion protest at Parliament Square

2008-11-10T15:10:44.000Z

When: Tue Nov 11, 2008 5pm to 6pm GMT

Where: Parliament Square
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Organised by Greenpeace. No further details.

Ethical shopping conference 2008

2008-11-06T11:23:30.000Z

When: Thu Dec 4, 2008

Where: British Library Conference Centre, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: No official one. Press relase: http://tinyurl.com/5hshbl Blurb: Trying to be an ethical shopper is a difficult business and with rapidly rising food prices it is even more difficult for concerned consumers to know that they are making good choices. A major conference, hosted by the co-operative movement in December 2008, will examine the extent to which consumers' concerns over the ethical production of their food have impacted on commercial practices. Has the ethical consumer movement made its voice heard down the supply chain? Are food producers, in the UK and abroad, heeding calls for more sustainable production? How can social and economic justice for small-scale farmers be achieved? How can we make their voice more effective in the future? How are communities on the ground taking action to respond to the desire for sustainable food? And how will these issues be influenced by the current financial climate? The conference, which is supported by Co-operativesUK, will be chaired by Sheila Dillon, presenter of Radio 4's The Food Programme. In January 2008 Sheila was awarded an honorary doctorate by City University for her work, which 'has changed the way in which we think about food.' Speakers will include: Peter Marks, Chief Executive, The Co-operative Group, Professor Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City University, Professor James Sumberg, the New Economics Foundation, Kathini Maloba, General Secretary of the Kenya Women Workers Organization, Tomy Matthews Fair Trade Association of Kerala, Carolyn Steel, author of 'Hungry City', James Graham, chief executive of SAOS (the Scottish farmers' co-operative movement), representatives of the NFU and TUC, and a rich range of thinkers and practitioners. The conference takes place on Thursday 4 December, at the British Library Conference Centre. For further details please email ethicalshopping@fairandsquare.coop or telephone 0161 246 2944.

Environmental futures 08: creating the climate for change

2008-11-06T09:08:42.000Z

When: Mon Nov 24, 2008 to Tue Nov 25, 2008

Where: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London SW1
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.neilstewartassociates.com/sw113/ Blurb: The UK’s lead policy-maker on climate change, Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State at the new Department of Energy and Climate Change, has joined the impressive line-up of speakers at the Environment Agency’s annual conference. He will make the keynote address on the second morning of the conference on 25 November. Environmental futures 08: creating the climate for change will bring leaders in government, business, investment and environment together to discuss their roles in adapting to climate change and working towards a low carbon economy. Other speakers and panellists include: · Stavros Dimas, European Commissioner for the Environment · Dr James Hansen, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies · Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Boris Johnson, Mayor of London · Sir Michael Pitt, Independent Chair of The Pitt Review: Lessons learned from the 2007 floods · Jane Davidson AM, Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Welsh Assembly Government · Dr Chris West, Director of the UK Climate Impacts Programme · Nick Robins, Head of Climate Change Centre of Excellence, HSBC · Richard Gillies, Director of Plan A, Marks and Spencer

Transition: Food and Farming in 21st Century Britain

2008-11-06T08:59:20.000Z

When: Tue Nov 18, 2008 to Wed Nov 19, 2008

Where: The Passenger Shed, British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, Bristol
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.soilassociation.org/conference Blurb: Fossil fuel depletion, climate change, diminishing soil and water resources and population growth present an unprecedented threat to global food security. To address these challenges Britain and every country in the world needs a future food plan. Keynote speakers * Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs * Monty Don, President of the Soil Association * Rob Hopkins, Founder of the Transition Network * Patrick Holden, Director of the Soil Association * Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City University * Jeremy Leggett * Caroline Lucas MEP, Leader of the Green Party * Pete Smith, Professor of Plant and Soil Science, University of Aberdeen * Dr Vandana Shiva Who should attend? The Soil Association's 2008 conference will bring together everyone who cares about the future of food, from farmers, food manufacturers and retailers, to policy makers and citizens. It is an opportunity for delegates to listen, debate and inspire a plan for feeding Britain.

Intersections in Sustainability:New avenues through art & technology

2008-11-04T16:08:59.000Z

When: Thu Nov 6, 2008 6pm to 9pm GMT

Where: Hub Kings Cross, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://the-hub.net/places/kingscross.html Blurb: Hub Talks | Intersections in Sustainability:New avenues through art & technology Thursday 6th, 6 to 9pm, Hub Kings Cross An evening to challenge the way we perceive art, technology and innovation. In a world which is running out of resources, find out how the technological world is being re-imagined and recycled. Meet the artists and innovators who are pushing the paradigm of 'sustainability' in their products and creations. Hear from entrepreneurs breaking common perceptions by resurrecting old materials to create dynamic new uses, functions, and possibilities. Topics our speakers will address include: (1) the culture of the disposable and its effect on creativity and new media, (2) how software, hardware and creative thinking are benefiting our community – from local to global, (3) creative applications of eco-media projects, particularly in terms of 'social telephony', and (4) the notion of artists as instigators of social and cultural change. Please RSVP to dermot.egan@the-hub.net if you’d like to come along.

We need to talk about Kingsnorth…

2008-11-04T11:35:27.000Z

When: Thu Nov 13, 2008

Where: Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Road, Gillingham ME7 1LX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: www.StopKingsnorth.org Blurb: Join a ‘Question Time’ event featuring a panel of local people, policy makers and experts on coal, climate change, Kent and the energy debate. This is your chance to ask questions and have your say on the local and global concerns surrounding plans for a new coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth. The panel includes Teresa Murray Labour candidate for Rochester & Strood Robin Webster Friends of Earth Dr Mark Avery RSPB Benedict Southworth World Development Movement Andy Rogers Kingsnorth Climate Action Medway To book a free place call 020 7820 4900 or email stopkingsnorth@wdm.org.uk

UK AWARE 2009

2008-11-03T13:55:43.000Z

When: Fri Apr 17, 2009 to Sat Apr 18, 2009

Where: Olympia Two conference centre, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.ukaware.com/ Blurb: UK AWARE will save you money, help you make positive lifestyle changes and inspire you. Our show presents options in a simple and understandable way. Low-carbon living will save you money and you'll feel good about doing the right thing. UK AWARE illustrates how modern life and low-carbon living can work together, without a single mention of yoghurt weaving techniques. Come and talk face to face with people who know the answers to your questions and can give you simple solutions. Our exhibitors have some really exciting things to show you and tell you about and our speakers are some of the best in the world and we promise they will talk in a language we can all understand. Feel free to drop us an e-mail or give us a call. We're always interested in what you have to say. Danny, Jodie and the UK AWARE team.

Ethical Fashion Day

2008-11-03T10:41:20.000Z

When: Sun Nov 9, 2008

Where: V&A, Kensington, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/Conscious%20Style/index.html Blurb: Ethical Fashion Day at the V&A Sunday 9 November 2008 10.30-17.00 Sackler Centre Swishing with Futerra 10.30-12.00 - Drop Off Lunchroom 1, Sackler Centre From 10.30am-12 you hand over your chic clothing and get a ticket to take part. From 12-12.30 you can check out the pieces of clothing up for the swish, but not touch (oh, the meanies!). 12.30-14.00 - go get ‘em girls! Ethical Fashion on the Net 10.30-16.30 Digital Studio, Sackler Centre Access up-to-date info from fashion ranges to fashion issues Free, drop-in Build a Sustainable Fabric Dress 10.30-16.30 Design Studio, Sackler Centre Draw designs and messages on swatches of hemp and attach them to a life-size dress frame to create a dress. Watch the dress grow over the day. In collaboration with Environmental Justice Foundation and Loop Fabric Free, drop-in, in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Reinvention: Cut and Sew Workshop 10.30-12.30 & 13.30-16.30 Art Studio, Sackler Centre Bring your tired, out-of-style clothes and regenerate them with the help of experienced dressmakers and a pair of scissors. Free, drop-in, in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Style Surgeries Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre How We Shop: Slow Fashion Fast Fashion 11.00-11.30 With Mo Tomaney, Consultant and Research Fellow in Ethics and the Clothing Industry for Central St Martins. Free, ticketed. Tickets available from 10.30 from the Sackler Centre ticket desk. Restyle Your Wardrobe 13.00-13.30 In collaboration with Ethical Fashion Forum Free, ticketed. Tickets available from 12.00 from the Sackler Centre ticket desk. Hot Eco Fashion Labels on the High Street 15.15-15.45 With Rosie Budhani, Ethical Fashion Consultant. Free, ticketed. Tickets available from 12.00 from the Sackler Centre ticket desk. Style Booths 12.30-14.00 Lunchroom 1, Sackler Centre Personal advice on how to wear your Swish In collaboration with Ethical Fashion Forum, Central Saint Martins and UCA Epsom Free, open to Swishing ticket holders only. The Ethical High Street Debate 14.00-15.00 Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre Designer Katharine E Hamnett, broadcaster and journalist Professor Lucy Siegle, Research Fellow at Central St Martins Mo Tomaney, and founder of People Tree Safia Minney discuss the challenges for the shopper and the shop on the ethical high street with chair, fashion writer and broadcaster, Caryn Franklin. Free, ticketed. Tickets available from 13.00 from the Sackler Centre ticket desk. Fashion Show 16.00-16.40 Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre Presented by Orsola de Castro, fashion designer and curator of Estethica at London Fashion Week. Showing designs from Stella McCartney, Junky Styling, Noir and t-shirts made for the EJF by designers including Allegra Hicks and Giles Deacon. In collaboration with Equa, Quintessentially Models, Jocelyn Whipple, Sustainable Fashion and Textiles Consultant and Matilda Lee, co-organiser of Estethica at London Fashion Week and author of Eco Chic: the savvy shopper’s guide to ethical fashion. Free, ticketed. Tickets available from 13.00 from the Sackler Centre ticket desk. Find out more on the V&A website www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/Conscious%20Style/index.html

Age of Stupid UK film release

2008-10-29T15:14:17.000Z

When: Tue Mar 10, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.ageofstupid.net/screening/uk_cinema_release

Sustainability Explored

2008-10-28T16:13:47.000Z

When: Wed Nov 19, 2008

Where: Kent
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.sustainabilityexplored.co.uk/menus/main.asp Blurb: Sustainability Explored is a series of inspiring and informative one and two-day workshops at the magnificent Pines Calyx in Kent (the most sustainable conference venue in the UK). The workshops provide an essential guide to what is involved in creating sustainable buildings and communities.

Canning House Ethical Christmas Fair

2008-10-28T16:01:12.000Z

When: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4pm to 8:30pm GMT

Where: Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.canninghouse.com/content/culture/event/98/ Blurb: 3rd Canning House Ethical Christmas Fair A special evening of Last Minute Ethical Christmas Shopping! 18 December, 4pm - 8:30pm Ethical, fair trade and organic products from Latin America and around the world! Christmas gifts ▪ Quality Arts & Crafts • Stylish Ethical Fashion ▪ Fine Jewellery ▪ Live Music • Raffle • Global food • Mulled wine Come and support independent producers by shopping for your Christmas gifts at Canning House; enjoy food & drink & live music from Latin America all on the same night! FREE ENTRANCE! NO NEED TO BOOK - JUST TURN UP

Edinburgh Ethical Xmas Fair

2008-10-28T15:54:25.000Z

When: Sat Dec 6, 2008

Where: TBC, off Princes Street, Edinburgh
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.handupmedia.co.uk/events#lee Blurb: With a glittering choice of festive events, chic shopping and fine dining set against the shimmering backdrop of this historic city - Edinburgh truly sparkles in December. Following on from last year's phenomenal success, Hand Up Media is hosting another Ethical Christmas Fayre in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre. The Edinburgh Ethical Christmas Fayre will bring together the very best in Fair Trade, Ethical, Sustainable gifts, food and drinks from retailers across the UK and beyond and will take place in a giant, beautifully decorative marquee on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre for nine days in December. Other entertainment and attractions will include: * World music: from Africa to Scotland and everywhere in between! * Green Santa will be flying in to give kids some eco Christmas tips and handing out environmental & fair trade goodie bags! * Ethical eats and drinks * Free tastings, samples, information, inspiration and raffles

Ethical Christmas Emporium

2008-10-28T15:53:30.000Z

When: Thu Nov 20, 2008

Where: Bargehouse in the Oxo Tower Wharf, London.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.handupmedia.co.uk/events#lee Blurb: Hand Up Media are delighted to be hosting the London Christmas Ethical Emporium in the Oxo Tower Wharf on London's South Bank. With a glittering array of boutique shops, fine dining and some of London's finest visitor attractions, set against the wonderful backdrop of the Thames, the South Bank is the place to be this Christmas! The OXO Tower, London. Source: English Wikipedia. Author:ChrisO The event, set within the historic Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf on London's South Bank, will bring together the very best in fair trade, ethical, sustainable and environmental gifts, food and drinks over four fabulous floors. The Ethical Emporium will be packed full of unique stalls selling products you won't find on any high street. Enjoy a few hours browsing: you'll find stunning jewellery, tempting fashion, accessories and homewares, toys, food, drinks and much more. There'll be entertainment for the kids, free samples and goodies, live music and plenty of great ethical Christmas inspiration.

Fair Trade Fair 2008

2008-10-20T16:24:06.000Z

When: Sat Dec 13, 2008 to Sun Dec 14, 2008

Where: Westminster Central Hall, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Website: http://www.fairtradefair.org/ftf/index.htm Blurb: The Fair Trade Fair is an annual event that has been held in London for over 20 years. The Fair provides an opportunity for craft producers from developing countries to showcase their produce, for consumers to purchase goods safe in the knowledge that they have be produced ethically and that the sales form theses items will directly contribute to the reduction of poverty in that community. Background: The first of these events was organised 1987 by Benny Dembitzer and was opened by Bob Geldof, Glenys Kinnock and Moria Stuart. About 20 organisations took place; by 1999 the number had reached 175. From attracting some 500 visitors in its first year, numbers rose to some 12,000 in 1999. Over the years a wide range of organisations have participated in the event due to the growing interest in the country as a whole of issues of ‘Fair Trade’, the importance of buying items that have been produce ethically and the role that trade can play in reducing world poverty. In 2007 Benny approached the Workers Beer Company with the view of taking over the organisation of the event; WBC had been a participant of the event through their ethical clothing company Ethical Threads. Benny remains to be involved as an advisor (for which were grateful), and hopefully this year he will don on the green Santa outfit as he has done for many years in the past! Definition of Fair Trade: Fair trade is an organised social movement and market-based approach to empowering developing country producers and promoting sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a fair price as well as social and environmental standards in areas related to the production of a wide variety of goods focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, and flowers. Fair trade's strategic intent is to deliberately work with marginalised producers and workers in order to help them move from a position of vulnerability to security and economic self-sufficiency. It also aims at empowering them to become stakeholders in their own organisations and actively play a wider role in the global arena to achieve greater equity in international trade. What can you do? You can come to the Fair, tell your friends and family about the event, and buy beautiful and unique Christmas presents for all special people in your life.

The Big Green Market

2008-09-08T15:56:49.000Z

When: Thu Nov 6, 2008 to Sun Nov 9, 2008

Where: Parliament Street, York
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //Website// http://www.biggreenmarket.co.uk //Blurb// The Big Green Market will be offering people the chance to stock up on ethical goodies, ranging from organic apples to fair-trade clothing and recycled jewellery when it visits York and Solihull this autumn. This year the event will visit York and Solihull in November providing a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents with an ethical edge. The Big Green Market will be at York Parliament Street on Thurs 6, Fri 7, Sat 8 and Sun 9 November and Solihull in Mell Square on Fri 21, Sat 22 & Sun 23 November, 2008. Extra activities will include ideas on how to use up leftovers (Thurs 6 Nov, York) from the team at Love Food, Hate Waste – the waste not, want not mantra for the present day, advice on composting and other green eco information. The Big Green Market will include a great selection of local small food producers, craftspeople and small ethical businesses such as Rachel Belios from Green Threads who says: “It’s really important for people to see that you can shop as you would on the high street. The things here are affordable and we should dispel the myth that buying green is just for hippies.” The event is organised by Jane Redfern, and Paul Kennedy who have collaborated on this project to bring green/eco products, locally produced and ethically traded goods into our town centres. Jane Redfern says “We are particularly keen to help local producers and makers reach out to a new audience. The mix of stallholders is much wider than those found on farmer’s markets and ranges from organic cabbages to a great selection of contemporary crafts.” British makers taking part include Midlands based Toft Alpacas, run by entrepreneur Kerry Bettinson, who uses wool from her parents herd of alpacas combined with contemporary design to create a covetable selection of distinctive gifts for the stylish and ethically-minded. Food producers include venison burgers from Yorkshire’s Round Green Farm and Bluebell organics, who will be bringing their Yorkshire grown organic fruit and vegetables, living salads, and hand produced preserves and juices to York. The market also hopes to feature activities promoting recycling and other advice on how to become more eco friendly. More information is available on www.biggreenmarket.co.uk Paul Kennedy, says: “The Big Green Market brings together a wonderfully diverse range of stallholders and products with one common aim - to promote both traditional and alternative ways of production that work to and environmentally friendly ethos.” We can promise that there will be something for everyone and are open to applications from anyone who feels that can fit the ethos of The Big Green Market. The market will be open from 9am to 5pm on each day and is free for people to wander around.

Fairtrade Village, London

2008-08-21T22:22:33.000Z

When: Sat Sep 13, 2008 to Sun Sep 14, 2008

Where: The Mayor’s Thames Festival, Southbank, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.thamesfestival.org/ //blurb// The Mayor’s Thames Festival, Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September, will provide the final push on Fairtrade before London is formally declared a Fairtrade City, when Londoners will have the opportunity to support the cause and enjoy some delicious Fairtrade treats. The UK’s leading Fairtrade chocolate company Divine Chocolate and other Fairtrade companies including Cafédirect, Tropical Wholefoods and Cream O’Galloway ice-cream, will be hosting the first ever Fairtrade Village, sponsored by The Co-operative Food. The Fairtrade Village will be held at Hibernia Wharf opposite Southwark Cathedral and will run from noon until 10pm on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. The Thames Festival is a spectacular free celebration of London and brings Londoners together to watch live dance and music, sail on the Thames, watch performances and enjoy the best food & drink that our city has to offer. The campaign to make London a Fairtrade City was first launched in 2003 and was followed by five years of campaigning in schools, universities and churches, in shops and town halls. People in Boroughs across London have done their bit to achieve the goal. So with London on the cusp of being designated a Fairtrade City this is a fabulous opportunity to support the cause and enjoy some Fairtrade treats! Lend your support for the Fairtrade London campaign by stopping by at The Co-operative Food sponsored Fairtrade Village. Savour the delights on offer from the host of Fairtrade companies involved and get into the party mood with a fantastic jazz band - you won’t be disappointed by all that’s on offer! * Farmer-owned chocolate brand Divine Chocolate will be showcasing its gorgeously indulgent range of bite-sized muffins, cookies and brownies – all made with Divine’s critically acclaimed 70% dark chocolate. www.divinechocolate.com * Dubble, Divine’s sister company, still the only Fairtrade chocolate created specifically for young people, will be sampling its scrumptious crispy chocolate bars as well as offering the opportunity to sign up to its exciting new campaign Mission:Possible ,for young people to increase the availability of Fairtrade goods in independent UK shops. www.dubble.co.uk * Agrofair, the leading importer and distributor of Fairtrade and organic tropical fresh fruit will be sampling their delicious new OKE smoothies. www.okefairtrade.com * Cafédirect will be serving warming mugs of Fairtrade tea, coffee and hot chocolate www.cafedirect.co.uk * Ehrmanns Wine will be serving its range of Fairtrade wines, www.ehrmannswines.co.uk * Tropical Wholefoods and Tropical Forest will be displaying tropical dried fruits and honeys. www.tropicalwholefoods.co.uk www.tropicalforest.com * Drop in on Fairtrade and organic company Cream O’Galloway for ice-cream and frozen yoghurt www.creamogalloway.co.uk * Buy some Fairtrade candyfloss from Tate & Lyle’s stall. www.tateandlyle.com * Be sure to visit Pants to Poverty’s stall and support their campaign for fairer trading in the clothing industry. www.pantstopoverty.com * The Co-operative Food will also be sampling a selection from its market-leading Fairtrade range. www.co-operative.coop * And don’t forget to visit the Fairtrade London stall to support the campaign and get a guide on what they can do to help make London the Largest Fairtrade City in the World! www.fairtradelondon.org.uk

Photovoltaics Training Course

2008-08-19T19:50:48.000Z

When: Sat Sep 13, 2008

Where: Earthship, Brighton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.lowcarbon.co.uk/events/photovoltaics-training-course //blurb// Join us at the award winning Earthship Brighton for a one-day training event on 13 September 2008 on Off-grid Photovoltaic Systems and get your energy saving plans off the ground or off the grid as it may be! The morning will be spent looking at the basics of photovoltaics, from system design and load calculation through to the various types of solar panels, batteries and inverters and their suitability in different situations. After a luxurious lunch from locally sourced ingredients, you will have the opportunity to put your new knowledge to the test as you work in small groups to set up an actual PV system with all of the various components supplied. The small groups will rotate between this and tours of the renewable systems of Earthship Brighton including a wind turbine, solar thermal panels and a wood pellet stove. The tour will also include the other earthship systems and concepts such as rainwater harvesting, passive solar design and building with low impact materials. The course will be taught by Alex Saunders who is an engineer bursting with both knowledge and passion for all things renewable. He studied at the Centre for Alternative Technology in 1997 and currently provides solar installations for community events, festivals and all manner of dwellings. Course fees include lunch, and a copy of a CAT publication "Off The Grid" by Duncan Kerridge.

Introduction to permaculture design

2008-08-19T19:49:25.000Z

When: Sat Nov 8, 2008 to Sun Nov 9, 2008

Where: Stanmer Park, near University of Sussex, Brighton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk/courses_events/introtoperm.html //blurb// A two-day course. Dates with places are available: Saturday 8 + Sunday 9 Nov 2008 10am-5pm both days This course will introduce the basics of permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. Venue Stanmer Park (near University of Sussex), Brighton and other venues in and around Brighton. Click here for directions to our meeting point at Stanmer Park. Course tutors The course will be taught by one or more of these tutors: Jen Coglin, permaculture teacher and designer. Pippa Johns, permaculture teacher and designer; runs Edible Gardens plant nursery and design consultancy. Who is the course for? The course is open to anyone over the age of 16. No prior knowledge of permaculture is needed. What will the course cover? This is a 12-hour course, which will offer information about, and some hands-on experience of, the basics of permaculture design; designing for sustainability in all walks of life. Whether your interest is gardening, farming, planning, building homes, community work, economic regeneration, business or green lifestyles, the application of Permaculture principles empowers you to make a positive contribution towards a sustainable future. The course will enable you to apply permaculture principles in your individual circumstance to help move towards sustainability. Please note that attending this course does not qualify you to use the term 'permaculture' as part of your work as a professional or with the public, such as being a gardener, a teacher, a designer, giving talks about permaculture, etc. In order to do this you need to complete a permaculture design course such as our Building sustainable communities course. What you will need to bring • Sun hat & sun screen • Warm/waterproof clothing & sturdy outdoor footwear • Warm socks or slippers for indoors • Gardening gloves if you want to get involved in the practical demonstrations • Pens, pencils, notepad & an A4 paper a ring binder • Food for lunch • Water bottle Learning methods and outcomes The course will be taught using a variety of methods; group work, games, presentations, discussion, video and slides. We will visit Stanmer Organics project. There will be some linkwork to help you reflect on what you are learning and put it into practice. By the end of the course you will have a basic knowledge of some of the permaculture ethics and principles and how to apply them. What does this course lead on to? This course is an ideal starter for anyone interested in a full permaculture design course. Brighton Permaculture Trust runs a full course called Building Sustainable Communities around Brighton, starting each winter. Recommended reading These books are recommended but it is not necessary for those attending to buy or read them. Permaculture In A Nutshell, Patrick Whitefield Permaculture - A Beginner’s Guide, Graham Burnett The Permaculture Way, Graham Bell Introduction to Permaculture, Bill Mollison 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. See the cancellations, refunds and transfers policy. Booking Advanced booking is essential. Places are currently available on this course/event unless there has been an exceptional number of reservations in the last 48 hours, so please complete a reservation form rather than contacting us regarding the availability of places as these are allocated in the order received. If places are still available then reservations can be made until midday the Friday before the course/event. To reserve a place please fill out the online reservation form. When we have received your reservation we will email you to confirm that a place is available and request payment. Payment can be made either online using a credit/debit card or by post with a cheque/postal order. A place is not secured until we have received the requested payment. Please do not reserve a place if you are not able to pay for it immediately. If your circumstances are exceptional we may be able to make a special arrangement, but please contact us before reserving a place. Click here to fill in an online reservation form having read the information on this page. We email to confirm your reservation within three days, please check your spam or junk email folder (especially Hotmail account holders).

Eco Fair Balham

2008-08-19T19:36:53.000Z

When: Sat Sep 20, 2008 10am to 4pm BST

Where: Ramsden Road, Balham, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //Website// http://www.ecofairbalham.com/ //Blurb// Ethical, eco-friendly and Fair Trade stalls 50p adult admission, free if you participate in the book exchange All day events including green speed dating, manicures, kids workshops. Click here for timetable and full programme. Ellie Bethel, author of Michael Recycle, will do a reading and participate in the kids' workshops.

Urban Green Fair, London

2008-08-14T20:20:30.000Z

When: Sun Aug 31, 2008

Where: Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.urbangreenfair.org/ //blurb// The Urban Green Fair – an independent green fair for London, powered by solar and wind energy. Hello and welcome! The second Urban Green Fair is on August 31st 2008. We expect thousands of enthusiastic Londoners to come and enjoy the day, learn about current environmental issues and solutions, discover practical innovations in sustainable living and reducing climate change and, of course, have fun! Like last year, it will be an ideal family event featuring films, talks, workshops, kids activities, stalls, sunshine and unusual bicycles. With no bars or big stages the emphasis is on interactive education and communication. It is a chance to share ideas, meet familiar faces and make new friends. On a bigger scale, the Urban Green Fair highlights the approach of peak oil and the lack of governmental action on climate change. Using positive and practical examples, we hope to empower people to make simple changes in their ideas and actions on urban energy use. For example, we hope to encourage two thousand households to switch to a renewable electricity supplier. info@urbangreenfair.org.

Soil Association Organic Food Festival

2008-07-25T15:19:48.000Z

When: Sat Sep 6, 2008 to Sun Sep 7, 2008

Where: Bristol
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.soilassociation.org/festival //blurb// The Soil Association Organic Food Festival, sponsored by Yeo Valley Organic, is Europe’s largest celebration of all things organic and kicks off this year’s Soil Association Organic Fortnight, a nationwide campaign bringing together individuals, communities, retailers, restaurants, schools and organic farms. Now in its eighth year the festival will be host to over 300 organic companies showcasing the very best organic food, drink, fashion, skincare and homeware products. Visitors will be spoilt for choice with bustling food markets, a green planet pavilion, a demonstration kitchen, an exciting talks programme, food cruises around the harbour, and an arts and entertainment fringe that includes food demos, children's activities, and music. Patrick Holden, director of the Soil Association said, "Attending the Soil Association Organic Food Festival is truly memorable and inspiring and has become one of the highlights of my year. Meeting the producers and learning the stories behind the food you eat is a life enhancing experience. Making a commitment to buy local and organic produce is one of the most important actions we can take to build a more secure and climate friendly food future for ourselves and our children against a background of fossil fuel depletion and climate change." New to the festival for 2008: With rising oil prices fuelling our passion for local production, this year we are showcasing a wealth of organic producers and retailers within a 30-mile radius of the city with our first Local Market in Anchor Square. If you really want to focus on eating locally what better than your own back yard! There will be a Grow your own organic garden area featuring a Garden Café, demonstration vegetable plots, talks, and opportunities to pick up useful tips. Organic Live! areas across the site will include cookery demos and wine tasting and visitors can engage with exhibitors and environmental experts on a range of fascinating subjects - from their personal stories to big panel discussions on climate change and sustainable fishing. Come along and learn everything from how Transition communities are moving from oil dependency to local resilience to how to be ‘Self-Sufficient-ish’ from Bristol twins and authors Andy & Dave Hamilton. For budding Jamie Olivers the Food for Life Partnership cooking bus will be in the Kid’s Zone. There will be free, 90-minute cookery sessions taking place three times a day where 7 to 11 year-olds will be taught how to make delicious organic treats. The festival will open on Saturday morning with the Matthew sailing towards the Amphitheatre to the sound of 'Food Glorious Food' sung by the amazing People of Note Choir. They will also be performing again later on Saturday on the Millenium Square stage. This will be part of a whole feast of musical entertainment throughout the site over the weekend.

London Freewheel

2008-07-25T11:33:43.000Z

When: Sun Sep 21, 2008

Where: London
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //Website// http://www.londonfreewheel.com/default.asp //Blurb// Bikes take over capital September 21st 2008 is confirmed as this year's Sky Sports London Freewheel, the day when Londoners can dig into their sheds, cupboards and lofts, dust off their bikes and enjoy cycling for the day around a traffic-free London. Announcing the date, and confirming Sky Sports as the headline sponsor for the event, Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “There are so many reasons to dust off your bike this summer – it’s a great way to get fit, it saves you money, and it’s good for the environment. For those who are still not convinced, we are laying on the Sky Sports London Freewheel on September 21st - closing the roads of central London to allow Londoners of all ages, backgrounds and cycling abilities the chance to enjoy our fantastic city by bike. What could be nicer than feeling the wind on your face as you zip past some of London's most famous landmarks, completely undisturbed by traffic.” Register now to be part of a carnival atmosphere, taking in views of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace and more. Hubs at Highbury Fields, Clapham Common, Victoria Park and Ravenscourt Park will provide a rest and refreshment point on the way in to the central route which will feature entertainment including music, cycling angels, jugglers and more. Less confident cyclists can sign up to join one of the local rides and start the journey from their borough to it's the city's heart. Sky Sports London Freewheel is once again free to register and attend. Last year, over 38,000 bikes descended on the city's streets, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better still!

Resurgence Slow Sunday

2008-07-21T08:31:25.000Z

When: Sun Jul 27, 2008

Where: NA
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// http://www.resurgence.org/trust/slow-sunday.html //blurb// Welcome to Resurgence Slow Sunday Bake Locally – Think Globally On July 27th join Resurgence Slow Sunday and Bake Bread to Save the Planet If we are ever going to address climate change we need to look at our own behaviour. We need a time to reflect on the choices that we, as individuals, make every single day, and how those choices impact our environment. Resurgence Slow Sunday is a day to reflect on our relationship with the world around us and to quietly make change happen, locally and globally. In the same way that Gandhi made spinning an act of defiance against oppressive colonialism, for the first Resurgence Slow Sunday we are asking you to make good, healthy home-baked bread as an act of defiance against global consumerism.

FSC Friday

2008-06-03T14:15:24.000Z

When: Fri Sep 26, 2008

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: //website// www.fsc-uk.org //blurb// The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK Working Group will be holding the inaugural “FSC Friday” in September this year. It is envisaged that the day will provide a focus for FSC promotions and activities, in the same way as Fairtrade Fortnight highlighted the work of the The Fairtrade Foundation. The aim is to increase awareness of the importance of responsible forestry and to encourage consumers to look for the FSC's tick-tree logo on timber and paper products. FSC Friday will lead into a weekend of FSC related activities. We are keen to promote the importance of UK forests and woodlands and we will be encouraging people to visit their local FSC certified site. Following on from the success of the FSC competitions last year, FSC UK will also be launching several competitions and prize draws to coincide with FSC Friday.