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…

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

On 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…

For 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.

Extinction 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…

Local  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…

A 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.

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…

For 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.  

How can Sustainable Frome complement and support the work of Extinction Rebellion while providing alternative ways for people to help the cause without getting arrested? A lot of attention and energy is now going into Extinction Rebellion, so what is the role of Sustainable Frome? XR have decided that ‘conventional campaigning has not been effective…