Open Climate 101 - Lecture Series

As part of the trend in higher education toward moving more course offerings onto the Web, the University of Chicago has launched Open Climate 101, an online version of a popular course led by David Archer that explores for non-science majors the body of research pointing to a rising human influence on the climate system.

Open Climate 101 brings the experience of University of Chicago class PHSC13400, part of our “core” science curriculum for non-science major undergraduates based on this text, to the internet at large. You can watch video lectures followed by quizzes to stimulate your understanding, and work your way through tutorial exercises letting you get hands-on with interactive models and simple mathematical ideas. You can work at your own pace, on your own time. You don’t get University of Chicago credit, but it’s free, and if you complete the exercises you can download a certificate of accomplishment signed by David Archer.

Lecture 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHXpkoE0G3A&feature=relmfu

Lecture 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrUfAdcN6ws&feature=relmfu

Lecture 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1az10iSmCzA&feature=relmfu

Lecture 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8B1Af4ncKU&feature=relmfu

Lecture 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-5PsoF7Vp0&feature=relmfu

There are 13 chapters, all videos found here: http://forecast.uchicago.edu/lectures.html

16th to 30th MARCH

Tuesday 16th March

The Edible Garden, BBC 2
The Edible Garden follows Gardener's World's Alys Fowler across the growing year as she shows the value of growing your own food. With the subtitle "How to have your garden and eat it" this series of six 30-minute programme aims to show viewers the pleasure and satisfaction they can have by growing their own food.


Wednesday 17 March

Earthwatch Lecture(s): Farming and sustainable environments
6pm, free, prebooking recommended.
Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR
As the world's population increases and climate change forces land use patterns to change, pressures upon farmers to produce more food on limited agricultural land grows by the day. Some believe we will have to grow more food over the next 50 years than we have over the last 10,000. Yet productive and sustainable agriculture depends on healthy ecosystems - fertile soil, plentiful water and flourishing natural pollinators and pest controllers More information...

Brixton Green Drinks
7.30pm-11pm The Trinty Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens, London, SW9 8DR
Held every third Thursday of the month, it’s an opportunity to go down the pub and meet some like minded peeps and talk about anything that’s on your mind, swap gardening tips etc. More information...


Thursday 18th March

Lambeth Sustainability Partnership Forum
7pm, Room 101, Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW
Discussion of council’s agenda, with particular emphasis on food and sustainability.
Megan Donnelly: 020-7926 2490; mdonnelly@lambeth.gov.uk

Nature's Gym: conservation events and volunteering
11am–2pm: woodland management work
Forster Memorial Park, Whitefoot Lane, SE6 2NZ
Thursday 25th March, 11am–2pm: planting and clearing
Grove Park Nature Reserve, Railway Children’s Walk, SE12 0DS
Take part in conservation activities in nature reserves and parks in Lewisham.
Contact Jessica Rushton: 020-8314 2119; jessica.rushton@lewisham.gov.uk for more details; tools and refreshments provided.

The Sustainability Symposium
11am, Pan Peninsula, 17 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, E14 9SH
Architectural studio The Johns Practice is holding a Sustainability Symposium at Pan Peninsula. There are only a few spaces left but if you would like to join please contact Rebecca Hubbard as soon as possible: 020-7531 3623; rebecca@johnspractice.co.uk


Friday 19 March

The Energy Challenge
4.30pm–6pm, Clinical Lecture Theatre, Francis Bankcroft Building, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, E1 4NS
Providing enough food, water and energy to allow the world’s rising population to live decent lives is an enormous challenge. Energy is a means, not an end, but it is a necessary means. Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith will discuss the technical and political challenges of providing sufficient energy in the face of rising population, the threat of climate change, and the depletion of fossil fuels.
More information...


Saturday 20 March

Plant for Life
12pm–4pm, Abbey Gardens, Baker’s Row, E15 3NF
Help to improve this local park, with activities for all ages, including sowing wild flowers, making bird boxes and scarecrows, and planting vegetables. Refreshments available. Liz Shearer: 020-8430 2000; yourparks@newham.gov.uk

H2O Walk for Water, Walk for Life
20–27 March (World Water Day is on 22 March)
To support African water projects, complete a sponsored walk from some place beginning with ‘H’ to somewhere beginning with ‘O’ (hence H-to-O), then donate the money to any charity sponsoring clean water projects in Africa. Participants get to pick their own route – Holborn to Oxford Circus, Hampstead to Oval, the Hampton Arms to the Old Vic, etc. The walks don’t have to be long and can even be part of a daily commute – even from Home to Office. And because the project’s non-partisan, participants can choose which charity they give to.
More information...

Brixton Low Carbon Zone launch
2pm–5pm, The Loughborough Centre, 105 Angell Road
An event to celebrate the official launch of Brixton’s Low Carbon Zone (LCZ) will give residents a chance to find out how they will benefit from being within the zone. One of only ten such schemes running in London, it aims to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by 2012 through well-supported and effective community action. Refreshments available.


Sunday 21 March

Roots and Shoots Spring Open Day
11am–4pm, Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 6DN
The beautiful half-acre wildlife garden will be in its spring colours, bees will be waking up and frogs will be getting on with some serious courting in the ponds. As part of National Science and Engineering Week, there will be lots of activities for children, including microscope workshops, exhibitions of photographs, films, art and storytelling. There will also be a seed swap, and plants, London honey and Roots and Shoots own apple juice will be on sale. More information...

Essex - Ancient Tree Hunters Wanted - Hainault Forest
The Woodland Trust are holding an Ancient Tree Hunt Day on Sunday at Hainault Forest, Romford, Essex. Come and find out why Hainault's big, old trees are so important and join the thousands of people already helping to find and measure the fattest trees in the land. Booking is essential via email or phone Ellie Dickson at elliedickson@woodlandtrust.org.uk or on 08452 935798.
More information...


Thursday 25 March

Climate Conversations
7pm-8.30pm, Imperial College London
The third meeting of the Climate Conversations group! This time exploring the facts behind how climate change influences glaciers and ice caps. They'll also decide on topics for the next meetings, so if you're interested but can't make it, please email climateconversations@googlemail.com to outline what you'd be most interested in discussing in future. The room is number 21 on the map. The main entrance to the college is on Exhibition Road, go through the revolving doors and then across the open courtyard where you’ll see a green board over the door saying "Grantham Institute for Climate Change”.


Saturday 27 March

Earth Hour
8.30pm Join millions of people in over 4,000 cities around the world who are switching off on March 27 for Earth Hour www.earthhour.wwf.org.uk. Find out how you can sign up, meet an energy expert, get free advice on saving energy and money, and receive a free poster for your home or business that shows your commitment to reducing climate change. Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR. More information...


Sunday 28 March

Grow Your Own Herbs and Salads
11am–1pm (herbs); 2pm–4pm (salads).
The Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park Nature Reserve, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
Whether you have a garden or a windowsill, get inspired by these practical workshops on growing herbs and salads.


Tuesday 30th March

Post Copenhagen: A New Agenda
6.30, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD: Tickets £12/£10 concessions.
International Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change Series
Join Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute, India and Professor John Schellnhuber, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Change, Germany, Member of the IPCC and former Chief Government Advisor on Climate & Related Issues for the German G8-EU presidency in 2007. They discuss climate change, sustainable solutions and the future international agenda.
Chaired by Sunand Prasad, Immediate Past-President, RIBA
(Advance booking essential).

Tuesday 20th to Sunday 25th October

Tuesday 20th

World Development Movement - SW London group meeting
7:30pm to 9:30pm – Balham Bowls Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road, Balham, SW12 8QX
More information….
Monthly meeting for the SW London group of WDM. We are actively involved in campaigning on many issues of social justice, including climate change, trade justice, the financial system, water/services provision, etc. New members always very welcome.

Free

Positive Change
5.30pm - SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG
More information….
Positive Change is a careers seminar for people interested in environmental, conservation and sustainable development careers.


Wednesday 21st

Brixton Green Drinks
7pm to 9pm – Trinity Arms, 45 Trinity Gardens, SW9 8DR
More information….
Green Drinks in Brixton, the THIRD WEDNESDAY of every month. Come and meet like-minded green people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Unstructured and open to all - bring friends and spread the word...They have draught beer, good chips (and other food) and cats... and they want to get greener so any suggestions you have will be gratefully received.
Free

Wild Law in Action: A Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights
6.30pm to 9pm – Gaia House, 18 Well Walk, Hampstead
More information….
6.30pm drinks and food, 7.30pm talk begins at Burgh House with Polly Higgins, founder of Wise Women, Barrister & ‘Wild Lawyer’. In November 2008 Polly Higgins initiated the Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights. Join us, for more about Polly's experiences and why 'hard laws' are not enough to protect our planet for generations to come. To book email rowan@gaianet.org or call 0207 428 0054


Thursday 22nd

The Age of Stupid Screening and Q&A with Producer Lizzie Gillet
6.30pm to 9pm – The Commonwealth Club, 25 Northumberland Ave, WC2N 5AP
More information….
Kea is very proud to be hosting a special screening of this fantastic new four year epic movie from McLibel director Franny Armstrong and Oscar nominated Pete Postlethwaite starring as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?" We'll be joined by Kiwi producer Lizzie Gillett for questions after the screening. A special movie food menu and drinks will be available to purchase on the night.
Free

Transition Town Movie Screening
7pm to 9pm – Bishop Gilpin School, Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP
More information….
Free public screening plus speaker and discussion, bookstall and refreshments.The film, just released this month, is a moving and inspiring story of the generation that looked peak oil and climate change square in the face, and responded with creativity, compassion and genius
Free

Gourmet Sprouts
7pm to 8pm - Snowsfields Wellness, 41 Snowsfields, London, SE1 3S
More information….
Snowsfields Wellness is a boutique health store, clinic, organic smoothie & therapeutic tea bar in London. Join naturopath & raw food cook Emma Mihill at Snowsfields Wellness to learn why sprouts are more than just a salad topping…
Free


Friday 23rd

Music Lovers and Tree Huggers
6.30pm to 10pm - The Bhavan Centre 4A Castletown Rd, W14 9HE
More information….
The Bhavan Centre is an Indian institute for art and culture. Tonight will showcase an evening of great music, poetry and performance to raise funds for a tree-planting project.
Donation


Saturday 24th

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION!!
Today, hundreds of events are happening world wide. We urge you to have a look at the

website for inspiration on events across London!

The Bigger Picture: A Festival of Interdependence
11am to 5pm - Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH
More information….
The Bigger Picture: A Festival of Interdependence is a free public event on London's South Bank brought to you by nef (the new economics foundation) and a range of partner organisations.
- Big conversations: with over thirty speakers, including Susan George, Colin Tudge, Andrew Simms, Susie Orbach, Caroline Lucas, Oliver James, Richard Wilkinson, Kate Pickett, Paul Kingsnorth, Jay Griffiths, Fred Pearce, Rosie Boycott and Ann Pettifor.

- Re-skilling workshops: learn to keep bees, build a kite, bake real bread, empathise with others, make incredible crafts and perform other handy feats.

- Film screenings: watch the best documentaries on environmental, social and economic issues.

- Art galleries: The works of leading contemporary artists will be on display during the festival, inspired by the issues of the day.

- Tales of how it turned out right: If we’re going to meet the social, economic and ecological challenges of our time, we need to start telling new stories about where our world is heading. Join our resident bards and recite your own transition tale in our storytelling sessions.

- Doctor’s surgeries: Get your burning questions about everything from the credit crunch to climate change answered by someone in the know.

- Five Ways to Well-being: Using nef research on easy actions to make us happier, we’ll be encouraging visitors to Connect with each other, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice of the things around them, and Give something to others throughout the day.
Free

350 The Big Blow
12pm to 2pm – Southbank, London
More information….
Brass players honking at Parliament for 350 day (international day of climate action). The idea being you need to be able to breathe to play. All levels welcome, you just need the ability to honk out something resembling an F.

Draft Busting Saturday!
10am - 3pm – 59 Waghorn Street, Peckham SE15 4LA
More information….
Draft proofing is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce your heating bills, keep your house warm and reduce your environmental footprint. Pop in any time between 10am-3pm on the 24th October. Learn how to draft-proof. Buy the materials at low cost (direct from the manufacturer). Drink tea and eat cake! Practical demonstrations will run from 10am until 3pm. Over the course of the day, we'll be draft proofing a Victorian house with sash windows. Please RSVP to jack@peckhampower.org so they can get an idea of the number of people we should expect (although feel free to pop along even if you don't register!).
Free

Anarchist Bookfair 09
10am to 7pm - Queen Mary & Westfield College, Mile End Rd. E1 4NS
More information….
Does what it says on the box, click ‘more information’ for other offshoot anarchist events around the same time.
Free

Sunday 25th

'A Crude Awakening' screening & discussion
5:30pm to 9pm - 491 Grove Green Rd, Leytonstone, E11 4AA
More information….
Compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining, the film looks at how our society, built on cheap and readily available oil, must be completely re-imagined and re-created. After the film there will be a discussion and inexpensive vegetarian food will be available before the film. Doors open at 5:30, film starts 6:30pm.£3 on the door.

Fungi Foray at Sydenham Hill Woods
10.30am to 12pm - Sydenham Hill Woods
More information….
Come and learn about the fungi in Sydenham Hill Woods with expert Mark Spencer. Please note there will be a 2 mile walk across muddy terrain, and people will not be permitted to take fungi home from the woods. For bookings please contact cbrown@wildlondon.org.uk
Adults £3, children free.

Sustainable Haringey Autumn Gathering
1pm to 5pm - Tottenham Chances, 399 High Road Tottenham, N17 6QN
More information….
Discussing the latest developments from all working groups and making the final arrangements for 'Carbon Reduction Fortnight' in December.
Free

Monday 12th to Sunday 18th

Monday 12th

The Free Art Fair
Until Sun 18th – The Barbican Arts Centre
More information....
The art fair where all the work is given away at the end will be the biggest best most fun version ever. For once instead of art going to the highest bidder or those who can afford it, someone who really loves an artwork will be able to have it for free (by queuing Wimbledon style!). Artists participating will be asked to incorporate the idea of free into their work by making work that they always wanted to make but felt like they couldn’t. See website for opening hours.
Free

Teach-in for Ecological Literacy
9.30am to 4pm – V&A Museum, Cromwell Road
More information....
The Teach-in will help students, faculty and staff confront critical contemporary issues; resource depletion, loss of biodiversity & especially the issue of climate change. The teach-in will challenge institutions to use their resources, expertise and skills to respond to environmental imperatives and work towards embedding ecological literacy in design education.
Free

Agrofuels don't ROC(k)! - Demo
6.30pm - At DECC (Dept of Energy and Climate Change), 3 Whitehall Place
More information....
This will be a colourful demonstration on the international “Day of Protecting Mother Earth” with music, street theatre and speeches from Jeremy Corbyn MP (Labour, Islington), Kenneth Richter from Friends of the Earth, Rupert Read from the Green Party, Maryla Hart from ‘Food not Fuel’, Phil Thornhill from the ‘Campaign against Climate Change’and Amancay Colque from Coordinadora Latinoamericana.
Free


Tuesday 13th

Conservation and the World in 2050
6pm to 7.40pm – ZSL Meeting Rooms, London Zoo, Regents Park
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A series of three talks will focus on biodiversity trends in terrestrial and marine ecosystems leading up to 2050 and examine the implications for humanity, particularly those living in poverty. Admission is free and open to everyone (no advance booking or registration required). A dinner with the speakers will follow this event, places must be booked for this – please visit the website to download the booking form.
Free

Architecture and Climate Change - Jonathan Porritt with Solar Century, Architype & Geothermal
6pm to 7.30pm - RIBA 66 Portland Place, W1B 1AD
More information....
Part of the International Dialogues series: The UK has one of the world's most ambitious targets for delivering zero-carbon homes by 2016 and zero-carbon non domestic buildings by 2019. But with time pressing on just how are we going rise to the challenges these targets present? This debate will provide an opportunity to hear from three leading Ashden Award winners; Solar Century, Architype and Geothermal, who will respond to the proposition: "If I were the Government Minister responsible for zero carbon new buildings the key things that I would do to ensure that we are able to meet our targets would be ……"
£8, £5 concession


Wednesday 14th

21st Century challenges - Importing goods, exporting drought
7pm to 9.30pm - Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore
More information....
We require far more water to support our lifestyles than most of us imagine. The goods we consume have hidden costs. Join our expert panel and put your questions to them.
Chair: George Alagiah, BBC. Speakers: Andy Wales, Head of Sustainability, SAB Miller; Robin Farrington, WWF.
RGS-IBG members £7, non-members £10


Thursday 15th

Earthwatch lecture: Meeting Marine Needs
7pm to 8.30pm – the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore
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Human activities and climate change pose multiple threats to marine species. This lecture will demonstrate how their conservation needs are being addressed, while also bringing social and economic benefits to the local communities. Topics will focus on Trinidad’s leatherback turtles and whales and dolphins in the Hebrides. The lecture is free to students and current Earthwatch donors; otherwise a donation will be requested on the door.
Donation


Saturday 17th

Invisible Food: Monthly Walk
10.30am to 1pm – Loughborough Junction
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Meeting point at Barrington Road/Loughborough Road. An open community wild food walk based around the Loughborough Estate. Walk around the green spaces identifying and sharing knowledge of wild edible plants. Collect fruit, berries, seeds, plants where possible. Consult the Invisible Food library (which you carry around with you). Walking and talking. Finish with tea and food tasting at the Community Centre in colder months and outside in warmer months. All welcome.
Free

How to make a wood-burner from a gas bottle
10am – Hackney City Farm
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This course will teach you how to construct a wood-burning stove out of recycled materials quickly and easily. Suitable for home, workshop, motor-home, yurt, shed or canal boat. Learn how to design, build and install a strong, effective, durable stove for your own needs. Bring a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe
£60


Sunday 18th

Apple Day
11am to 4pm – Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street off Brick Lane
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Spitalfields Farm is inviting you to celebrate their annual Apple Day. British varieties of apple to try - Apple trees & apple food on sale - Apple arts & crafts - A fun apple trail - Apple games: apple bobbing & the longest peel competition - Try your hand at rural crafts (spinning & felting). Information will also be available on where to buy British apples and why buying local is best.
Free

Clean up the River Crane
10.30am to 4pm - The Shot Tower, Crane Park, Whitton
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Join a group of volunteers with the London Wildlife Trust for a satisfying day of heaving all things imaginable out of the river. Meet like minded people over a sandwich at lunchtime followed by tea and biscuits and a trip to the pub with your new found mates afterwards.
Free

Films

Can Chocolate Change the World from Felix Gonzales on Vimeo.

Sunday 4th - Sunday 11th October

Sunday 4th

Green Sundays
3pm to 7.30pm - Arcola Theatre, 27 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ. A meeting place for people and minds, Green Sundays provide an opportunity for the ecologically curious to explore environmental issues in a relaxed and fun forum through live music, film, spoken word, games and discussions.

Scrub Clearance
10am to 1pm - Car park, Springwell Cottage, Wimbledon Common off Camp Road, LONDON SW19 4UR. Join a group of volunteers with the London Wildlife Trust for a morning of scrub clearance and bramble control!

Family Fun - Apple Day
12pm to 4pm - Morden Hall Park. Britain has a wonderful range of apples, why not come and learn about them. Activities include apple tasting, apple pressing and apple printing. The Riverside Cafe will be providing samples of tasty treats made from apples and honey from the park.

Tuesday 6th

Architecture and Climate Change - Cradle to Cradle Design
6.30pm - RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD. LKEOzolins Lecture 2009 - International Dialogues: American architect, William McDonough and chemical scientist, Dr Michael Braungart speak about their design philosophy Cradle to Cradle. This is a vision of an environmentally and economically intelligent future where design draws inspiration from the natural world by emulating living systems. £12, £10 concession.

Environmental Policy Workshop
9am to 1pm – Tuition House Wimbledon. Get ready to win contracts & apply for funding! 95% of contractors are more likely to use your services if you show you're green! Businesses with 1-9 employees are entitled to a FREE event.
For more information visit http://www.projectdirt.com/events/environmental-policy-workshop

Change - Engaging Diverse Communities
10am to 4:30pm – NCVO A course about engaging with diverse and excluded communities on climate change and the environment: NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street

Transition Town Camden
7pm - Inspiral Lounge Camden. An initiative held by the Camden Council to address the twin problems of climate change and cheap oil. Whether you’re from around the Camden area and wish to enjoy a greener town, or even if you are from elsewhere and wish to take this ethos with you to create an overall better environment, come along to inSpiral lounge to view two powerful documentaries: “The Power of Community” – A classic film about life after oil and urban food growing in Cuba & “A Farm for the Future” – An inspiring film from the BBC about farming without oil.

Wednesday 7th

THE PEOPLE OF THE FOREST: 20 YEARS OF IMAGES FROM THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION
PROUD GALLERY CAMDEN, The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH. A retrospective exhibition of photographic prints from the Foundation’s project sites, taken by some of the best photographers working in the field. Each of the prints will be available for sale as a limited edition, exclusive to this exhibition, and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Sting. Exhibition continues until 18th Oct.

Thursday 8th
“NEUNENEU” - Sacred Songs of The Amazon
8pm - St Pancras Old Church, London. Featuring MARLUI MIRANDA and RAVI. Tickets on the door: £12 & £10

Takling inequality and climate change - Can we do both?

6.30pm - The Hub, 34b York Way, London N1 9AB. Public services are facing the twin challenges of rising need and increasingly constrained resources. This is in the context of an impending environmental crisis and wider inequalities than the UK has seen since the 1940s. We know that inequalities are socially corrosive, but are they also at the root of climate change? Could climate policy also have a role to play in levelling disparities in wealth? Or should social issues be held secondary before the threat facing everyone is dealt with? Our panel of experts will discuss the relationship between our economic system and the environment and whether, with so many calls on public spending, it is possible to tackle both. To reserve free tickets, please email eva.neitzert@neweconomics.org

Streatham Green Drinks

7:30pm to 10:30pm - White Lion Pub on Streatham High Road, opposite the Police Station. This will be the first of a monthly event on the 2nd Thursday of every month. No agenda, no plan, just a reason for people to come and have a drink, talk green things, meet one another and find out what else is going on.

Prop-making session for Agrofuels demo

5pm - LARC (London action Resource Centre) , 62 Fieldgate Street (Whitechapel tube) – ring 07903316331 on the day.

Free Tickets to Knitting and Stitching Show
Alexandra Palace - Thurs 8th to Sun 11th
If you'd like to come to the show, let them know if you can help volunteer for helping on the morsbags stand for any time you can give, as they’re short of hands and have 4 brand new Brother machines with which to introduce people to the fab idea of morsbags.
Email: http://uk.mc261.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=admin@morsbags.com with a 'Yay! I can come and help!'

Friday 9th

The Great Climate Ceilidh

8pm to 11pm - Hackney Round Chapel. Swoop down the isles with rig ‘n’ jeelers Green Kite Midnight while raising funds for the Climate Camp. All welcome. £7/£5 (sliding scale)

Saturday 10th

The ULTIMATE community think tank day on food and growing in Brixton!

10:30am to 5pm – Loughborough Estate Community Centre, SW9 7PD THE FUTURE OF OUR FOOD How will we feed ourselves in a post-oil world? The ULTIMATE community think tank day on food and growing in Brixton!

Get Moving Feel Good - Get Avant-Gardening

1pm to 5pm – Greenwich Heritage Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, SE18 4DX. Avant-Gardening will be at the Get Moving Feel Good festival in Woolwich. Come and join us and share your thoughts on how the great outdoors and gardening can have a positive effect on your mental well being.

Transition Finsbury Park: Grow N4

2pm to 5pm – North London Central Mosque, N4 2QH. Come to the main conference room in the mosque for this family event - learn how to grow from cuttings - build a wooden planter - get gardening advice and information - find out about Transition Finsbury Park's growing projects - watch the Power of Community and Eat the Suburbs. Badge and windmill making for children.

Sunday 11th

Pond maintenance

10am to 4pm - The bridge off Derwent Road, Morden. Join a group of volunteers with the London Wildlife Trust for a day of pond maintenance and clearing excess emergent vegetation. Wellies essential!