- Thing no.1: your regular LCW meeting, Thursday 4th, 8pm in the Plough
- Thing no.2: Big Climate Connection , Friday 5th, 5pm in the Jam Factory
Tim Nicholson islocally helping to organise the Stop Climate Chaos Big Climate Connection event - a mass lobby of MPs regarding climate change with some specific requests. Loads of information on their website here: http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-big-connection
“The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition is calling for people across the UK to connect with others in their communities on 5th-6th November and lobby their MPs. With supporters from more than 100 organisations coming together in their communities for the Big Climate Connection, we’ll show MPs that people from all walks of life – from environment to development groups, from unions to local community and health groups - are calling for action on climate change.”
For Oxford West and Abingdon there is a meeting arranged with Nicola Blackwood MP on Friday 5th November at 5pm at the Jam Factory (http://www.thejamfactoryoxford.com/).
PLEASE sign up via the website: http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-big-connection
- Thing no.3: Runaway Climate Challenge, Sat 13th, Oxford University Centre for the Environment, South Parks Rd; ***URGENT - book now! ***
From Jo Hamilton at ClimateXchange, et al:
We’re really looking forward to the upcoming Runaway Climate Challenge on Sat 13th November, and we hope you are too.
If you’re planning on coming, please could you register as soon as possible so that we know how many people to expect, and to help with room allocation - we’ve extended the early bird registration until the end of October. Below you’ll find 1) an overview of the day, 2) the agenda and 3) full details of the workshops. We hope to see you on the 13th November.
People who have registered so far are coming from: Sustainable Blewbury, Hailey Parish Action Climate Team, Canalside Environment Group, Sustainable Wallingford, Re-Boot Oxford, Sunnymeade CAG, Kidlington vs climate change, Low Carbon West Oxford, Transition Chipping Norton, Oxon Fed of WIs, Transition Eynsham Area, Henley in Transition, Oxcar; Low Carbon East Oxford, Oxford Diocese Environment Group, Abingdon Carbon Cutters, Drayton Parish Council, Climate Outreach Information Network... plus from further afield: Hyde Farm Climate Action Network, West Berkshire Council, Transition Wargrave.
What attendees are brining to this year’s event:
“The village is embarking on a community plan and I am interested in the extent to which it may be possible to inject concern about climate change into the discussions about housing, employment, transport and recreation.”
“Interested in the psychology of change, engaging the disengaged to face up to climate change, mobilising group action, social enterprise.”
“I would like to gain advice/contacts to help kick-start a community renewable project in Kidlington.”
*We’ll be sending out final details of the event, including attendees and interests, on Fri 5th November.*
With best wishes,
Jo Hamilton (ClimateXhcange), Simon Kenton (CAG Oxfordshire) Tom McCulloch (Oxfordshire Rural Community Council)
1) Overview
Runaway Climate Challenge
Oxfordshire’s Community Climate Conference: Providing stimulation, inspiration and support for taking community action on climate change
Sat 13th November, 10am – 4.30 pm, Oxford
Oxfordshire is at the forefront of community led climate change action. Whether you’re a new or existing group, this event will provide stimulation, inspiration and support for your group to take action on climate change.
Aims of the event:
· Learning: To meet and learn from other groups, strengthening work and sharing best practise
· Skillshare: To skill share specific ideas to involve communities in carbon and waste reduction
· Support: To provide inspiration, ideas and support for starting up new projects and community groups, and to showcase local agencies and organisations that can provide support
· Movement: Taking stock of the achievements of the diverse numbers of organisations, groups and businesses that are active on climate change locally.
· Wider action: To encourage cross-sectoral links and leadership
Date and time: Sat 13th November 2010, 10am – 4.30 pm. Optional post-event networking from 4.30 – 5pm
Venue: Oxford University Centre for the Environment, South Parks road, Oxford, OX1 3QY
Cost: To cover costs for the event, the charge will be £5 if you register before 31st October , £7 per person afterwards. Workshop presenters, facilitators and helpers have free places. Concessions are available, please contact event organisers.
Further details: For full details about workshops, timetabling and to register in advance, please see www.cagoxfordshire.org or contact: 01865 275 856 / jo@climatex.org / simon.kenton@resourcefutures.co.uk
Organised by: Oxfordshire ClimateXchange, CAG Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire Rural Community Council, with support from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute.
Please register in advance by going to www.cagoxfordshire.org
2) Agenda
10.00 am | Reception / Tea Coffee | |
10.30-11.00 | INTRODUCTORY PLENARY SESSION | |
11.00-12.30 | MAIN WORK SHOP SESSION 1 | Workshop 1: Including everyone Workshop 2: A strategy for a Greener Oxfordshire Workshop 3: The emotions of climate change Workshop 4: Case studies from Oxfordshire |
12.30 – 13.30 | LUNCH BREAK / INFORMAL NETWORKING | |
13.30 - 14.00 | MINI-WORKSHOPS SESSION | 1.Science and politics updates 2. The Local Authority Low Carbon Manifesto 3. Online networking: Community Central 4. Internet tools for community groups 5. Walk the Walk 6. Polar Explorer / Climate Change Educator 7. Faith responses to climate change |
14.10 – 15.40 | MAIN WORK SHOP SESSION 2 | Workshop 5: Finding and generating funding for your projects Workshop 6: Overview of engagement models Workshop 7: Demystifying marketing : if you can do it with leg ulcers, you can do it with low carbon living. Workshop 8: Climate Reach: participatory approaches on climate change learning and action in Oxfordshire Workshop 9: Space available for issues arising on the day |
15.40 – 15.50 | Comfort break | |
15:55 – 16:30 | Final plenary session | |
16.30 – 17.30 | Optional post-event networking from 4.30pm. Wine / soft drinks will be served | |
