Events
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The Climate Crisis – heading for extinction and what to do about it – a talk by Professor Colin Davis
Town Hall Christchurch Street West, FromeExtinction Rebellion Frome presents a talk by Professor Colin Davis: The Climate Crisis - heading for extinction and what to do about it. The latest science on accelerating climate change, the psychology involved, and some solutions from the study of social movements, as exemplified by the rapidly growing Extinction Rebellion, which aims to use non violent direct…
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Global Youth Strike 4 Climate
Worldwide student strike to protest against climate inaction There have been escalating young people's school strikes across the globe, with tens of thousands coming onto the streets to demand action to stop global warming and environmental destruction. All have been inspired by Greta Thunberg who began a solo climate protest by striking from school in Sweden…
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Extinction Rebellion Bristol Spring Uprising
Extinction Rebellion are throwing a 3000 person Indoor XR festival, featuring music, art, talks, food, exhibitions, and mass NVDA training. Cost: £12.50 single day, £20/ £40 weekend. Much more information at https://www.springuprising.com/about.html
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Extinction Rebellion Frome General Meeting
Town Hall Christchurch Street West, FromeOn the week of April 15th - 21st, Extinction Rebellion plans to create maximum sustained disruption in capital cities all over the world. To participate in this Non Violent Direct Action XR Frome will be forming Affinity Action Groups of around 8-12 people. These can provide a high degree of trust, mutual cooperation, flexibility and…
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Big Green Gig: Benefit for East Mendip Green Party.
23 Bath St 23 Bath St, FromeFor one night only at 23 Bath St, you'll have the chance to see some of Frome's finest musicians playing a set of classic protest songs plus surprises, raising money for the East Mendip Green Party.
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Non-Violent Direct Action training
Town Hall Christchurch Street West, FromeExtinction Rebellion Frome is organising a free training session for anyone who wants to get involved in the national Rebellion Week (15 - 20th April 2019) activities or local events to draw attention to the climate crisis we are facing. It covers what non-violent direct action (NVDA) is and how it works in practice, looking…
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Solar Streets Project Launch
Town Hall Christchurch Street West, FromeLocal solar installer IDDEA, is working with Frome Renewable Energy Co-op (FRECo) and Frome Town Council to offer significantly discounted solar for Frome households. All they need is for at least 10 households to sign up in Frome to cut the cost from £6000 to £3750 each. The evening will explain the installation process and…
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Somerset Wildlife presents: Cuckoos and Corncrakes
Cheese and Grain Market Yard, FromeA lively and entertaining fundraising evening that will literally open your ears to the fascinating world of birdsong, brought to you by well- known Tweet of the Day authors Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
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Extinction Rebellion Earth March passes through Frome
The Extinction Rebellion Earth Marches will be happening all across the country and converge in London for the Rebellion Day on the 15th of April. The one from Lands End will pass through Frome on the 31st March. You can sign up, just tag along or offer hospitality to the marchers as they pass through…
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XR Frome planning meeting
Rye Bakery Whittox Lane, FromeFor all those coming to London, these meetings are essential to be fully prepared for whatever may happen. We will be covering topics such as Knowing your rights and other legal matters; Non-Violent Communication & Deescalation skills, Shared signals when in confrontation with police, etc.